Check out today's episode as we discuss how stunted emotional development can show itself over time. Many times people find themselves acting more "immature" than they do at other times in their life. There is a good reason for this and plenty of ways to grow.

Erikson's Developmental Stages

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

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Check out today's episode as we discuss the different ways that mental health issues come about in people's lives. There are more than one way that someone can come to identify with a disorder. Today we will talk about all three ways that can happen.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

Check out today's episode as we discuss how therapy and medication can work together or against each other. Many people assume that only one or the other is needed. However, the answer usually lies somewhere in the middle.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

Check out today's episode as we talk about how family dynamics can drastically shape the way we interact with one another. Without an understanding of the way our family dynamic affects us, we may miss what makes us tick or how we can impact those we love the most.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

Check out today's episode as we talk about how differences in our understanding of mental health can change the ways that we see success in our lives. Many people see psychology and therapy as one-dimensional, but a truly holistic approach is what is needed to make lasting change.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

Check out today's episode as we talk about how codependency can be broken down into specific roles with predictable outcomes. Many who talk about codependency miss how we see these roles develop over time. When we can see how these roles develop and change, we can make effective changes in our lives and the lives of those around us.

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Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

Check out today's episode as we talk about the ways that unhealthy dynamics can keep us from having full and meaningful relationships. When we have vulnerable and safe connections, we feel connected and secure.

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Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

This week's episode explores how our past influences our thoughts and interactions today. Our responses to others often have more to do with the beliefs we developed than the immediate situation. Listen in as we see how the connections made in our lives inform what we do today.

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Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

This episode explores the vast differences between ultimatums and boundaries. So many times they are confused for one another. They may sound similar on the surface, but they bring about drastically different results. Listen in as we make sense of what helpful boundaries are and how to implement them in our lives.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

This episode is a controversial but enlightening discussion on how therapy can be helpful and counterproductive. Many clients find themselves in an endless string of therapy sessions with no real progress. Whether it is due the therapy style, lack of personal accountability, or fear, clinging to therapy when it is no longer needed can stunt people's overall growth.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.