Want to heal your mindf*cked brain?

Dr. Tisha is a trauma-informed clinician. In this episode, Dr. Tisha talks about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and its therapeutic power. Dr. Tisha is a highly skilled EMDR clinician who utilizes EMDR therapy in her practice to heal anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.

If you are in talk therapy and need more healing power, watch this video to learn more about this phenomenal life-changing therapy.

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Resources

About EMDR: https://www.inspiredlifepsychsvcs.com/about-emdr

EMDR International Association. Learn More About EMDR: https://www.emdria.org/⁠

American Psychological Association. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/eye-movement-reprocessing

This episode is gritty. This episode mixes faith and mental health. Dr. Tisha highlights a conversation she had with someone recently where she discovered that in some families, caregivers and others alike, will deny that mental health is real.

"DNA makes you blood-related, but to be a family requires effort, compassion, love, and support."

- Dr. Tisha

P.S.: If you or someone you know are in need of support, please consult with a mental health professional or another professional you trust.

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Resources:

Psychology Today:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Therapy for Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

Therapy for Black Kids: https://www.therapyforblackkids.org/

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Worth Reading:

The Stigma Around Mental Illness for Christians: https://www.wtcsb.org/the-stigma-around-mental-illness-for-christians/

Religious Trauma Syndrome: https://www.journeyfree.org/rts/

Do you ever wonder why some family members don't get along? Do you have high conflict in your family? Do they make comments like, "Stop thinking you are all that or do you think you are better than us? Well, there could be envy in your family.

Dr. Tisha talks about some of the unhealthy behaviors in Black families. As an African American psychotherapist, she shares some of her experiences and how she handles family conflict.

"DNA makes you blood-related, but to be a family requires effort, compassion, love, and support."

- Dr. Tisha

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Worth Reading:

Enmeshment: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/enmeshment

Triangulation: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/prisons-and-pathos/202110/understanding-triangulation

Have you been mindf*cked? In this episode, Dr. Tisha talks about 6 ways to help you jumpstart your healing journey.

The one thing that we all need in a relationship that we seldom have is S.A.F.E.T.Y. Dr. Tisha talks about relationship S.A.F.E.T.Y and how to create it in your relationship.

A relationship is a connection that can cause psychological harm if those in the relationship are

Use safety gently

Use safety openly

Use safety daily

Use safety intentionally

Watch Dr. Tisha'a video on Relationship Safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWMvhQhcbDE&t=46s

Let's be real! Parenting is hard work but there are ways to create a safe world for your child. Dr. Tisha discusses authoritarian parenting and the negative implications (mindf*ck) that can occur when using this style of parenting. She offers an antidote (authoritative parenting) to resolve this concern.

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In this episode, Dr. Tisha shares her experience from childhood. She talks about radical acceptance and how to navigate faith disputes with family.

Healing from the effects of mindfucking can be a difficult and complex process, but there are some steps you can take to help yourself recover. Seek professional help: Consider seeing a therapist or counselor who specializes in trauma or abuse. They can help you work through your feelings, identify unhealthy patterns, and develop coping strategies.

References:

In this episode, Dr. Tisha gives you a glimpse into her work as a Doctor of Psychology and defines Mindf*ck.

About your host: Your host is a shero and an anomalous doctor in the field of clinical psychology. She has grit and an immense passion for breaking generational cycles by not conforming to society’s dated standards.

Website: www.inspiredlifepsychsvcs.com

PsychologyToday Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/293716

Healing Your Mindf*cked Brain website: https://healingbrains.wixsite.com/hymbpodcast

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"What does mindfuck mean?"

Mindf*ck means to greatly confuse or psychologically disturb someone. In the urban dictionary, mindf*ck is defined as an idea or concept that shakes one’s previously held beliefs or assumptions about the nature of reality.