Psychological Content

Some questions are explored in this session. What would it look like for us to radically accept change? What would it look like for us to have a healthy plan for decision making and problem solving? With the help of an ancient story and a song from the Grateful dead, we begin the process of accepting things how they are and rejecting the impossible fantasy of how we would like things to be.

The Last Storytellers by Richard Hamilton

Living Beautifully: With Acceptance and Change by Pema Chödrön

Ripple by The Grateful Dead

With a little help from The Pearl, by John Steinbeck, and The Science of Living by Alfred Adler, we explore what it means to essentially "own the moment." All things considered, this is a primer on the practice of mindfulness. I give you five steps to begin living in the "moment." This skill set will better help you explain the past and prepare for the future. Look for more to come. I'm excited and I care about you!!

The Pearl by John Steinbeck

The Science of Living by Alfred Adler

Cook Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Let's celebrate! Episode 10! I am so thankful for everybody that listens, downloads, and shares. I bring you into the creative process, just for fun. Here we discuss what it means to have your "worldview" and be able to articulate it. It's not about the right answer, it's about your answer. I care about you so deeply and I ask you to really consider the material here. It's not about your philosophy. It's not about your theology. It's not about your religion or scientism. It's about your worldview. It's about how you see the world and how you give it meaning.

Not Sleeping Around - Ned's Atomic Dustbin

The Universe Next Door - James W. Sire

Metaphors from a Psychotherapist Guru - Sheldon B. Kopp

I Sing the Body Electric (The Lost City of Mars) - Ray Bradbury

The Buried Life - Matthew Arnold

Are we really taking the bullying epidemic seriously? Has the word bullying lost its meaning, existing only to normalize and diminish assault and harassment? As a parent or caregiver what can you do in the event your child is is the victim? Through personal anecdotes and professional experience we will peel back some layers on this dreadful and frightening topic. This session will leave you prepared, hopeful, and focused.

"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win."

Mahatma Gandhi

https://www.pacer.org/bullying/

https://www.stopbullying.gov

Chardon, Ohio

Blog: Podcast Companion, session # 9

Who are you? Why are you the way that you are? What are you going to do with the way you are and why you are that way? In this session I travel back in time to mid-90's Washington D.C. where I willingly came of age. Do you know who you are? Can you take a look at yourself and know how you are doing, how you are feeling? Get to know yourself and get better at caring for yourself. Please check out the Podcast Companion Blog for Session # 8 on my website.

On Becoming a Person: By Carl Rogers

Generation X: By Douglas Coupland

Liz Phair

Tracks Nightclub, Washington DC: 1984-1999

In this session we go over developing a problem solving mentality. With just a handful of steps, a problem solving skill-set can be acquired. Be sure to check out the Podcast Companion on my blog as well. The main them is that when faced with a "problem," you don't have the option to do nothing.

Also check out the GetVokl platform and my upcoming show The Art of Connection.

Check out these two books:

There's No Such Thing As A Dragon

and

What Do You Do With A Problem

This is a short story written by my 11 year old son. The Werewolf of Grey Street tells the tangled backstory of a man named John S. Wolff. My son is going to be a werewolf for halloween this year...this is the werewolf's story of origin. Please enjoy.

In this session I ask the question, "what journey are you currently on?" This is about the journey we undertake the moment we become aware that we need something in our life to change. The moment we ask for qualified, trustworthy help. Maybe that help is a book to read, maybe it's a therapist to see. Through personal anecdotes, clinical insights, and cinematic references, I give you a formula for a journey towards increased health and self-awareness.

Boxcar Children

If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him: The Pilgrimage of the Psychotherapy Patient.

Pema Chödrön

The Darjeeling Limited

Jeremy J. Lanning MA, LPC

In Session # 5 pain and grief is explored in the context of post divorce alienation and isolation from children who are caught in the middle. The topic of pain and grief is expanded upon using "A Grief Observed," by C.S. Lewis as well as a poem by Frank O'Hara. In addition, the idea of "checking-in" in therapy is explored.

A Grief Observed

Meditations in an Emergency

Mad Men

Americans For Equal Shared Parenting

In this session we get into randomness and pragmatism and some Bill Murray. Plus, you'll never look at a hot tub the same way again.

The Tao of Bill Murray.

William James.

Walter Scott.