ShrinksChat

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Who hasn't been through a painful breakup? Losing a friend, a lover, you go through many of the stages of grief. Monica and Annette talk about how to cope with the collision of feelings and emotions, what to tell yourself, and what action you can take to help you move on. 

This episode discusses sexuality, so listener discretion is advised.  

Julie Menke is a licensed mental health clinician based in Florida. She chats with Annette and Monica about healthy sexual relationships, how to discuss sex with your children, and how to protect them from harm. 

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Oftentimes, you don't even realize when your relationship is "stuck". You become used to the dynamic of the day-to-day, or you're fearful of a big life change and just hope for improvement. This week, Monica and Annette discuss how to spot the signs, and how to act to improve life for you and your loved ones. 

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The quest for perfectionism is noble, but doomed to fail, according to Monica and Annette. Learn to be yourself, and celebrate your faults and mistakes, to be happier. Hear how in this episode. 

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Monica and Annette explore "shame" this week: "I can't afford to buy a house" or "My partner left me". What provokes it, how it feels, how to counteract it, and how empathy and understanding can help.

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This week, Monica is on the receiving end of "Road Rage" in a Florida parking lot. And Monica has to explain the "mask requirement" to clients in her office.

A discussion on "Reactionary Rudeness": Why it's on the increase, and what strategies we can use to defuse it in others, or when we feel it ourselves.

This week the Shrinkschat duo discuss addiction with Dr. John Dyben, Chief Clinical Officer at Origins Behavioral Healthcare in West Palm Beach, Florida.

He says misconceptions and judgmental attitudes prevent many people from seeking treatment. And they offer help, support and resources if you are a sufferer, or a loved one is experiencing addiction. 

Dr. John holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s in Conflict Management, a Master’s in Management, and a Doctorate in Health Science. He has completed postgraduate studies in psychology, philosophy, and religion. John is a Master Certified Addictions Professional, a Certified Mental Health Professional in Florida, an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Substance Abuse Professional.

John is also a musician, a writer, and a private pilot, and he enjoys spending time with his family.

Dr. Samantha Winton joins Annette and Monica to discuss how to recognize the symptoms in a loved one, and how to seek help. She's a Clinical Psychologist and Eating Disorder Specialist licensed in Florida.

Relationship Therapists Monica Burton and Annette Reiter, long-time friends from St. Petersburg, Florida, bring more than 30 years of certified counseling experience to this new discussion about diverse medical and mental health concerns. These conversations will help educate and inform the audience of mental health issues affecting life in our American culture and the human experience. They talk about how to improve dialogue between partners in simple ways, how to resolve conflicts, and how to seek help. 

This week, Annette and Monica meet Cherie Monarch, who runs the Facebook Group "MomToMom", a platform for people caring for eating disorder sufferers. She talks about the myths surrounding eating disorders, and the challenges of finding the right treatment when health insurers often refuse to help. 

Relationship Therapists Monica Burton and Annette Reiter, long-time friends from St. Petersburg, Florida, bring more than 30 years of certified counseling experience to this new discussion about diverse medical and mental health concerns. These conversations will help educate and inform the audience of mental health issues affecting life in our American culture and the human experience. They talk about how to improve dialogue between partners in simple ways, how to resolve conflicts, and how to seek help. 

Dr. Debbie Manigat, DMFT, LMFT, is a mental health practitioner and activist. Her practice is focused on infant mental health, cultural humility, and holistic wellness. This week, Monica and Annette chat with Dr. Debbie about the effects of racism on children of all creeds and colors, and how dialogue and respect between people and communities leads to greater understanding.