Patreon Sample (first 5 minutes) of this week's history chat, looking at the history and use of the Empty Chair in therapy. This includes some history about Gestalt Therapy, Psychoanalysis, trauma, and group therapy. 

This episode is brought to the Patrons of the show exclusively, if you would like to hear weekly dives into psychological history, go to www.patreon.com/brokenbrain to subscribe for bonus materials.

These are the final hours of the replay of the 5 hour live stream for Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, 8/29, broken into small bite size elements.

This is Hour 3 of the replay of the 5 hour live stream for Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, 8/29, broken into small bite size elements.

This is Hour 2 of the replay of the 5 hour live stream for Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, 8/29, broken into small bite size elements.

This is a replay of the 5 hour live stream for Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, 8/29, broken into small bite size elements.

Dr JJ Pursell, Naturopathic Physician, educator, and author joins the podcast to discuss her experience using Psilocybin to treat trauma, mental health, and end-of-life care. She shares the process of screening & treatment planning in the medical use of psychedelics. Dr Pursell is an expert in the history, neurology, and current research of of psychedelic assisted therapies. Her latest book is "Psilocybin Therapy: How to Use Nature's Psychedelics for Mental Health."

Follow her work at www.drjjpursell.com 

This Thursday (8/29) go to www.dwighthurst.com/live to watch or JOIN the 3rd annual Live Stream for Overdose Awareness! 

This week's Monday Mental Tip is a nod to my friend, and sometimes guest of the show, Sam Led.

Those of us with ADHD often experience intrusive or impulsive thoughts. We feel like we have to DO something, but today I'll talk about a different goal: Leaning in, Observing, and watching for our brain to Reboot.

(BTW, you may want to check out Sam's book: Beyond ADHD)

This is the first 7 minutes of this week's Patreon dive into mental health history!

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross pioneered the concept of psychological care for those with terminal illness, and her best known contribution is the concept of the 5 stages of grief. But are these stages really so universal, and what does research show about this idea? Today's dive into mental health history is a look at the origins of this approach, and more recent developments in the study and treatment of grief & loss.

This one is just for the Patrons! Grateful for all of you!  

Rosie Schaap is an author, columnist, & teacher. Follow her work at www.rosieschaap.net 

"The Slow Road North" is a powerful new Creative Nonfiction, a story of grief & healing. Following the tragic death of her husband, Rosie started a journey of pain and reflection that led her to find healing & community in the town of Glenarm, Ireland. A vibrant, visually evocative, and vulnerable book that is a great read for anyone experiencing or interested in the process of healing from loss. 

Please tune in or join the Broken Brain's 3rd annual live broadcast for Opioid Overdose Awareness, a 5 hour event on Thursday 8/29. You can watch OR JOIN the livestream at: www.dwighthurst.com/live 

Monday Mental Tip: Avoiding scammy cure-all claims in the psychological world is tricky, but an important part of mental-health management

Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when evaluating claims