The Everyday Therapist

The Everyday Therapist

By Debra EvansEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Everyday Therapist episodes

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

    In this episode, I discuss Borderline Personality Disorder, how it is diagnosed, its prevalence, causes, and treatment. I also address three useful concepts for viewers to apply to their own lives: projection, transference, and Repair Theory.

    If anyone has questions about the topics that I cover, please place them in the comments, and I will respond.

    32 min
  • Personality Disorders: Anti-Social PD

    In this video, I begin discussing Cluster B personality disorders. I list the disorders in this group, and give a more in-depth discussion of Anti-Social Personality Disorder. I also describe the differences between sociopathy and psychopathy, both of which fall under the category of ASPD. Finally, I give a brief discussion concerning the relationship of diet and mood.

    21 min
  • Schizotypal Personality Disorder

    In this episode, I describe and discuss the Schizotypal Personality Disorder. I also talk a bit about the importance of vitamin D and Folic Acid for mental health.

    The article to which I refer with regard to Folic Acid is located at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-integrationist/201409/genetic-mutation-can-affect-mental-physical-health

    11 min
  • Schizoid Personality Disorder

    In this episode, I describe a very rare personality disorder, Schizoid type. Additionally, I begin discussing holistic approaches to mental health, beginning with the topic of affects of sleep on mental health.

    If you find this video to be useful, please share it with others, give it a thumbs up, and subscribe to the channel. Thank you!

    14 min
  • Paranoid Personality Disorder

    In this episode, I discuss Paranoid Personality Disorder, it symptoms, prevelence, and likelihood of treatment. I also present Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) as a potential option for anxiety reduction.

    11 min
  • Somatic Therapies for Trauma

    In this episode, I describe ways in which body memories associated with trauma are addressed. I also briefly demonstrate another meditation/feedback tool that is available. It is the Muse, and it uses Bluetooth to integrate with a smart phone for tracking and modifying brainwave states.

    Sources used in the video:
    Ogden, P. & Fisher, J. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
    Levine, P. Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma.
    Porges, S. The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation .
    Muse headband. https://choosemuse.com/

    13 min
  • More on Trauma Treatment

    In this episode, I describe various methods for treating trauma. I cover hypnotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Brain Spotting. I also present another tool for modifying one's mood. Finally, I explain that once I have 1000 subscribers, I will do a drawing for a device to help modify mood.

    20 min
  • Trauma Therapy

    The focus of this episode is ways in which therapists approach the treatment of trauma. This is the first video in a series. I discussed history of trauma treatment and the goals of treatment. I mentioned various treatment methods. A few I described in detail, but in the next video, I will be covering the most frequently used methods in my next episode.

    Finally, I supplied information about a device that can be used to reduce anxiety, aid in meditation, and help with sleep. It is called the "Kasina System," and it is distributed by Mindplace. You can find more information about the device at: https://mindplace.com/

    20 min
  • More on Generational Trauma

    In this episode, I address some additional issues concerning generational trauma. Specifically, I talk about family traditions, secrets, family roles, and learned behavior. I also continue to talk about Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) and present a device, called "The Mind Alive Oasis Pro," that allows an individual to set specific, desired brainwave settings. (Please note that I accidently called the device "Mindwave.") Upcoming videos will explore treatment options for trauma.

    Here are some resources about CES:
    1. A Critical Review of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation for Neuromodulation in Clinical and Non-clinical Samples https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33597854/
    2. Mind Alive Oasis Pro https://mindalive.com/products/oasis-pro

    16 min

About The Everyday Therapist

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In this podcast, we will examine various aspects of mental health and psychology. My name is Dr. Deb. I have a Ph.D. in experimental psychology and Master's Degree in counseling. I have worked both as…