The Mental Health Boot Camp Podcast

Our first Book Club installment was a discussion of U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's book "Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World." We talked about solitude vs loneliness, building connected communities, and our critique of the book, which was minimal. We also announced our next book club book, to be discussed in 5 weeks, which is Edith Eger's "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life" 

#MHBCPBC #Loneliness #Together #VivekMurthy #Solitude #BookClub #EdithEger #TheGift

@Vivek_murthy

How do you support a family member who is going through mental health challenges? How can you talk with them about it, guide them to help, handle resistance, and support them once they are in treatment? This complex topic took some unpacking, but was more straightforward than Brooke's original question about aliens and time travel. Don't forget the book club starting next week!

@TruEarthLaundry #NAMI @Surgeon_General @DrGaborMate #support #family #mentalhealth #therapyhelps #listening

Our book club selection: https://www.amazon.com/Together-Connection-Performance-Greater-Happiness/dp/0062913298/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1619158822&sr=8-1

Social Anxiety. Why do we have it, and what can we do about it? What is its relationship to shyness and introversion? After revisiting our first book club (on 4/29/21: Together by Dr. Vivek Murthy) we dove into the potential roots of social anxiety, how it is related to issues that look similar, and what people can do about it on their own and with a therapist. 

#socialanxiety #shyness #introversion #together @vivek_murthy  #relaxation #mindfulness #trauma #therapy #ACES #evolution #CBT #psychodynamic

Toxic masculinity is a term that seems to be popping up more often these days. What is it? How can it be harmful? And what can be done to help with it? After we sort through Mom vs. Mum, Chris drops one of the most challenging #ambush topics yet: Toxic masculinity. Expect some awkward pauses and real scramble moments, because we're learning, too.

#Mum #MHBCPCBC #Together #ToxicMasculinity #4TherapistsLearn #BreneBrown #JordanPeterson #APA #Misogyny 

Book Club: https://www.amazon.com/Together-Connection-Performance-Greater-Happiness/dp/0062913298

Brene Brown: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2013/04/21/brene-brown-how-vulnerability-can-make-our-lives-better/?sh=25d1a52536c7

Dalai Lama: https://www.dalailama.com

Jordan Peterson: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/political-correctness/the-gender-scandal-part-one-scandinavia-and-part-two-canada/

Our favorite pinch-hitter Denis Boyd returns to share his wisdom about grief. Are there really stages of grief? What does healthy and unhealthy grief look like? How can we cope with grief? What helps or hinders the grieving process? All this and more on a jam-packed episode of the #MentalHealthBootCampPodcast !

#Grief #StagesofGrief #deathanddying #Covid19 #KublerRoss #DavidKessler #psychotherapy #lettinggo #numbing

Kelly McGonigal - How to Make Stress Your Friend

Brene Brown - The Power of Vulnerability

Dan Gilbert - The Surprising Science of Happiness

David Kessler - Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief

Ryan interviews David Kessler

John Cleese roasts Graham Chapman...at his funeral

What are your go-to book recommendations for clients? Also, what resources were impactful for you during your growth as a clinician? After a spirited discussion of spring foliage in our respective latitudes, we jumped into books. So many books. Maybe we should start a book club? Yes, I mixed up Mark Manson with Marc Maron. My bad. 

#cherryblossom #jacaranda #amoebaofweeness #selfhelp #bookclub #introvert #empath #10000hours #Bodykeepsthescore #OliverSacks #Addiction #untangled #Borderline #narcissist #Meaning #lovelanguages #wholebrainchildn #HSP #Yalom #Self-care #AtomicHabits #obstacleistheway #Narcissism #RoadLessTraveled #DeepWork #Mindset #Gottman #Imago #EFT #PassionateMarriage #PowerofNow #Self-Destruction #Resilience

Quiet by Susan Cain

Introvert Advantage by Marti Olsen Laney

Empath Survival Guide by Judith Orloff

Peak by Anders Erikson

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce Perry

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks

The Globolization of Addiction by Bruce Alexander

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate

Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

Untangled by Lisa Damour

The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha

Surviving a Borderline Parent by Kimberlee Roth

Unbearable Lightness by Portia de Rossi

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

The Whole-Brain Child by Dan Siegel and Tina Bryson

Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron

The Gift of Therapy by Irvin Yalom

The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care by Anna Borges

Atomic Habits by Adam Grant

The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holliday

The Narcissistic Family by Pressman & Pressman

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck

Deep Work by Cal Newport

Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne

Lost Connections by Johann Hari

Mindset by Carol Dweck

Being and Loving by Althea Horner

Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman

Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix

Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson

Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch

Know My Name by Chanel Miller

Take Control of Your Lifes by Mel Robbins

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Mindsight by Dan Siegel

Better Results by Scott Miller

A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer

Treating Self-Destructive Behavior in Trauma Survivors by Lisa Ferentz

Love's Executioner by Irvin Yalom

Roadmap to Resilience by Donald Meichenbaum

Anxiety! Why do we have it, and what can we do about it? Should we avoid, soothe, or face anxiety? When do we know it’s time to seek help? After a brief discussion about lördagsgodis, the Swedish tradition of eating candy on Saturday, we dive into the #1 most common psychological condition. Listen in for a variety of views, approaches, and Brooke's pronunciation of Swedish words. 

#Anxiety #Stress #Fear #EMDR #Exposure #CBT #Psychodynamic #lördagsgodis #Sabertoothedtiger #trauma #distortions #connection #medication #stpatricksday

Candy on Saturday: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/lordagsgodis-swedish-candy-saturdays

Stumbling on Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/Stumbling-Happiness-Daniel-Gilbert/dp/1400077427

Whiskey in the Jar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlWTASnnft4

What is perfectionism? What causes it and what purpose does it serve? And most importantly, what can we do about it? Jo and Ryan start off alone and are ambushed by Denis Boyd in this lively, imperfect, grace-filled episode. 

#Perfectionism #Excellence #Grace #Shame #ConditionalLove #CriticalVoice #Insecurity #Anxiety #Psychology #Psychotherapy #CBT #Adler #DenisBoyd

Janina Fisher books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Janina-Fisher/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJanina+Fisher

Denis Boyd website: https://www.denisboyd.com

What is the mind-body connection? How does it relate to our mental health and overall well being and what is important for people to understand when it comes to this connection? And what is a psychosomatic illness? As we near a year of the pandemic, some exploration of the physical manifestations of stress seems appropriate. Take a deep breath, stretch your muscles, and join us. 

#mind-body #psychosomatic #somatic #feelings #vanderkolk #butterfliesinthestomach #drinkpop #ambush #psychotherapynetworker

Psychotherapy Networker Virtual Symposium: https://www.psychnetworker.org/2021/

The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

Let's Get Physical (thanks, Jo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWz9VN40nCA

Trigger Warning: this episode includes some examples and descriptions of self-destructive behavior. If this feels unsafe for you, feel free to skip the episode or make sure you have healthy coping mechanisms or supportive people nearby.

Self destructive behaviour. What is it? Why do people do it? What can you do to reduce it? Following some Zoom filter fun and a discussion of the pronunciation of "foyer," we dive into the world of self-harm, why some people use it to cope with distressing emotions, and what we can do about it. There is hope for change. 

#selfdestructivebehavior #selfharm #foyer #triggerwarning #lisaferentz @FerentzInstitut 

Lisa Ferentz books: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Ferentz/e/B005SXT2Q2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Stages of Change: https://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/mph-modules/sb/behavioralchangetheories/behavioralchangetheories6.html

Polyvagal theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvagal_theory

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