The Mental Health Boot Camp Podcast

Anger! What is it? When is it problematic? What can I do to manage it? Can anger be beneficial? All of this as well as a recap of Ryan's trip to Italy this morning, a review of Vancouver weather, and swapping stories of underage cigar smoking (send yours to [email protected]). The MHBC Podcast is ready to expand, let's spread the word!

#anger #rage #timeout #mentalhealth #cigars #Italy #checkinwithyourpile

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Viktor Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl-ebook/dp/B009U9S6FI

How are relationships doing in the midst of covid-19? This includes marriages, friendships, and parent/child relationships. Why are some finding things working better while others are at their wits end? And what strategies can help people cope with cabin fever, relational dysfunction, and even domestic abuse? We're thankful to have Dr. Denis Boyd join us today on this American Thanksgiving, and may have launched a new business venture: crackers for American holidays. 

#thanksgiving #covid-19 #relationships #marriage #crackers #empathy #cabinfever

Chris's book: https://www.amazon.com/UGLY-CHRISTMAS-SWEATER-REBELLION-sweater/dp/1777258219/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ugly+Christmas+sweater+rebellion&qid=1606463541&s=books&sr=1-1

Denis's book: https://www.denisboyd.com/resources/books-cds/marriage-can-be-great-no-really/

Hold Me Tight: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/031611300X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1TDWLCHSK2XBJ&dchild=1&keywords=gottman+7+principles+for+making+marriage+work&qid=1606463807&s=books&sprefix=gotta%2Cstripbooks%2C219&sr=1-2

Getting the Love You Want: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Love-You-Want-Couples/dp/1250310539/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2CJBUAD12C0WV&dchild=1&keywords=getting+the+love+you+want&qid=1606463857&s=books&sprefix=getting+the+love+you%2Cstripbooks%2C212&sr=1-2

Wired for Love: https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Love-Understanding-Attachment-Relationship/dp/1608820580/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=stan+tatkin&qid=1606463915&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFOVEo2NTdMTjE4RzAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMDY0NzIzTzdGUlhVRVhZTVBPJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMDgxMDMzTU45NkNQRzJRVUs1JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Domestic Violence Hotline America: https://www.thehotline.org

Domestic Violence Hotline Canada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help-2/

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What makes good therapy? How do you know when it’s time to say goodbye and end therapy? How can you choose a therapist, and what is the ideal ending for therapy? We share our various viewpoints as we don our holiday wear and discuss Chris's contribution to the ugly Christmas sweater phenomenon. Get his new book The Ugly Christmas Sweater Rebellion today! 

#therapy #termination #uglychristmassweater #goodtherapy

How to Find a Therapist: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-select-the-right-therapist-for-you-1833246447

Scott Miller on Effective Therapy: https://www.psychotherapy.net/article/scott-miller-losing-faith-psychotherapy

Terminating Therapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/200809/terminating-therapy-part-i-what-why-how

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How important is it to talk about your past when you're dealing with current symptoms? How can you address your history if it feels uncomfortable? What is shame and how can we overcome it? We tackled lots of big topics here today, as well as saying goodbye to Rich Simon, Founder of the Psychotherapy Networker Magazine and Symposium, a man who touched our lives as well as many others in the world of psychotherapy. 

#shame #EMDR #PsychotherapyNetworker #RichSimon

Rich Simon at the Symposium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qeIzP8l1rk

Healing the Shame that Binds You: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Shame-Binds-Recovery-Classics/dp/0757303234/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Brene Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Irene+brown+shame&qid=1605256132&s=books&sr=1-1

Psychotherapy Networker: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org

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When is an unhealthy behavior (behaviour?) considered an addiction? Why do some people become addicted and others not? How can you deal with an addiction? After deciding whether or not to vote Chris off the island, and voting on the correct spelling of "behavior," we tackle this complicated topic in our weekly ambush. 

#addiction #behaviour #election #dependence #OCD #genetics

Gabor Mate on addiction: https://drgabormate.com/blog/

Joe Dilley on game addiction: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Playing-Your-Kid-Reconnect/dp/1634132963

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov

Smart Recovery: https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/

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Do you avoid? Put things off? Maybe you push tasks aside because you work better under pressure. Are you lazy or fearful when it comes to difficult tasks? Why do we procrastinate and how can we overcome it? This special Halloween episode also introduced us to Dennis Boyd, a wise and experienced psychotherapist and Joanna and Chris's father. 

#procrastination #fear #perfectionism #5minuterule #pressure #lazy

Margaret Wehrenberg on perfectionism: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/depression-management-techniques/201203/handling-perfectionism

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Let's talk medication for mental health issues. What are the myths and misconceptions? Is medication helpful or not? What might you expect from a trial of medication? What don't medications provide? This and much more, including a survey of favorite Halloween candy (Coffee Crisp?) and a Canada cold weather report.

4 Things Medication Can't Teach You: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/201306/four-things-medication-cant-teach-you

Gabor Mate on Ayahuasca: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2311/inside-the-ayahuasca-experience/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Michael Mithoeffer and Trauma Treatment: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/blog/details/1326/the-surprising-clinical-benefits-of-mdma-for-trauma

#medication #SSRI #Ayahuasca #MDMA #HalloweenCandy #CoffeeCrisp

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What is emotional sensitivity and why are some people more sensitive than others? When is sensitivity helpful and when does it cause problems? Can we do anything to adjust our level of sensitivity? 

#sensitive #emotion #regulation #toomuch #numb #grounding #gobble #callous

Some relevant links:

For the highly sensitive person: https://hsperson.com

Regarding Henry: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102768/

Phineas Gage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phineas_Gage

Emotional regulation: https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-regulation/

What is a habit, and what makes it "bad"? How can we draw the line between harmless and harmful habits, and how do we take control of those that are damaging? And while we're asking, what the heck is a "toque" (or tuque?), and did you know that Canadian Thanksgiving is much earlier than US Thanksgiving? 

#habits #impulse #Adler #smoking #drinking #toque #Thanksgiving

Duhigg on habits: https://rb.gy/zsiebf

Atomic Habits (not mentioned, but applicable): https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

Toque: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toque

Canadian Thanksgiving: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_(Canada)

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What is attachment theory, and what do early childhood relationships have to do with adult relationships? If we had challenges with bonding as a kid, how can we address this as an adult? These listener questions are addressed today, as well as an overview of the Canadian governmental system and presidential debates in the US. And fashion. 

Also, we announce our new YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKgXHRmkAb8i9ZbHOBpWVw

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Attachment theory: https://www.simplypsychology.org/attachment.html

John Bowlby: https://www.simplypsychology.org/bowlby.html

Mary Ainsworth: https://www.simplypsychology.org/mary-ainsworth.html

David Wallin:https://www.amazon.com/Attachment-Psychotherapy-David-J-Wallin/dp/1462522718/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Gordon Neufeld: https://neufeldinstitute.org/about-us/dr-gordon-neufeld/

Adult Attachment Interview: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/blog/details/17/the-adult-attachment-interview-how-it-changed-attachment

#attachment #bowlby #ainsworth #earnedsecure #insecureattachement