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Nicholas Strouse talks with “One Hour at a Time,” hosted by Mary Woods and Jonathan Routhier about EMDR.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method by which clinicians are able to interrupt and modify certain types of emotional reactions and thoughts that repeat with the same characteristics and qualities of the original reactions and thoughts. The process involves using bilateral brain activation through eye movement, or auditory or tactile stimulation. During the time the brain is bilaterally activated, the therapist targets the earliest known incidents of the disturbance, and works chronologically forward to “clear” the disturbance and relevant experiences and associations. Bilateral brain stimulation is a naturally occurring process, and research has shown that EMDR is safe and effective in treating a wide range of conditions. EMDR is used for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorders, chronic pain, and substance abuse.

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The Participant Observer is a WFC GROUP production. It was recorded at the WFC Group studios, in Westport CT. Post-production is by Justin Gibbs, at the Rayhound Production Company studio.

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Nicholas Strouse talks with Vince Benevento, John Lieberman and Joel Singer.. three men who have formed a team to help young men who may have lost their way.

Over the course of the podcast, they explore a crisis that many young men are facing, the inability to find an identity as a man, and an inertia that has stalled the ability to locate meaning and purpose. In this frank discussion, the Causeway Collaborative Team looks at the precarious combination of feeling pressure to “become something” that–when mixed with “aimlessness”–creates a vulnerability to use or abuse drugs, or to become derailed in other ways. Drawing on personal experience, and professional training, Vince, John, and Joel talk shop about finding a way to instill confidence, motivation and build passion for young men to take the reins of their own lives.

Whether taking them to job interviews or shooting baskets… Vince, Joel, and John teach these wayward young men to share, accept help, and learn to depend on the Causeway Team to ultimately help them reach their potential.

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The Participant Observer is a WFC GROUP production. It was recorded at the WFC Group studios, in Westport CT. Post-production is by Justin Gibbs, at the Rayhound Production Company studio.

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Nicholas Strouse speaks with Danny Conroy, Founder of AIM House (Action Intention Merge). After admitting to “never growing up,” himself, Danny takes up as ‘spokesman’ for the Millennial Generation. In his winning way, Danny mixes fact and anecdote to create a deeper understanding about Millennials… and casts a light on how Millennials may have made their mark, quietly… by inadvertently starting a counter-culture movement, in which they have chosen meaning over financial stature. Happily using himself as an example, Danny talks about ways we are forced to recognize and adapt to the needs of this population. Whether parenting with more openness and flexibility or actively engaging in a fair appraisal of digital communication, Danny makes it clear that–when it comes to Millennials–there is more than meets the eye.

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The Participant Observer is a WFC GROUP production. It was recorded at the WFC Group studios, in Westport CT. Post-production is by Justin Gibbs, at the Rayhound Production Company studio.

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Nicholas Strouse speaks with the pioneer of Interpersonal Neurobiology… renowned author, psychiatrist, and researcher, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel. Interweaving anecdotes, scientific research (and even a personal rendition of Mr. Rogers, “It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood”)… Dr. Siegel discusses groundbreaking ideas, ranging from the revolutionary paradigm shift of Mindsight… to his impressions of his game-changing, NY Times Bestseller, Brainstorm. With wit and wisdom, Dr. Siegel ties together the poignancy of the death of his mentor, the “lunacy” of grown-ups that hated Beatlemania, and the ESSENCE that is in all of us… dispelling misguided beliefs, and helping us focus on energies that are, in his own words, “Important for our species!”

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The Participant Observer is a WFC GROUP production. It was recorded at the WFC Group studios, in Westport CT. Post-production is by Justin Gibbs, at the Rayhound Production Company studio.

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Nicholas Strouse speaks with the pioneer of Interpersonal Neurobiology… renowned author, psychiatrist, and researcher, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel. Interweaving anecdotes, scientific research (and even a personal rendition of Mr. Rogers, “It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood”)… Dr. Siegel discusses groundbreaking ideas, ranging from the revolutionary paradigm shift of Mindsight… to his impressions of his game-changing, NY Times Bestseller, Brainstorm. With wit and wisdom, Dr. Siegel ties together the poignancy of the death of his mentor, the “lunacy” of grown-ups that hated Beatlemania, and the ESSENCE that is in all of us… dispelling misguided beliefs, and helping us focus on energies that are, in his own words, “Important for our species!”

Read more about Dr. Dan Siegel.

The Participant Observer is a WFC GROUP production. It was recorded at the WFC Group studios, in Westport CT. Post-production is by Justin Gibbs, at the Rayhound Production Company studio.

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Nicholas Strouse speaks with Founder of Al’s Angels and Saugatuck Sweets… Al DiGuido, the real deal “do gooder.” Listen in… as Al tells us about his ‘Large Town’ Westport… and the ‘Small Town’ Mom ‘n’ Pop shop he’s opened in Westport’s burgeoning community of Saugatuck. Come along on a tour of an emporium that turns out to be both a child and social psychologist’s dream. Through the Sweet Shop window, we learn of community building, parent-child bonding, boundary setting, and the imparting of social values.

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In his expansive conversation with Nicholas Strouse, author and social scientist, Adam Alter, PhD discuss his book, Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave. The exchange explores insightful and “uncomfortable” observations about Human Nature. Why do we have stereotypes? How is it that both turpitude and inspiration arise from our associations with sounds, names, and colors? In his frank commentary, Dr. Alter asks us to “think about our thinking”… and tolerate the discomfort of being aware of tendencies and traits that seem unethical, but simultaneously inevitable.

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Nicholas Strouse speaks with former Westport Staples High School Principal, John Dodig, about his personal and professional achievements. From his humble beginnings… to his celebrated role as a leader in education, Mr. Dodig takes us with him on the remarkable journey of how he became such an inspiration to so many.

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Nicholas Strouse speaks with former Westport Staples High School Principal, John Dodig, about his personal and professional achievements. From his humble beginnings… to his celebrated role as a leader in education, Mr. Dodig takes us with him on the remarkable journey of how he became such an inspiration to so many.

Read more about John Dodig.

The Participant Observer is a WFC GROUP production. It was recorded at the WFC Group studios, in Westport CT. Post-production is by Justin Gibbs, at the Rayhound Production Company studio.

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