The Relational Psych Podcast

Tyson once again talks with Matias Massaro, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP. They discuss SSRIs, the most common (and most reliable) form of psychotropic medication. They explain what is known about how SSRIs work, the risks and side effects, and how to discuss SSRIs with a provider. They also talk a lot about messenger pigeons and serfdom. 

Further Learning: 

Mati’s Website: http://cogniahealth.com/

Radiolab Episode on The Placebo Effect: https://radiolab.org/podcast/91539-placebo

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Tyson sits down with Matias Massaro, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP. They discuss psychiatric medications, how to get them, how they help alongside psychotherapy, and reasons that people may be resistant to medications. 

Further Learning: 

Mati’s Website: http://cogniahealth.com/

Guest Info: 

Matias Massaro, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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Tyson and Dr. Painter continue their conversation about EMDR, what it is, how it works, and the process of going through EMDR treatment. In this second half of the conversation, they discuss the final four phases of EMDR, who might benefit from EMDR, and how to find an EMDR therapist.

The eight stages of EMDR therapy are: 

1. History taking
2. Client preparation
3. Assessment
4. Desensitization
5. Installation
6. Body scan
7. Closure
8. Reevaluation of treatment effect

Further Learning:
https://www.emdria.org/
Butterfly Taps

Guest Info: (name, qualifications, handles/links)
Dr. Olivia Painter 

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In this first of a two part episode, Tyson talks with Dr. Olivia Painter, Psychological Resident at Relational Psych, about EMDR therapy, how it works, and some of the process. Their conversation will continue in the next episode.

Further Learning: 

The EMDR International Association: https://www.emdria.org/

Safe Calm Place Protocol: https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/media/wwbbstpx/safeplace.pdf

Dr. Olivia Painter, PsyD/ Psychological Resident @ Relational Psych and Undergraduate Psychology Adjunct Professor @ Azusa Pacific University 
www.relationalpsych.group/dr-olivia-painter

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Tyson talks with one of the inspirations for this podcast, Brian Pendergast, MA. They explore what it means to have multiple parts of the self, how multiplicity relates to trauma, and how it shows up in therapy. They also create a new tabletop RPG and discuss the infinitude of selves. 

Brian is a Seattle area psychoanalyst and writer about multiplicity of self, multiple self-states, trauma, and personality. 

Brian can be found on TikTok @the_psycho_analyst, on instagram @edgeofthecouch, and at his website brianpendergastcounseling.com

Further Learning

The Curtain: Tales of Human Love and Personality, by Brian J. Pendergast

Multiplicity: The New Science of Personality, Identity, and the Self, by Rita Carter

Standing in the Spaces: Essays on Clinical Process Trauma and Dissociation, Philip M. Bromberg

Internal Family Systems, overview article on Wikipedia

Why Everyone Feels Like They’re Faking It, By Leslie Jamison

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On this episode, Tyson talks with Dr. Carly Claney, founder and CEO of Relational Psych, about psychodynamic psychotherapy, the history of psychoanalysis, the difference between “psychoanalytic” and “psychodynamic,” and the particular benefits of this kind of treatment. They also talk a lot about Freud.

Further Learning

In Treatment on HBO Max

Shrink the Box by Something Else Productions

Between Us: A Psychotherapy Podcast by John Totten & Mason Neely

Freud and Beyond by Stephen Mitchell

Psychoanalytic Case Formulation by Nancy McWilliams

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Dr. Kim returns to explain what is psychological testing, how it works, and what it can be used for. She describes comprehensive ADHD testing and how this is more in depth than only focusing on symptoms. We also discuss Dr. TikTok, projective measures, and Tyson’s special interest in Star Wars.

Dr. Jessica Kim has her PsyD in clinical psychology and is a post doctoral resident at Relational Psych.

Further Learning:

Attachment Styles and Close Relationships Quiz:
http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl

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In this episode, Tyson talks with Dr. Dave McNew, psychological resident at Relational Psych, about what sorts of things someone can expect from a first session with a new therapist. They also talk about common concerns that new clients have about therapy, and why it might be worth giving therapy multiple tries if your first therapist isn’t a great fit.

**Disclaimer: Content Warning
Tyson and Dave have a discussion about suicidal thoughts and conversations about suicide that someone might have with their therapist. That discussion starts around 15 minutes into this episode and ends around 19 minutes into this episode. 
That is the section to skip if that's not something you would like to be exposed to during this episode!

*Correction: Clarification
Dr. McNew is not yet a Clinical Psychologist. He is a Psychological Resident - which means he is in the process of becoming a Psychologist. 

Further Learning:

Love’s Executioner by Irvin Yolam https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21027.Love_s_Executioner_and_Other_Tales_of_Psychotherapy

The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18378023-the-examined-life

Dr. Dan Siegel
https://drdansiegel.com/

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On this episode, Tyson sits down with Dr. Jessica Kim to discuss the idea of finding a good therapeutic fit, what that means, and why it matters.

Further Learning
Ardito, R. B., & Rabellino, D. (2011). Therapeutic alliance and outcome of psychotherapy: Historical excursus, measurements, and prospects for Research. Frontiers in Psychology, 2. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00270

Rogers, A. G. (1996). A shining affliction: A story of harm and healing in psychotherapy. Penguin. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/73384.A_Shining_Affliction

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Tyson talks to Ally Raye, owner of Virtual Ally, LLC and care coordinator for Relational Psych. They discuss the process of getting connected to a therapist at Relational Psych and her role as care coordinator, while demystifying the process of getting started with therapy.

Ally's website is https://www.virtualally.info/

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