The Way In: Psychotherapy Demystified

On this extra-long bonus episode, we review the first season of the show, Ben talks about how he made the music, Dan tells us how he made the visual art, and Tyson provides some interesting behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, and anecdotes.

Google Drive with all the visual art and some extras

Daniel Benveniste's most recent book, Libido, Culture, and Consciousness: Revisiting Freud's Totem and Taboo 

The Body, The Blood, The Machine, by The Thermals

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Matias Massaro, DNP talks about the common medications for treating symptoms of ADHD in the final episode of Season 1 of The Way In. Discussion topics include different classes of medication, how they work, and the liberating power of stimulants.

Mati can be found at his website.

Further Learning

Mati and Tyson's previous conversation about psychiatric medications

Mati and Tyson's previous conversation about SSRI's

The Relational Psych Podcast episode about Executive Functioning

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Katherine and Kevin Klevjer of Encounter Psychotherapy discuss therapeutic Dungeons and Dragons and how it integrates with Relational Psychodynamic Therapy. They also discuss accents, play, religious trauma, and cultures of feedback.

Encounter Psychotherapy's website

Kevin's email address is [email protected]

Katherine's email address is [email protected]

Further Learning 

Core Competencies of Relational Psychoanalysis by Roy Barsness 

RPT Certificate Program

Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown

Conspirituality Podcast Episode 207: Gaming Realities with Thi Nguyen 

Integrating Geek Culture into Therapeutic Practice: The Clinician's Guide to Geek Therapy by Anthony Bean

Geek Therapeutics

Heroically Gaming

Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master by Sly Flourish

Consent in Gaming

D&D Beyond

Roll20

Improv Classes at Jet City Improv

Critical Role: Campaign 2

Dimension 20: Fantasy High

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Kelsey Watkins discusses her approach to equine therapy that melds Natural Lifemanship, a principals based equine therapy modality, with Object Relations and other psychoanalytic theories. Discussion covers ghost hunting, projection, and birdsong.

Kelsey can be found at Folktown Counseling.

Photos of Molly and Tyson can be found here.

Further Learning
The Natural Lifemanship Website

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We didn't release according to our schedule last week. Sorry about that. We'll be back very soon.

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Erin Wright discussed a modality of MDMA assisted therapy to treat PTSD that is currently applying for approval with the FDA. She also discusses the potential of psychedelic assisted treatments, the dangers of panaceas, and the ways that therapists are impacted by their clients.

Erin's Website

Further Learning
I Feel Love by Rachel Nuwen
Swimming in the Sacred by Rachel Harries
Psychedelics Today podcast, especially Episode 549 and Episode 556
Blind Spots' two part podcast series on MDMA research
Psychedelic Support Network
Spirit Pharmacist

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Hannah Knapp comes on the show to discuss eating disorder therapy, fatphobia, diet-culture, and lots of shoutouts to other (better produced) podcasts.

Hannah can be contacted on her website.

Further Learning
The Google Doc
The Center for Body Trust
The Works of Aubrey Gordon
Maintenance Phase Podcast

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Dr. Cameron Boisen joins the show to discuss how Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy can be useful for Trans people. They also discuss providing letters of support for gender affirming surgery, and some basic social constructivism.

Dr. Boisen can be found online at their website or by email.

Further Learning
Discipline and Punish by Michelle Foucoult
Evolution's Rainbow by  Joan Roughgarden
Social Constructionism by Vivien Burr
Transgender Psychoanalysis by Patricia Gherovici
The Works of Susan Stryker
The Works of Avgi Saketopoulou

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Grayson Moody comes on the show to discuss the limitations of empathy in psychotherapy. They also discuss acting exercises, Carl Rogers, and the importance of the self of the therapist.

Further Learning
Couples Therapy on Paramount Plus
I and Thou by Martin Buber

Grayson's Profile
Grayson's Email Address

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Our guide, Brian Pendergast, discusses the category of Narcissism, Narcissistic selves, and the importance of embracing our entitlement.

Brian's book, The Curtain: Tales of Human Love and Personality, is available on Amazon. Brian can also be found on TikTok and Instagram.

Further Learning

Beef on Netflix
Find a Comedy Open Mic near you
Narcissism: A New Theory by Neville Symington
The Selfishness of Others: An Essay on the Fear of Narcissism by Kristin Dombek
Tyson and Brian's previous conversation on The Relational Psych Podcast

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