In this podcast, the concept of individual responsibility as applies to the supposed influence of various forms of media (e.g., TV, movies, music, video games, books) will be discussed and examined. Why media is not considered responsible for the miscellaneous miscreant and irrational actions of persons is stated, along with some suggestions given for parents […]
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6th Podcast
Posted in Podcasts, tagged 12 Steps, addictions, Adlerian Psychology, adolescents, adults, assessment, co-morbid disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, cognitive testing, Cognitive Therapy, confidentiality, disease concepts, existential issues, families, identity, intake interview, MMPI-A, MMPI-II, parents, personal power, personal responsibility, psychological testing, Rational Thinking, Rational-Emotive Therapy, self-efficacy, self-esteem, spirituality, Teens, treatment on July 23, 2012 | Comments Off on 6th Podcast
The sixth podcast (which is the last one in this series about substance use disorders) continues to elaborate on various issues related to the topic of substance-based disorders. Persons who haven’t listened to the previous three podcasts on this topic are strongly encouraged to do so prior to listening to this podcast. Intake and assessment […]
5th Podcast
Posted in Podcasts, tagged abstinence, ADHD, anxiety disorders, choice model, classical conditioning, co-morbid conditions, conduct disorder, depressive disorders, disease model, disruptive behavior disorders, environmental cues, LD, learning, personal power, personality disorders, recovery, responsibility, self-control, self-efficacy, setting events, substance abuse, substance dependency, substances on July 18, 2012 | Comments Off on 5th Podcast
The fifth podcast (which is the 3rd in this series of podcasts dealing with substance abuse and dependency) continues to elaborate on various issues related to the topic of substance-based disorders. Persons who haven’t listened to the previous 2 podcasts on this topic are highly encouraged to do so prior to listening to this podcast. […]
4th Podcast
Posted in Podcasts, tagged 12 Steps, addiction, belief systems, choice model, disease model, personal power, responsibility, substance abuse, substance dependency, SUD, teenagers, young adults on July 16, 2012 | Comments Off on 4th Podcast
The fourth podcast continues to elaborate on various issues related to the topic of substance-based disorders. This particular podcast will continue to define terms as needed, as well as introduce some new concepts about substance abuse and dependency. The constructs of “choice”, “responsibility”, and “personal power” will be brought up, along with the demystification of […]
3rd Podcast
Posted in Podcasts, tagged abuse, addiction, dependency, drugs, substances on July 10, 2012 | Comments Off on 3rd Podcast
In this third podcast (and in several future ones to come), the topic of substance-related disorders is going to be introduced. This particular podcast will focus on the basics of defining terms for the listener (e.g., “abuse” versus “dependence”), along with certain drugs and their classes. It is seen as crucial for the listening audience […]
Second Podcast
Posted in Podcasts, tagged adolescents, antisocial, children, diagnosis, DSM, psychopath, sociopath, teenagers on June 18, 2012 | Comments Off on Second Podcast
This second podcast discusses the possibility of children and adolescents being identified as “antisocial”, which is not officially allowed in the current edition of the DSM. In addition, what to do when and if this situation presents itself is discussed, along with commonly accompanying phenomena. Historical perspectives of various terms, such as “psychopath” and “sociopath”, […]
First Podcast
Posted in Podcasts, tagged Communication Skills, Music, Parenting, Teens, Therapy on June 10, 2012 | Comments Off on First Podcast
This first podcast deals with music and its role in the lives of those for whom it is important. Suggestions to parents as to how to help monitor the types of media their offspring see, listen to, and visit (online) are made, along with ideas as to how to connect with them more effectively using […]