11. Rupture, Repair; How Much Do You Care?

We answer 2 listener questions. The first listener has questions about the recent, unexpected death of their therapist. We're honored to share this moving story about the importance of a therapeutic relationship.  The second listener wants to know what their therapist is scribbling in his notes. We talk about different types of notes and their purpose. We also discuss how some people are reluctant to get into treatment due to concerns about what information gets recorded and later disclosed.  We would love to get your questions or feedback. Please send us an audio message or an email at our website.  We're also online at Facebook and Instagram @callthepsychiatrists Hopefully this will be the only episode with COVID voice

25 Maj 202243min

We answer a listener's question about regression in therapy. We discuss adult tantrums, man flu and hanger among other things. We read a lot into the question and hopefully answer it by the end.  Please send us your questions for a future show. You can submit them by email or voicemail at our website. We can also keep up on Instagram or Facebook (@callthepsychiatrists)

16 Maj 202232min

We answer a listener's question about the use of psychedelic drugs in psychiatry. Mystical Experience Questionnaire (this links to a validation study; look in the appendices for the checklist) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5203697/ Albert Hoffman's Book mentioned in the episode LSD My Problem Child: Reflections on Sacred Drugs, Mysticism and Science Other books you may find interesting: How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan Psychedelic Psychiatry: LSD from Clinic to Campus Submit your quesitons at www.callthepsychiatrists.com background art for this episode tile from https://www.freepik.com

14 Apr 202254min

We answer 2 listener questions: An expectant father wants to know if he qualifies for therapy. The second listener wants to know if being a psychiatrist makes for awkward social interactions. Submit your question for an episode at our website: www.callthepsychiatrists.com Follow the show online at: https://www.facebook.com/callthepsychiatrists/
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23 Mars 202231min

A listener wants to know if it's possible to stay in therapy for too long or if therapy can make you worse.  Submit your question for an episode at our website: www.callthepsychiatrists.com Follow the show online at: https://www.facebook.com/callthepsychiatrists/ https://www.instagram.com/callthepsychiatrists/

9 Mars 202229min

A listener wants to get back into therapy and has questions about how to find the best fit.  Everyone knows you need a good relationship with your therapist to get the best possible outcome. Our listener is interested in trying a different type of therapy. We talk about 2 broad approaches to therapy she may want to consider and then answer specific questions about the process of finding a new therapist. Submit your question or send us feedback at www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also follow us: https://www.facebook.com/callthepsychiatrists/ https://www.instagram.com/callthepsychiatrists/

23 Feb 202234min

We answer 2 listener questions : Why is Bipolar Disorder overdiagnosed?  and Why do you make such a big deal out of the therapeutic relationship? Please send in your comments or ask a question for the next episode! You can email us or leave a voicemail on our website www.callthepsychiatrsits.com or, if you prefer, call us at (760) 779-2477‬ ______________________________ Our Facebook community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/callthepsychiatrists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthepsychiatrists/

9 Feb 202247min