Melissa Fulgieri, LCSW - Healing Relational Trauma

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! The “classical” model of emotions which emphasizes the innate, universal (and even primitive) nature of emotions has been the basis for psychoeducation provided by clinicians to clients about the nature of their emotional experiences. However, there is a very large body of evidence to suggest that emotions are, in fact, constructed concepts that are “wired-in” by culture and reflect consensus-based social realism rather than innate processes. Acclaimed ...

22 Feb 20211h 7min

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! There has recently been a tremendous increase in awareness and acknowledgment of the systemic oppression and challenges faced by racialized populations not only generally, but in the context of mental health. Clinical psychologists Drs. Mandisa Peterson & Jude Mary Cénat join host Dr. Pete Kelly for a very important discussion around: the prevalence and nature of mental health challenges among racialized populationsthe impor...

15 Feb 20211h 31min

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Eating disorders are among the most serious of mental health challenges, and yet are mired in stereotypes, stigma and misunderstanding. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Meagan Gallagher joins us for an in-depth discussion of eating disorders which covers: How Dr. Gallagher became interested in treating eating disorders from a personal and professional perspectiveAn in-depth clinical consideration of the most common eating disorders in adultsConcep...

8 Feb 20211h 45min

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Helping clients to develop their own solutions to challenging problems as well as work through a variety of perspectives when considering an important decision are among the most important functions of therapy. Building on their Applying the 80-20 Rule to CBT episode of Thoughts on Record, OICBT clinicians Drs. Jeff Perron, C.Psych & Pete Kelly, C.Psych explore effective decision making and problem solving from a CBT lens. In this wide-r...

1 Feb 20211h 51min

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Psychotherapy can be a powerful & transformative experience for the clinician and client alike. In this episode psychotherapist and author Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. discusses her new book Sometimes Therapy is Awkward: A Collection of Life Changing Insights for the Modern Clinician. In this wide-ranging conversation a number of topics central to the process of therapy are addressed including: identifying and managing imposto...

25 Jan 20211h 22min

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Maligned and misunderstood, addiction can present among the greatest clinical challenge to mental health professionals. In addition, the stigma and shame associated with addiction is a frequent and strong barrier to clients seeking services. Teaching professor, Chair of the Department of Neuroscience of Carleton University and host of the podcast Minding the Brain Dr. Kim Hellemans joins host Dr. Pete Kelly, C.Psych to discuss: how Dr...

18 Jan 20211h 28min

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Forgiveness has been defined in many ways by many traditions. However, a powerful and clinically relevant way of defining forgiveness is as a suite of skills that can be learned to promote a sense of self-efficacy, emotional effectiveness, physical and emotional well-being & resolution of grieving in the aftermath of betrayal, wrongdoings and even trauma. In this episode with author, teacher, and clinician Dr. Fred Luskin, we discuss the clini...

11 Jan 202158min

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Despite its many benefits, psychotherapy can understandably be an intimidating and scary proposition for many. In this special "fireside chat" edition of Thoughts on Record, host Dr. Pete Kelly, C.Psych walks you through: common reasons why people don’t, won't (or can’t) engage in therapy and some food for thought around how to think through these challengessome of the top reasons to consider engaging in therapyobservations arou...

21 Dec 20201h 11min