Open Therapy

In this episode, guest Erec Smith, Ph. D., describes where DEI programs have gone wrong, and what to do about it. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠⁠ See our workshops here: ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/workshops-member...

This episode focuses on the meaning of “identity” and how we are shaped by the way we “identify.” Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠ See our workshops here: ⁠ ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/workshops-membership⁠ Become a memb...

This episode features a discussion about how "crazy" life seems right now, including why people seem to be so dysregulated and polarized in this current cultural moment. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠ See our workshops...

This episode examines the ways in which the structure and tone of therapy can fail to resonate with men. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠⁠ See our workshops here: ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/workshops-membership⁠⁠ Be...

This episode explores conflict between men and women and the potential for a more open-minded approach. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠ See our workshops here: ⁠ ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/workshops-membership⁠ Become a me...

This episode explores inherent contradictions in social justice ideology and potential costs, risks, and challenges associated with “diversity.” Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠ See our workshops here: ⁠ ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstit...

This episode focuses on the new dialogues that can take place after DEI initiatives are disbanded, with a particular focus on masculinity and men. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact See our workshops here: ⁠ https://www.opentherapyins...

This episode is part 2 of a discussion about the problems with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, going beyond the basic argument that they are a waste of money and delving into the psychological issues at the heart of the ideology. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:...

This episode focuses on the problems with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, going beyond the basic argument that they are a waste of money and delving into the psychological issues at the heart of the ideology. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.op...

This episode focuses on the importance of spirituality, with implications for mental well-being. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠ See our workshops here:  ⁠⁠⁠h⁠ttps://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/workshops⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Find Leslie Ellio...

This episode focuses on the effects of racial reductionismon both the level of the individual and the culture at large, plus our upcoming workshop addressing this topic. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠⁠⁠ See our workshops here:  ⁠⁠...

This episode focuses on the dynamics of the transgendermovement, including implications for public policy and the experience of discomfort for both advocates and critics. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠⁠⁠ See our workshops here:  ⁠...

This episode focuses on the aftermath of the U.S. 2024 presidential election, including an exploration of people's reactions, as well as possible points of consensus. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠⁠⁠ See our workshops here:  ⁠⁠h⁠t...

This episode focuses on the dynamics to consider when thinking about kids in therapy, including the role of parents and what kids might expect from a therapist. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠⁠⁠ See our workshops here: ⁠⁠h⁠ttps://ww...

Book list: Freud and Man's Soul (Bruno Bettelheim) Freud: A Life For Our Time (Peter Gay) Comprehensive Dictionary of Psychoanalysis (Salman Akhtar) Freud and Beyond: A History of Modern Psychoanalytic Thought (Stephen A. Mitchell and Margaret J. Black) Psychoanalytic Diagnosis (Nancy McWilliams) The Psychopathology of Everyday Life (Sigmund Freud) Recommended articles: The Case Study of Anna O (S...

This episode focuses on the ways men are devalued and the importance of developing an authentic sense of masculinity in a culture that gives men the impression they must choose between being masculine and being a good person. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here: ⁠⁠https://www.openthera...

This episode focuses on the psychology of a national "civil religion," with the U.S. as a timely example of how dispensing with national symbols, holidays, and monuments can have a demoralizing impact on the psyche. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here: ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute...

This episode focuses on the phenomenon of empathy getting distorted and becoming "monstrous" when it is applied to some groups and not others. Discussion points include the possible differences between men and women in perpetuating "monstrous" empathy, plus the irony of having empathy for criminals but not their victims. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels....

This episode focuses on censorship culture, including how it's created, how it affects institutions and individuals, and what factors to consider when deciding whether to speak up. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here: ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠ See our workshops her...

This episode focuses on today's cultural push to classify people based on race and how fixating on racial "identity" reduces people to the most basic facets of their physical appearance, at the cost of art, expression, and the ability to truly understand the differences between individuals. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through th...

This episode focuses on Freud's ideas about emotions and emotional imbalances and whether some of these ideas might be useful for understanding mental health today. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here: ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠ See our workshops here: ⁠https://www....

This episode focuses on the idea of dismantling the gender binary and how psychology, sex, and mental health interact. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here: ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠ See our workshops here: ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/workshops⁠ Find Lesli...

This episode focuses on mental health as it relates to cultural trends and taboos, including social justice ideology and cancel culture. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here: ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠ See our workshops here: ⁠ https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/wo...

This episode focuses on criticisms of the counseling field in popular culture, including the overuse of "mental health" jargon and the limitations of teletherapy. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here: ⁠https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact⁠ See our workshops here: https://www.ope...

This episode focuses on anti-white bias and how the psychological concept of "splitting" relates to identity politics. Videos in this series will also be posted to Leslie Elliott Boyce's channels. To find a therapist through the Open Therapy Institute, contact us here: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/contact See our workshops here: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/workshops Find Leslie El...