Into The Fix

Just because you can do something doesn't mean it's the right thing to do. Dr. Ward talks about how exercising one's right may or may not be the same as doing what IS right.

Dr. Ward talks about tarting poitns. And how where we start is a big factor in determining where we finish and how we feel along the way.

Dr. Ward talks about Anger and how the expectations we have can impact how we view ourselves, others, and the world and ultimately, if left unchecked, can lead to anger.

Dr. Ward discusses his recent road trip and highlights the steps we take for a long road trip and how to apply those to our life overall.

Dr. Ward reflects on an upcoming trip and discusses how different trips require different expectations.

Dr. Ward discusses the reasons why people often involve themselves in other people's lives as well as ways we can stop doing this and mind our own business.

Happy Mother's Day. Dr. Ward talks about what it taks to be a good mother (parent) as well as how good parents can become great parents.

Dr. Ward talks about the difference between the hardships we encounter in our lives and traumatic events that change the way we view the world.

Dr. Ward talks about dealing with conflict and the different ways we can respond when we feel like others are causing us problems.

Dr. Ward talks about the tendecny to blame self or others when going through hard times as well as ways you can determine if a problem is caused by you or someone else.

Dr. Ward discusses honesty, the reasons why people aren't always honest, as well as things we can do to increase how honest we are. With ourselves and others.

Dr. Ward talks pragmatically about the steps one can take to get beyond the negative criticism they have received in the past...usually in childhood.

Dr. Ward talks about hard times and how the challenge for us is not just to get through hard times, but that the true challenge is to decide HOW we get through hard times and how we can feel positive about ourselves as we move through hard times.

We all know that messages from our past can lead to feelings of insecurity. Dr. Ward talks about other effects of critical parenting/upbringing such as anger, frustration, and overly high expectations of others.

Dr. Ward talks about the past and how simple misunderstandings in childhood can lead to life long insecurities and how to address these.

With all the focus on change, Dr. Ward talks abouts what to do when you don't want to change and/or don't have the motivation to make changes.

Dr. Ward continues talking about stages of change and discusses why people get stuck when they try to change as well as ways to get unstuck and continue your progres towards change.

Dr. Ward talks about the Stages of Change and how understanding these stages and where we are in the process can lead to better and more lasting change.

Dr. Ward talks about change. How to know when change is needed as well as what to do about it.

Dr. Ward talks baout the road ahead and how most problems we encounter are 1. known in advance and 2. easy to address when we are aware they are coming.

Dr. Ward talks about how people get in the way of their own progress as well as steps you can take to begin getting out of your own way and achieve the goals you set.

Dr. Ward talks about finding your Achilles heel and how to limit the damage that is done by this vulnerability

Dr. Ward talks about the beliefs people have about themelves and raises the question, "what if you're wrong?"

Dr. Ward talks about how we all have insecurities, where they come from, and ways to manage them in a more effective way.

Dr. Ward talks about the new year and takes the opportunity to reiterate his approach to treatment as well as outlines his goals for this podcast and this year. Topics addressed: insecurity and poor views of self.