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We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session   Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, the podcast that empowers you to transform life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth and healthier relationships. We're your hosts, Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists and trauma experts. We've spent our lives supporting people...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome back to the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the importance of knowing your true identity and how it can help you stay focused on your path without getting sidetracked by others' opinions. We discuss a powerful analogy about how understanding who you are can protec...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to the latest episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy! In this final installment of our extensive series on negative beliefs and cognitions, Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists, delve deep into the origins and impacts of these detrimental thoughts. Join us as we explore how ne...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another transformative episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast! Join Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists, as they dive deep into the final segment of their series on negative cognitions and beliefs. This week, Tim and Ruth explore the intricate layers of control and...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session   Welcome to another insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, where licensed therapists Tim and Ruth Olson guide you through the complex journey of healing from trauma and fostering healthier relationships. In this episode, they continue their deep dive into the negative beliefs and cognitions oft...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome back to the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast! In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the series on negative cognitions and beliefs. We've already explored feelings of responsibility and guilt in previous episodes. Today, we shift our focus to safety and vulnerability, specifically examin...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode, we continue our insightful series on negative cognitions and beliefs. Today, we delve into the second category under responsibility: "I did something wrong." We explore three core beliefs in this category and discuss their origins and impacts on our lives. We start with "I should hav...

Welcome to the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast! In today's episode, we continue our series on negative cognitions and negative beliefs, focusing on the "I Am Something Wrong" category. If you haven't caught the previous episodes, we highly recommend listening to those first. We'll delve into the beliefs such as "I am stupid," "I'm insignificant," "I'm a disappointment," "I deserve to die," "I deserve...

  We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to the Mrs. Therapy podcast! In this episode, we continue our series on negative beliefs and cognitions, particularly how they relate to EMDR therapy. If you're new here, EMDR is a highly effective trauma treatment that helps reprogram the brain to let go of negative beliefs. We're diving d...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, the podcast that empowers you to transform life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth and healthier relationships. Join your hosts, Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists and trauma experts, as they share their insights and strategie...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, the podcast that empowers you to transform life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth and healthier relationships. We're your hosts, Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists and trauma experts. Join us as we unravel the layers of perso...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode, we delve into the idea of vulnerability—why it can be scary to engage in and why it's so beneficial. We discuss common perceptions of vulnerability, the fears associated with it, and how to weigh the potential risks and rewards. Vulnerability isn't just about sharing deep secrets; it...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode Tim and Ruth delve into the detrimental effects of comparison on children and how parents can foster a healthier environment for personal growth. Tim and Ruth discuss the concept of "tabula rasa" and the importance of recognizing and nurturing each child's unique traits and interests....

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome back to another insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy! Today, Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists, delve into the crucial topic of the messages we send our children about health and appearance. Building on their previous discussion, they emphasize the importance o...

We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Welcome to another insightful episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy! In this episode, hosts Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists, delve into the crucial topic of the themes and messages we send to our kids. They discuss the importance of not parenting out of fear but rather fostering...

Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Therapy, the podcast that empowers you to transform life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth and healthier relationships. In this episode, hosts Tim and Ruth Olson, licensed marriage and family therapists and trauma experts, delve into mental health disorders caused by trauma. Continuing their series, they explore borderline personality disorder (BPD), subst...

In this episode, we delve into the impact of trauma on mental health. We explore how severe, repetitive trauma, especially during key developmental periods, can lead to various psychological conditions or mental health disorders. We'll introduce nine mental health disorders influenced by trauma, starting with PTSD and acute stress disorder, and discuss how treating the root cause of trauma can lea...

Segment 1: Understanding the Brain's Response to Trauma Brain Anatomy and Trauma: We begin by identifying the key areas of the brain involved in the trauma response—namely, the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. Discover how these structures collaborate to process emotions, store memories, and make decisions, and why their function is critical in the context of trauma. Neurological Resp...

In this episode of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy," we dive deep into the often-overlooked signs of trauma that can manifest in everyday behaviors and reactions. Understanding these signs is crucial for recognizing the need for support and beginning the journey toward healing. Join us as we explore three key indicators that someone might be dealing with unresolved trauma. Overreactions to Common Situations...

In this insightful episode of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy," we delve into the concept of learned helplessness—a psychological condition where individuals feel powerless to change their circumstances, even when opportunities for improvement exist. Join us as we explore the origins, impacts, and strategies for overcoming learned helplessness, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of this...

In this thought-provoking continuation of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy," we further engage with statements made by John MacArthur regarding mental health. Specifically, we address his views on the role of community and self-control in managing mental health issues. MacArthur suggests that the lack of community support causes problems and that individuals simply need more self-control to overcome their st...

Welcome back to another episode of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy," where we continue our important conversation about the views on mental health within some religious communities, specifically addressing statements made by John MacArthur regarding the non-existence of mental disorders and the use of psychiatric medications. In this follow-up episode, titled "Beyond Belief: Addressing Stigmas in Mental Hea...

In this thoughtful episode of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy," we engage in a respectful examination of views presented by John MacArthur regarding psychological disorders. Specifically, we focus on a sermon where he discusses his beliefs about the non-existence of these disorders, using schizophrenia as a representative example for all conditions, and his views on the psychological community's approach to...

In this compelling episode of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy," we explore the difficult yet sometimes necessary decision of parental estrangement. While estrangement is often viewed negatively, there are circumstances where it becomes essential for personal safety, mental health, and emotional growth. This episode sheds light on the healthy reasons behind choosing distance from one's parents and how it can...

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy," where we delve deep into the complex world of family estrangement. Today, we explore some of the less discussed but critically influential factors that can lead to breaks within families. From miscommunication to external influences, unrealistic expectations, and impulsive decisions, we uncover the nuances that can drive wedges betw...