Tales From the Chair

17 year old individuals are a unique demographic. Not quite children, not quite teens, but also definitely not adults. They are a transitional group getting ready for a bigger world, but still shackled by the confines of not being "of legal age." So let's talk about this group, and how to navigate their journey and what they are trying to sort through. 4:00 - 17 year old boys 8:00 - 17 year old gi...

My favorite kind of patients are ghost kids. It's like sorting through a creepy puzzle, and hoping you don't get haunted when you're done with it. But what's going on, and why do kids see ghosts? 

Therapy is intense, and dealing with the volatility of the mind means some scary things will walk through the door. So here are some stories of those scary situations. 1:25 - Schizophrenic Crush 7:40 - In the Center Of a Shootout 11:16 - Moments That Make You Say "Run" 16:13 - Nuh Uh Mr. Carlos

Santeria is a religious - or spiritual - belief system that is present in several communities and cultures. And when it intersects with therapy, it makes for some interesting questions. So let's talk about it.

Here comes another episode centered around an episode of the Simpsons. It centers on Homer giving a gift that was more about him than about Marge But the self serving gift is a tricky, very problematic behavior, because it disguises itself as kindness. So let's talk about it, and see what goes behind it.

Therapy is treated differently than other professions. The immediacy, the demands, the fix it mentality. So, can you actually make a therapist work with you? It's not as straightforward as you want it to.

Let's just answer it flatly....no.

Wanting to do things the nice way. Worrying about not being friends afterwards. Such concerns lead people to make situations worse when trying to get them better. So, how does one accept being a good person when you can't be nice?

Love bombing is a veiled, problematic method used in relationships to coerce partners into a false sense of connection. But how does one tell the difference between genuine affection, and manipulative affection? Let's talk about it.

Grief is a normal, but devastating emotion. It pulls at your heart, and it feels like it won't get better. So let's talk about this complicated emotion, things to look out for, and what not to do when dealing with it.

There are some potential patients out there that.....wow, they're something. And sometimes, they don't even make it through the door. Yet they effuse crimson colored flags. So today, let's talk about some zany characters that have come through. 1:59 - The "Accidental" Cheater 8:59 - Assessing The Value of a Mail-Order Bride 17:50 - Not Having a Secretary Means I'm a Fake.

Therapy is a delicate process requiring attention, care and knowledge. But there's a lot of us out there, and some of them are not that great. So let's talk a little more about these folks and what to look out for out there. 3:39 - Sleeping Therapists 11:40 - Intellectual Ricecakes 17:38 - Christian Therapy Done Wrong

So how does one measure that a relationship is coming to an end? How many signs can there be? This episode looks into all the familiar cues that usually gather when a relationship is beginning to fade. 

Panic attacks are random, awful, unexpected, and terrifying. And when you face an unseen foe, how do you ever feel safe? Well, let's talk about it! Lots of stats in this episode, along with guidance and common things to look out for to break away from a panic trap. 

It seems a lot of folks will use therapy as a last resort when trouble arises. And it tends not to work. So.....is therapy futile, a matter of timing ,or something else?  Today's Storytime:  3:15 - Fix The Serial Cheater 5:45 - The Weed Entrepreneur

It turns out, infidelity doesn't happen in the shadows as much as we think it does. Often times, an infidelic partner has an accomplice; a consiglieri if you will. Sometimes its a friend, the lover.....or even the therapist. Let's talk about it. 2:35 - Strangers on a Train 7:04 - The Outlet 10:24 - Are We The Buddy?

So what do people think about on their deathbed? So it turns out, normally one of two things. Let's talk about it, on today's bonus episode.

The LBQT community has plenty of hurdles to deal with, and one of the hardest is telling those they love about who they are. And the question continues to come up; should they? So let's look into it a little, and see what you do with such a sensitive experience.  Story Time:  3:35  - The Nightmare Scenario 6:02  - "Turns Out They Knew"

It was interesting how this episode was the most listened to episode when this podcast first up. This week, it's time to repost it. Infidelity is a devastating event in many relationships. And yet, many people without ever getting caught. So, how do they do it? Let's talk about it, and the three variants I tend to run into: 6:50 - The Shield-Bearer 10:16 - A Cocky Bull 13:14 - The Empath

Many people fall victim to cramming when readying for an exam. But what makes people differ in the way they study, and is there truly any consequence to being a crammer? Lets talk about it.

Ever noticed that when you look for a therapist, there's a bunch of letters next to their names? Nevermind the complex puzzle of sorting the difference between a counselor, a therapist, a psychologist, and so on. So today's episode talks about what those letters means, the differences in what most of these professionals do

Often you think that a conversation has been completed and settled, only to find out that the other person heard something different. The double tap is a good way of assisting with this problem. So let's talk about this tactic, and why its a good strategy.

Arguably the most frequent and yet most problematic question to ask, "why" questions are a landmine many set off, but few understand "whyyyyy" its such a problem. So today's episode is a brief tutorial on how to evade this problematic question preface, and what to do instead.

Some time ago, I started picking up on trends within my clientele that were.... curious. In my boredom, I made a little bingo card of infidelity checkpoints. Environments, usual suspects, when, what kind of relationship; the whole enchilada. So this episode is dedicated to describing the bingo card, and showing the frequent visitors that come up in cheating. Its a good ledger for red flags, and wh...

Sex is a crucial component to intimate relationships. But monogamy often gets questioned, and many folks want to explore different opportunities of intimacy. So, should you do it? Let's talk about the many things to consider in chasing this avenue. 2:40 - They Want To... Why Won't You? 7:00 - Good For Me, Not For Thee 13:00 - Wanderers' Rules