Talk Therapy CBT

Episode 55 : The Psychology in Storytelling   Dr. Raffa gives a summary on how storytelling affects the brain and serves as one of the best ways to teach and motivate others. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror...

Episode 54 : The Psychology of Negotiation Dr. Raffa reviews how "Never Split The Difference" by Chris Voss illustrates how essential psychology is to negotiation. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story...

Episode 53 : Sheeple Are Sheeple Dr. Raffa and Mr. D analyze contributing factors that transform people into sheeple. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with...

Episode 52 : Everybody is a Critic Dr. Raffa and Mr. D reviews 6 ways to overcome the fear of criticism and how criticism can be both constructive and deconstructive. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Sto...

Episode 51 : Confessions of a High School Teacher Dr. Raffa interviews Anthony Danna, a 22 year veteran of the NJ public school system Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recogni...

Episode 50 : Family Therapy Part ll Dr. Raffa and Mr. D examine continue their series on Family Therapy this time outlining Dr. Murray Bowen's Family System Theory and analyzing the Dutton Family of Yellowstone. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy...

The first episode of an ongoing series where Dr. Raffa and Mr. D examine Dr. Salvador Minuchin's structural family therapy Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal...

Dr. Raffa and Mr. D revisit the philosophy of Stoicism and how it coincides with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Today's episode examines the life and times of Zeno, the founder of Stoicism. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Break...

Dr Raffa explores the time honored tradition of New Year's Resolutions and review's a popular top ten list. It's the season to stress and obsess.  Dr Raffa addresses the December Depression brought about by the holiday season Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphael...

Episode 46 : Festive Frenzy It's the season to stress and obsess.  Dr Raffa addresses the December Depression brought about by the holiday season Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how...

Episode 45 : A Horse Walks into a Psychologist's Office This week on Talk Therapy CBT : On today's broadcast. The movie review that just wasn't, Dr. Raffa schools us on horse therapy 101 and Anthony pays tribute to Johnny Carson's  "Carnac the Magnificent" Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks...

Episode 44 : Personality Traits This week on Talk Therapy CBT : Dr. Raffa gives a rundown on the 16 personality traits using the Myers-Briggs indicator that was inspired by the teachings of Carl Jung. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book a...

Episode 43 : Special Sibling Rivalry This week on Talk Therapy CBT : Dr. Raffa reviews the complications that siblings of special needs children may face and ways to help alleviate them. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breakin...

Episode 42 : How Stoicism inspires CBT Dr. Raffa delves into Stoicism and how it provided the foundation for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to reco...

Episode 41 : CBT at the movies "Don't Worry Darling" Dr. Raffa and Mr Danna share their thoughts on Olivia Wilde's Psychological Thriller in the theaters now Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story &...

Episode 40 : Therapeutic Pets Dr. Raffa gives input on the mental health benefits of having an emotional support animal. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal wi...

Episode 39 : The Other Side of Summer Dr. Raffa gives sound advice and the precepts necessary in helping families transition successfully from late summer into the fall months. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirr...

Episode 38 : Dissecting Dexter Dr. Raffa analyzes Dexter Morgan's treatment and the authenticity of his Doctor in "Shrink Wrap" Season 1, Episode 10. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on...

Episode 37 : Act Like You Know Dr. Raffa weights in on how her patients can begin to accept their hardship and commit to making behavioral changes with the use of ACT techniques Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mir...

CBT at the Movies Part 4: Shutter Island Dr. Raffa discusses the characters and psychology behind the movie "Shutter Island" Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and dea...

Episode 35 : Mental Health Blend  Dr. Raffa answers questions from the audience that range from the anxious, the negative and the toxic. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recog...

Episode 34 : All Work and No Play  Dr. Raffa discusses the importance of developing and maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and the essentials that are needed to do so. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror...

Episode 33 : Healthy Relationship  Dr. Raffa skims the surface for what is and isn't necessary to have a healthy relationship with a significant other Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide o...

Episode 32 : Woke Up This Morning  Dr. Raffa scratches the surface on the therapeutic treatment of one of the most iconic characters in television history, Tony Soprano. We discuss and analyze Tony's condition and Dr. Melfi's treatment. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. A...

Episode 31 : Good Morning, It's Not A Greeting But A Decision Dr. Raffa invites special guest Catarina Martins LPC from Inner Balance to discuss Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology. We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaki...