Dr. Michael David Clay

WORD with Dr. Michael David Clay

The definitive clinical WORD in personal growth and development. CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min, MA,thewordhouse@frontier.com

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Dr. Michael David Clay

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Latest episode

Oct 25, 2026

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Episodes

Imposter Syndrome and Peter Pan! 18.05.2025

As much a state of mind, growing up is only as difficult as is to say, it's all part of the plan. Live for the moment, and maybe you really NEVER have to really grow up. Don't allow FEAR of the end, steal your joy for the JOURNEY. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304,523,WORD (9673).

Cringe Attack. 11.05.2025

We ALL have had a CRINGE moment where embarrassment and shame crush our already fragile sense of self-worth. Is it US or others rendering one so vulnerable to the CRINGE ATTACK? Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The Adaptive Psychological Edge of Sentimentality. 04.05.2025

Emotional thinking is not always bad. When it's intuitive, sentimentality helps us form even stronger bonds with those important to us, including our Psychotherapist! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHOUSE; or call 304-523.WORD (9673).

The Psychology of Social Conscience and Justice Sensitivity. 27.04.2025

Justice Sensitivity, as much as everything else human, is of Psychological construct. Part genetics, part sociology, and ALL identity, justice and fairness necessarily must include consideration for others. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORD House, or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Psychological Healing is a Matter of Perspective 20.04.2025

It's ALWAYS about TRUTH and who would know better than YOU! Healing oneself is as much a change in the TRUTH of your life. As you SEE it! Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Working Memory, Artificial Intelligence, and Day Planners. 13.04.2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is great, day planners perhaps even better, but neither comes close to the human brain, when it comes to assisting one navigate life's journey! As tempting as is to permit AI to think for you, it always comes with a certain risk of not thinking for yourself. In the end, no matter the frontload cost, the returns are so much more the long-term better. Contact Us; TheWORD...

The Best Answer to Divorce. 06.04.2025

Is not to EVER get MARRIED! Simply try to be a GOOD person instead. More than marriage or divorce, being a quality person ensures the BEST outcome for ALL. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673)..

Familiarity is ADAPTIVE, until it becomes YOUR CURSE. 30.03.2025

Nothing wrong with the FAMILIAR, except one LOSE the capability to in GROWTH, learn to be DIFFERENT. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB/YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Ghosts and Ghosting. 23.03.2025

Why does GHOSTING hurt so much? Be realistic, the DIFFICULT work is when they don't. Learning how to establish TRUSTING relations is WORK. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB/YouTube @WORDHOUSE; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The Trouble with Family Secrets. 16.03.2025

When it comes to getting better, DENIAL is itself troubling. Family secrets are no different, Insight is crucial to ADAPTING and fortunately a strength of psychological counseling. Finding the courage to admit one needs help is the first step. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Redemption Myths and Narcissism 09.03.2025

Everyone deserves a life that ends well, and a confidence that comes from overcoming those things that otherwise would deny them of such. Redemption Myths might be the ANSWER! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Failing to Learn. 02.03.2025

Learning to Fail is not the same as Failing to Learn. The most important lessons in life always comes back to learning and not FAILING. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com: on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Perfectionists, GOATS, and EGO Death. 23.02.2025

GOATS are not GOATS, unless that includes being TRUE to themselves. EGO death may not be the total answer, but too much EGO makes it difficult to not FAIL.

Perfectionism and Body Dysmorphia. 16.02.2025

Knowing what one wants is one thing; what one ends with, another. Excellence lies in doing the BEST one can with what otherwise has been given. Perfection only comes when the journey is COMPLETE, as well hopefully finding some measure of CONTENTMENT along the way. Change what one can, accept what one can't, and possess the power of wisdom to recognize the difference. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com;...

Motivational Interviewing: Psychological Approach to Changing Lightbulbs! 09.02.2025

So, how many psychotherapists are needed to CHANGE a lightbulb? Only ONE, but the lightbulb has to want to change! Motive is as essential to CHANGE as CHANGE itself, and ONE must want to, as well BELIEVE they can, before any CHANGE is possible. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

TATOOS and Narrative Therapy 02.02.2025

Narrative Therapies have been around from the very beginning. TATOOS therapeutically tell the Story of One's Life. Good and bad, and how ALL rightly fit together. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304-523-WORD (9673).

Self-Care to the Psychological Rescue 26.01.2025

One can NEVER speak enough of the POWER of Self-Care. Especially when there are so many FORCES at work that truly DON'T seem to Care. It's up then to YOU, to BE CERTAIN to CARE for YOU! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Gender Pronouns and Icebergs! 19.01.2025

He, She, They, Them are only the TIP of the Iceberg, as comes to Identity and Power Differentials. Adaptively, CHOICE is substantive one's SURVIVAL. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Mixed Signals of Romance Deciphered. 12.01.2025

So many MIXED SIGNALS, and it ALL comes back to YOU. When applied to LOVE, not understanding YOU, often means NEVER understanding others. Learn the CODE and clear up a lot of the CONFUSION. After ALL, it up to YOU to make it the BEST it can be. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.9673 (WORD).

The Trust Milestone and Infidelity! 05.01.2025

Cheating violates a fundamental and foundational milestone of childhood development with very serious adult implications. Implicitly speaking to both the promise as well delivery of much needed care and nurturance, once TRUST is violated becomes very difficult to overcome. Psychological Counseling can HELP! Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or c...

Wise and Humble Counsel: No One Likes a KNOW it ALL! 29.12.2024

The wisdom of age is only as beneficial as any would willingly listen. Being a good listener starts in an humble attitude of support and encouragement, showing not only understanding, but openness to the possibility you might just not KNOW IT ALL! Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.9673 (WORD).

Acceptance or Concession: ALL a Matter of Investment! 22.12.2024

Whether seen as HAVE TO or WANT TO makes ALL the difference in the world. Especially when it comes to coupling. Good result require considerable investment. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB or YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673)

Unflappable and the Stress Response. 15.12.2024

Not sure FLABBILITY has anything to do with adaptation and adaptability, except to say, when overly emotional, one risks appearing STUPID. Unflappable goes right along with not only intelligence, but EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Rudeness and Micro-aggression. 08.12.2024

Aggression is aggression! Masking might seem better, but the best answer always is eliminate the threat. Psychological Counseling helps one learn to address the problem while building-up the person. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or calling 304.523. WORD (9673).

Relationship FAIL: It's NOT About the MONEY! 01.12.2024

Relationships fail for lack of relationship. Because its SURVIVAL, nothing is more triggering than MONEY. Regardless the topic, better relationships lessen the risk of FAILURE overall. Not more MONEY!. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

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