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

Life is FULL of Goodbyes! 02.06.2024

Goodbyes seem to always hold some degree of EMOTIONAL reservation. Goodbye ultimately is a NORMAL feature of ADAPTIVE loving relations. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @TheWORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Thinking FLEXIBLY: The BEST Way to Changing Your MInd! 26.05.2024

If ONLY that easy! Most complicating is the REALITY that goes with the WAY one thinks. Might try to not THINK about TRUTH that HURTS, but INESCAPABLY, it's essential to growth. No less, once admitted, there is nothing WRONG with creating POSITIVITY to KEEP one going. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

BACKWARD THINKING is not always a Liability, particularly when it's also INDUCTIVE THINKING. See the END from the BEGINNING! 19.05.2024

Knowing where you want to go helps. Thinking from the end, and working backward to the beginning, lessens a bit the RANDOMNESS, as well simply relying on TRIAL and ERROR! Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or calling 304.523.WORD (9673).

The Psychology of Decision-making: Consider the MENU! 12.05.2024

Decision-making should include more than the ROUTINE, even for the ROUTINE. Habits typically run risk if not occasionally evaluated of psychological difficulty. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The MORALITY of Victim-Blaming from a Psychological Perspective! 05.05.2024

Victim-Blaming/Shaming originates in FEAR of lost control, especially when the WORLD is so UNCONTROLABLE. Managing what one may is better, than pretense BAD only happens to BAD people. The remainder is left up to FATE! Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @ WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Model for Adaptive Relations. 28.04.2024

A Communication Blueprint for adaptive psychological relationships would indeed HELP most overcome otherwise DYSFUNCTIONAL styles of conversation. More problems identified as well solved. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB or YouTube @WORD House; or cal 304.523.WORD (9673).

Stupid is as Stupid Does: The Psychology of Critical Ignorance! 21.04.2024

Critical Analysis can't take place until rightly IGNORING what isn't. Just as important as learning the ADAPTIVE is learning to be ADAPTIVE. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; 304.523.WORD (9673); on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse.

Want that Creative Boost? Don't be AFRAID of Something NEW! 14.04.2024

If you want that Creative Boost, first get past the FEAR of something new. Fear inhibits creativity! Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com ; 304.523.WORD (9673); DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WORD House.

Defining the WIN! 07.04.2024

With Psychological Counseling, VALIDATION is everything. Others contribute, but TRUE validation only comes from within. Plan, strategize, but until something is done, it's nothing greater than a good IDEA, Learn to do and learn from doing is the only means to TRUE validation. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; 304.523.WORD (9673); on YouTube and FB at WORD House.

Contagion Stress: My NEUROTIC Friend! 31.03.2024

Neurosis may not be contagious, but the STRESS associated just might be. Sharing the ill-effects of STRESS socially may more more prevalent than initially thought. And then, what can be done about that? Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; 304.523.WORD (9673); or on FB and YouTube @TheWORDHouse.

When PARENTING Becomes TOO Much! 24.03.2024

No responsibility is any greater than successful PARENTING. When life INTERFERES, help is available. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Burn Out or . . . ? 17.03.2024

We ALL know burn out. What we may not know is that it can be prevented. Just requires a measure of intent and time to not fall apart! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com ; 304.523.WORD (9673); On FB and YouTube @WORD House; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com.

What to Say When You FINALLY Get to THERAPY! 10.03.2024

That FIRST appointment can be difficult. Knowing what to say and expect makes a BIG difference in getting the help you deserve. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; 304.523.WORD (9673); TheWORDHouse.com ; @WORDHouse on FB and YouTube.

Communication and Adaptive Living! 03.03.2024

Intimacy and rapport, may indeed be the only way to living one's BEST life. Communication strategy and skill enhances one's already social nature, and psychological counseling a good adjunct to not only emotional health, but adaptive living.

All DISEASE Begins in the Gut! 24.02.2024

So it goes with not only health, but mind health concerns. Maybe common sense, but as it would be, many still don't take self-care seriously; body, mind, soul, and spirit. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; 304.523.WORD (9673); on YouTube and FB @WORD House.

Managing HYPERSENSITIVITY: CAUTION - Handle with Kid Gloves! 17.02.2024

HYPERSENSITIVITY in psychotherapy is a REAL ISSUE, but not for everyone. How to address underlying NARCISSISTIC tendency in the patient requires the NECESSARY management of the same in the PSYCHOTHERAPIST. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

GRAPHIC Appeal: GREATER the SATISFACTION, but only as JUSTICE is SERVED. 10.02.2024

What is so addictive about Crime Shows? The more GRAPHIC, the greater the SATISFACTION, but only as JUSTICE is served. Contact Us: DrMDClay@ TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Empowerment to Care: Troubled Teens, Addiction, and Childhood Trauma 03.02.2024

As much, many specialties, the capability to connect critical factors correlates to not only coordination of care, but overall outcomes, and makes a generalist perspective invaluable. No different for Troubled Teens, Addictions, and the significance of childhood Trauma. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse@frontier.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WordHouse; or call 304....

The Barista Effect: Social Ties and Relationships. 28.01.2024

Although STRONG social ties would seem to represent the most influential and enduring, That isn't necessarily the full truth. WEAK social ties, those of seemingly less significance, can often psychologically mean as much or more. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB/YouTube @WORD House; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Sibling Rivalry and Significant Others! 23.01.2024

Sibling rivalry is a normal feature of life for many growing up. Although unawares, the effects of childhood siblings follow well into adult relations. Remember, it's not your sibling, but significant other. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on YouTude and FB @TheWORDHOUSE; or call: 304.523.WORD (9673).

Para-social Dynamic and the Power of Influencers 14.01.2024

Most know quite well the POWER of SOCIAL INFLUENCE, and unfortunately not always in the BEST of ways. Instead of avoiding INFLUENCE altogether, might be adaptive to understanding WHY and HOW to accomplish the psychological need represented in the MOST prosocial and responsible of terms. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or Call 304,523.WORD (...

Invisible Support and the Psychology of TRUE CARE! 07.01.2024

Much like UNCONDITIONAL love, Invisible Support goes unseen, but is as POWERFUL to one's psychological wellbeing, as even the most OBVIOUS acts of HELPING. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or Call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Do You Feel NUMB and EMPTY? 23.12.2023

Pain is an essential indicator of need, and with need, needed adjustments. Eliminate the pain and the need is unrecognizable. More than simply symptom relief, Psychological Counseling is about becoming a more adaptive and therein BETTER you! Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; @ WORDHouse on FB and YouTube; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

What Friends have to Say about your MARRIAGE? 16.12.2023

Turns out your friends and family may be a good predictor of your marriage or significant other relations. Seems the less you share of the On-Off, the better your chances. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

"The WELL." 09.12.2023

So we know much about the SICK, but what of the WELL? Family, there in the most intimate of ways, who love and care for the hurting throughout the course of life. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

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