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

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

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).

Re-energizing the Therapeutic Endeavor! 02.12.2023

Can't make anyone do what they don't want to do; that includes both the clinician as well the patient. Re-energizing the Therapeutic Endeavor may not require much more than recognizing the only way around RESISTENCE is to go through it together! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @TheWORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

SLEEP and Primary Psychological Self-Care. 23.11.2023

SLEEP is good! Poor SLEEP is BAD, and BAD for you! Sounds pretty BASIC and it is, if you begin with the notion of SELF-CARE. After that, then come SEE us. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com ; drmdclay@thewordhouse.com ; @WORD House on FB and YouTube; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Memories Made: The Golden Years. 18.11.2023

So what does it take to QUALIFY as the BEST YEARS of one's LIFE? Quite possibly nothing more than good memory and the willingness to stay POSITIVELY true to your SELF!

Better Forgotten! 11.11.2023

Maybe! Most likely NOT; if wanting to FORGET means we don't LEARN and GROW from it. Even worse; if FORGETTING makes us prone to ISSUES. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on YouTube/FB @WORDHouse; or Call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Romantic Nostalgia and Relationship Counseling. 04.11.2023

The COURSE to relational maturity follows the same course, regardless the number of partners or relations you've had. Staying or leaving, you'll still have to get past the present moment you're in, if you want to finish the COURSE. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; 304.523.WORD (9673); TheWORDHouse.com.

Heroes and Extreme ALTRUISM: The deep-seated LOVE of others more than SELF! 28.10.2023

What does it take to SAVE a life? Maybe not so much a MATTER of thought or intention; rather, the LESS, the more likely one INSTINCTUALLY demonstrates EXTREME ALTRUISM.

They're OUT THERE; Just Say HI! 22.10.2023

Whether there are Extraterrestrials or not, it's always about relationships; NOT what DIVIDES, but what with BINDS us together! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; @TheWORDHouse on FB and YouTube; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

You are What You Eat: The Connections between Diet and Anxiety! 15.10.2023

Yes, there is psychotherapy, psychiatry, but never forget the most essential of all, one's overall physical health and wellness. And as to health and wellness, nothing is more critical than DIET, and it's effect when it comes to general mental health, but specifically, ANXIETY. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @TheWORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Guided Imagery and Aphantasia. 08.10.2023

What's up with those who CAN'T imagine at will? It's called Aphantasia, and though it seems BAD, there may also be ADVANTAGES to not recalling too well BAD things. Contacts Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; 304.523.WORD (9673); or @The WORD House on FB and YouTube.

Owning YOU in a Socially Mediated Age! 24.09.2023

Being FLUID, identity has always required some tending. Taking who you are and holding on as FAST as you can while the CURRENT of CHANGE requires we ADAPT! Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB & YouTube @TheWORDHouse; or call 304,523.WORD (9673).

The Intimate Connection of Psychotherapy. 17.09.2023

Can PSYCHOTHERAPY be both INITIMATE and PERSONAL? It SHOULD be, and if it isn't then it's not being done to it's HIGHEST possible benefit. CONTACT US: 304.523.WORD (9673); drmdclay@thewordhouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; on FB and YouTube @TheWORDHouse.

Paranoia and Hypervigilance. 10.09.2023

Validation unlocks the truth underlying even the psychotic. Psychotherapy assists to correcting misperceptions and the truths built of such misreads. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com ; drmdclay@TheWORDHouse.com ; or call 304.523.9673 (WORD); or catch us @TheWORDHouse on FB and YouTube.

The Psychology of Preference! 03.09.2023

Having an OPINION is not altogether BAD. Actually, having preferences only add extra value and clarity to relationships. On the other hand, simply saying NO out of defiance and control is immeasurably SELF defeating. CONTACT Us: DrMDCay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Alcohol does not make One an Alcoholic, and other Social Media Truths! 27.08.2023

Alcoholism occurs the result of a multitude of factors, only one of which is alcohol. In the same manner Social Media is not causative of the Mind Health concerns we are seeing at such the high levels that they are. It will take TRUTH in science to determine the best approach to remediation; but maybe that is the TRUE problem. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse.com ; or call 304,...

The NEW Dysmorphia: Glamour Filtering! 20.08.2023

And yet, another way to look in the MIRROR and not like what you SEE! Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com ; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com ; or Phone: 304.523.WORD (9673).

TIC TOK and Psychological Counseling. 13.08.2023

What does TIC TOK know about the diagnosis and care of Mind Health? Just be careful who offers the ADVICE before following. Professional help should be left to professionals. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com ; TheWORDHouse@frontier.com ; or call 304,523,WORD (9673).

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