In this article, Thomas Maeder explores how the "helping professions", notably psychotherapy & the ministry, appear to attract more than their share of the emotionally unstable. 
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CITATION: Maeder, T. (January 1989). Wounded healers. The Atlantic Monthly, 37-47.

"What asylum doctor has not had his own attack of madness by dint of continual association with madmen? ... But before that, what obscure inclination, what dreadful fascination had made him choose that subject?” -Marcel Proust

WOUNDED HEALERS

5/21/2024: Dr. Deussing (Dr. D) & his #podcast guest, Mia Cosco, discussed topics associated with #grief, grieving, #MentalHealth, & psychedelics.
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MIA'S STORY

In the tapestry of Mia Cara Cosco's life, the call to #adventure echoed with the #death of her #mother at the age of seven. Amidst these trials, her encounters with #psychedelics opened new realms of #perception and she co-founded the UBC #Psychedelic Society, fundraised for MAPS #Canada, volunteered for The Zendo Project, & visited Johns Hopkins’ #psilocybin laboratory while working in #VentureCapital. 

After #university, she started to consult with psychedelic & #wellness companies on #marketing #strategy — which she still does to this day.

Over the tumultuous backdrop of the #COVID19 era, something died within Mia — the necessity to prove herself in predefined roles. Instead, a #rebirth beckoned, and she embraced her true #essence as an #author. In this #metamorphosis, Mia is #writing a #book serving a profound #exploration of #loss, psychedelics, & the #beauty woven into the fabric of grief.

To connect with Mia, go to:
http://MiaCosco.com
http://youtube.com/@UC2sdgfTQiQdzeh0AYNjaRGg 
https://instagram.com/MiaCosco
https://linkedin.com/in/MiaCaraCosco

THE TALKING CURE 10: ON GRIEVING & GRIEF (featuring Mia Cosco)

7/9/2024: Dr. Deussing (Dr. D) & his podcast guest, Lacey White, explored topics including: (a) #psychedelic #therapy through an Eastern versus Western lens, (b) digital toxicity, (c) unclenched minds, (d) the importance of #play & "silly #spirituality", (e) how algorithms can be sociopathic, (f) the "void" of grief, and (g) our duty to slow down to show up as #human "beings" ... not human "doings."

This podcast is sponsored by http://IntegrativeDBT.com.

Connect with Lacey:
http://holisticfit.life
http://lnk.bio/holisticfitguide
http://linkedin.com/in/lacey-j-white-88j
http://www.instagram.com/holisticfitguide
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GUEST BIO: As a yoga teacher, psychedelic integration coach, and holistic health guide, Lacey is an advocate for embodied wellness & deep connection to promote personal & collective healing.

She helps individuals who feel stagnant or misaligned with their health to reconnect with their bodies & remember their inherent wholeness through movement & awareness practices.

With love & reverence for psychedelics & sacred medicines, Lacey lends her support to projects promoting the ethical education of psychedelics, such as EntheoNation, and The Plant Spirit School.

THE TALKING CURE 13: UNCLENCHING THE MIND & PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINE (featuring Lacey White)

In the 15th episode of his podcast, Dr. Deussing (Dr. D) & his return guest, Misty Heins, continued their exploration of "THE VOID" & discussed various topics, including: (a) transpersonal #psychology, (b) non-ordinary states of consciousness, (c) how crises & "dark nights of the soul" can be opportunities for transcendental #growth, (d) the importance of integrating Dr. Carl Jung's work into the present day, and (e) the vital connections between #spirituality, #mentalhealth & the naturalistic "wild" world.

"THE TALKING CURE with DR. D" #podcast is sponsored by http://IntegrativeDBT.com.

Connect with Misty Heins:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-heins-08545a38

Connect with Dr. Deussing:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/christopher-g-deussing-philadelphia-pa/143810

THE TALKING CURE 15: DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL (with Misty Heins)

On the 16th episode of his podcast, Dr. Deussing (aka Dr. D), Bekah Rose & Emily Powell explored topics involving Internal Family Systems (IFS) & relational #psychology, including: (a) the different “parts” of ourselves that exist within IFS, (b) loving our "exiled" selves, (c) accepting our various parts to heal from #trauma, (d) accessing "self-energy" to promote well-being, (e) honoring our inner child by incorporating play into our daily lives, (f) the importance of destigmatizing #mentalhealth, and (g) the future of #IFS.

"THE TALKING CURE with DR. D" #podcast is sponsored by http://IntegrativeDBT.com.

Connect with Bekah Rose:
https://www.bekahrose.info
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekahrose-relational-therapist-coach

Connect with Emily Powell:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-powell-lpc-lmhc-a55584155
https://www.emilypowellcounselingservices.com

Connect with Dr. Deussing:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/christopher-g-deussing-philadelphia-pa/143810

THE TALKING CURE 16: THE PARTS WITHIN US (with Bekah Rose & Emily Powell)

On the 17th episode of his podcast, Dr. Christopher Deussing (aka Dr. D) & prominent social work expert Ira Hays explored a wide range of topics, including: (a) school phobia vs. school refusal, (b) talk therapy vs. non-talk therapy, (c) adopting #trauma-informed care to #school settings, (d) the benefits of teaching a growth mindset to kids, (e) embodying the beautiful "can-do" spirit & attitude that is at the essence of social work, (f) how striving for "ordinary excellence" can be instrumental to healthy growth, and (g) the importance of teaching the next generation of social workers that true maturation lies in embracing radical curiosity, humility, & #love.

Watch the YouTube version of this podcast:
https://youtu.be/1i-9-QQWOWk.

"THE TALKING CURE with DR. D" #podcast is sponsored by http://IntegrativeDBT.com.

Connect with Ira Hays:
http://linkedin.com/in/ira-hays-9299331b6
http://hayshealthandwellness.com

Connect with Dr. Deussing:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/christopher-g-deussing-philadelphia-pa/143810

THE TALKING CURE 17: SCHOOL PHOBIA - IMPROVING EDUCATION WITH A GROWTH MINDSET (with Ira Hays)

The 18th episode of Dr. Deussing (DR. D's) #podcast — "THE TALKING CURE WITH DR. D" — featured Emily Weirwick & Allison Whitmore, LPC. We explored several core elements of Dialectical Behavior #Therapy (DBT), including: (a) embracing dialectics - acknowledging that black-and-white or opposing views can coexist as truths, (b) the importance of validation when considering multiple truths, (c) adopting a willingness to #change & heal while still accepting our willful parts, (d) the transactional nature of change, (e) practicing "radical #acceptance" as a precursor to positive change, (f) accessing Wise Mind to lead a "well-examined life", and (g) balancing doing vs. being in an increasingly task-oriented society.

This episode of THE TALKING CURE with DR. D was sponsored by Integrative DBT & Psychotherapy LLC & Silent Time (http://SilentTime.com).

Contact Dr. Deussing & Allison Whitmore, LPC:
http://IntegrativeDbt.com

THE TALKING CURE 18: TRANSFORMING LIFE WITH VALIDATION, WISE MIND & RADICAL ACCEPTANCE

CITATION: Tosone, C. (2005). The guijin #therapist & the nature of therapeutic truth: A relational perspective. Clinical #SocialWork Journal, 33, 9-19.

ABSTRACT: The professional literature is replete with examples of the benefits of the client–clinician dyad being of the same ethnic group. Noted advantages include a perceived implicit understanding of the client’s subjective experience & a furthering of the therapist’s personal & professional #growth as a result of the therapeutic interaction. This paper suggests that there are also benefits to the clinician being considered a "Guijin" or “outsider” to the client’s #culture of origin. Utilizing a #relational perspective with an emphasis on multiple self-state theory, this paper will discuss the advantages of being perceived as an outsider when working with an Asian bicultural client.

THE GUIJIN THERAPIST & THE NATURE OF THERAPEUTIC TRUTH

The 20th episode of Dr. Deussing's podcast — "THE TALKING CURE with DR. D" — featured his THERAPY READING GROUP discussing Dr. Jonathan Shedler's brilliant article: "THE PERSONALITY SYNDROMES." Among the topics discussed were: (a) how #personality syndromes exist on a spectrum from healthy functioning to severely disturbed, (b) how comprehending personality syndromes requires an understanding of inner conflicts, defenses & motives, (c) the dialectic of art vs. science in treating various personality presentations, (d) how each personality syndrome is a distinct pathway to depression & requires a different treatment focus, (e) the importance of distinguishing normative narcissism from malignant narcissism, and (f) the advantages of marrying #psychology & #sociology. 🤔

The THERAPY READING GROUP & "THE TALKING CURE with DR. D" podcast are sponsored by Integrative DBT & Psychotherapy LLC. 💚
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Read THE PERSONALITY SYNDROMES:
https://jonathanshedler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Shedler-2021-The-personality-syndromes.pdf

Listen to THE PERSONALITY SYNDROMES:
https://soundcloud.com/integrative-dbt/the-personality-syndromes

Contact Dr. Deussing:
https://psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/christopher-g-deussing-philadelphia-pa/143810

THE TALKING CURE 20: PERSONALITY SYNDROMES & MALIGNANT NARCISSISM

The 22nd episode of DR. D's #podcast — "CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, THE FOSTER CARE MAZE & THE KINSHIP CARE EPIDEMIC" — featured the incredible Beth Tyson! 👍 Topics discussed included: (a) the nuances of #childhood #trauma, (b) navigating the oftentimes broken & bewildering child abuse & #fostercare systems, (c) the little-known yet crucial topic of "kinship care", and (d) Beth's penchant for delving into the shadowy nooks & crannies where many therapists are unwilling to go. 🔦

This episode of "THE TALKING CURE with DR. D" was sponsored by Integrative DBT & Psychotherapy LLC & http://MakingTherapyBetter.com. ☮ 💚 😊

 ** Watch all my podcasts & content at: YouTube.com/@DR.DEUSSING. 🙏

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