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{jwplayer}http://www.drwill.com/images/podcast/Understanding Therapy - 1:28:15, 3.38 PM.mp3{/jwplayer} At some point in time every individual faces the need to consider counseling. If not for ourselves, a family member or a child is facing emotional and health difficulties that stretch them beyond their capacity to cope. America leds the world in mood disorders, particularly depression and anxiety. But what if you have never been to a therapist before? There are many presumptions and myths about therapy that are in most cases misguided and overblown. On this episode Will and Dr. Tom Dukes have a discussion about psychotherapy, what is is and what it is not. Hope you find it helpful.   Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler.  Check out Brent's music: HERE AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those. The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above)   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://www.drwill.com/images/podcast/Tom Dukes Spirituality.mp3{/jwplayer} Psychotherapy and Spirituality Psychotherapy And Spirituality Dr. Tom Dukes, Director of the Graduate Counseling Program at Rhode Island College is, like Dr. Will, a psychotherapist with years of experience working with individuals and families. In years past, psychotherapists were trained to be skeptical of a client’s espoused spiritual and religious views. The operating suspicion was that such ideas as these were defense mechanisms covering for some underlying anxiety. But this antiquated approach has evolved so that the content of the ideas are taken seriously and not dismissed out of hand. We talk about how these ideas and beliefs can represent legitimate insights into the human condition. When are spiritual notions a reflection of deep connection to transcendent ideas or, as in the past, true defenses to be addressed. Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler. Check out Brent's music: HERE AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those. The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above)   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://www.drwill.com/images/podcast/Holiday Grief.mp3{/jwplayer} Coping With Loss During The Holidays Dr. Sally Downham Miller, author, speaker and grief counselor is a nationally recognized authority on coping with loss. These loses could be death, divorce or any significant trauma that shakes us to the core. The pain and suffering of such loses is felt particularly harshly during the holidays. During this Thanksgiving and the approach of more family oriented holidays we discuss how we can get through these times in the face of such stinging loses. Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler. Check out Brent's music: HERE AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those. The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above)   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://www.drwill.com/images/podcast/Andre 11.2.14.mp3{/jwplayer} Sudden Health Setbacks! Don't know a person who hasn't, at one time or another, had their life routine suddenly stopped cold by an unexpected, unforseen health crisis. It might have been you or someone close. When this happens, even if and when it passes, you never really go back to normal. Friend Andre Lucas (also the deep baritone voice of the podcast) was jarred with a diagnoses of Stage 4 Cancer a decade ago. We talk about his experience and life after the episode. We discuss the notion of Post Traumatic Growth, the role of optimism and spirituality. Even if your crisis wasn't cancer, I imagine you can relate to the experience!  Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler.  Check out Brent's music: HERE AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those. The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon.  I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above)   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://www.drwill.com/images/podcast/Sally 10.23.14.mp3{/jwplayer} Unconscious Behaviors Most of us are aware of the behaviors that cause us difficulty. Most often we think of the obvious such as smoking, eathing or drinking. But what about those behaviors so ingrained in our personality that they are unconscious? These are the tougher ones to change like our impatience, our short temper or impulsivity. And yet these are the behaviors that usually drive a wedge in our closest relationships. Dr. Sally and I talk about the way these impact our closest connections. Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler.  Check out Brent's music: HERE AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those. The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above)   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://drwill.com/images/podcast/10.13.14 Tom.mp3{/jwplayer} Post Traumatic Growth We are all familiar with the term PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Recent research into the effects of trauma now consider the possibility of growth coming from the experience. Dr. Tom Dukes and I discuss this hopeful new perspective for people victimized by life altering trauma. Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler. Check out Brent's music: HERE AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those). The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above)   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://drwill.com/images/podcast/Oct 6.14 Glenn.mp3{/jwplayer} Life in the Technology Age! Dr. Glenn Sparks, a world renowned scholar and expert on the impact of technology and media on our lives talks about new developments and research. What is it doing to us, our kids, our society and world? So fluid! Hope you enjoy it. (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above) AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those). The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler. Check out Brent's music: HERE   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://drwill.com/images/podcast/Development 9.29.14.mp3{/jwplayer} What Actually Shapes You Two - Part 3! Dr. Tom Dukes & I continue our conversation about the influences that shape us all - individually and as a society. Today we talk about the great German theorist Erik Erikson. Hope you like it. Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler. Check out Brent's music: HERE AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those). The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above)   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://drwill.com/images/podcast/Sociometer 9.21.14.mp3{/jwplayer} Your Sociometer Dr. Sally Downham Miller talks with me about the concept of a sociometer, a metaphor for the instintive reactions we have to other people, whether they are trustworthy or a possible threat. Interesting concept for understanding our relationships both good and bad. Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler. Check out Brent's music: HERE AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those. The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above)   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://drwill.com/images/podcast/Sept 15 Episode.mp3{/jwplayer} What Actually Shapes You? Dr. Tom Dukes & I continue our conversation about the influences that shape us all - individually and as a society. And we fix the sound (we hope). We raise the notion of the Developmental Niche and it's way of thinking about the variables related to how we each evolve into adulthood. Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler. Check out Brent's music: HERE AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those. The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above)   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://drwill.com/images/podcast/September 7 2014.mp3{/jwplayer} What Actually Shapes You? Dr. Tom Dukes & I talk about the necessity to understand an individual taking full account of their context in life. Whether a family or group situation, a racial or ethnic context or religious affiliation, help can only happen when there is an understanding of the context variables that shape that person’s views and their reality. Special Thanks to announcer Andre Lucas & musical director & theme writer Bent Laidler. Check out Brent's music: HERE AND REMEMBER: Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist My new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those. The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above)   Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://drwill.com/images/podcast/ShrinkBook .mp3{/jwplayer}   Dr. Will's Guide To How To Be (like) A Therapist Dr. Tom Dukes & I talk about my new book - actually more like a little booklet - on how to appear like a therapist in public. It's me at my wisenheimer best and you will laugh and learn (or maybe just one of those. The book is available for your eReader or a print version though Amazon. I think you should get it. I really do. CLICK HERE MY FRIENDS     (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above) Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://drwill.com/images/podcast/Parenting.mp3{/jwplayer} The Challenge of Parenting Dr. Sally Miller & I talk about her experiences in public education and the difficulties created by parents whoi are uninvolved, over involved, neglectful and abusive. She talks about the interventions needed from policy makers, legislators and extended families alongside the teachers and administrators. Her long and varied career has given her expert perspective on where we need to be going to help children succeed. (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above) Get Dr. Will's New eBook: How To Be (like) A Therapist! It's short, learned and a real life changing riot! Click Right Here!

{jwplayer}http://drwill.com/images/podcast/InnerPeace - 4:30:14.mp3{/jwplayer} Inner Peace Dr. Sally Miller & I talk about our individual strategies for coping with stress. She has become engaged in the practice of Yoga while I am now practicing Transcendental Meditation. We are still new to these habits, by no means experts, but we share the benefits we are already experiencing. Hope you find it encouraging.   (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above) Remember to send us your letters about relationships, kids and even dreams. Dr. Dukes and I will be happy to offer our counsel.  Tell us about it! Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How You can contact me at this link: willco59@gmail.com

{jwplayer}http://drwill.com/images/podcast/Presence.mp3{/jwplayer} The Power of Presence Dr. Sally Miller & talk about the healing benefit s of being present, in the moment, in “the now.” So many of us, myself included exert an enormous amour of time wasted with distracted thoughts and worries. Hope this conversation is helpful.   You can contact me at this link: shrink55@mac.com (to play the episode click the arrow in the black bar above) Remember to send us your letters about relationships, kids and even dreams. Dr. Dukes and I will be happy to offer our counsel. Tell us about it! Want to have Will speak at your event? Find Out How