This episode begins with a meditation by one of Evoke's Field Guides, Dakota Huffman. Dr. Reedy talks about our collective grief and how we cope with the existential anxiety and grief many are feeling. He reads comments and statements of hope shared by attendees and talks about how we find comfort in our connections.
Dr. Reedy invites a guest lead a meditation to begin. He talks about mindfulness and gratitude in the face of our anxiety, pain, and grief. He talks about non-judgment and how it affects us. He talks about what to look for in a therapist and a key to knowing whether you have an adequate therapist.
Dr. Reedy hosts an open discussion during the COVID 19 pandemic. Participants offer support, insight and love to each other. Dr. Reedy leads a meditation and offers so insight into coping with the anxiety that many are feeling.
Dr. Reedy talks about how to listen and help children feel safe during precarious times. He offers some dos and don't to make sure parental anxiety is not leaking onto our children. The talks about how in times like these, what we were doing for self care before may not be enough. We may have to do things differently and find new resources and practices to maintain our serenity.
Dr. Reedy hosts a broadcast during the coronavirus pandemic. He talks about the spiritual challenges of this time of social distancing, He offers some practical suggestions for coping. He announces that Evoke will hold live broadcasts for the public all week to help people through this difficult time.
Dr. Reedy talks about the work we do at Evoke Therapy Programs intensives. He talks about how understanding and exploring pour past can lead us to greater insight about the dilemmas we face today. He talks about inner-child work and how that can help us remember what it was like as a child which leads use to understanding our children better.
Dr. Reedy discusses Carl Jung's idea of the shadow. He talks about how incorporating the split-off parts of ourselves creates balance, integration, healing, and harmony with others. He talks about the power that comes into our lives as we come to know ourselves and how that helps us to understand our loved ones who may be struggling. He talked about how we find the shadow by looking to our dreams, art, humor, and our intense reactions to others.
Brad interviews Jenna Pacelli, therapist at Evoke Entrada. Jenna talks about her approach to treating trauma using Somatic Experiencing. She talks about what led her to wilderness therapy. She articulates the intersect of mindfulness and neuroscience and how she incorporates Eastern and Western perspectives into her work.
Dr. Brad Reedy talks about his new book, "The Audacity to Be You," what it means to be a Self and love an Other. He talks about learning to love yourself and how therapy can help.
Dr. Reedy takes questions from family, and friends of Evoke. He talks about how to be support your loved one while they are at Evoke. He talks about power-struggle and the nature of Intensive Workshops. He talks about how to sit with our more vulnerable and insecure parts of ourselves.
Dr. Reedy give a fave review to Harriet Lerner's Dance of Connection. He summarizes many key points and tools and touts the book as a wonderful invitation to be your "highest self" and be kind to yourself along the way. He talks about how connection starts with Self work and boundaries.
Dr. Reedy interviews Chelsie Newkirk, Primary Therapist at Evoke Entrada. Chelsie talks about what brought her to wilderness therapy and how the wilderness calms the nervous system and assists her in her work with clients. She talks about brain-spotting and the somatic work she does with clients.
Dr. Reedy welcomes Birgit Show, Primary Therapist at Evoke Cascades. Birgit talks about her upbringing in Germany and her journey to find wilderness therapy and Evoke. She talks about her approach to therapy and the influences that impact her work with her clients.
Dr. Reedy talks about 13 things not to say to your children and the psychology behind the ideas, including things like "I would do anything for you" and "You're too sensitive."
Dr. Reedy welcomes Lauren Roberts, Assistant Clinical Director and Primary Therapist at Evoke Cascades. Lauren talks her approach to therapy and supervision. She talks about being a mother and the lessons that has taught her about working with families. She talks about her passions and some of her most memorable moments and lessons in wilderness therapy.
Dr. Reedy talks about random topics and takes live questions on mental health related issues in parenting. He talks about the effects of leaning into resistance instead of trying to control others. He shares a case study. The talks about the difference between identifying ways we impact our children and the guilt and blame that is so prevalent.
Dr. Reedy talks about the new book "Breaking Up With Sugar." He talks about how Molly Carmel uses her own story to break down the stigma and shame associated with disordered eating. He talks about how Carmel draws clear parallels between sugar addiction and other addictions, including the addictive thinking present in both. The author explains how this is not a diet book and how our relationship with sugar and food deserves our attention. The book offers insight, hope, and practical tools to tho...
Dr. Reedy welcomes Ken Gilbert, primary therapist at Evoke Cascades. Ken talks about his journey from Evoke client, to Evoke therapist and everything in between. He shares his story of addiction and Brad and Ken talk about Ken's first session in the program as a client. Ken talks addiction, recovery, and surfing in the Deschutes river.
Dr. Brad Reedy talks with Lindsey Bosse, Field Director at Evoke Cascades. Lindsey shares her unique perspective from her various positions at Evoke. She talks about staff training and the monumental contribution field staff contribute to the clients' progress. She talks about her interest in how nutrition impacts mental health and her passions outside of work.
Dr. Reedy welcomes Molly Carmel, author of "Breaking Up with Sugar" and founder of The Beacon Programs in New York City. Molly talks about her new book and the journey to telling her story with raw honesty and courage. She talks about her decision to share her bypass surgery in a field where that is frowned upon. Molly talks about how sugar can hijack your thinking and the parallels between addiction to alcohol and drugs and the addiction to sugar. She talks about following the "middle way" and ...
Continuing our series with our therapists, Brad interviews Evoke at Entrada Assistant Clinical Director, Tina Grater. Tina talks about bringing heart to her work. She talks about "seeing" her clients reveal themselves and what it means to honor their defenses. She talks about motherhood and her connection to nature.
Dr. Reedy talks attachment and seeing your child. He talks about the barriers to seeing and hearing your child. And he talks about how the development of the parents' sense of Self is the key to the ability to provide the child with what they need.
In this interview with Dr. Matt Hoag, learn how he uses wilderness and the community in his work with young people and their families. Matt Hoag is a pioneer in the field of wilderness therapy and the foremost authority on research within wilderness therapy. Listen to him talk about his early days and the evolution of the field.
Dr. Reedy talks about the challenges, pitfalls, and hope in co-parenting. He also talks about parental alienation and the do's and don'ts when dealing with and grieving the effects of parental alienation.
Dr. Reedy begins by discussing topics from Evoke's recent clinical training meeting. He talks about what it means to show up differently in the world and with those we love. He talks about how we decide whether to set boundaries or to compromise. He discusses the reason for "wilderness" in wilderness therapy.
Brand Bonsall, primary therapist at Evoke Therapy Programs, talks about what led him to wilderness therapy and his approach to working with clients and families.
Dr. Reedy talks about the work that parents do with a home therapist while their child is away in therapy and how that impacts their children. He talks about the need for self-care and support so children don't feel the pressure to take care of the parent at the sacrifice of their authentic self.
Dr. Reedy talks about how parents might unconsciously ask children to take care of them emotionally. He talks about the appropriate use of "I feel statements." He talks about how to listen to and honer the symptoms of our children, even the siblings of Evoke participants.
With the new year upon us, Dr. Brad Reedy talks about therapy goals for children parents. He talks about the importance of remaining differentiated from those we love. He also discusses the format as well as the pros and cons of behavioral contracts.
Evoke therapist Judith Sadora talks about her background and her passion for family therapy. She talks about how she uses attachment to understand her clients. She also talks about issues surrounding therapy and people of color.
