Avoiding Power Struggles - Ep 179
Dr. Reedy talks about how to avoid to power struggles with your children. He explains how to "lose" and avoid the trap of trying to be "good" or "right".
Mar 16, 2018•53 min
Finding You: by Dr. Brad Reedy
Finding You Therapy Programs is an experientially based therapeutic program serving individuals, parents, couples, and families. Email the host [email protected]
Episodes
Another Broadcast On Boundaries - Ep 178
Dr. Reedy discusses how boundaries and synonymous with self-care, how the principle role of boundaries is not to teach others a lesson, and how parents need to give up "being right"--and learn how to lose.
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Trauma, Defenses, and Diagnoses - Ep 177
Dr. Reedy talks about the how pain and wounded-ness lie beneath our symptoms and diagnoses. He talks about how to see the pain beneath the symptom and how this frame offers healing. He also talks about how therapy changes the base and leads to transformation. Lastly, he calls on parents to do their own work, heal their own trauma, and how their primary goal is to support the development of a child's sense of self.
Feb 08, 2018•53 min
Questions and Answers For Siblings, Extended Family, and Friends - Ep 176
In this open forum for family and friends, Dr. Reedy talks about shame and the effects on our children. He talks about the recent suicide of a teen in Newport Beach and the notes he left that give us a clue as to the effects in our culture with it's emphasis on performance and compliance. Dr. Reedy also talks to siblings left behind, when a child is placed at Evoke, and how best to support them.
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Review Of "The Price Of Privilege" By Madeline Levine, Ph.D. - Ep 279
Dr. Reedy reviews and teaches from the book, "The Price of Privilege" by Madeline Levine. Dr. Levine invites parents to make a shift from emphasizing performance to supporting the development of the "self" in children. The culture of affluence and its impact on parenting are discussed. Dr. Levine writes, “We have to be acutely attuned to our own psychological issues and our own happiness, or lack of it. We have to be willing to take an unflinching look at our parenting skills.”
Feb 02, 2018•51 min
Why Your Child SHOULD Be Your Friend - Ep 175
Dr. Reedy talks about the similarities between friendship and the ideal ways to treat a child. Healthy boundaries are similar for both. Reedy also talks about how best to lead and mentor children.
Jan 30, 2018•55 min
What To Look For In A Therapist - Ep 174
Dr. Reedy talks about what traits, processes and skills make for a good therapist in conjunction with or following Evoke Therapy Programs. Flexibility and meeting the client where they are at are two of the many qualities he suggests to look for. Principally, look for a therapist who looks for you.
Jan 26, 2018•52 min
Treatment Differences in Substance Abuse vs Addiction - Ep 173
What is the difference between substance abuse and more severe forms of addiction? How does the treatment approach differ when treating someone using or abusing substances compared to someone who is addicted? What is the family's role in treatment of addiction? Dr. Reedy answers these and explains that the root of addiction is in the thinking rather than the consumption of alcohol or drugs.
Jan 19, 2018•1 hr 3 min
The Anatomy Of Peace - Ep 172
Dr. Reedy reviews The Anatomy of Peace, written by the Arbinger Institute. This book talks about regarding others, our children, with a new sensibility. The authors suggest that when we hold them in a place of love and empathy, children are more likely to feel moved to accept invitations for changing their lives.
Jan 17, 2018•54 min
Behavioral Vs Relational Approaches To Therapy - Ep 171
Dr. Reedy discusses behavioral vs. relational approaches to therapy and how concepts can be extrapolated to apply to parenting. He also talks about the evolution of wilderness therapy over the last 22 years.
Jan 09, 2018•55 min
Visits To The Field - Ep 170
This broadcast is to prepare parents and family members of Evoke clients for a visit to the field. Approaching the visit with an open mind and prepared to work are key ideas that will make the visit successful. Dr. Reedy discusses other skills and tools that will help to make the visit rich and meaningful.
Jan 05, 2018•51 min
Review of "The Awakened Family" by Shefali Tsabary - Ep 169
Dr. Reedy reviews the book by Shefali Tsabary, "The Awakened Family: How to Raise Empowered, Resilient, and Conscious Children." He discusses mindfulness in parenting, learning how to avoid reactiveness, and how the foundation of optimal parenting is based in the practice of focusing on one's own work and healing.
Jan 03, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Nurture Shock Part 3: The Science Of Teen Rebellion - Ep 168
Dr. Reedy completes his series on Nurture Shock, talking about the chapter on The Science of Teen Rebellion. Neuro-biological issues as well as how parents can reconsider the value of conflict and oppositionality in a child's development are discussed.
Dec 22, 2017•42 min
"Why Kids Lie." Lying And Deception. Reviewing Of The Book Nurture Shock P. 2 - Ep 167
In the second part of his review of "Nurture Shock," Dr. Reedy discusses why children lie and how parents can best encourage honesty.
Dec 20, 2017•48 min
Nurture Shock Pt 1 The Inverse Power Of Praise - Ep 166
Dr. Reedy discusses the first chapter in Nurture Shock: "The Inverse Power of Praise." Self-esteem, growth mindset, and how to and not to praise children to increase resiliency, frustration tolerance, and effort are discussed.
Dec 15, 2017•44 min
A Review of "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran - Ep 165
Dr. Reedy shares some thoughts from the book, The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, and he makes connections to the work children and parents are doing at Evoke Therapy Programs.
Dec 05, 2017•39 min
Q&A Siblings, Extended Family And Friends Of Evoke - Ep 164
Dr. Reedy answers questions from siblings and extended family related to a student or client at Evoke Therapy Programs. Length of stay, aftercare, answering questions from friends, and a typical day are all discussed.
Nov 30, 2017•1 hr
Lessons From Star Wars - Vader & Yoda. Fear, Love, And Control In Parenting - Ep 163
Dr. Reedy draws upon the epic story of Star Wars to highlight the processes that parents go through in dealing with children struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Yoda and Darth Vader become the archetypes of love and fear in our journey. Reedy also shares concepts from Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey, which informed George Lucas and his telling of this classic story.
Nov 19, 2017•41 min
School Refusal And Academic Failure - Ep 162
Dr. Reedy talks about and answers parents' questions about school refusal and academic failure. He encourages parents to utilize resources and to seek for underlying issues that lead to school problems. He talks about holding boundaries without fear and control.
Nov 14, 2017•52 min
Loving Kindness Meditation - Ep 161
Dr. Reedy shares the Loving Kindness Meditation, or "Metta," it's history, some examples and how evidence shows it improves our mental and physical health. Evoke parents are encouraged to practice this meditation. Evoke students and clients are introduced to it in the wilderness.
Nov 08, 2017•36 min
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