Intimacy, Technology, and Trauma

Psychologist Rick Raymond shares insights on mindfulness-based-therapies, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the hurdles to intimacy in the age of digital technology.  

*Recorded in the summer of 2019.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

• Rick received his PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2019 after completing his predoctoral internship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Los Angeles. Although he works with a wide variety of clients, he has gained particular expertise in trauma-focused and mindfulness-based therapies. A former employee of Silicon Valley, Rick's research explores how technology can help lower barriers to effective psychological care, a subject he pursues with both passion and a hearty dose of skepticism. He recently moved to Washington DC to begin his postdoctoral residency. 

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• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Controlling for Blindspots in mental health practice
• Psychology and Spirituality 
• Human connection in digital age
• Importance of physical immediacy in relationship
• Technology's impact on emotional range 
• Unpleasant emotions as emotional opportunities
• Productive Mindfulness vs Pointless Rumination
• The Power of Eye Contact
• Confronting Fear of Vulnerability
• Avoiding the Aversive 
• Exploring your Emotional Range

Theme music composed by B.E.N.  http://bit.ly/BENmusic

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