In 1952 the Documentary "A 2 Year Old Goes To Hospital" was released as a collaboration between 3 of the founders of our understanding of Attachment Theory: John Bowlby, James Robertson, and Joyce Robertson This film changed policies that prevented visitors, including parents, to see their child during a hospital stay. It played a pivotal role in t…

Brian Belt is a Peer Specialist, Mental Health Advocate, and Artist. He is the Founder & Director of Mental Health Awareness and Mental Health Gallery, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting artists with mental health issues, and providing free art education for anyone in the Community. Brian talks with us about his own journey through men…

This week's tip is 3 ideas to try to interrupt or change gears from mindlessly scrolling on those wonderful little screens we are always carrying around. Remember to check out www.horsesofhopepr.org for this month's highlighted charity: Horses of Hope.

Patreon Sample (first 5 minutes) of this week's history chat, looking at the history and use of the Empty Chair in therapy. This includes some history about Gestalt Therapy, Psychoanalysis, trauma, and group therapy. This episode is brought to the Patrons of the show exclusively, if you would like to hear weekly dives into psychological history, go…

These are the final hours of the replay of the 5 hour live stream for Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, 8/29, broken into small bite size elements.

This is Hour 3 of the replay of the 5 hour live stream for Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, 8/29, broken into small bite size elements.

This is Hour 2 of the replay of the 5 hour live stream for Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, 8/29, broken into small bite size elements.

This is a replay of the 5 hour live stream for Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, 8/29, broken into small bite size elements.

Dr JJ Pursell, Naturopathic Physician, educator, and author joins the podcast to discuss her experience using Psilocybin to treat trauma, mental health, and end-of-life care. She shares the process of screening & treatment planning in the medical use of psychedelics. Dr Pursell is an expert in the history, neurology, and current research of of psyc…

This week's Monday Mental Tip is a nod to my friend, and sometimes guest of the show, Sam Led. Those of us with ADHD often experience intrusive or impulsive thoughts. We feel like we have to DO something, but today I'll talk about a different goal: Leaning in, Observing, and watching for our brain to Reboot. (BTW, you may want to check out Sam's bo…

This is the first 7 minutes of this week's Patreon dive into mental health history! Elisabeth Kubler-Ross pioneered the concept of psychological care for those with terminal illness, and her best known contribution is the concept of the 5 stages of grief. But are these stages really so universal, and what does research show about this idea? Today's…

Rosie Schaap is an author, columnist, & teacher. Follow her work at www.rosieschaap.net "The Slow Road North" is a powerful new Creative Nonfiction, a story of grief & healing. Following the tragic death of her husband, Rosie started a journey of pain and reflection that led her to find healing & community in the town of Glenarm, Ireland. A vibrant…

Monday Mental Tip: Avoiding scammy cure-all claims in the psychological world is tricky, but an important part of mental-health management Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when evaluating claims

Welcome to weekly history dive, a feature for Patreon supporters. The rest of you out there, please enjoy the first 5 minutes in this SAMPLE. In 1938 the March of Dimes was officially formed. Or at least named. 10 years earlier, President Roosevelt started efforts to protect children from polio. That mission has expanded to raise funds for all sort…

Dr Kristin Collier is a MD specializing in Internal Medicine & Medical Education, and a clinician providing direct patient care. She is active in the practical and philosophical examination of how AI tools can (and are) shaping modern medicine. In this episode we discuss the risks and potential traps we can fall into with increasing reliance on tec…

Parenting a young child with ADHD presents many challenging & positive experiences, both of which are amplified by school. Today Dwight share several tips for helping plan for success in school, along with a reference to the organization Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), which is chock-full of cool resources…

Monthly History episode for all listeners! Anger management has been the purview of therapy since way back in...1970? Well, the TERM may have been coined around then, but the actual roots go all the way back. to the Romans. This week's history dive is a look at the concept and the practice of Anger Management.…

Something a bit new, it's a real-play RPG session! Role Playing Games (RPG) have great potential for development in Bonding, Social Skill Development, and even healing from Addiction & Trauma. As they currently are blowing up in popularity, this is a great time to apply Table-Top Games to therapy. In this episode a team of 3 cool people join to pla…

Many (if not most) people are worried about world and local events. Today's tip is focused on finding empowering & effective actions that become a sense of self-care. Find what actually helps and doing it is a powerful way to reduce this kind of anxiety. Mark your calendars for Thursday 8/29, for the 3rd annual live stream for Opioid Overdose aware…

Advertising in linked to psychology, and always had been. This week's dive into psychological history is about how a pair of brothers shifted the entire industry and cultural practice of how we travel in order to sell tires, and the weirdly omnipresent impact the creation of the Michelin Guidebook has played in our lives. This is the first several …

Dr Deborah Bryon is a Psychologist, Jungian Psychoanalyst, and Author. Her new book "Time and Trauma in Analytical Psychology and Psychotherapy: The Wisdom of Andean Shamanism," focuses on the things she learned while simultaneously studying Jungian Analysis and the teachings of Andean Shamans. She shares insights into the relativity of time from a…

This Monday's Mental Tip is focused on a few ideas for dealing with Manic or Hypomanic episodes for those of us with Bipolar, Bipolar II, or some serious bouts of impulsivity with ADHD. Plan to listen or join the 3rd annual Broken Brain Live Feed for Opiate Overdose Awareness. Go to www.dwighthurst.com/live for details.…

WARNING this episode is about suicide, although it is not graphic. This is the first 7 minutes of this week's dive into mental health history for the Patreon members. In 2003 subway companies around the world installed blue LED lights in their terminals, based on the belief that it has a calming influence, and will discourage suicidal individuals f…

The percentage of young people dealing with anxiety and depression is at an all time high. Teenagers deal with massive physiological & psychological development, major educational goals, and complicated social experiences. Social media, economic shifts, and societal complexity add elements new too many parents. Kevin Baker is a Certified Life Coach…

Monday Mental Tip! Some ideas about looking for therapy or supportive psychological help when funding is an obstacle.