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Each week, Relationship Therapists Monica Burton and Annette Reiter discuss medical and mental health issues, and answer your questions. They bring more than 30 years of counseling experience. These conversations will help educate and inform listeners about mental health issues affecting life in our American culture and the human experience in general.
The lively conversations will address the complexity of a variety of topics, from ADD to Zoloft, and answer questions that only expert therapists understand. Burton and Reiter will make the complex simple and become your general practitioners for mental health issues. They will coach you through the balancing act of your mental and medical well-being within your family as well as many other relationships
The lively conversations will address the complexity of a variety of topics, from ADD to Zoloft, and answer questions that only expert therapists understand. Burton and Reiter will make the complex simple and become your general practitioners for mental health issues. They will coach you through the balancing act of your mental and medical well-being within your family as well as many other relationships
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Fans of Netflix's Bridgerton spin-off series Queen Charlotte will notice it reflects some of the modern-day challenges we face with mental illness. Monica and Annette believe the crisis, which has intensified post-Covid - especially among teenagers - means more people who are suffering, should seek help. But if we're feeling mental health challenges, we should avoid our "misery stabilizers" such as excessive drinking or high social media use. There are coping skills and self-care strategies in this episode. What are yours? Join the conversation at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat/
In Mental Awareness Month, the Shrinkschat duo chat with Dr. Harold Shinitzky about the mental health of both therapists and the people they treat. Harold E. Shinitzky Psy. D. is a Licensed Psychologist with offices in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been helping to make a difference in the lives of others for almost 30 years. He specializes in Sport Psychology. Dr. Shinitzky works with nationally ranked junior, collegiate, Olympic and professional athletes from every major association (PGA, NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL)Dr. Shinitzky is the author of "A Champion's Mindset" a book written for athletes, coaches and parents as well as the sports fan who is interested in understanding the underlying psychology that makes a champion athlete. Tell us how COVID affected you or your loved ones, and how you have recovered, or still suffer? What have you done to try to get things back to "normal" ? https://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat/
Picture: javier-allegue-barros-C7B-ExXpOIE-unsplash.jpg This week, we talk about dealing with change, be it at work, at home, or in friendships. The Shrinkschat duo discuss ways to prepare for a major life change, whether it's desired, or feared. What's your next big change? How are you preparing from it? How did you handle the last one? Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat/
This week, Monica and Annette say stress is here to stay, and offer some coping skills for whatever stress you are dealing with, whether work, relationships, finances, or life in general. Tell us what kind of stress you're facing, and how you're dealing with it? Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat/
Pic: Humphrey Muleba on "Unsplash" "Motivation" is derived from "Motive" (or maybe even "Motor"? :-) Annette and Monica advise us to get moving in order to make life changes. Instead of focussing on the negative in our lives, movement encourages positivity, which provides motivation. Get motivated to listen to this episode.
Monica and Annette chat about the importance of friendships after COVID-19, different kinds of friendships, when to sustain them, and when to give them a break in your life. Tell us about the friendships which have sustained you, and supported you in your life? https://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat/
In the first of their new series, Annette and Monica focus on romantic relationships - how to focus on yourself and your own behavior and reactions, to experience the best in your relationship. Join the conversation on Facebook @Shrinkschat or at our website
Johnny Crowder, the Founder and CEO of Cope Notes tells Annette and Monica about his battle for mental health, and how he's now helping others to get well, or stay well. Join us on Facebook @Shrinkschat Relationship Therapists Monica Burton and Annette Reiter, long-time friends from St.Petersburg, Florida, bring more than 30 years of certified counseling experience to this new discussion about diverse medical and mental health concerns. These conversations will help educate and inform the audience of mental health issues affecting life in our American culture and the human experience. They talk about how to improve dialogue between partners in simple ways, how to resolve conflicts, and how to seek help.
Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, nationally known keynote speaker and best-selling author (with best-selling author and motivational speaker Jon Gordon) of The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. His first book and autobiography, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World, was published just three years after his release from a Texas maximum-security prison. Monica and Annette chat with him about his fall, and subsequent rise to become a sought-after motivational and inspiring speaker. Check out the video version at Monica's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyySJp_fCPmnYCBTV2R7jVw Join Annette and Monica on Facebook and Instagram @Shrinkschat
Quinton Jones is an inspirational and motivational speaker who lives in Oklahoma with his wife and young son. He met Monica through their service with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, where Quinton was a board member. They talk about self-worth and motivation, especially in this challenging time of COVID-19. Relationship Therapists Monica Burton and Annette Reiter, long-time friends from St.Petersburg, Florida, bring more than 30 years of certified counseling experience to this new discussion about diverse medical and mental health concerns. These conversations will help educate and inform the audience of mental health issues affecting life in our American culture and the human experience. They talk about how to improve dialogue between partners in simple ways, how to resolve conflicts, and how to seek help. Join our conversation on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat/
Renowned psychologist Dr. Harold Shinitzky, Psy.D. tells Annette and Monica how to achieve a "champion's mindset". Dr. Harold is a highly sought-after presenter, and the developer of "A Champion's Mindset", and "The Winning Zone". He also works with nationally ranked junior, collegiate, Olympic and professional athletes (PGA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL). He's located in Clearwater and St. Petersburg Florida.
Do you eat when you're hungry? Or when you can - between urgent tasks? Or when you're supposed to eat? This week, ReBecca McConville, author of "Finding Your Sweet Spot" talks to Monica and Annette about "RED-S" - Relative Energy Efficiency, and how fancy diets, weight control, and commercialism can prevent you from listening to both your body, and your brain, to provide what you need. Tell us about your experiences with diets, weight loss programs, and family issues with nutrition and health on our Facebook Page
Like most other social media, Tik Tok can be fun. But it can also be hazardous to your health, if you look in the wrong places for physical and mental health advice. In this episode, Monica and Annette advocate for a healthy scepticism, when it comes to believing cures, buying remedies, or self-diagnosing what ails you, via social media. Illustration: The Wall Street Journal
Eating disorders are the 2nd most prolific addictive medical issue in the USA, behind addiction to Opioids. Yes, really! Monica and Annette's guest this week is Dr. Samantha Winton, a psychologist and an expert in eating disorders. She says eating orders are "diseases", rather like Alzheimers. - It's nobody's fault. But there are simple strategies parents can use, to help their children who are "picky eaters", by introducing them to the diversity, feel, and excitement of foods, even if they insist on plain and simple every day. Do you have a child who is a picky eater? Share the challenges you've experienced with your kids: what you've tried, what's failed and what's succeeded - and make recommendations for other parents, on the discussion with Monica and Annette on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat
As we enter another elongated (in the USA) holiday season, many of us are already feeling the stress levels rising. The season is supposed to be joyful, spiritual, and centered on friends and family. But the pressure to feel happy and celebrate also takes it toll, especially on people for whom the holidays bring painful memories of lost loved ones. This week Monica and Annette suggest a plan for making this holiday season as stress-free as possible, prioritizing YOUR physical and mental health. How do you cope with the holidays? Let us know on our Facebook page:- http://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat
It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it's becoming more prevalent, with both women and men as victims. This week, Monica and Annette discuss the power and control dynamics in abusive relationships, how to spot the warning signs in friends and relatives, and how to support them. And if you're in a dangerous situation, how to make a plan to survive it with children. Domestic Violence Hotline (US) (800) 799 7233 Join the discussion with Monica and Annette on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat Illustration by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
Tamera offers private counseling, coaching and therapy, and specializes in the use of Hypnosis at her practice in St. Petersburg, Florida. Monica and Annette chat with her about how hypnosis and hypnotherapy can work in mental health therapy. Tamera is a Florida State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a State Approved Clinical Supervisor and Adoptions Therapist. And a Nationally Certified Counselor by the NBCC. You can find her at https://www.tampabayhypnotherapy.com You can find Monica and Annette on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat
Hurricane Ian brought unprecedented destruction and loss of life for southern parts of Florida. But further north in the state, the coastal region where Annette and Monica live around Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg was largely spared. This didn't prevent the stress beforehand, when the storm was originally forecast as a direct hit. Today they offer advice on how to cope with the stress of an event beyond our control, and how to make a plan and stick to it.
Monica and Annette talk about how to react in a relationship conflict. How to channel your "inner adult" and to resist responding with child-like anger or aggression. The conversation is inspired by Terrence Real's new book, "US" Picture: Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz on Unsplash
Monica and Annette welcome back Dr. Harold E. Shinitzky Psy. D. to discuss sports and parenting. He's a Licensed Psychologist with offices in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been helping to make a difference in the lives of others for nearly 30 years. Dr. Shinitzky specializes in Sport Psychology and is a highly acclaimed and sought after Motivational Speaker. He works with nationally ranked junior, collegiate, Olympic and professional athletes from every major association (PGA, NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL). He is the author of A Champion's Mindset. This book is written for athletes, coaches and parents as well as the sports fan who is interested in understanding the underlying psychology that makes a champion athlete. As a Sport Psychologist for nearly 30 years, working with Olympians, professional and nationally ranked junior athletes. What's your sports parenting story? Tell us at https://www.facebook.com/shrinkschat/
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