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FMP 013 • It’s Obligatory: Vancouver Housing Crisis, George W. Bush, and Canadian Cannabis Laws

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"Federal legalization of marijuana comes with some consequences." It's Obligatory Episode on Marijuana The Finding My Psych production team is trying something new!  In celebration of our 13th show since launching in May this year, we are testing an alternative show format.  But, don't worry, we wont drift … [Read more...] about FMP 013 • It’s Obligatory: Vancouver Housing Crisis, George W. Bush, and Canadian Cannabis Laws

FMP 012 • My Panic Attack and the Changing World of Addictions Treatment

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"Harm Reduction is a public health policy, not a form of treatment." In Today's Episode Wow!  Already up to episode number 12!  In our discussion today, I start by addressing two listener questions about the relationship between of Positive Psychology and Behavioural Medicine.  I then cover my personal brush with … [Read more...] about FMP 012 • My Panic Attack and the Changing World of Addictions Treatment

FMP 011 • Interview with Tim Van Orden – Raw Vegan Athlete – A Compassionate Approach

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"Embrace your own journey with compassion and understanding." Special Guest - Tim Van Orden On today's show, we are honoured to sit down with author, athlete and raw food vegan, Tim Van Orden.  Tim and I discuss the personal challenges encountered in any personal transformation journey.  We also confront the dangers … [Read more...] about FMP 011 • Interview with Tim Van Orden – Raw Vegan Athlete – A Compassionate Approach

FMP 009 • Reversing Clinical Depression with the CHANGES Model (Part One)

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"Get started by mapping your depressive symptoms using a biopsychosocial approach." Today's CHANGES Deep Dive In a previous article reviewing 25 tips for improving depression, we provided a brief overview of our go-to biopsychosocial approach to care using the CHANGES model.  We heard from many of our readers wanting … [Read more...] about FMP 009 • Reversing Clinical Depression with the CHANGES Model (Part One)

FMP 008 • Effective SMART Goals – Smash Your Anxiety (CBT Masters Series #3)

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"What you consume, you become." In Today's Episode We dive deep with a short discussion on how to manage the flow of negative information throughout our daily lives.  In the current political environment, it is easy to trick ourselves into believing that what we consume, no matter now outrageous, only has … [Read more...] about FMP 008 • Effective SMART Goals – Smash Your Anxiety (CBT Masters Series #3)

FMP 006 • Defining Cognitive Distortions (CBT Masters Series #1)

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"Stop Automatic Thoughts:  Awareness is the first step in developing rational thinking" Defining CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) was created out of reaction to both psychodynamic thought and the field of Behavioural Psychology.  Early researchers acknowledged the connection between thoughts and emotions. … [Read more...] about FMP 006 • Defining Cognitive Distortions (CBT Masters Series #1)

FMP 005 • Radicalize with Positive Psychology (Ending Pathogenesis)

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"While you can't control your experiences, you can control your explanations." (Seligman) Today's Episode Learn about the theory that continues to challenge the status-quo throughout our mental health and substance misuse service continuum.  Be willing to forget everything you know about mental health treatment, … [Read more...] about FMP 005 • Radicalize with Positive Psychology (Ending Pathogenesis)

FMP 004 • Sexual Abuse Trauma – Clinical Insights and Observations

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"It takes a village to intervene - Failure to do so is abhorrent." Sexual Abuse Prevalence The US Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Bureau, report that 9.2% of all victimized children are sexually assaulted (2010).  Furthermore, Dr. David Finkelhor, director of Crimes against Children Research … [Read more...] about FMP 004 • Sexual Abuse Trauma – Clinical Insights and Observations