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Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Bad Therapists & Rational Suicide

May 13, 2024
Topics discussed include feeling dread when the phone rings, dreams about therapists, moving forward in relationships with parents, therapist dictating treatment length, therapist retirement, and rational suicide ethics.
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  • Exposure therapy helps desensitize phobias by controlled exposure to triggers.
  • Dream analysis can reveal inner criticism and self-reflection themes.

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Discussing Fear and Dread Reactions to Social Interactions

Many individuals experience physical dread reactions towards receiving mail or phone calls, possibly amplified since the pandemic due to increased isolation. This reaction may stem from past experiences or schemas pointing to distortions in one's worldview. Exposure therapy is highlighted as a treatment method for phobias, aiming to desensitize individuals through repeated and controlled exposures to triggers.

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