Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast 200 Episodes Later: A Journey Through Psychiatry with Dr. Puder
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Dec 8, 2023 Dr. Mark Mullen, a 4th year psychiatry resident and host of Psychiatry Bootcamp, joins Dr. Puder for the 200th episode. They discuss the benefits of podcasts in learning psychiatry, the influence of Dr. John Tar, the significance of pre-lexical communication in therapy, the importance of simple language and transference, the need for a deeper understanding of patients, interacting with respected colleagues and experts, and the future direction of the podcast.
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Meeting Dr. Tar
- Dr. Puder credits Dr. Tar, a brilliant psychoanalyst and mentor, for shaping his understanding of psychotherapy.
- Dr. Tar's therapeutic approach emphasized pre-lexical communication and deep compassion.
Pre-lexical Communication
- Dr. Tar's genius lay in recognizing pre-lexical communication in therapy.
- He used this understanding to reduce shame, build strong attachments, and address patients' deeper emotional needs.
The Cat Lady
- Dr. Puder recalls Dr. Tar's compassionate perspective on a patient with 30 cats.
- Dr. Tar emphasized understanding the patient's history and attachment needs rather than judging their behavior.