Evidence-Based: A New Harbinger Psychology Podcast

Debra Kissen, PhD, discusses parental anxiety, emphasizing neuroplasticity and brain rewiring. She explores emotional regulation, challenging catastrophic thinking, and incorporating mindfulness for parents. The podcast offers practical guidance on managing anxiety and strengthening connections with children.

In this fascinating discussion, Katelyn E. Baxter-Musser, a licensed clinical social worker and author, sheds light on the insidious nature of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. She explains how these manipulative tactics can erode self-worth and complicate recovery. Katelyn highlights the significance of dialectical behavior therapy and shares mindfulness techniques for building self-compassion. Practical strategies for healing include setting boundaries and self-validation, emphasizing that regaining confidence is a key part of the journey to recovery.

Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, leader of the Healing for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Online Course, shares how to treat adult children of emotionally immature parents. Lindsay is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with more than thirty years’ experience working in both public service and private practice. Her books—including the #1 Amazon best seller, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents—have sold more than a million copies, and have been translated into thirty-four languages. In the past, Gibson has served as an adjunct assistant professor, teaching doctoral clinical psychology students clinical theory and psychotherapy techniques. She specializes in therapy and coaching with adults to attain new levels of personal growth, emotional intimacy in relationships, and confidence in dealing with emotionally immature family members. Her website is available at http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/. Gibson lives and works in Virginia Beach, VA.  Check out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/working-with-adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents/   Buy the Course: https://www.adultchildrencourse.com   If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

Maggie Mullen, LCSW, author of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Psychosis, joins us to discuss psychosis. Maggie is a clinical social worker, national trainer, and community activist with more than a decade of experience helping people navigate psychosis. They specialize in culturally responsive, evidence-based care for psychotic spectrum disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the LBGTQ+ community, and formerly incarcerated people. As a training director at Kaiser Permanente, they take great pride in mentoring and teaching the next generation of social workers. Maggie lives in Oakland, CA, with their spouse and two cats. You can find out more online at http://maggiemullen.org.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order.  Buy the Book:   New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4b3nBHW  Amazon - https://a.co/d/fYIz3La  Barnes & Noble - https://bit.ly/4d1wZh3  Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3xRe88g  If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

Rheeda Walker, PhD, author of The Unapologetic Workbook for Black Mental Health, joins us to talk about psychological fortitude and Black mental health. Rheeda is an award-winning professor of psychology at the University of Houston, and author of the self-help phenomenon, The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health. Rheeda is also author of No Racial Elephants in the Therapy Room. She is a behavioral science researcher, licensed clinical psychologist, and has published more than sixty scientific papers on African American adult mental health, suicide risk, and psychological resilience from a culturally informed perspective. Walker is a fellow in the American Psychological Association, the leading scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the US. Walker’s expertise has been cited in countless media outlets, including The Washington Post, NPR, Los Angeles Times, Houston Chronicle, and Ebony magazine. She has been a guest expert psychologist on Good Morning America, The Breakfast Club, and Red Table Talk. She has trained and mentored clinical psychology doctoral students toward independent clinical and research careers since 2003, and is well known for engaging keynotes and workshops that address emotional wellness and culturally informed interventions. Visit her online at www.drrheedawalker.com.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order.  Buy the Book:  New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4aZSAEJ  Amazon - https://a.co/d/eGXpm5e  Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w//1140860313  Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4aMByub  If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

Daniel J. Fox, a licensed psychologist and award-winning author specializing in personality disorders, shares his insights on treating borderline personality disorder. He discusses effective strategies for building patient insight and teaching essential skills. The importance of challenging stigma around BPD is emphasized, along with the innovative use of transitional objects to promote safety in therapy. With over twenty years of experience, Daniel's tips could revolutionize how therapists approach this complex condition.

Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LPC, author of The Compulsive Reassurance Seeking Workbook, joins us to discuss compulsive reassurance seeking. Amanda is an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) specialist, licensed in multiple states. She is a member of the International OCD Foundation, the TLC Foundation for BFRBs, and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Amanda serves on the board of OCD Kansas, a state affiliate of the International OCD Foundation, and is author of An OCD Exposure Coloring Book. She is from Topeka, KS.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order.  Buy the Book:  New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3W8JOjS  Amazon - https://a.co/d/hVzCM6v  Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143733054  Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3xRyhel  If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, a leading expert in the psychobiological approach to couples therapy, delves into the neuroscience of love. He discusses the significance of secure attachment styles and the concept of a 'couple bubble' that protects partners from external pressures. Tatkin highlights the complexities of communication in relationships and the importance of shared rituals for emotional connection. Listeners can learn practical strategies to strengthen their partnerships and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.

Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, author of The Insecure in Love Workbook, shares a tip for helping your clients let go of self-criticism. Leslie is an internationally published author, speaker, and psychologist. She is a trusted expert on relationship issues, and  author of Insecure in Love and Bouncing Back from Rejection. She writes a blog called Making Change for www.psychologytoday.com. In addition, she has created a library of short videos on her YouTube channel to  help viewers learn how to feel better about themselves and their lives.   Becker-Phelps has a private practice in Basking Ridge, NJ; and is on the medical staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, where she previously served as clinical director of women’s psychological services, and chief of psychology in the department of psychiatry. She lives with her husband and two sons in Basking Ridge, NJ. Find out more about her at www.drbecker-phelps.com.  Check out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/helping-your-clients-let-go-of-self-criticism/   If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

Erika Shershun, MFT, author of Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook, joins us to discuss healing sexual trauma. Erika is a somatic psychotherapist who specializes in helping sexual trauma survivors reclaim the life they were meant to live. She’s the author of the upcoming Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal (March 2025 release), the facilitator of the PESI Sexual Trauma Clinical Training, and the upcoming Sexual Trauma Healing Journal (fall 2024). Her approach to treating trauma is rooted in somatic principles, drawing on neuroscience and integrative modalities like eye movement desensitization (EMDR), energy psychology, parts work, and mindfulness. Erika offers individual online therapy sessions in California, and provides coaching to clients outside of the state. You can contact her at ErikaShershunTherapy.com or subscribe to her mailing list at HealingSexualTrauma.com to receive your free copy of chapter 1 from the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order.   Buy the Book:   New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/445njOE  Amazon - https://a.co/d/ipkzFM3  Barnes & Noble - https://bit.ly/3Q8q7EI  Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3xDSR1M  If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com