Finding You: by Dr. Brad Reedy

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke Executive Clinical Director, talks about Existential Therapies including Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy. He talks about how clients and parents can live in “good faith” or “bad faith.” He talks about the spiritual aspects of transcending one’s facticity (the circumstance in their lives) allowing them the feeling of peace in turbulent times.

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke Executive Clinical Director, takes live questions from the audience on mental health, self-compassion, and how to rebuild trust with children. He also talks about co-parenting challenges.

Brad interviews Evoke Therapy Programs' therapist, Phil Bryan. Phil shares his passion for research and his long history with wilderness therapy. He talks about his experience in Outward Bound and adventure therapy and contrasts it with Evoke's model. He talks about his approach to clients and spending time in the outdoors.

An Interview with Sanford Shapiro - Ep 344 by Dr. Brad Reedy

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke Executive Clinical Director, talks about the meaning of “our work.” He distinguished between guilt and accountability and explains how parental guilt harms parents and children. He talks about how we dehumanize our children, and we do this because we have been dehumanized. He explains how to shift from guilt to love and how moral development comes from learning how to feel.

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke Executive Clinical Director, takes live questions from the audience on mental health, self-compassion, and the heroic nature of living authentically. He talks about the fundamental shift in our living that makes a difference for us and for those we love.

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke Executive Clinical Director, talks about the idea of therapy fatigue. He begins by talking about elements of effective therapy and good therapists. He explains that therapy should feel supportive, nurturing, and connecting. He explains that there is no moral imperative to participating in therapy and offers permission for those who want to opt out.

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke Executive Clinical Director, answers questions on various topics. How can we support a loved one while they are in treatment? What role should a parent play in siblings reconciling? How do we balance expectations when it comes to academics and therapy? How does one decide when a client is done with therapy?

A practical look at the concept of the inner-child. Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke Executive Clinical Director, talks about the idea of the inner-child and how this concept can be practical in helping in all our current relationships.

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke's Executive Clinical Director, takes questions from audience members. This week's topics include the relationship between morality and guilt, gaslighting in families, and how to best support a child or family member returning from treatment.