Finding You: by Dr. Brad Reedy

Dr. Reedy hosts a broadcast during the coronavirus pandemic. He talks about the spiritual challenges of this time of social distancing, He offers some practical suggestions for coping. He announces that Evoke will hold live broadcasts for the public all week to help people through this difficult time.

Dr. Reedy talks about the work we do at Evoke Therapy Programs intensives. He talks about how understanding and exploring pour past can lead us to greater insight about the dilemmas we face today. He talks about inner-child work and how that can help us remember what it was like as a child which leads use to understanding our children better.

Dr. Reedy discusses Carl Jung's idea of the shadow. He talks about how incorporating the split-off parts of ourselves creates balance, integration, healing, and harmony with others. He talks about the power that comes into our lives as we come to know ourselves and how that helps us to understand our loved ones who may be struggling. He talked about how we find the shadow by looking to our dreams, art, humor, and our intense reactions to others.

Brad interviews Jenna Pacelli, therapist at Evoke Entrada. Jenna talks about her approach to treating trauma using Somatic Experiencing. She talks about what led her to wilderness therapy. She articulates the intersect of mindfulness and neuroscience and how she incorporates Eastern and Western perspectives into her work.

Dr. Brad Reedy talks about his new book, "The Audacity to Be You," what it means to be a Self and love an Other. He talks about learning to love yourself and how therapy can help.

Dr. Reedy takes questions from family, and friends of Evoke. He talks about how to be support your loved one while they are at Evoke. He talks about power-struggle and the nature of Intensive Workshops. He talks about how to sit with our more vulnerable and insecure parts of ourselves.

Dr. Reedy give a fave review to Harriet Lerner's Dance of Connection. He summarizes many key points and tools and touts the book as a wonderful invitation to be your "highest self" and be kind to yourself along the way. He talks about how connection starts with Self work and boundaries.

Dr. Reedy interviews Chelsie Newkirk, Primary Therapist at Evoke Entrada. Chelsie talks about what brought her to wilderness therapy and how the wilderness calms the nervous system and assists her in her work with clients. She talks about brain-spotting and the somatic work she does with clients.

Dr. Reedy welcomes Birgit Show, Primary Therapist at Evoke Cascades. Birgit talks about her upbringing in Germany and her journey to find wilderness therapy and Evoke. She talks about her approach to therapy and the influences that impact her work with her clients.

Dr. Reedy talks about 13 things not to say to your children and the psychology behind the ideas, including things like "I would do anything for you" and "You're too sensitive."