Finding You: An Evoke Therapy Podcast

In the wake of the election, Dr. Reedy talks about how our society is divided and how this compares to families. He describes the solution to the divide: love and understanding.

Dr. Reedy talks about Evoke's programming for parents and young adults. In addition, he talks about family systems, shame, guilt, and how parents are supported without judgement. He also explains the need for a parent to do work on their family of origin in order to be a more effective parent.

Dr. Reedy explores the relationship between listening and connection; listening and resiliency; listening and esteem; and listening and healing trauma. He talks about the skill and the barriers to listening including our own wounded selves.

Dr. Reedy discusses the theory behind wilderness therapy and how it works to heal young people. Goals of wilderness therapy and aspects that make it effective are discussed as well as what we can take home in our daily lives.

Dr. Reedy talks about how we help children change from a blame (external locus of control) to a sense of empowerment (internal locus of control). Esteem, self-efficacy and how parents inadvertently teach children to blame us for their feelings are discussed.

Dr. Reedy talks about boundaries and parenting. He discusses the difference between a boundary and a limit. He describes the do's and don't and the most common mistakes we make when talking about boundaries and setting them in our relationships.

Dr. Reedy talks about how the opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection. He discusses the need to reconnect with passion and purpose as a part of recovery and how loved ones can play a role in that connection.

From the Evoke Webinar Series and based on the book, "The Dance of Anger" by Harriet Lerner, Dr. Reedy talks about healthy boundaries for parents.

Dr. Reedy explores the place of behavioral theory in treatment programs and parenting. He warns against all or nothing when considering the place for reinforcement. Talks about how child development and research can inform both parents and professionals in their use of behavioral techniques.

Dr. Reedy talks about the struggle parents encounter in dealing with a child's regression and relapse in therapy and recovery.

Dr. Reedy talks about the 8 simple tools he has discovered that can make a difference in any relationship.

Dr. Reedy discusses how entitlement is created and fostered in families. He discusses how many parents substitute shame and emotional coercion for healthy boundaries and how narcissism is formed in parents and children.

Dr. Reedy talks to parents about moving through forgiveness with a troubled teen. He also talks about trust as a gift rather than something that is demanded.

This is a recording of the Webinar broadcast for Evoke Therapy Programs on Wednesday, September 21st, 2016. Dr. Reedy discusses the work that couples must do while their child is getting treatment in order to avoid old patterns. Dr. Reedy will address the following issues: What is a parenting issue? What is my child's issue? And how do marital issues show up when a child is struggling with mental health and addiction issues?