Therapy For The Heart

This week we talk about loneliness as a predictor of functional decline and the rhetoric and reality surrounding it. Correction: At 10:40 we discuss an increase in suicide rate and mistakenly mention a drop where it should have been a rise.

As suicide continues to be increasingly prevalent in our society, we take a deeper look at how suicide can impact friends and family by addressing the suicide note left by Kate Spade to her daughter.

This week we discuss the troubling rise of suicide in our country. We touch on how loneliness and shame can lead to suicide ideation as well as the death of well known designer Kate Spade.

This episode addresses Mental Health Awareness Month and gives suggestions as to what can be done to reduce the stigma of having a mental health problem.

In this episode we continue to discuss the relationship between Dr. Sehl and his late analyst Dr. Lucas. We touch on the later stages of his life, leading up to his eventual death in 2015 and the impact that he had on so many individuals.

In this episode Dr. Sehl details his 20 year relationship with his analyst and good friend, Dr. Gerry Lucas. We take an in depth look into the unusual bond that formed up until his death three years ago and the lasting impact Dr. Lucas had.

In light of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this talk focuses on the extent and consequences of sexual and emotional assault and the silence following these acts of violence. Case studies of therapy with victims of abuse, as well as details about Pulitzer Prize winning author Junot Diaz and his experience as a victim of sexual abuse.

Following part one on shame, this episode focuses on the importance of knowing what is inside us regarding shame so that we can avoid damaging the self-esteem of our friends and family.

This episode addresses shame - what its it and where does it come from? In the following week part two I will look at whether or not shame is inevitable, and if so, what can be done to reduce the impact it can have on our lives.

"Live in the moment" is something that we hear all the time, but is often difficult for many people to achieve. This episode will explore the reasons why and provide some possible solutions.

This week we reflect on some feedback we have received about Therapy For The Heart. From comments from industry professionals, to viewers inspired by the podcasts, Dr. Sehl was personally encouraged by all of the comments he has received. This episode dives into some of those responses and assesses the impact Therapy for The Heart has had.

This episode addresses the alarming lack of mental health services available to our children and young adults, as well as reasons some may not use services when available. Case examples are given to illustrate the points made.

This episode addresses helping a child with the disruption after the death of a parent or other caregiver and the negative outcomes associated with childhood bereavement consequences of not providing the child with honest information about a caregivers' death.

This episode explores the consequences of unresolved grief and, through case examples, shows how some people have found a resolution.

Today we dive into the repetition compulsion and why people become involved in unfulfilling relationships.