The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour

My guest is psychoanalyst Michael Guy Thompson, PhD whotells the incredible and enlightening story of working for four years with pioneer psychiatrist and philosopher R.D. Laing in one of his therapeutic houses. This is an important piece of history with great contemporary relevance. Ihope to see you at Michael's conference, "R.D. Laing in the 21st Century," October 25-27, Staten Island, NY, where I'll be presenting on the Saturday.

What is life about? What matters? How we approach people with Alzheimer's or other dementias is filled with meaning about the ultimate value of every human life. My guest Laura Bowley exemplifies finding purpose in her owncalling and in the lives the those whom society too often neglects.Good lessons for therapy and life!

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour - 09/18/13

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Psychotherapist Dr. Frank Walton and Idelve into our essentially social nature as Frank describes invery practicaltermshow we can help others, and ourselves,prosper throughpositiverelationships.We will both be presenting at Frank's outstanding Adlerian Society of South Carolina annual conference in Mertle Beach the weekend ofSeptember 27-29, 2013.

My guest filmmaker Kevin P. Miller, creator ofGeneration Rx, talkswith me about living a good life as a reformer. Be inspired directing your life tomake the choices you believe in. You may not become rich and famous, but you willbe satisfied with and deeply grateful for your life. I strongly recommend this hour to everyone who wants to really live.

My guest filmmaker Kevin P. Miller, creator ofGeneration Rx, talkswith me about living a good life as a reformer. Be inspired directing your life tomake the choices you believe in. You may not become rich and famous, but you willbe satisfied with and deeply grateful for your life. I strongly recommend this hour to everyone who wants to really live.

You're a law abiding citizen and a vet, you write something critical of the government on your Facebook, NSA detects it,a SWAT team seizes you in the dark of night, and you end up committed to a mental hospital.My guest attorney John W. Whitehead blows the lid off America's emerging police state.

In her first radio show appearance, social worker Rivka Edery LMSW speaks eloquently and from the heartabout the place of spirituality and love in our personal lives and in our work as therapists.This hour inspires and confirms the best in human nature.

Dr. Brent Potter is a psychotherapist in the "old" tradition of taking people and life seriously.   We have an in-depth discussion about the roots of profound human suffering and how people heal.   You will feel like you are sitting together with us sharing a thoughtful evening of discussion.  Join us

Peter J. Gordon MD from Scotland talks with me about dementia and the elderly; Alzheimer's and its causes, known and unknown; the risks of early detection; and the truth that being elderly and suffering from dementia does not negate our humanity.  Informative and empathic

Kelly Brogan, MD is a NYC psychiatrist who specializes in helping women through nutrition, diet and other alternative approaches.   Listen to this extraordinary young doctor's honest coming to grips with her flawed professional training and her efforts to leave psychiatric drugs behind in her search for more helpful approaches to helping her patients.   A very lively discussion

Psychologist, psychotherapists, clients--listen to my guest Dathan Paterno, PsyD who has bravely established a drug-free clinic and made it work.  Dr. Paterno profoundly addresses issues from psychospirituality in therapy to raising children who truly value themselves, and even to his work improving his local school system.

Vicki Coppock, from Great Britain, a critical social scientist whose work aims to give to voice to children, talks with me about psychiatry, mental health, family life, and the needs of children.   From feminism to individualism, from behaviorism to relationship, she brings wisdom to a panorama of subjects.

My guest Judge Lynn Tepper,  6th Judicial Circuit at Dade City, Florida, sees through the anger of children and adults, and their perpetrations, to understand the underlying childhood trauma and to give them new encouragement and direction, including putting limits on medication.  Great success stories.  Judge Tepper  is empathy in action!