The Unconventional Therapists’ Guide to Nothing

Guide to Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal

Satire is a way to indirectly draw attention to societal issues, often through over the top humor. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” which served as the solution to the Irish Famine. The solution was so horrifyingly taboo that it may have changed the course of history.

Guide to Conversion Disorder

Functional neurological disorder is a brain based condition that disrupts the communication between the brain and the body. Formally known as conversion disorder. This illness is when psychological stressors manifest in physical symptoms, join Dave and Greg as they discuss what was conversion disorder.

Guide to the Black Panther Party

When you think of an organization that fed 20,000 underprivileged kids daily, or developed clinics to help treat sickle cell the first thing that comes to mind probably is not the Black Panther Party. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the movement that started the movement to police the police. 

Guide to Hoarding

Why do people Hoard? When does it become mental illness? What’s the difference between boarding and collecting? What explains the cognitive dissonance necessary to trade your relationships for seemingly worthless items. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss all things Hoarder.
 
Intro/Outro music: 13th Ward Social Club
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Guide to Twin Flames

Is there one person out there for all of us? It’s poetic, and beautiful to believe that there is. Many people are searching for their other half, but is that leaving them vulnerable to manipulation? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss a group who preyed on those who hoped for love. The Twin Flames Cult.

Guide to Heartbreak

“If the Sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you. Mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me” people fall deeply in love and it’s difficult to find the words to express the level of emotion. The same is true when that love is pulled away. The fall can be deep and dark. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss emotional and physical phenomena we all know as heartbreak.

Guide to Clowns

Clowns have been a piece in human entertainment for millennia, but what is it about them that causes us to cringe? The fixed emotion, the unknown affect? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss clowns, what they are, why we think they are horrifying, and what they say about us all. 

Guide to Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing is a theoretical approach to counseling that borrows from Rogerian influence. The aim is building a collaborative process in which the client gains the autonomy, and confidence to work towards change. 

Guide to the Chinese Zodiac Calendar

Ever look down at your placemat at a restaurant and see something that influences one quarter of the world population? Most likely you have. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the Chinese Zodiac, what it is, its uses, and how it differs from its western counterpart.

Guide to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” gave us not only a cautionary tale, a blueprint for Christmas, and a great ghost story. He also gave us the framework to identify where we were, where we are, and where we want to be. Join us as we discover the practical therapeutic application of this immortal classic.