Champions of Psychology

For the Season 5 Finale of Champions of Psychology Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis answer questions they didn’t get to from previous episodes.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

We have talked a lot about times Mental Health has been depicted in Video Games - but what are some good and bad examples of this? This week Doctor B and Treavor Bettis are joined by special guest Dr. Kelli Dunlap to talk about Mental Health in Video Games.

Special Guest:

Dr Kelli Dunlap, PsyD (Take This)

Why are we so hard on our own creativity? How do we recognize when we are doing that? And how do we help ourselves in those situations? This week Doctor B, Treavor Bettis, and Special Guest Vee Mus’e talk about Creativity vs. Self-Criticism.

Special Guest:

Vee Mus’e (Crafting Muse, Paint and Slay)

Last week we talked about why Hobbies are important and how they “fill our cup”. But do these hobbies make us eccentric? Is there anything wrong with that? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Hobbies and Eccentricities.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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The Champions of Psychology have talked about selfcare, but what about just day-to-day selfcare? Our hobbies and interests help us to feel full and refreshed and we need to make time for them. This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Making Time for the Things We Love.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Have you ever bought four of the same notebooks because it’s the one you like and you’re afraid they’ll stop making it? Or have you bought something because you aspire to use it at some point? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about scarcity mentality and hoarding your health potions.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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The Champions of Psychology have talked about the different ways to either use games or turn things into games to help with mental health. But what does that look like and how does it work? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Gamification vs. Gaming!

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Sometimes more is asked of children than should be - causing them to have responsibilities that should be for adults. What does that look like and how does it affect us? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Parentified Children.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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“I’m a little OCD” or “I have a little ADHD” get thrown around quite a bit today. But what is this doing to the way we talk about mental health? And what about if we think we ACTUALLY have something? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Normal Experiences vs. Diagnosis.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Mental Health has been shown in lots of ways in different medias - but what are some example when they get it right? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Times that Media Gets Mental Health Right.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Another season has come and gone! To wrap up the 4th Season of Champions of Psychology Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis go back and answer some questions they couldn't get to in past episodes!

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Not everyone gets the diagnosis they need as a child. Sometimes we get diagnosed in our adulthood - but what does that look like? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about getting Diagnosed as an Adult.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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What are some of the cultural effects on different generations after emigration? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about the Integrational Effects of Culture.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Got questions about Anxiety? Now is your time to ask them! This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis hold an Anxiety AMA!

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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The Champions of Psychology have talked about different types of therapy for yourself - but what about for you and your partner? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Couples Therapy.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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If you've been in a therapy office odds are good you've wondered "what do they think of me?" So, this week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about What Your Therapist Thinks of You.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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There are lots of Myths and harmful ideas about Mental Health out there. This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about some of the Myths about Mental Health they wish would go away.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Odds are good you're in a Fandom. Does it do anything to our Mental Health? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Fandoms!

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

https://twitter.com/theedoctorb

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This is not a perfect description - and I'm trying to be okay with that! This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Perfectionism and what it does to us.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Season 5 has begun! And to kick things off Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Rejection Sensitivity and why it sucks.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Over the 4 Seasons y'all have been amazing with asking questions in chat - but we aren't always able to get to all of them. This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis go back and answer some of those questions!

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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It's the start of a new year - which means it's Resolutions time! But what sort of mindset does that put us in? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about what Resolutions do to our Mental Health.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Last week's episode was A LOT - and to balance that out the Champions of Psychology are looking at how to help yourself. This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about why Vacations are Important.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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The Champions of Psychology want to give a big disclaimer for this episode. If you need to skip, they understand. This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Trauma.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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The Champions of Psychology have talked about why you might need a therapist and how to find a therapist, but what can't it do for you? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Therapy Limits.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Last week the Champions of Psychology talked about all the things that can stress us during the Holidays. This week Mitra Jordan Doctor B and Treavor Bettis talk about preparing yourself for the Holidays.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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The Holidays are upon us, and for some of us that means seeing some people we don't always want. This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about the Holidays with Family.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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What are the differences between Neurotypical and Neurodiverse?  This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about what Neurotypical people can learn from Neurodiverse people.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Why do some of us love getting scared? Is there something we like about fear? This week Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about scary movies and why we love watching them so much.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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“Just be happy.” “What do you have to be sad about?” “Good vibes only.” For the premier of Season Four Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis talk about Toxic Positivity and why it’s bad for us and our loved ones.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Most people love feeling nostalgic - but is the feeling always a good thing? Can nostalgia alter the way we remember things? This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B wrap up Season Three with a conversation about the good and the bad of nostalgia.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

https://twitter.com/theedoctorb

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Gaming with your family can be good in lots of ways. It can teach how to not be a sore loser, how to communicate, and even strengthen family bonds. This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about what we can get out of Gaming with Family.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Many people want to share their hobbies with their partners. But what problems can arise from that? This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about introducing your partner to gaming and your gaming groups.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Despite what some may say, gaming is social activity. But how are the social connections made through gaming different from those in real life? This week Doctor B and Treavor Bettis are joined by special guest Dr. Rachel Kowert, author of Video Games and Well-Being, to talk about gaming and social connection.

Special Guest:

Rachel Kowert, PhD (Take This)

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Starring:

Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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How does the way we choose to play games affect us? Are we using them in ways that aren't obvious to us? This week Doctor B and Treavor Bettis are joined by special guest Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer to talk about Styles of Play.

Special Guest:

Elizabeth D. Kilmer, PhD (Game to Grow

We are a lot more resilient than we give ourselves credit for. This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about how our brains process trauma and make us more resilient for the future.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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Can social media affect us in positive or negative ways simply by looking at it? This week the Champions of Psychology (Doctor B, Mitra Jordan, and Treavor Bettis) dive into the subject of mental health and social media.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

https://twitter.com/theedoctorb

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What does "I want to be happy" even mean? This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk 'Happiness versus Satisfaction' and how important it is to understand the differennce between one and the other.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

https://twitter.com/theedoctorb

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We have talked about HOW to find a therapist, but how do you know WHEN you need therapy? This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about when you might want to seek therapy and what therapy will and won’t do for you.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

https://twitter.com/theedoctorb

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Games have come up frequently in previous episodes, and for our Season Three Premiere we wanted to talk about which games have helped us and in what ways. Mitra Jordan, Doctor B, and Treavor Bettis share some of their experiences and talk about what games have done for them.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

https://twitter.com/theedoctorb

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What does “Getting back to normal” mean? Is it the same normal or a new normal? For the Season Two Finale of Champions of Psychology Mitra Jordan, Doctor B., and Treavor Bettis talk about how they are feeling as parts of the world start to open up again.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

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Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)

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It isn't easy to always know how to be a great friend, so this week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about how we can better listen, support, and help our friends.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

When we interact with cultures different from our own there can be complications. This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about the ways that Culture and Marginalization can play a role in our lives, even if we don’t always know it.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

Depression is a very real struggle for many people. This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about Major Depressive Disorder, the many forms it can take, and what depression can do to us.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

Why is mental illness so difficult to diagnose? This week Doctor B and Mitra Jordan talk about the concept of 'diagnostic overlaps,' and how we can go about navigating them.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

Anxiety comes in many different forms and because of that it can be difficult to deal with it ourselves. This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about some of the forms anxiety takes and what some of the common strategies are for it.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

There are a lot of self-help tools out there, but not all of them are right for everyone. How can we go about finding the right ones for us? This week Doctor B and Mitra Jordan talk about some ways we can find these tools and how to apply them.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

This week Doctor B talks about his experiences with Autism and answers some questions from our audience.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

Why is it so difficult to get the things done that we know we should get done? This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk to us about 'Executive Function' and why some of us struggle with it - as well as a few strategies to help ourselves get better with it.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

The phrase 'Self Care' gets a lot more use these days, but what exactly does it mean? For the season finale of Champions of Psychology, Doctor B and Mitra Jordan talk about the healthy and not-so-healthy ways we take care of ourselves - and how we can improve these practices.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

It has been a long, challenging year since the pandemic shut down much of our world, closing borders and forcing many of us to work from home. This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about some of the ways it has affected us.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

Burnout is a real thing, but it is also a relatively new term that can be associated with a lot of stigma. This week Doctor B and Mitra Jordan talk about what Burnout is, why it’s an issue, and things we can look for in our environment that may be signs of it.

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Inclusion matters. This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about many forms of exclusion and how it comes up. What does it look like, and how can we make a welcoming environment? Are we using micro-aggressions, even unintentionally?

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

Now that we know the difference between therapy and therapeutic games, what can we learn from playing them? Can we take things from these games and use them socially in real life? This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B talk about ways play can be used for learning, not just in therapy, but at home.

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Can games be therapy or are they just therapeutic? How can we tell the difference? And can it be done with TTRPGs? This week Doctor B and Mitra Jordan discuss what to look for when trying to understand the difference - as well as what they personally find to be therapeutic in their own lives.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

What’s the difference between playing games as a distraction, versus playing them as an avoidance? How do we recognize that? And how do we pull ourselves away to get back on task? In this episode Mitra Jordan and Doctor B discuss these topics and more, as long as they don’t avoid them.

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

What can gaming do for our real world social interactions? Can they help? And what's wrong with some of the myths around being social and playing games? This week Mitra Jordan and Doctor B discuss what gaming can do for our social interactions and what we can learn from them. 

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

What are some things you can look for when seeking a therapist? How do you know when a therapist is right for you? This week Mitra and Dr. B discuss ways they have gone about this as well as answer the age old questions "how do you know you need a therapist?"

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)

In this first episode of Champions of Psychology Mitra Jordan and Doctor B discuss the thing affecting all of our mental health. Pandemic Fatigue. What is it doing to us? How are we combating it? What keeps us going? They, along with host Treavor Bettis discuss these questions and more.  

Starring:

Mitra Remy Jordan, M.A., RCC (mitrajordan.com)