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Developing Engaged Citizens
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English - February 13, 2024 21:51 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBMental Health Health & Fitness psychoanalysis therapy doorknob comment advice Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode of the Doorknob Comments podcast, we are excited to sit down with Dr. Edward Shapiro, a distinguished author and psychoanalyst.
During our conversation, we discuss his book "Finding a Place to Stand.” We explore the significance of family dynamics, institutional roles, and citizenship. He highlights the value of self-reflection and the challenges of leadership in a polarized society. Dr. Shapiro also shares a story illustrating the importance of action in confrontational situations. His book serves as a testament to the value of this learning process and is a recommended read for anyone interested in leadership, group relations, and active citizenship.
Key Takeaways
Engaged citizenship is vital for a cohesive society and involves active listening and open-mindedness. Group relations conferences provide insights into organizational dynamics and the role of authority. Leadership requires courage to act in challenging situations, as illustrated by a social worker's story. Learning from others and self-reflection enhance leadership. Asking “How are they right?” rather than “How am I right?” is a paradigm shift for effective listening and collaboration.In This Episode:
[04:30] Experiences and journey to Austin Riggs [14:30] Therapy and its role in family dynamics [19:49] The family as an institution [22:39] The book's idea in addressing societal issues [24:28] The concept of good citizenship [30:10] Group relations conferences and their impact [45:19] "Why do I have to do this?"Notable Quotes
[12:47] “People resist impatient people who are labeled by others as one of the problems of family dynamics.” - Ed [19:49] "The family is an institution and like any institution, it has a mission on behalf of society, and that mission is development - Ed [38:32] "I don't know that everybody wants to be a leader. Many people are afraid of leadership because of what's happened in their families around taking up leadership roles. We always bring our family role into our organization.” - EdResources and LinksDoorknob Comments
https://www.doorknobcomments.com/Dr. Edward Shapiro
https://www.edwardrshapiro.com/ Finding a Place to StandDr. Fara White
https://www.farawhitemd.com/Dr. Grant Brenner
https://www.granthbrennermd.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-h-brenner-md-dfapa/