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Finding You: An Evoke Therapy Podcast

995 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 133 ratings

Evoke Therapy Programs is an experientially based therapeutic program serving adolescents, young adults, parents, couples, and families. Email the host [email protected]

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Episodes

The Awakened Family: How to Raise Empowered, Resilient, and Conscious Children by Shefali Tsabary

January 03, 2018 15:32 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Dr. Reedy reviews the book by Shefali Tsabary, "The Awakened Family: How to Raise Empowered, Resilient, and Conscious Children." He discusses mindfulness in parenting, learning how to avoid reactiveness, and how the foundation of optimal parenting is based in the practice of focusing on one's own work and healing.

Review of "The Awakened Family" by Shefali Tsabary - Ep 169

January 03, 2018 15:32 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Dr. Reedy reviews the book by Shefali Tsabary, "The Awakened Family: How to Raise Empowered, Resilient, and Conscious Children." He discusses mindfulness in parenting, learning how to avoid reactiveness, and how the foundation of optimal parenting is based in the practice of focusing on one's own work and healing.

Nurture Shock Part 3: The Science Of Teen Rebellion

December 22, 2017 03:04 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MB

Dr. Reedy completes his series on Nurture Shock, talking about the chapter on The Science of Teen Rebellion. Neuro-biological issues as well as how parents can reconsider the value of conflict and oppositionality in a child's development are discussed.

Nurture Shock Part 3: The Science Of Teen Rebellion - Ep 168

December 22, 2017 03:04 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MB

Dr. Reedy completes his series on Nurture Shock, talking about the chapter on The Science of Teen Rebellion. Neuro-biological issues as well as how parents can reconsider the value of conflict and oppositionality in a child's development are discussed.

"Why Kids Lie." Lying And Deception. Reviewing Of The Book Nurture Shock P. 2

December 20, 2017 20:13 - 48 minutes - 88.7 MB

In the second part of his review of "Nurture Shock," Dr. Reedy discusses why children lie and how parents can best encourage honesty.

"Why Kids Lie." Lying And Deception. Reviewing Of The Book Nurture Shock P. 2 - Ep 167

December 20, 2017 20:13 - 48 minutes - 88.7 MB

In the second part of his review of "Nurture Shock," Dr. Reedy discusses why children lie and how parents can best encourage honesty.

Nurture Shock Pt 1 The Inverse Power Of Praise

December 15, 2017 17:34 - 43 minutes - 80 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses the first chapter in Nurture Shock: "The Inverse Power of Praise." Self-esteem, growth mindset, and how to and not to praise children to increase resiliency, frustration tolerance, and effort are discussed.

Nurture Shock Pt 1 The Inverse Power Of Praise - Ep 166

December 15, 2017 17:34 - 43 minutes - 80 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses the first chapter in Nurture Shock: "The Inverse Power of Praise." Self-esteem, growth mindset, and how to and not to praise children to increase resiliency, frustration tolerance, and effort are discussed.

A Review Of The Prophet By Kahlil Gibran

December 05, 2017 02:54 - 39 minutes - 72.1 MB

Dr. Reedy shares some thoughts from the book, The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, and he makes connections to the work children and parents are doing at Evoke Therapy Programs.

A Review of "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran - Ep 165

December 05, 2017 02:54 - 39 minutes - 72.1 MB

Dr. Reedy shares some thoughts from the book, The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, and he makes connections to the work children and parents are doing at Evoke Therapy Programs.

Q&A Siblings, Extended Family And Friends Of Evoke - Ep 164

November 30, 2017 17:20 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Dr. Reedy answers questions from siblings and extended family related to a student or client at Evoke Therapy Programs. Length of stay, aftercare, answering questions from friends, and a typical day are all discussed.

Lessons From Star Wars - Vader & Yoda. Fear, Love, And Control In Parenting - Ep 163

November 19, 2017 23:02 - 41 minutes - 76 MB

Dr. Reedy draws upon the epic story of Star Wars to highlight the processes that parents go through in dealing with children struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Yoda and Darth Vader become the archetypes of love and fear in our journey. Reedy also shares concepts from Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey, which informed George Lucas and his telling of this classic story.

Lessons From Star Wars - Vader & Yoda. Fear, Love, And Control In Parenting

November 19, 2017 23:02 - 41 minutes - 76 MB

Dr. Reedy draws upon the epic story of Star Wars to highlight the processes that parents go through in dealing with children struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Yoda and Darth Vader become the archetypes of love and fear in our journey. Reedy also shares concepts from Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey, which informed George Lucas and his telling of this classic story.

School Refusal And Academic Failure

November 14, 2017 03:05 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MB

Dr. Reedy talks about and answers parents' questions about school refusal and academic failure. He encourages parents to utilize resources and to seek for underlying issues that lead to school problems. He talks about holding boundaries without fear and control.

School Refusal And Academic Failure - Ep 162

November 14, 2017 03:05 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MB

Dr. Reedy talks about and answers parents' questions about school refusal and academic failure. He encourages parents to utilize resources and to seek for underlying issues that lead to school problems. He talks about holding boundaries without fear and control.

Loving Kindness Meditation

November 08, 2017 15:35 - 36 minutes - 66.2 MB

Dr. Reedy shares the Loving Kindness Meditation, or "Metta," it's history, some examples and how evidence shows it improves our mental and physical health. Evoke parents are encouraged to practice this meditation. Evoke students and clients are introduced to it in the wilderness.

Loving Kindness Meditation - Ep 161

November 08, 2017 15:35 - 36 minutes - 66.2 MB

Dr. Reedy shares the Loving Kindness Meditation, or "Metta," it's history, some examples and how evidence shows it improves our mental and physical health. Evoke parents are encouraged to practice this meditation. Evoke students and clients are introduced to it in the wilderness.

Evoke's Primitive, Nomadic Model Of Wilderness Therapy - Ep 160

November 07, 2017 15:47 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Dr. Reedy talks about the theory of wilderness therapy and the virtues of the nomadic, primitive living model for treating mental health and addiction issues in adolescents and young adults.

Evoke's Primitive, Nomadic Model Of Wilderness Therapy

November 07, 2017 15:47 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Dr. Reedy talks about the theory of wilderness therapy and the virtues of the nomadic, primitive living model for treating mental health and addiction issues in adolescents and young adults.

Q&A For Siblings, Family, And Friends - Ep 159

October 26, 2017 18:42 - 29 minutes - 54 MB

Dr. Reedy takes questions from friends and family members of Evoke's clients. He talks about length of stay, trust, the value of educational consultants, and the pros & cons of aftercare placement.

Q&A For Siblings, Family, And Friends

October 26, 2017 18:42 - 29 minutes - 54 MB

Dr. Reedy takes questions from friends and family members of Evoke's clients. He talks about length of stay, trust, the value of educational consultants, and the pros & cons of aftercare placement.

Review of "The Dance Of Fear" by Harriet Lerner - Ep 158

October 25, 2017 17:31 - 54 minutes - 101 MB

Dr. Dr. Brad Reedy will does a book review of Harriet Lerner’s The Dance of Fear. He discusses how unhappiness is fueled by three key emotions: anxiety, fear, and shame. They are the uninvited guests in our lives. When tragedy or hardship hits, they may become our constant companions. No one signs up for anxiety, fear, and shame, but we can’t avoid them either. As we learn to respond to these three key emotions in new ways, we can live more fully in the present and move into the future with...

Review Of "The Dance Of Fear," By Harriet Lerner

October 25, 2017 17:31 - 54 minutes - 101 MB

Dr. Dr. Brad Reedy will does a book review of Harriet Lerner’s The Dance of Fear. He discusses how unhappiness is fueled by three key emotions: anxiety, fear, and shame. They are the uninvited guests in our lives. When tragedy or hardship hits, they may become our constant companions. No one signs up for anxiety, fear, and shame, but we can’t avoid them either. As we learn to respond to these three key emotions in new ways, we can live more fully in the present and move into the future with...

Evoke's Family Programming - Ep 157

October 20, 2017 16:26 - 47 minutes - 87.2 MB

Dr. Reedy explores Evoke's approach to parent and family support. He explains how parent education must go be simple skills and tools and explore underlying motives to be effective. He encourages parents to do their own work for it's own sake: be a better parent means being a better person.

Evoke's Family Programming - 10:20:17, 10.20 AM

October 20, 2017 16:26 - 47 minutes - 87.2 MB

Dr. Reedy explores Evoke's approach to parent and family support. He explains how parent education must go be simple skills and tools and explore underlying motives to be effective. He encourages parents to do their own work for it's own sake: be a better parent means being a better person.

Divorce, Blended Families, Step - Parenting And Co - Parenting

October 20, 2017 14:36 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MB

Dr. Reedy talks about divorce, how to navigate blended family issues, and effective co-parenting.

Divorce, Blended Families, Step - Parenting And Co - Parenting - Ep 156

October 20, 2017 14:36 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MB

Dr. Reedy talks about divorce, how to navigate blended family issues, and effective co-parenting.

Objectification - Ep 155

October 12, 2017 03:29 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

Objectification is to treat another person like an object, because of a lack of empathy, lack of reciprocity or lack of connection. This webinar describes in great detail the objectification cycle that people get stuck in and the effect it has on relationships. The cycle begins with a person experiencing hurt, learning ways not to feel the hurt, and then seeing other people the way one see oneself, and treating them accordingly. With this assumption that others don't feel hurt as well, one be...

Objectification

October 12, 2017 03:29 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

Objectification is to treat another person like an object, because of a lack of empathy, lack of reciprocity or lack of connection. This webinar describes in great detail the objectification cycle that people get stuck in and the effect it has on relationships. The cycle begins with a person experiencing hurt, learning ways not to feel the hurt, and then seeing other people the way one see oneself, and treating them accordingly. With this assumption that others don't feel hurt as well, one be...

Trauma And PTSD - Ep 154

October 10, 2017 14:25 - 46 minutes - 86 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses trauma and the effect it has on our brains and our functioning. He talks about how to treat and respond to those who suffer with PTSD. He also talks about the effect that trauma has on parents as they experience it in the wake of their child's dangerous behaviors.

Trauma And PTSD

October 10, 2017 14:25 - 46 minutes - 86 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses trauma and the effect it has on our brains and our functioning. He talks about how to treat and respond to those who suffer with PTSD. He also talks about the effect that trauma has on parents as they experience it in the wake of their child's dangerous behaviors.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Non-Verbal Learning Disability and Asperger Syndrome

September 29, 2017 18:10 - 41 minutes - 76 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses Autism Spectrum Disorders, Non-Verbal Learning Disability and Asperger Syndrome, and how to respond in a helpful way, both as a therapist and as a parent.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Non-Verbal Learning Disability and Asperger Syndrome - Ep 153

September 29, 2017 18:10 - 41 minutes - 76 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses Autism Spectrum Disorders, Non-Verbal Learning Disability and Asperger Syndrome, and how to respond in a helpful way, both as a therapist and as a parent.

Bullying

September 27, 2017 14:20 - 40 minutes - 73.8 MB

Talking about the bullies and the victims of bullies: Dr. Reedy discusses how to foster empathy in your child and how to respond to your child if you think they might be a victim of bullying.

Bullying - Ep 152

September 27, 2017 14:20 - 40 minutes - 73.8 MB

Talking about the bullies and the victims of bullies: Dr. Reedy discusses how to foster empathy in your child and how to respond to your child if you think they might be a victim of bullying.

Self - Harm And Suicidality

September 19, 2017 17:41 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MB

Dr. Reedy talks to parents about dynamics and how to cope with a child who struggles with self-harm and suicidal ideation.

Self - Harm And Suicidality - Ep 151

September 19, 2017 17:41 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MB

Dr. Reedy talks to parents about dynamics and how to cope with a child who struggles with self-harm and suicidal ideation.

Book Review of "Why Won't You Apologize?" by Harriet Lerner - Ep 150

September 15, 2017 02:34 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy discusses Dr. Harriet Lerner's book, "Why Won't You Apologize?" Shame, guilt, and how to offer an apology without messing it up are discussed.

Book Review- Harriet Lerner's "Why Won't You Apologize?"

September 15, 2017 02:34 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy discusses Dr. Harriet Lerner's book, "Why Won't You Apologize?" Shame, guilt, and how to offer an apology without messing it up are discussed.

Open Forum September 5, 2017

September 06, 2017 02:17 - 33 minutes - 60.9 MB

Dr. Reedy takes live questions and talks about a typical day, how primitive living programs work, how we can embrace our imperfections and vulnerabilities, and how a group is chosen for each client.

Open Forum - Ep 149

September 06, 2017 02:17 - 33 minutes - 60.9 MB

Dr. Reedy takes live questions and talks about a typical day, how primitive living programs work, how we can embrace our imperfections and vulnerabilities, and how a group is chosen for each client.

Wilderness, Aftercare And Coming Home

September 01, 2017 02:42 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses the continuum of care that most families at Evoke traverse and the thinking that goes into the decision making along the way.

Wilderness, Aftercare And Coming Home - Ep 148

September 01, 2017 02:42 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses the continuum of care that most families at Evoke traverse and the thinking that goes into the decision making along the way.

Open Forum 8.29.17

August 30, 2017 01:55 - 28 minutes - 52 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke's Co-founder and Clinical Director, answers questions from parents on topics including aftercare, length of stay, parent curriculum and blame, al-anon, and the stigma of therapy.

Open Forum - Ep 147

August 30, 2017 01:55 - 28 minutes - 52 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke's Co-founder and Clinical Director, answers questions from parents on topics including aftercare, length of stay, parent curriculum and blame, al-anon, and the stigma of therapy.

Communication Skills And Theory

August 17, 2017 02:27 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses communication theory and some basic communication tools that can help us improve our intimacy and our awareness.

Communication Skills And Theory - Ep 146

August 17, 2017 02:27 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses communication theory and some basic communication tools that can help us improve our intimacy and our awareness.

Family Systems Theory - Ep 145

August 15, 2017 02:17 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Dr. Reedy explains Family Systems Theory and how it impacts therapy and treatment. Principles such as homeostasis, triangulation, boundaries, differentiation, and punctuation help us to understand how our children operate inside a system and how a family intervention can be more effective than an individual intervention.

Family Systems Theory

August 15, 2017 02:17 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Dr. Reedy explains Family Systems Theory and how it impacts therapy and treatment. Principles such as homeostasis, triangulation, boundaries, differentiation, and punctuation help us to understand how our children operate inside a system and how a family intervention can be more effective than an individual intervention.

Finding Self And Finding Others

August 08, 2017 02:24 - 41 minutes - 75.3 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses the foundation of a healthy relationship: a more aware, enlightened and whole self. He talks about the need to develop a better idea of one's history and childhood in order to provide a healthy attachment experience for our children.

Books

Fathers and Sons
5 Episodes
The Dance of Anger
4 Episodes