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Finding You: An Evoke Therapy Podcast

996 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours 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

Transition - Preparing For The Reunion - Ep 120

April 03, 2017 15:29 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

Dr. Reedy starts this webinar with cautions about expectations of both parent and child's regression and the stress inherent in moving out of the structure of the field program and into a new dynamic of face-to-face Transition. The Transition Process is purposely designed to allow this, or even invite this tension, as an opportunity for the parent and child to practice new skills. This said, the program recommends you keep the transition seamless, focused and not distracting and tangential, ...

Gratitude - Ep 119

April 03, 2017 15:24 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy will explore themes of forgiveness and it's relationship to grace. Dr. Reedy will talk about how through mindfulness we can learn to practice gratitude. He will discuss how gratitude is evidence of emotional and mental health. He will also debunk the idea that we should tell people that they "should" feel grateful.

Gratitude

April 03, 2017 15:24 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy will explore themes of forgiveness and it's relationship to grace. Dr. Reedy will talk about how through mindfulness we can learn to practice gratitude. He will discuss how gratitude is evidence of emotional and mental health. He will also debunk the idea that we should tell people that they "should" feel grateful.

The Identified Patient

March 31, 2017 15:59 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MB

Dr. Reedy will discuss the systemic dynamics when one member of a family develops a disorder that requires attention in treatment. He will discuss ways to understand how this role is solidified by homeostasis. Beneath his/her symptoms, there can lie a treasure for the whole family. Moving from the identified patient to the family hero, he will explore how to exit the simplistic paradigm of the identified patient model.

The Identified Patient

March 31, 2017 15:59 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MB

Dr. Reedy will discuss the systemic dynamics when one member of a family develops a disorder that requires attention in treatment. He will discuss ways to understand how this role is solidified by homeostasis. Beneath his/her symptoms, there can lie a treasure for the whole family. Moving from the identified patient to the family hero, he will explore how to exit the simplistic paradigm of the identified patient model.

The Identified Patient - Ep 118

March 31, 2017 15:59 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MB

Dr. Reedy will discuss the systemic dynamics when one member of a family develops a disorder that requires attention in treatment. He will discuss ways to understand how this role is solidified by homeostasis. Beneath his/her symptoms, there can lie a treasure for the whole family. Moving from the identified patient to the family hero, he will explore how to exit the simplistic paradigm of the identified patient model.

Trauma

March 31, 2017 15:55 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

Dr. Reedy offers an indepth discussion about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and how it relates to traumas our students have suffered. He will illustrate how the psyche manages extremely potent emotional energy, the repercussions of that new stasis (internally and inter-personally) and the treatments for PTSD.

Trauma - Ep 117

March 31, 2017 15:55 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

Dr. Reedy offers an indepth discussion about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and how it relates to traumas our students have suffered. He will illustrate how the psyche manages extremely potent emotional energy, the repercussions of that new stasis (internally and inter-personally) and the treatments for PTSD.

Wilderness Intensives

March 30, 2017 16:40 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses what our Wilderness Intensive entails and what you can gain from participating. Families, parents, and individuals are able to "unplug" and participate in a powerful learning experience. Each of our intensives helps participants develop awareness about the impact of their unique history and family of origin on present-day challenges and relationships. Through this guided exploration of the self, participants will find a sense of liberation and hope where there might now ...

Wilderness Intensives - Ep 116

March 30, 2017 16:40 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses what our Wilderness Intensive entails and what you can gain from participating. Families, parents, and individuals are able to "unplug" and participate in a powerful learning experience. Each of our intensives helps participants develop awareness about the impact of their unique history and family of origin on present-day challenges and relationships. Through this guided exploration of the self, participants will find a sense of liberation and hope where there might now ...

Mood Disorders

March 30, 2017 16:32 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy discusses the challenges facing families with an individual struggling with dysthymia, depression or bipolar disorders. He will discuss the tasks for parents and family members in treatment, how to understand family roles/rules, and how to interrupt unhealthy communication patterns. This is aimed at empowering parents and identifying behaviors and patterns in the parenting system.

Mood Disorders - Ep 115

March 30, 2017 16:32 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy discusses the challenges facing families with an individual struggling with dysthymia, depression or bipolar disorders. He will discuss the tasks for parents and family members in treatment, how to understand family roles/rules, and how to interrupt unhealthy communication patterns. This is aimed at empowering parents and identifying behaviors and patterns in the parenting system.

Getting The Support You Need And Deserve

March 30, 2017 16:27 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

Dr. Reedy will explain empowerment. He will discuss feeling good about boundaries and letting go of perfection, which allows parents to do their best. Dr. Reedy will also talk about sources for parent support, and the traps in selfless parenting.

Getting The Support You Need And Deserve

March 30, 2017 16:27 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

Dr. Reedy will explain empowerment. He will discuss feeling good about boundaries and letting go of perfection, which allows parents to do their best. Dr. Reedy will also talk about sources for parent support, and the traps in selfless parenting.

Getting The Support You Need And Deserve - Ep 114

March 30, 2017 16:27 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

Dr. Reedy will explain empowerment. He will discuss feeling good about boundaries and letting go of perfection, which allows parents to do their best. Dr. Reedy will also talk about sources for parent support, and the traps in selfless parenting.

Changing Your Child’s Mind - Ep 113

March 30, 2017 16:22 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses how you can best influence and impact your child’s mind and behavior. He discusses behavioral theory as well as the most effective ways to facilitate change in our youth.

Changing Your Child’s Mind

March 30, 2017 16:22 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses how you can best influence and impact your child’s mind and behavior. He discusses behavioral theory as well as the most effective ways to facilitate change in our youth.

Perspectives and Expectations - Ep 112

March 29, 2017 17:03 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

Dr. Reedy will discuss the paradigm shift that children and their families experience as they engage in wilderness therapy. This process will ask you to redefine success from the destination to the journey. Dr. Reedy will discuss how Evoke will provide new tools and new awareness toward that end.

Perspectives and Expectations

March 29, 2017 17:03 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

Dr. Reedy will discuss the paradigm shift that children and their families experience as they engage in wilderness therapy. This process will ask you to redefine success from the destination to the journey. Dr. Reedy will discuss how Evoke will provide new tools and new awareness toward that end.

How Wilderness Therapy Works

March 29, 2017 16:57 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MB

Dr. Reedy will discuss how and why wilderness therapy is so effective. He will talk about how experiential therapy is effective at bypassing resistance and accessing trauma in order to heal. Removal of distractions, positive peer culture, mentoring, and the group microcosm all play an important role in the wilderness experience.

How Wilderness Therapy Works - Ep 111

March 29, 2017 16:57 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MB

Dr. Reedy will discuss how and why wilderness therapy is so effective. He will talk about how experiential therapy is effective at bypassing resistance and accessing trauma in order to heal. Removal of distractions, positive peer culture, mentoring, and the group microcosm all play an important role in the wilderness experience.

Evoke's Phases Of Growth

March 28, 2017 18:35 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

Dr. Reedy describes the different phases of growth during a stay at Evoke. He will cover the general stages that students and clients go through as well as answer any questions you have.

Evoke's Phases Of Growth - Ep 110

March 28, 2017 18:35 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

Dr. Reedy describes the different phases of growth during a stay at Evoke. He will cover the general stages that students and clients go through as well as answer any questions you have.

Relapse And Regression

March 28, 2017 18:19 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

Brad discusses when regression happens, why it's an important part of the process, and how to compensate. He explains how relapse is a part of recovery and how parents can respond to the pressures of change.

Relapse And Regression - Ep 109

March 28, 2017 18:19 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

Brad discusses when regression happens, why it's an important part of the process, and how to compensate. He explains how relapse is a part of recovery and how parents can respond to the pressures of change.

Guilt And Shame

March 28, 2017 18:12 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB

Dr. Reedy explores the concepts of Guilt and Shame. Are they the same? Dr. Reedy will talk about what guilt and shame are and how they effect us as individuals. He will also discuss how guilt and shame effect parenting and how to avoid using them as a parenting tool.

Guilt And Shame - Ep 108

March 28, 2017 18:12 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB

Dr. Reedy explores the concepts of Guilt and Shame. Are they the same? Dr. Reedy will talk about what guilt and shame are and how they effect us as individuals. He will also discuss how guilt and shame effect parenting and how to avoid using them as a parenting tool.

Eating Disorders - Ep 107

March 27, 2017 15:39 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MB

Dr. Reedy opens the discussion with a summary of the book "Making Peace with your Plate" by Robyn Cruze and Espra Andrus. The conversation then expands into the "3 Tier Approach"™, the authors' organizational approach to educate, manage and then practice Recovery from Eating Disorder. Unlike other addictive issues, individuals with eating disorders can't get away from food. Body image refers to a person's perception of his or her body which can be dramatically different from reality. Body Im...

Eating Disorders

March 27, 2017 15:39 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MB

Dr. Reedy opens the discussion with a summary of the book "Making Peace with your Plate" by Robyn Cruze and Espra Andrus. The conversation then expands into the "3 Tier Approach"™, the authors' organizational approach to educate, manage and then practice Recovery from Eating Disorder. Unlike other addictive issues, individuals with eating disorders can't get away from food. Body image refers to a person's perception of his or her body which can be dramatically different from reality. Body Im...

Siblings & Extended Family Q&A 3.22.17

March 27, 2017 15:33 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy will answer any questions related to siblings, from siblings, from extended family members, and about extended family members.

Siblings & Extended Family Q&A - Ep 106

March 27, 2017 15:33 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy will answer any questions related to siblings, from siblings, from extended family members, and about extended family members.

Emotions 101 - Ep 105

March 25, 2017 15:01 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy will provide an overview of common emotions that parents experience from their children. He focuses on the curriculum, which teaches connecting emotions to symptoms and behaviors through the Wellness Cycle, owning emotions through communication tools taught in the group culture, and learning to tolerate emotional discomfort.

Emotions 101

March 25, 2017 15:01 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy will provide an overview of common emotions that parents experience from their children. He focuses on the curriculum, which teaches connecting emotions to symptoms and behaviors through the Wellness Cycle, owning emotions through communication tools taught in the group culture, and learning to tolerate emotional discomfort.

Fears And Insecurities - Ep 104

March 24, 2017 17:14 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

Fears and Insecurities is a commonly used assignment in the field. Dr. Reedy will discuss the intention behind the assignment. As parents, this process and being vulnerable with our children, can cause anxiety and fear. He will also discuss ways to face that fear.

Fears And Insecurities

March 24, 2017 17:14 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

Fears and Insecurities is a commonly used assignment in the field. Dr. Reedy will discuss the intention behind the assignment. As parents, this process and being vulnerable with our children, can cause anxiety and fear. He will also discuss ways to face that fear.

"The Drama Of The Gifted Child" Book Review And Discussion - Ep 103

March 24, 2017 17:08 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy does a book review and discussion on "The Drama Of The Gifted Child" by Alice Miller. He talks about why he feels it is so important to the work we ask parents and their children to do. "Far too many of us had to learn as children to hide our own feelings, needs and memories skillfully in order to meet our parents' expectations and win their love."

"The Drama Of The Gifted Child" Book Review And Discussion

March 24, 2017 17:08 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy does a book review and discussion on "The Drama Of The Gifted Child" by Alice Miller. He talks about why he feels it is so important to the work we ask parents and their children to do. "Far too many of us had to learn as children to hide our own feelings, needs and memories skillfully in order to meet our parents' expectations and win their love."

Introduction To Evoke

March 22, 2017 16:37 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy does an Introduction to Evoke Therapy Programs.

Introduction To Evoke - Ep 102

March 22, 2017 16:37 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy does an Introduction to Evoke Therapy Programs.

Attachment Theory

March 22, 2017 16:30 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

Dr. Reedy will discuss attachment theory and how it informs parents and therapists in treatment. He will provide practical guidance regarding connecting with children and communication skills. Dr. Reedy will explain how understanding our own history as parents leads to a greater capacity to respond to our children's needs rather than acting in response to our own childhood issues.

Attachment Theory - Ep 101

March 22, 2017 16:30 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

Dr. Reedy will discuss attachment theory and how it informs parents and therapists in treatment. He will provide practical guidance regarding connecting with children and communication skills. Dr. Reedy will explain how understanding our own history as parents leads to a greater capacity to respond to our children's needs rather than acting in response to our own childhood issues.

Communication Skills And Principles - Ep 100

March 22, 2017 16:28 - 1 hour - 92 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses Communication Skills and Principles. He talks about the "I feel" statement step by step. We will learn why communication is important and provides families with a framework for connecting, working through unpleasant feelings, and coming to a greater sense of self-awareness. Healthy communication skills and principles will help families lay a foundation for dealing with conflict in constructive ways.

Communication Skills And Principles

March 22, 2017 16:28 - 1 hour - 92 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses Communication Skills and Principles. He talks about the "I feel" statement step by step. We will learn why communication is important and provides families with a framework for connecting, working through unpleasant feelings, and coming to a greater sense of self-awareness. Healthy communication skills and principles will help families lay a foundation for dealing with conflict in constructive ways.

Living With Anxiety - Ep 99

March 21, 2017 21:18 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses Anxiety, one of the most common mental illnesses. He talks about how it affects the daily lives of many people and what it is like to parent a child with anxiety. He will give tips on how to manage that.

Living With Anxiety

March 21, 2017 21:18 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses Anxiety, one of the most common mental illnesses. He talks about how it affects the daily lives of many people and what it is like to parent a child with anxiety. He will give tips on how to manage that.

Intentional Parenting

March 21, 2017 21:14 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses his "learn how to think about parenting" concept and redefining what your role is. Included are some overt principles and practices for families to untangle some of the confusing dynamics and for parents to clearly demonstrate healthy role-modeling around boundaries, self-esteem, emotional experience, interactions and agreements.

Intentional Parenting - Ep 98

March 21, 2017 21:14 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Dr. Reedy discusses his "learn how to think about parenting" concept and redefining what your role is. Included are some overt principles and practices for families to untangle some of the confusing dynamics and for parents to clearly demonstrate healthy role-modeling around boundaries, self-esteem, emotional experience, interactions and agreements.

Moral Development In Adolescents & Young Adults - Ep 97

March 20, 2017 16:04 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB

Dr. Reedy starts by reviewing Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, clearly identifying the scope of personal identity with one's reaction to punishment, then affirmation, and finally the reciprocity of relationship, and Conscience. He quickly compares Maslow's development and the child's experience of the woods (without creature comforts). Brad explains Evoke's admonishment about using Imperatives - in contrast to speaking universally ("should", etc.).

Moral Development In Adolescents & Young Adults

March 20, 2017 16:04 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB

Dr. Reedy starts by reviewing Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, clearly identifying the scope of personal identity with one's reaction to punishment, then affirmation, and finally the reciprocity of relationship, and Conscience. He quickly compares Maslow's development and the child's experience of the woods (without creature comforts). Brad explains Evoke's admonishment about using Imperatives - in contrast to speaking universally ("should", etc.).

What Is "Your Work?" - Ep 96

March 20, 2017 16:01 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB

Dr. Brad Reedy discusses What is Your Work? He talks about the things you can do that can help you and support you during this process.

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