WORD with Dr. Michael David Clay

Brain FOG and Long COVID.

July 14, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

What is BRAIN FOG? A pretty expansive ad general decline in cognitive functioning. COVID left us with much to sort through, including BRAIN FOG, as well possibility for remediation. Contact Us: [email protected]; call 304.523-WORD (9673); of on-line @ TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse.

Forget what is TRUTH! If REALITY is a construct, then what is REAL is REALLY up to YOU.

July 07, 2024 16:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

REALITY: What a CONCEPT! Forget what is TRUTH! If REALITY is a construct, then what is REAL is REALLY up to YOU. Contact Us: [email protected]; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; TheWORDHouse.com; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Where All the Magic Happens!

June 30, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

So much for the the MAGIC. Psychological Counseling is powerful, but ONLY as much it speaks to the STRENGTH of the BOND between the patient and clinician. Maybe, it's MAGIC after all. Contact Us; [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The Blue Lens of Depression!

June 23, 2024 04:10 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

More than simply BLUE, depression colors one's entire world FATAL! When resource is SCARCE overcoming such one's own NEGATIVITY may require professional help. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; 304.523.WORD (9673); @FB and YouTube @WORDHouse.

More than Skin Deep!

June 16, 2024 04:10 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Saying goes, "Beauty is ONLY skin DEEP!" Possibly. However, honesty goes to the FOUNDATIONAL core of identity, as study suggests, most would consider more ATTRACTIVE than appearance.

Don't RAIN on My Parade!

June 09, 2024 04:10 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Who really cares what others think? We ALL do, and should. Make sure what they THINK doesn't override what YOU know. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse.

Life is FULL of Goodbyes!

June 02, 2024 04:10 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Goodbyes seem to always hold some degree of EMOTIONAL reservation. Goodbye ultimately is a NORMAL feature of ADAPTIVE loving relations. Contact Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @TheWORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Thinking FLEXIBLY: The BEST Way to Changing Your MInd!

May 26, 2024 04:10 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

If ONLY that easy! Most complicating is the REALITY that goes with the WAY one thinks. Might try to not THINK about TRUTH that HURTS, but INESCAPABLY, it's essential to growth. No less, once admitted, there is nothing WRONG with creating POSITIVITY to KEEP one going. Contact Us; [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

BACKWARD THINKING is not always a Liability, particularly when it's also INDUCTIVE THINKING. See the END from the BEGINNING!

May 19, 2024 04:10 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Knowing where you want to go helps. Thinking from the end, and working backward to the beginning, lessens a bit the RANDOMNESS, as well simply relying on TRIAL and ERROR! Contact Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or calling 304.523.WORD (9673).

The Psychology of Decision-making: Consider the MENU!

May 12, 2024 04:10 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Decision-making should include more than the ROUTINE, even for the ROUTINE. Habits typically run risk if not occasionally evaluated of psychological difficulty. Contact Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The MORALITY of Victim-Blaming from a Psychological Perspective!

May 05, 2024 04:10 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Victim-Blaming/Shaming originates in FEAR of lost control, especially when the WORLD is so UNCONTROLABLE. Managing what one may is better, than pretense BAD only happens to BAD people. The remainder is left up to FATE! Contact Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @ WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Model for Adaptive Relations.

April 28, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

A Communication Blueprint for adaptive psychological relationships would indeed HELP most overcome otherwise DYSFUNCTIONAL styles of conversation. More problems identified as well solved. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; on FB or YouTube @WORD House; or cal 304.523.WORD (9673).

Stupid is as Stupid Does: The Psychology of Critical Ignorance!

April 21, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Critical Analysis can't take place until rightly IGNORING what isn't. Just as important as learning the ADAPTIVE is learning to be ADAPTIVE. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; 304.523.WORD (9673); on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse.

Want that Creative Boost? Don't be AFRAID of Something NEW!

April 14, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

If you want that Creative Boost, first get past the FEAR of something new. Fear inhibits creativity! Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; 304.523.WORD (9673); [email protected]; on FB and YouTube @WORD House.

Defining the WIN!

April 07, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

With Psychological Counseling, VALIDATION is everything. Others contribute, but TRUE validation only comes from within. Plan, strategize, but until something is done, it's nothing greater than a good IDEA, Learn to do and learn from doing is the only means to TRUE validation. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; 304.523.WORD (9673); on YouTube and FB at WORD House.

Contagion Stress: My NEUROTIC Friend!

March 31, 2024 04:01 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Neurosis may not be contagious, but the STRESS associated just might be. Sharing the ill-effects of STRESS socially may more more prevalent than initially thought. And then, what can be done about that? Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; 304.523.WORD (9673); or on FB and YouTube @TheWORDHouse.

When PARENTING Becomes TOO Much!

March 24, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

No responsibility is any greater than successful PARENTING. When life INTERFERES, help is available. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Burn Out or . . . ?

March 17, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

We ALL know burn out. What we may not know is that it can be prevented. Just requires a measure of intent and time to not fall apart! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; 304.523.WORD (9673); On FB and YouTube @WORD House; [email protected].

What to Say When You FINALLY Get to THERAPY!

March 10, 2024 05:01 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

That FIRST appointment can be difficult. Knowing what to say and expect makes a BIG difference in getting the help you deserve. Contact Us; [email protected]; 304.523.WORD (9673); TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse on FB and YouTube.

Communication and Adaptive Living!

March 03, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Intimacy and rapport, may indeed be the only way to living one's BEST life. Communication strategy and skill enhances one's already social nature, and psychological counseling a good adjunct to not only emotional health, but adaptive living.

All DISEASE Begins in the Gut!

February 24, 2024 18:02 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

So it goes with not only health, but mind health concerns. Maybe common sense, but as it would be, many still don't take self-care seriously; body, mind, soul, and spirit. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; 304.523.WORD (9673); on YouTube and FB @WORD House.

Managing HYPERSENSITIVITY: CAUTION - Handle with Kid Gloves!

February 17, 2024 22:42 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

HYPERSENSITIVITY in psychotherapy is a REAL ISSUE, but not for everyone. How to address underlying NARCISSISTIC tendency in the patient requires the NECESSARY management of the same in the PSYCHOTHERAPIST. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

GRAPHIC Appeal: GREATER the SATISFACTION, but only as JUSTICE is SERVED.

February 10, 2024 23:19 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

What is so addictive about Crime Shows? The more GRAPHIC, the greater the SATISFACTION, but only as JUSTICE is served. Contact Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Empowerment to Care: Troubled Teens, Addiction, and Childhood Trauma

February 03, 2024 13:39 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

As much, many specialties, the capability to connect critical factors correlates to not only coordination of care, but overall outcomes, and makes a generalist perspective invaluable. No different for Troubled Teens, Addictions, and the significance of childhood Trauma. Contact Us; [email protected]; [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WordHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The Barista Effect: Social Ties and Relationships.

January 28, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Although STRONG social ties would seem to represent the most influential and enduring, That isn't necessarily the full truth. WEAK social ties, those of seemingly less significance, can often psychologically mean as much or more. Contact Us; [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB/YouTube @WORD House; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Sibling Rivalry and Significant Others!

January 23, 2024 10:33 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Sibling rivalry is a normal feature of life for many growing up. Although unawares, the effects of childhood siblings follow well into adult relations. Remember, it's not your sibling, but significant other. Contact Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on YouTude and FB @TheWORDHOUSE; or call: 304.523.WORD (9673).

Para-social Dynamic and the Power of Influencers

January 14, 2024 05:01 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Most know quite well the POWER of SOCIAL INFLUENCE, and unfortunately not always in the BEST of ways. Instead of avoiding INFLUENCE altogether, might be adaptive to understanding WHY and HOW to accomplish the psychological need represented in the MOST prosocial and responsible of terms. Contact Us; [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or Call 304,523.WORD (9673).

Invisible Support and the Psychology of TRUE CARE!

January 07, 2024 05:01 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Much like UNCONDITIONAL love, Invisible Support goes unseen, but is as POWERFUL to one's psychological wellbeing, as even the most OBVIOUS acts of HELPING. Contact Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or Call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Do You Feel NUMB and EMPTY?

December 23, 2023 13:26 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Pain is an essential indicator of need, and with need, needed adjustments. Eliminate the pain and the need is unrecognizable. More than simply symptom relief, Psychological Counseling is about becoming a more adaptive and therein BETTER you! Contact Us; [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; @ WORDHouse on FB and YouTube; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

What Friends have to Say about your MARRIAGE?

December 16, 2023 00:52 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Turns out your friends and family may be a good predictor of your marriage or significant other relations. Seems the less you share of the On-Off, the better your chances. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; on FB and YouTube @WORD House; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

"The WELL."

December 09, 2023 23:29 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

So we know much about the SICK, but what of the WELL? Family, there in the most intimate of ways, who love and care for the hurting throughout the course of life. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Re-energizing the Therapeutic Endeavor!

December 02, 2023 19:42 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Can't make anyone do what they don't want to do; that includes both the clinician as well the patient. Re-energizing the Therapeutic Endeavor may not require much more than recognizing the only way around RESISTENCE is to go through it together! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; on FB and YouTube @TheWORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

SLEEP and Primary Psychological Self-Care.

November 23, 2023 13:55 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

SLEEP is good! Poor SLEEP is BAD, and BAD for you! Sounds pretty BASIC and it is, if you begin with the notion of SELF-CARE. After that, then come SEE us. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; @WORD House on FB and YouTube; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Memories Made: The Golden Years.

November 18, 2023 01:10 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

So what does it take to QUALIFY as the BEST YEARS of one's LIFE? Quite possibly nothing more than good memory and the willingness to stay POSITIVELY true to your SELF!

Better Forgotten!

November 11, 2023 22:26 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Maybe! Most likely NOT; if wanting to FORGET means we don't LEARN and GROW from it. Even worse; if FORGETTING makes us prone to ISSUES. Contact Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on YouTube/FB @WORDHouse; or Call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Romantic Nostalgia and Relationship Counseling.

November 04, 2023 17:59 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

The COURSE to relational maturity follows the same course, regardless the number of partners or relations you've had. Staying or leaving, you'll still have to get past the present moment you're in, if you want to finish the COURSE. Contact Us: [email protected]; 304.523.WORD (9673); TheWORDHouse.com.

Heroes and Extreme ALTRUISM: The deep-seated LOVE of others more than SELF!

October 28, 2023 20:31 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

What does it take to SAVE a life? Maybe not so much a MATTER of thought or intention; rather, the LESS, the more likely one INSTINCTUALLY demonstrates EXTREME ALTRUISM.

They're OUT THERE; Just Say HI!

October 22, 2023 13:05 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Whether there are Extraterrestrials or not, it's always about relationships; NOT what DIVIDES, but what with BINDS us together! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; @TheWORDHouse on FB and YouTube; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

You are What You Eat: The Connections between Diet and Anxiety!

October 15, 2023 13:09 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Yes, there is psychotherapy, psychiatry, but never forget the most essential of all, one's overall physical health and wellness. And as to health and wellness, nothing is more critical than DIET, and it's effect when it comes to general mental health, but specifically, ANXIETY. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; on FB and YouTube @TheWORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Guided Imagery and Aphantasia.

October 08, 2023 17:30 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

What's up with those who CAN'T imagine at will? It's called Aphantasia, and though it seems BAD, there may also be ADVANTAGES to not recalling too well BAD things. Contacts Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; 304.523.WORD (9673); or @The WORD House on FB and YouTube.

Owning YOU in a Socially Mediated Age!

September 24, 2023 17:36 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Being FLUID, identity has always required some tending. Taking who you are and holding on as FAST as you can while the CURRENT of CHANGE requires we ADAPT! Contact Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB & YouTube @TheWORDHouse; or call 304,523.WORD (9673).

The Intimate Connection of Psychotherapy.

September 17, 2023 17:35 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Can PSYCHOTHERAPY be both INITIMATE and PERSONAL? It SHOULD be, and if it isn't then it's not being done to it's HIGHEST possible benefit. CONTACT US: 304.523.WORD (9673); [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @TheWORDHouse.

Paranoia and Hypervigilance.

September 10, 2023 19:15 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Validation unlocks the truth underlying even the psychotic. Psychotherapy assists to correcting misperceptions and the truths built of such misreads. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; or call 304.523.9673 (WORD); or catch us @TheWORDHouse on FB and YouTube.

The Psychology of Preference!

September 03, 2023 18:55 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Having an OPINION is not altogether BAD. Actually, having preferences only add extra value and clarity to relationships. On the other hand, simply saying NO out of defiance and control is immeasurably SELF defeating. CONTACT Us: [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Alcohol does not make One an Alcoholic, and other Social Media Truths!

August 27, 2023 17:38 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Alcoholism occurs the result of a multitude of factors, only one of which is alcohol. In the same manner Social Media is not causative of the Mind Health concerns we are seeing at such the high levels that they are. It will take TRUTH in science to determine the best approach to remediation; but maybe that is the TRUE problem. Contact Us; [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; or call 304,523,WORD (9673).

The NEW Dysmorphia: Glamour Filtering!

August 20, 2023 17:04 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

And yet, another way to look in the MIRROR and not like what you SEE! Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; or Phone: 304.523.WORD (9673).

TIC TOK and Psychological Counseling.

August 13, 2023 20:09 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

What does TIC TOK know about the diagnosis and care of Mind Health? Just be careful who offers the ADVICE before following. Professional help should be left to professionals. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; [email protected]; or call 304,523,WORD (9673).

The PSYCHOLOGY of Auras and Premonitions: COMMON Sense can GO a Long WAY to good MINDHEALTH!!

August 06, 2023 18:33 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

You don't have to be a SUPERHERO or posses Extra-Sensory Perception; INSIGHT with good COMMON SENSE goes far in supporting ACUITY of both MIND and BODY. Psychological Counseling HELPS many reclaim the proverbial ROAD to HEALTH and WELLNESS. Contact Us; [email protected]; @WORDHouse on FB and YouTube; or call 304.523-WORD (9673).

Cybertracking, CreepIng, Stalking, Oh MY!

July 30, 2023 17:37 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

What's the one common element to ALL Creepers, Cybertrackers, and Stalkers? A lack of CONSCIENCE, as well general personality trend to PSYCHOPATHY! Control and Dominance, even Sadism, taken full into account, many would consider the PSYCHOPATH the most difficult to address, if only for lack of CONSCIENCE, or prosocial motive, best exampled in genuine EMPATHY and PERSPECTIVE TAKING. Contact Us; [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; or call 304,523,WORD (9673).

Waggle Dancing Bees and Socialization!

July 23, 2023 17:49 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Waggle Dancing is not only for BEES! To rightly adapt is to adaptively adjust one's live to properly compliment the place to which they find themselves. As innate, the skill set to hold rapport is as much learned as inherited. Contact Us; [email protected]; TheWORDHouse.com; or call 304.523.WORD (9673)

WORD with Dr. Michael David Clay

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