Advertise on podcast: Dr. Patricia Bay - Therapy in a Nutshell

How do you cope when someone you love stops loving you? Many begin to feel desperate, lost, confused and angry. Often the desperation and the grief create a willingness to beg that person to love you again. There are healthy ways to handle this difficult issue.

Bilateral and biolateral stimulation has been utilized for psychological healing with therapies such as EMDR, an awesome trauma therapy. This episode discusses the use of bilateral stimulation on your own to reduce anxiety, calm your brain to help you fall asleep, enhance memory, effective studying and much more. Tamara Baker, LMFT joins Dr. Patty to discuss this unique technique. Dr. Patty welcomes your comments about how her new CD entitled BIOLATERAL HEALING helps you. Go to her website to purchase the MP3 download for $10 www.patriciabay.com

Almost every family experiences drama, especially around the holidays. Tamara Baker, LMFT joins Dr. Patty to discuss this issue and offer coping ideas. Family is important and not always easy. Upgrading your coping skills might bring a better you to the table this year. Who knows who you might model this for in your family.

Have you wondered what letting go of your addiction would look like? Drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, sex, food, shopping, gambling…what is your poison and what would work for you to possibly quit? This episode helps you explore being SOBER CURIOUS.

Barbara, who spoke in my podcast “NEED TO STOP DRINKING?” and told of her journey into sobriety, is back in this podcast discussing ONE YEAR OF SOBRIETY. Her vulnerable, honest and heartfelt sharing is beautiful and inspiring.

Dr. Patty and Barbara talk candidly about Barbara’s journey into sobriety. She discusses Dr Patty challenging her, and Barbara diving into the challenge, of a 90-in-90… learn what that is and if you are brave enough to step into it.

Life is full of adversity. Sometimes a hot, steamy mess gets plopped into our hands. How do YOU deal with the stresses? Do you feel victimized, blame or act out with frustration and anger? This episode will help you learn how to recognize it and further your emotional development.

Bullying is not just a problem in our schools, there are adults that purposely target others with attempts to ruin them. Trying to emotionally devastate, diminish a reputation, or financially harm a person or business can be TARGETED BULLYING. Dr. Patty joins Linda Bott, owner of KCNR Radio, on her show to discuss this difficult issue.

Caregiving a loved one can been extremely difficult and exhausting. Thinking of needing to “place” them or get help can be complicated and frustrating. Marianne Siefert of Marianne’s Senior Placement Services joins me and gives a wealth of information on this issue.

Hanging onto old issues, hurts and problems can ruin the intimacy and safety of your relationship. Learn how to work them out to get “current” and then how to guard that precious space.

Nicknames can have an endearing impact or a traumatic effect on a person. Many people have childhood trauma surrounding nicknames they were given. It is also a way we let people know that we feel close to them. How have nicknames affected you?

More than just picky eating, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is a serious and challenging eating disorder. Learn the symptoms and dangers of ARFID. Special guest, Allison, age 15, takes us through her struggles with this extremely difficult disorder.

Learn why you put things off and how to overcome this difficult… and annoying… behavior.

Many people are too efficient with their words. They bark out orders or assume the person they are speaking to knows that “please or thank you” is implied. When you learn to lead with your soft side, you can connect much better with the people you care about. You do not become some kind of door mat. People just like you… not just love you, but like you.

Doctors, nurses, medics, EMT’s, techs of all types and ER personnel constantly handle life and death situations. These heroes often struggle with PTSD and stuff it under in order to keep on keeping on. This episode will address these issues and not only encourage them to get help, but let everyone know some of the emotional hazards they face. Dennis Blocker II, author of CLEAR, joins Dr. Patty to reach out to these heroes.