#845 - Bridging Divides: A Therapeutic Approach to Restoring America's Soul

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Phyllis E. Leavitt, MA, author and seasoned psychotherapist, to explore her groundbreaking work, "America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis." Phyllis shares her unique perspective on the psychological turmoil affecting the United States, drawing parallels between dysfunctional family systems and the broader societal issues of hatred and divisiveness plaguing our nation. We'll discuss the urgent need for a psychotherapeutic intervention on a national scale, exploring how principles used in therapy can help heal not just individuals but our country as a whole. Phyllis will address key questions about the escalation of violence, the impact of family dynamics on national mental health, and offer her insights on breaking the cycle of abuse and violence through understanding and action. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the mental health crisis facing America and discover hopeful solutions for fostering a more peaceful, unified future. To check out Phyllis' book, "America in Therapy: A New Approach To Hope And Healing For A Nation In Crisis", visit Amazon (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3wly2Ic Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphd Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphd Subscribe to our email newsletter: ⁠https://financial-freedom-for-physicians.ck.page/b4622e816d⁠ Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233 Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87512799 Join our Spotify Community: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/subscribe⁠ Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2024