Holding Space on the Road: Dr. Barker at the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference in Anaheim (Part 1)

Send a textDr. Christopher Barker takes Holding Space on the road to Anaheim, California for the 40th Anniversary of the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference — the largest gathering of mental health professionals in the world. In this special on-site episode, Dr. Barker shares insights from dynamic speaker Lynn Lyons, highlighting key discussions on adolescent mental health, social connection, and the pitfalls of getting “TikTok therapy.”He explores how disconnection is fueling a surge in anxiety and depression, referencing expert Michael Yapko’s ideas on how depression can spread through social networks — and how human connection, empathy, and feedback are essential in countering it. Dr. Barker’s passion for psychology and lifelong learning shines through as he sets the stage for deeper upcoming episodes from the conference floor.Listeners are encouraged to like, subscribe, and share to help grow the Holding Space with Dr. Barker community. Dr. Barker also invites listeners to send topic suggestions or questions to [email protected] tuned for Part 2 from Anaheim — featuring more firsthand insights, trending mental health topics like borderline personality disorder, and Dr. Barker’s interactive whiteboard sessions coming soon!Support the showHolding Space For You