The Participant Observer Archives - Westport Family Counseling

Nicholas Strouse talks with “One Hour at a Time,” hosted by Mary Woods and Jonathan Routhier about EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method by which clinicians are able to interrupt and modify certain types of emotional reactions and thoughts that repeat with the same characteristics and qualities of the original reactions […] The post Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, ‘EMDR’ appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse talks with Vince Benevento, John Lieberman and Joel Singer.. three men who have formed a team to help young men who may have lost their way. Over the course of the podcast, they explore a crisis that many young men are facing, the inability to find an identity as a man, and an […] The post Causeway Collaborative appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse speaks with Danny Conroy, Founder of AIM House (Action Intention Merge). After admitting to “never growing up,” himself, Danny takes up as ‘spokesman’ for the Millennial Generation. In his winning way, Danny mixes fact and anecdote to create a deeper understanding about Millennials… and casts a light on how Millennials may have made […] The post Danny Conroy appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse speaks with the pioneer of Interpersonal Neurobiology… renowned author, psychiatrist, and researcher, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel. Interweaving anecdotes, scientific research (and even a personal rendition of Mr. Rogers, “It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood”)… Dr. Siegel discusses groundbreaking ideas, ranging from the revolutionary paradigm shift of Mindsight… to his impressions of his game-changing, NY Times Bestseller, Brainstorm. With wit and wisdom, […] The post Dr. Dan Siegel- Part 1 appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse speaks with the pioneer of Interpersonal Neurobiology… renowned author, psychiatrist, and researcher, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel. Interweaving anecdotes, scientific research (and even a personal rendition of Mr. Rogers, “It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood”)… Dr. Siegel discusses groundbreaking ideas, ranging from the revolutionary paradigm shift of Mindsight… to his impressions of his game-changing, NY Times Bestseller, Brainstorm. With wit and wisdom, […] The post Dr. Dan Siegel- Part 2 appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse speaks with Founder of Al’s Angels and Saugatuck Sweets… Al DiGuido, the real deal “do gooder.” Listen in… as Al tells us about his ‘Large Town’ Westport… and the ‘Small Town’ Mom ‘n’ Pop shop he’s opened in Westport’s burgeoning community of Saugatuck. Come along on a tour of an emporium that turns out to be both a child and social psychologist’s dream. Through […] The post Al DiGuido appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

In his expansive conversation with Nicholas Strouse, author and social scientist, Adam Alter, PhD discuss his book, Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave. The exchange explores insightful and “uncomfortable” observations about Human Nature. Why do we have stereotypes? How is it that both turpitude and inspiration […] The post Adam Alter, PhD appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse speaks with former Westport Staples High School Principal, John Dodig, about his personal and professional achievements. From his humble beginnings… to his celebrated role as a leader in education, Mr. Dodig takes us with him on the remarkable journey of how he became such an inspiration to so many. Read more about John Dodig. The […] The post John Dodig – Part 1 appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse speaks with former Westport Staples High School Principal, John Dodig, about his personal and professional achievements. From his humble beginnings… to his celebrated role as a leader in education, Mr. Dodig takes us with him on the remarkable journey of how he became such an inspiration to so many. Read more about John Dodig. […] The post John Dodig – Part 2 appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse speaks with Dr. Helen Haste about identity. In her theory of how people organize themselves, Dr. Haste explains about “five competencies” that govern people’s abilities to interact in relationships, as well as in the world at large… to be creative, and to engage in meaning-making. The Participant Observer is a WFC GROUP production. […] The post Helen Haste, PhD – Part 1 appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse speaks with Dr. Helen Haste about identity. In her theory of how people organize themselves, Dr. Haste explains about “five competencies” that govern people’s abilities to interact in relationships, as well as in the world at large… to be creative, and to engage in meaning-making. The Participant Observer is a WFC GROUP production. […] The post Helen Haste, PhD – Part 2 appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse speaks with the Director of Touched by Adoption, Susan Baron, and adoptee, Em. As Susan explains her insights about adoption, Em narrates part of her life story. Together, they shed light on a world in which people seem to regularly feel “different.” Through their honesty and expertise, we are reminded of how profound […] The post Susan Baron and Em – Part 1 appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.

Nicholas Strouse speaks with the Director of Touched by Adoption, Susan Baron, and adoptee, Em. As Susan explains her insights about adoption, Em narrates part of her life story. Together, they shed light on a world in which people seem to regularly feel “different.” Through their honesty and expertise, we are reminded of how profound […] The post Susan Baron and Em – Part 2 appeared first on Westport Family Counseling.