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Episode 67 : Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias: Dr Raffa breaks down confirmation bias and the importance it has in shaping our opinions and behavior.Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation abo...

Episode 64 : Generation-X : The "Middle Child" of Generations

Dr Raffa analyzes and reviews Anthony's outline on the often overlooked Generation-X and why they (we) deserve more respect. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation...

Episode 63 : Generation Z

Dr Raffa reviews the pros and cons for those born between 1995-2012 and what they can do to better themselves.  Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educat...

Episode 62: Psychodynamic Therapy : The First Wave of Psychology

Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba R...

Episode 61 : The Psychology of Batman

The Psychology of Batman : Dr Raffa analyzes Bruce Wayne, by surveying his childhood and explains how and why he became Batman.Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversati...

Episode 60 : Do or Do Not, There is No Try

Philosopher Aldous Huxley’s Law of Reverse Effect is broken down by Dr Raffa as she explains why the harder we try with the conscious will to do something, the less li...

Episode 59 : The Wheel of Depression

Dr. Raffa and special guest cohost Catarina spin the wheel of depression and discuss different types of mood disorders.Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about...

Episode 58 : The Mental Health Benefits of Summer... and vice versa

Dr. Raffa gives a brief review on summer mental health strategies and Mr. Danna quizzes the doctor on the geography of fictitious characters.Welcome to Talk Therapy CB...

Episode 57 : Call Me... Unconventional

Dr. Raffa and Mr. Danna investigate unconventional tendencies of accomplished individuals throughout history and contemplate the proposition, that great genius cannot ...

Episode 56 : Body Language

Dr. Raffa gives her synopsis on "What Every Body is Saying" by former FBI agent Joe NavarroWelcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Help...

Episode 55 : The Psychology in Storytelling

Episode 55 : The Psychology in Storytelling Dr. Raffa gives a summary on how storytelling affects the brain and serves as one of the best ways to teach and motivate ot...

Episode 54 : The Psychology of Negotiation

Episode 54 : The Psychology of NegotiationDr. Raffa reviews how "Never Split The Difference" by Chris Voss illustrates how essential psychology is to negotiation.Welco...

Episode 53 : Sheeple Are Sheeple

Episode 53 : Sheeple Are Sheeple Dr. Raffa and Mr. D analyze contributing factors that transform people into sheeple.Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about E...

Episode 52 : Everybody is a Critic

Episode 52 : Everybody is a Critic Dr. Raffa and Mr. D reviews 6 ways to overcome the fear of criticism and how criticism can be both constructive and deconstructive.W...

Episode 51 : Confessions of a High School Teacher

Episode 51 : Confessions of a High School Teacher Dr. Raffa interviews Anthony Danna, a 22 year veteran of the NJ public school systemWelcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Con...

Episode 50 : Family Therapy Part ll

Episode 50 : Family Therapy Part llDr. Raffa and Mr. D examine continue their series on Family Therapy this time outlining Dr. Murray Bowen's Family System Theory and ...

Episode 49: Family Therapy

The first episode of an ongoing series where Dr. Raffa and Mr. D examine Dr. Salvador Minuchin's structural therapy

Episode 48: Z is for Zeno

Dr. Raffa and Mr. D revisit the philosophy of Stoicism and how it coincides with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Today's episode examines the life and times of Zeno, the...

Episode 47 : Awakenings

Dr Raffa explores the time honored tradition of New Year's Resolutions and review's a popular top ten list.

Episode 46 : Festive Frenzy

It's the season to stress and obsess. Dr Raffa addresses the December Depression brought about by the holiday season

Episode 45 : A Horse Walks into a Psychologist's Office

This week on Talk Therapy CBT : On today's broadcast. The movie review that just wasn't, Dr. Raffa schools us on horse therapy 101 and Anthony pays tribute to Johnny C...

Episode 44 : Personality Traits

This week on Talk Therapy CBT : Dr. Raffa gives a rundown on the 16 personality traits using the Myers-Briggs indicator that was inspired by the teachings of Carl Jung.

Episode 43 : Special Sibling Rivalry

This week on Talk Therapy CBT : Dr. Raffa reviews the complications that siblings of special needs children may face and ways to help alleviate them.

Episode 42 : How Stoicism inspires CBT

Dr. Raffa delves into Stoicism and how it provided the foundation for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Episode 41 : CBT at the movies "Don't Worry Darling"

Dr. Raffa and Mr Danna share their thoughts on Olivia Wilde's Psychological Thriller in the theaters now

Episode 40 : Therapeutic Pets

Dr. Raffa gives input on the mental health benefits of having an emotional support animal.

Episode 39 : The Other Side of Summer

Dr. Raffa gives sound advice and the precepts necessary in helping families transition successfully from late summer into the fall months.

Episode 38 : Dissecting Dexter

Dr. Raffa analyzes Dexter Morgan's treatment and the authenticity of his Doctor in "Shrink Wrap" Season 1, Episode 10.

Episode 37 : ACT Like You Know

Dr. Raffa weights in on how her patients can begin to accept their hardship and commit to making behavioral changes with the use of ACT techniques

Episode 36: CBT at the Movies Part 4: Shutter Island

Dr. Raffa discusses the characters and psychology behind the movie "Shutter Island"

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