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Two Shrinks Talking- Dr. Gurr and Kirk Honda Talk About Psychology on Both Coasts
Todays podcast is a conversation between two therapists. I was contacted by Kirk Honda a therapist from Seattle who also produces his own vidcast called “Psychology In Seattle”(http://www.psychologyinseattle.com). Kirk has been a licensed therapist therapist in Seattle since 1996. He taught graduate-level psychology courses at Antioch for nine years. He also supervises therapists-in-training. Today we talk about therapy on the two different coasts, our practices and some specific questions Kirk has from his audience. Listen in and see what you think. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - April 14, 2009 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts

Human Nature- Still Shocking!
Today I talk about a research study that was undertaken starting in 1961 by Dr. Stanley Milgram which was designed try to ascertain what kind of people were capable of carrying out the atrocities during the Nazi regime and the Holocaust. Surprisingly, the study showed regular people could be coerced into doing terrible things. The research showed one does not have to have a pathological personality disorder to be inhuman to others. Studies similar to Dr. Milgram’s have not been initiated for many years due to ethical concerns. However, I came across a more recent study that has revealed similar findings. The findings a...
Source: The Shrink Is In - March 9, 2009 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts

Dr. Karen Sherman Talks About Mindfulness and Choices
Today’s podcast is a conversation with Dr. Karen Sherman on mindfulness and making choices in ones life. We discuss the reasons she wrote her new book called Mindfulness and the Art of Choice: Transform your Life. Dr. Sherman’s book offers the reader the tools to stop living a life that is burdened by old, repetitive feelings and patterns that keep people stuck and unhappy. Dr. Karen Sherman, a NYS licensed psychologist, who has been in private practice for over 20 years on Long Island. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Sherman has been taking her skills to groups and organizations with her Art of choice worksho...
Source: The Shrink Is In - January 29, 2009 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts

Dr. Jenn Berman Talks About How to Raise Happy and Confident Children
Parenting issues come up in my practice everyday. I have been giving advice to parents for over 25 years. I came across a great resource for parents and today I talk to the author of one of the best parenting books I have seen in years, The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids, Dr. Jenn Berman. Dr. Jenn Berman is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills and has been working in the field of psychology for more than 15 years. She has made appearances as a psychological expert on more than one hundred television shows including: The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, Interventi...
Source: The Shrink Is In - January 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts

Marriage Coaching- A Conversation With Dr. Richard Nicastro
In today's podcast I talk with Dr. Richard Nicastro, a psychologist and relationship coach with fifteen years experience helping couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships, about the most common problems in relationships today, relationship coaching, and the difference between relationship coaching and more formal relationship counseling. Dr. Nicastro has lectured at several universities and now conducts workshops for couples on a wide range of relationship issues. His relationship advice has appeared on television, radio and in national magazines. His goal is to guide individuals and couples as they implement...
Source: The Shrink Is In - December 14, 2008 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts

The Effect of Divorce On Children- A Conversation With Dr. Leah Klungness
Today's podcast is a conversation with Dr. Leah Klungness on the effect of divorce on children. Leah Klungness is a psychologist and recognized authority on single parenting and relationship issues.She is the co-founder of the recently launched www.singlemommyhood.com and the co-author of the award winning book “The Complete Single Mother”, which is the only comprehensive and best selling self-help book ever written for single parents. Leah is in private practice in Locust Valley, Long Island, New York. She specializes in working with families during and after divorce, and offers expert testimony. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - December 2, 2008 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts

Mental health Parity in 2008
Today, I briefly talk about the 2008 Mental Health Parity Act that was dropped into the big billion dollar bail out plan. I give a brief history of mental health parity and the impact this new act will have for those who need mental health services and for those who provide those services. (Source: The Shrink Is In)
Source: The Shrink Is In - November 18, 2008 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: DrGurr Source Type: podcasts