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Resilience Development in ActionE.197 Mental Men: Trauma, Grief, and HealingSend us a textTrauma lies at the heart of most psychological suffering, yet our understanding of it continues to evolve. In this profound conversation with the returning "Mental Men" panel of experienced therapists, we explore how mental health treatment has transformed from psychoanalysis that sometimes minimized real trauma to approaches that honor lived experiences and their lasting impacts.When Dr. Christopher Gordon underwent psychoanalysis in the 1970s, the prevailing theory suggested psychological problems stemmed from internal conflicts rather than actual traumatic events. "We paid really little attention to actual trauma," he reflects, noting how...2025-03-2654 min
Resilience Development in ActionE.108 Unraveling the Mind: The Power of Mentorship and Community in Mental Health TherapySend us a textAre you ready to unravel the mysteries of the mind and reimagine the way we perceive mental health? Together with Dennis Sweeney, Dr. Robert Cherney, Andrew Kang and the ever-engaging Pat Rice, we're embarking on a journey, mining for powerful insights from their transformative experiences. These four luminaries, affectionately known as the Mental Men, have significantly influenced my growth, both personally and professionally, and will undoubtedly inspire you too. Their candid discussions on therapy, power dynamics between therapists and clients, and the role of mentorship will leave you contemplating, reflecting, and yearning for...2023-07-121h 03
MassBar Beat‘Tis the Season for Stress ReductionIn this episode, MBA Lawyer Well-Being Committee Co-chair Marianne C. LeBlanc and lawyer-turned-therapist Andrew Kang, JD, LICSW, talk with host Jordan Rich about the increased stress and pressure that lawyers feel generally and especially around the holidays. In addition to offering coping strategies, they encourage lawyers to seek help when needed and embrace individual wellness as a normal and necessary part of their professional journey.2021-11-1824 min