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Help Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You Dealing With a Narcissist? Try This! Part 1#mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #teachingskills #healing #narcissisticabuse #narcissistictraits #gaslighting #narcissist #narcissisticparent #manipulation #manipulating #narcissistsurvivor #cbt #dbt #drrhondakarg #toxicpeople #toxic2022-10-1703 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDo You Have a Narcissistic Parent? Try This! Part 1#mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #teachingskills #healing #narcissisticabuse #narcissistictraits #gaslighting #narcissist #narcissisticparent #manipulation #manipulating #narcissistsurvivor #cbt #dbt #drrhondakarg #toxicpeople #toxic2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDo You Have a Narcissistic Parent? Try This! Part 2#mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #teachingskills #healing #narcissisticabuse #narcissistictraits #gaslighting #narcissist #narcissisticparent #manipulation #manipulating #narcissistsurvivor #cbt #dbt #drrhondakarg #toxicpeople #toxic2022-10-1703 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You Dealing with a Narcissist? Try This! Part 2#mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #teachingskills #healing #narcissisticabuse #narcissistictraits #gaslighting #narcissist #narcissisticpeople #manipulation #manipulating #narcissistsurvivor #cbt #dbt #drrhondakarg #toxicpeople #toxic2022-10-1703 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargThe Effects of Having a Narcissistic Parent & What You Can Do to Help#mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #teachingskills #healing #narcissisticabuse #narcissistictraits #gaslighting #narcissist #narcissisticparent #manipulation #manipulating #narcissistsurvivor #cbt #dbt #drrhondakarg #toxicpeople #toxic2022-10-1703 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargIs Someone Gaslighting You?#mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #teachingskills #healing #narcissisticabuse #narcissistictraits #gaslighting #narcissist #narcissisticparent #manipulation #manipulating #narcissistsurvivor #cbt #dbt #drrhondakarg #toxicpeople #toxic2022-10-1703 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDo You Have a Narcissistic Parent? Try This! Part 1Do You Have a Narcissistic Parent? Try This! Part 1 #mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #teachingskills #healing #narcissisticabuse #narcissistictraits #gaslighting #narcissist #narcissisticparent #manipulation #manipulating #narcissistsurvivor #cbt #dbt #drrhondakarg #toxicpeople #toxic2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargUnderstanding Suicide & Suicidal ThoughtsUnderstanding Suicide & Suicidal Thoughts #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #suicidalthoughts #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #suicide2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargStop 🛑 Bullying Yourself & Practice Self-Compassion ♥️Stop 🛑 Bullying Yourself & Practice Self-Compassion ♥️ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #helpmerhondakarg #drrhondakarg #forgiveyourself #selfcompassion #selfcompassionjourney #healing #healingjourney2022-10-1703 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You Living Your Best Life Today?Are You Living Your Best Life Today? #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #liveyourbestlife #livingyourbestlife #livingmybestlife #helpmerhondakarg #momentomori2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDo You Have ADHD? 3 Skills to Help You Focus & Get Things Done ✅Do You Have ADHD? 3 Skills to Help You Focus and Get Things Done! ✅ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #clinicalpsycholgist #drrhondakarg #helpmerhondakarg #ADHD #healing #adhdhacks2022-10-1703 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargWanna Enjoy Life More? Do This!Wanna Have a Good Day? Do This! #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #liftyourmood #bringabouquet #highvibrations #selfcare #getoutsideofyourself2022-10-1703 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHave You Hurt Someone? Try This!Have You Hurt Someone? Try This! #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealth #apology #repairing #repairingarelationship #amends #healing #recovery #9thstep #step92022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You Up in Your Head Too Much? Try This! Part 4In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches you new skills to help you get out of your head and get into your life and be present. #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #healing #healingjourney #mindfulness #powerofnow #dialecticalbehavioraltherapy #dbt #mentalhealthawareness2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDon’t Want to Take an Antidepressant? Try This!In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches you new skills to help you train your brain to be grateful and improve your depression without using pharmaceuticals. #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #healing #healingjourney #mindfulness #powerofnow #dialecticalbehavioraltherapy #dbt #gratitude #gratitudejournal2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHas Someone Triggered You? Try This!Has Someone Triggered You? Try This! #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #healing #healingjourney #conflict #conflictresolution #relationships #communication #communicationskills2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHow Do They Respond to Your Feelings?How Do They Respond to Your Feelings? #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #healing #healingjourney #conflict #conflictresolution #relationships #communication #communicationskills #attachmentstyles #secureattachment #avoidantattachment #emotionallyunavailable #emotionallyavailable2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You a True Friend?In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!" clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses ways you can show up in your friendships ///that make you a true friend. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #domesticviolence #traumabonding #healing #healingjourney #stockholmsyndrome #drrhondakarg#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #friendships #truefriendship #truefriends2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargStop 🛑 Waiting for the Man of Your Dreams to Break into Your House & Go Find Him!Stop 🛑 Waiting for the Man of Your Dreams to Break into Your House & Go Find Him! In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg encourages single women to put themselves out there more in order to meet men more organically. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #cbt #creatingthelifeyouwant #manifesting #empower #empowered2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargSTOP 🛑 Negative Thinking!In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches the audience how to Stop 🛑 Negative Thinking so you can get out of your head and into your life. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #cbt #thoughtstopping #compartmentalizing #empower #eempowered #selfcare #teflonmind #dialecticalbehavioraltherapy #dbt2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDomestic Violence, Trauma Bonding & Breaking Free, Part 2In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!" clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses factors such as oxytocin can create a trauma bond between the perpetrator and victim in an abusive relationship. She also offers several suggestions for things that victims can do to help them break free from an abusive relationship. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #domesticviolence #traumabonding #healing #healingjourney #stockholmsyndrome #drrhondakarg2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You Up in Your Head Too Much? Try This! Part 1In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches you new skills to help you get out of your head and get into your life and be present. #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #healing #healingjourney #mindfulness #powerofnow #dialecticalbehavioraltherapy #dbt2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargManifesting ✨ the Life You Desire 🔥In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg underscores the importance of following certain steps to help you manifest the life you desire, including getting a clear vision of what outcome you want, making a plan, applauding your efforts, and believing in yourself. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #cbt #manifest #manifesting #empower #empowered #selfcare2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You Up in Your Head Too Much? Try This! Part 3In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches you new skills to help you get out of your head and get into your life and be present. #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #healing #healingjourney #mindfulness #powerofnow #dialecticalbehavioraltherapy #dbt #mentalhealthawareness #emotionmeditation 2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You Up in Your Head Too Much? Try This! Part 2In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches you new skills to help you get out of your head and get into your life and be present. #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #clinicalpsychologist #helpmerhondakarg #healing #healingjourney #mindfulness #powerofnow #dialecticalbehavioraltherapy #dbt #mentalhealthawareness2022-10-1703 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You in a Situationship?Are You in a Situationship? In today's short, Dr. Karg describes the risks of being in a situationship -- the term used to describe a dating status where you are not actually dating or moving towards getting more serious but rather you stay in a casual, no strings attached relationship because the other person is not emotionally unavailable. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #relationships #dating #situationship #healing #emotionallyunavailable #helpmerhondakarg #drrhondakarg 2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDomestic Violence, Trauma Bonding & Breaking FreeIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!" clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses factors such as oxytocin can create a trauma bond between the perpetrator and victim in an abusive relationship. She also offers several suggestions for things that victims can do to help them break free from an abusive relationship. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #helpmerhondakarg #domesticviolence #traumabonding #healing #healingjourney #stockholmsyndrome #drrhondakarg 2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDo You Have a Hard Time Letting Go of Toxic People?In today’s short, Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses how people in toxic or abusive relationships can get stuck. She describes what is meant by an anxious attachment style & what can be done to help you show up for yourself & let go of relationships that are harming you. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealth #healing #healingjourney2022-10-1702 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDysfunctional Families: What Part Are You Playing?In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg continues to discuss the Karpman drama triangle, which is a dysfunctional family dynamic with three actors: the Victim, the Rescuer and the Persecutor. Dr. Karg discusses ways that you can avoid them. #helpmerhondakarg #rhondakarg #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #dysfunctional #healing #healingjourney #karpmandramatriangle #CBT #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #dysfunctionalfamily To reach Dr. Rhonda Karg, email her at: dr.rhonda.karg@gmail.com or visit her website, www.rhondakarg.com.2022-10-1705 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Tackle Your Tasks!In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches the core mindfulness and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills to help with problems associated with ADHD, including the vicious cycle of feeling overwhelmed, procrastinating, getting further behind, getting more overwhelmed. and procrastinating more. This can lead to depression and problems in school, at work, and interpersonally. Dr. Karg teaches skills that can you increase your motivation, feel less overwhelmed, stay on top of your work, take advantage of momentum, and get more done. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #helpmerhondakarg #healing #healingjourney #mindfulness #dialecticalbehavioraltherapy #DBT #adhd #beherenow #proc...2022-10-1708 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You a Procrastinator? Try These Skills!In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches the core mindfulness and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills to help with problems associated with ADHD, including the vicious cycle of feeling overwhelmed, procrastinating, getting further behind, getting more overwhelmed. and procrastinating more. This can lead to depression and problems in school, at work, and interpersonally. These skills can be used to help improve your motivation, feel less overwhelmed, stay on top of your work, meet deadlines, be more organized, and get more done. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #helpmerhondakarg #healing #healingjourney #mindfulness #dialecticalbehavioraltherapy #DBT #adhd #behe...2022-10-1707 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You a Worrier? How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your LifeIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses worrying and teaches two evidence-based tools to get out of your head and into your life. As a condition that can affect your mental and physical health, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a condition in which the person worries about a variety of topics and finds it difficult to control the worrying. This is often accompanied by irritability, fatigue, muscle tension, headaches, stomachaches, unexplained pain, irritability, trouble falling or staying asleep, trouble concentrating, and your mind going blank. Dr. Karg also teaches the audience two skills t...2022-10-1709 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDifficult Conversations: Being Present for Death & DyingIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses a topic that is difficult for many to have: Talking about death and dying. She discusses ways in which Western medicine's goal is to extend your life as long as possible. As a result, difficult discussions between doctors and their patients about death and dying are avoided. It is as though we want to be in denial about our own mortality. The book "Being Mortal" was written by an Indian physician about the aging process and the process of actively. The ultimate self-care is to practice...2022-09-2118 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargSkills for High Sensation Seeking (HSS) People: Balancing Risk and SensationIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches you about what it means to be high sensation seeking (HSS), which is a strong tendency to seek out new, intense, or complex experiences -- and an even higher willingness to take risks in order to get them. In other words, high sensation seekers are drawn to things that will give them a new feeling, sensation, or type of experience. These individuals report feeling alive when they are taking risks or otherwise having the new sensations and new experiences they crave. Boredom feels like torture for...2022-09-2120 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDepression: Early Warning Signs and Relapse PreventionIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," your host, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses depression: the symptoms, red flags that you are starting to get depressed again, and methods that can be used to prevent a relapse in your symptoms of depression. Dr. Karg urges the audience to seek professional help if you or someone you care about is suffering from symptoms of depression. If you or someone you care about is thinking about harming themselves: Lifeline is a hotline that has counselors available 24/7 Dial 9-8-8 or 1-800-273-8255. You can also call your lo...2022-09-2010 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargIs Someone Gaslighting You? Healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Part 2In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg continues to discuss some common forms of narcissistic abuse, from harsh criticism to verbal abuse to "the push-pull" to gaslighting. Whether it's your romantic partner, parent, boss, or friend, narcissistic abuse can result in you feeling tremendous shame (e.g., thinking you are crazy, mean, damaged, broken, not good enough), which can negatively affect your self-esteem, confidence, trust in yourself, and trust in others. Dr. Karg suggests ways you can heal from narcissistic abuse by surrounding yourself with supportive people, seeking psychotherapy, and learning more about the...2022-09-2010 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHow to Show-up in Your Relationships with OthersIn today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches the audience 5 ways to show-up in your relationships with others. This includes skills for being present, improving your communication and connection, helping others feel seen, heard, and understood, and demonstrating care for others. She discusses how establishing and maintaining close relationships can allow you to create the life you want that's filled with meaning and purpose, especially if your relationships with others are important to you. #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #findingajob #friendships #relationships #empowerment #manifestation #goforit #justdoit #life #lifeisgood #lifehacks #livelifefullyTo contact...2022-09-2008 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargCreating the Life You Want, Part 3: Friendships and RelationshipsIn today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses ways to establish and maintain relationships with others by putting yourself out there, being spontaneous, and having more fun. Dr. Karg urges you to practice self-care by living life fully, being present with the people who are important to you, and going after what you want in life by being spontaneous and having more fun. #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #friendships #relationships #empowerment #manifestation #goforit #justdoit #life #lifeisgood #lifehacks #livelifefullyTo contact Dr. Karg, you may email her at Dr.Rhonda.Karg@gmail dot2022-09-2006 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargIs This ADHD or Something Else?In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches the differences between problems associated with ADHD and other conditions that have overlapping symptoms with ADHD. Dr. Karg discusses some of the core differences and urges you to seek out professional help if you want to get treatment. She also refers the audience to check out her other videos when she teaches skills to help with problems associated with ADHD, including procrastination, disorganization, poor concentration, distractability, low motivation, and not completing tasks. These skills can be used to help improve your focus, feel less overwhelmed, stay...2022-09-2005 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda Karg#1 Skill for Enjoying Life More: Staying FlexibleIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches the skill she calls "wearing life like a loose-fitting garment" or being flexible. When we get disappointed or things happen that we don't want to be happening, we can use the core mindfulness and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skill of using a teflon mind and being flexible. Starting your day with the intention of being flexible will train your brain into being more flexible and thereby experiencing more joy in your life if you practice it. This is a great way to start out your day: F...2022-09-2005 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda Karg5 Ways to Conquer Anxiety in Social SituationsIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg answers an audience member's question about social anxiety and methods for coping with social situations that cause fear. As the third largest mental health problem in the US, social anxiety remains a poorly understood psychological problem that is misdiagnosed about 90% of the time. Dr. Karg teaches 5 methods to let go of fear in social situations, from asking for what you need to rejecting people's views of you. Dr. Karg also reviews the treatment that has been found in the research to be highly effective for social anxiety...2022-09-2008 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda Karg10 Ways to Conquer ADHD ChallengesIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches the core mindfulness and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills to help with problems associated with ADHD, including procrastination, disorganization, distractability, low motivation, and not completing tasks. These skills can be used to help improve your focus, feel less overwhelmed, stay on top of your work, meet deadlines, be more organized, and get more done. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #helpmerhondakarg #healing #healingjourney #mindfulness #dialecticalbehavioraltherapy #DBT #adhd #beherenowEmail: Dr.Rhonda.Karg@gmail.com2022-09-2011 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargRegulating Your Emotions: The Ultimate Self-CareIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the perils of getting triggered and underscores how being in control of regulating your emotions is the ultimate self-care. The effects or aftereffects of being triggered include feeling distressed, anxious, angry, afraid, confused or depressed. The ultimate self-care is to practice having a teflon mind and not getting attached to our thoughts, our feelings, other people's thoughts and feeling, our bodily sensations, or what's happening in the world around us. To help listeners regulate their emotions, Dr. Karg teaches the audience several effective methods for helping...2022-09-2010 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAre You Anxiously Attached to Others? Developing a Secure Attachment StyleIn today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the three primary attachment styles (secure, anxious, and avoidant) and teaches several tools to help you develop a healthy, secure attachment style with yourself and others. #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #forgiveness #relationships #spirituality #healing #healingjourney #attachment #attachmentstyles #anxiousattachment #secureattachment To contact Dr. Karg, you may email her at Dr.Rhonda.Karg@gmail dot com2022-09-2017 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargRepressed Memories: How to Know if You Have Past Trauma and Ways to HealIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses repressed memories, or memories from trauma that exist in our unconscious minds and not in our conscious awareness. She shares different perspectives on repressed memories and guards against hypnosis or talk therapy to help people uncover any memories of trauma from earlier in their life or their ancestors' lives, knowing trauma changes the DNA that is passed onto future generations and can help explain why we aren't aware of why something triggers us. Dr. Karg also dispels the myth that gaps in one's memory always indicates...2022-09-2018 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargRelapse Prevention: How to Protect Your SobrietyAs part of her series on relapse prevention, In today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg continues to discuss relapse prevention and underscores the importance of getting the support you need to help you obtain and maintain your sobriety from drugs, alcohol, or other addictive or compulsive behaviors you are trying to change. To help you resist the urge to numb out, Dr. Karg recommends using skills which are essential for maintaining your sobriety, including:-"changing people, places and things" that may serve as triggers for craving and relapsing -getting social...2022-09-2023 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDepression: Symptoms, Causes, and TreatmentIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," your host, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses depression: the symptoms, potential causes, and methods that can be used to reduce symptoms of depression. Dr. Karg urges the audience to seek professional help if you or someone you care about is suffering from symptoms of depression. If you or someone you care about is thinking about harming themselves: Lifeline is a hotline that has counselors available 24/7 Dial 9-8-8 or 1-800-273-8255. You can also call your local mobile crisis services or call 9-1-1 for help.To...2022-09-2015 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargTraining Your Brain to Be Joyful: Gratitude MeditationsIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches the core mindfulness and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skill of a gratitude meditation. This skill will train your brain into finding more joy in your life if you practice it for 5 minutes a day. This is a great way to start out your day: From a place of gratitude. It will shape how the rest of your day turns out because you will have an attitude of gratitude. This skill can be used to help improve your mood, regulate your big emotions, cope with stressful situations...2022-09-2009 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargThe Power of Now: How to Be PresentIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg teaches the core mindfulness and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills of Observe, Describe, and Participate. These skills can be used to help improve your mood, regulate your big emotions, cope with stressful situations, and live a more rich, full life by being right here, right now. She describes the benefits of being present to help reduce symptoms for a wide variety of mental conditions, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and substance abuse by boosting your serotonin and preventing you from being out in the future (anxiety) or...2022-09-2023 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargRepairing a Relationship: How to Make a True Apology and Make AmendsIn today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses how to repair a relationship if you've done something that hurt another person. Dr. Karg discusses how to make a true apology to increase the likelihood that you will be forgiven, including steps for making amends and living amends to make it up to them. #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #forgiveness #relationships #spirituality #healing #healingjourney #sobriety #soberliving #recovery #addiction #recovery #selfmedicating #emotionalsobriety #emotionregulation #12steps To contact Dr. Karg, you may email her at Dr.Rhonda.Karg@gmail dot com2022-09-2016 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargSelf-Soothing & Regulating Your MoodIn today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the importance of checking in with yourself to see how you're feeling and if your arousal level is above a 6 or 7 on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being completely calm and 10 being in the red zone, to practice self-soothing to get your activation level down to a 3 or 4. This will allow you to pause before reacting so you can choose how to respond to a situation and you won't be simply reacting because you are adrenalized and in fight-or-flight mode. Self-soothing is so important for your m...2022-09-2007 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargBoss Up & Change Your Life: Creating the Life You Want, Part 4In today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses how to "boss up" and change your life by making things happen for yourself to create the life you want that's filled with meaning and purpose, especially if being adventurous and having fun is important to you. This can include more time connecting with others and also having more fun by yourself. Dr. Karg underscores the importance being authentic as much as you can be when it comes to practicing self-care and taking responsibility for how you spend your time when you have gaps in time whe...2022-09-2007 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargThe Effects of Social Isolation on the Brain and How to Correct ItIn today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the effects that social isolation has on the brain in terms of your memory, concentration, recall, problem-solving, and other analytical skills can be significantly weakened by too much social isolation, according to the research. While this could be the effect of "long COVID" for some people, it could also be related to spending too much time alone. Dr. Karg underscores the importance of putting yourself out there especially when you want to isolate because being around others will help strengthen those important neural pathways and be ope...2022-09-1909 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargSelf-Medicating: Shame, Perfectionism & People-PleasingAs part of her series on relapse prevention, in today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg continues to discuss relapse prevention and underscores the importance of getting the support you need to help you obtain and maintain your sobriety from drugs, alcohol, or other addictive or compulsive behaviors you are trying to change. To help you resist the urge to numb out, Dr. Karg recommends using skills which are essential for maintaining your sobriety, including:-understanding the relationship between your emotional state and your drinking or drug patterns. These emotional states may serve...2022-09-1917 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHow to Heal from a Limerent State, Part 2In today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses limerence or when infatuation turns into an obsession. She discusses how limerence is a form of addiction and continues to discuss what can be done about limerence when it begins to interfere with your life or cause distress for you. This includes using thought stopping and compartmentalizing so you can abstain from dosing yourself with the limerent object so you can detox and return to sanity. #helpmerhondakarg #rhondakarg #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #breakup #relationships #grief #healing #healingjourney #thoughtstopping #compartmentalizing #CBT #detox #addition #loveaddiction #withdrawal #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #lim...2022-09-1914 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargCreating the Life You Want, Part 2: RelationshipsIn today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses how putting yourself out there can allow you to create the life you want that's filled with meaning and purpose. In this third part to the series, Dr. Karg invites you to let go of relationships causing you harm, to establish new relationships, and also nurture your existing relationships that are important to you. She underscores the importance of empowering yourself to live life fully and go after what you want in life. #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #findingajob #friendships #relationships #empowerment #manifestation #goforit #justdoit...2022-09-1906 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargCreating the Life You Want, Part 3: Being Spontaneous and Having FunIn today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses how being spontaneous can allow you to create the life you want that's filled with meaning and purpose, especially if being spontaneous is important to you. This can include more time connecting with others and also having more fun by yourself. She underscores the importance being authentic as much as you can be when it comes to practicing self-care and taking responsibility for how you spend your time when you have gaps in time when you don't have other more important obligations. Again, this time IS bein...2022-09-1906 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargCreating the Life You Want, Part 1: Finding the Job You WantIn today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses how putting yourself out there can allow you to create the life you want that's filled with meaning and purpose. Dr. Karg also teaches an unorthodox approach to finding the job you want which can be applied to other areas of your life. She underscores the importance of empowering yourself to live life fully and go after what you want in life. #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #findingajob #friendships #relationships #empowerment #manifestation #goforit #justdoit #life #lifeisgood #lifehacks #livelifefullyTo contact Dr. Karg, you may em...2022-09-1906 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargOverworking: Symptoms, Solutions, and Self-CareIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses "overworking," or the effects of working excessive hours at a stressful "pressure cooker" job. The symptoms of overworking include insomnia or poor sleep patterns, feeling distracted by every task, a weakened immune system, lack of energy for simple tasks, a disregard for the importance of sleep, mood swings, negative self-talk, and difficulties striking a work-life balance. Dr. Karg teaches the audience how to establish "the upper limit of sanity" wherein after you work a certain number of hours a week your health, happiness, relationships, and home s...2022-09-1916 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargEmotional Sobriety & Staying Soberin today’s episode of “Help Me, Rhonda!,” clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses emotional sobriety and underscores its importance in getting and remaining sober from drugs, alcohol, or other addictive or compulsive behaviors you are trying to change. To help you resist the urge to numb out, Dr. Karg teaches you skills which are essential for maintaining your sobriety & emotional sobriety, including:--learning more about your emotions--understanding what your unmet needs are--expressing yourself --making boundaries--holding space for your feelings, and--new effective coping skills #helpmerhondakarg #mentalhealth #mentalhea...2022-08-2320 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda Karg5 Ways to Heal After a Break-UpIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg presents some of the biological, emotional and behavioral factors that contribute to our reactions to the end of a romantic relationship. She also offers several ways to help you heal after a break-up, including skill called thought-stopping and compartmentalizing or "putting things in a suitcase." These skills are used to pause our emotional suffering after a break-up so it doesn't negatively affect us in our daily lives. It's a way to stop and remove painful thoughts that are causing suffering so we can be present, work, take c...2022-08-2318 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargThe Stages of Change and How to Rebound After a Set-BackIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the stages people follow when they are making behavior changes called the Stages of Change, which is a model developed by Prochaska and DiClemente in the 1970s. She explains that the stages of change are rarely followed in a linear process where the person strictly follows the stages of Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action and Maintenance in order without cycling back through an early stage of change. Dr. Karg goes on to explain what happens during a set-back when the person cycles back to an earlier stage o...2022-08-2318 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargThe Stages of Change and How to Rebound After a Set-BackIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the stages people follow when they are making behavior changes called the Stages of Change, which is a model developed by Prochaska and DiClemente in the 1970s. She explains that the stages of change are rarely followed in a linear process where the person strictly follows the stages of Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action and Maintenance in order without cycling back through an early stage of change. Dr. Karg goes on to explain what happens during a set-back when the person cycles back to an earlier stage o...2022-07-2029 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargIs Someone Gaslighting You? Healing from Narcissistic AbuseIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg talks about some common forms of narcissistic abuse, from harsh criticism to verbal abuse to "the push-pull" to gaslighting. Whether it's your romantic partner, parent, boss, or friend, narcissistic abuse can result in you feeling tremendous shame (e.g., thinking you are damaged, broken, not good enough), which can negatively affect your self-esteem, confidence, trust in yourself, and trust in others. Dr. Karg suggests ways you can heal from narcissistic abuse by surrounding yourself with supportive people, seeking psychotherapy, and learning more about the types of narcissism...2022-07-2015 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHealing from Trauma: Kailin's StoryIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg talks to Kailin Bouse about her inspirational journey of healing from ancestral trauma, personal trauma, and significant losses that occurred throughout her life. Kailin teaches the audience several effective methods for helping you cope with these situations and improve your mental health. Examples of this include yoga, breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, Reiki, and sound healing. To contact Kailin: website: www.kailinofearth.comemail: kailinofearth@gmail.comIG & FB: @kailinofearth2022-07-2058 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargFeeling Hopeless? Tools to Empower You, Renew Your Hope, and Feel BetterIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the causes of hopelessness, including feeling helpless to control things that you don't want to be happening. She presents the effects of hopelessness, which can include distress, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Karg teaches the audience several effective methods for helping you cope with these situations and improve your mental health. Examples of this include noticing the things you can control and taking action, such as helping others, practicing good self-care, and writing a letter to that part of you that feels triggered to empower you and...2022-07-2016 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargCompartmentalizing: How to Pause Your Emotional SufferingIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg presents a new skill called compartmentalizing or "putting things in a suitcase." This skill is used to pause our emotional suffering so it doesn't negatively affect us in our daily lives. It's a way to take away whatever is causing suffering so we can be present, work, take care of our responsibilities and live our lives. This skill set is especially important for individuals who are a highly sensitive person or HSPs. Compartmentalizing must be combined with holding space for those feelings for 15 min/day, and then p...2022-07-2007 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargMaking Boundaries with YourselfIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg presents a new skill called making boundaries with yourself about what behavior you will and won't tolerate as it relates to how you treat yourself and how you practice self-care. Dr. Karg using bullying yourself as an example of one thing you can do to improve your self-confidence, self-esteem, and mood.2022-07-2008 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargDating, Relationships, and "Situationships" with Emotionally Unavailable PeopleIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg shares her hot take on dating emotionally unavailable people. Dr. Karg talks about signs that you are dating, in a relationship with or in a "situationship" with an emotionally unavailable person. For people that are highly sensitive people or individuals who have an anxious attachment style, friendships, relationships or "situationships" with someone who is emotionally unavailable can be very painful and waste your precious time. Dr. Karg urges the audience to examine how secure you feel with people in your life and to make changes accordingly to...2022-07-2030 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargStages of Dating a Narcissist and How to Break FreeIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the stages of dating a narcissist to include love bombing, devaluing, and discarding you. Dr. Karg describes methods for breaking free from a narcissist and how to remain "narc-free."2022-07-2024 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargPsychiatric MedicationIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the relationship between chemicals in your brain, emotions, and behavior. Dr. Karg describes different perspectives on the utility of psychiatric medication, and what factors to consider when you are considering psychiatric medication. She underscores the importance of communicating with your prescribing physician about any concerns you have about starting psychiatric medication and taking medication as prescribed. She highly recommends talking to the prescribing provider or a pharmacist to make a plan for coming off your medication since quitting cold turkey can be very aversive and/or...2022-07-2017 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargBeing Vulnerable, Expressing Yourself & Developing IntimacyIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg underscores the importance of being vulnerable and expressing our innermost thoughts and feelings with others in order to develop closeness and intimacy. Dr. Karg describes the steps you can take to ease into expressing yourself if this is new territory for you. Dr. Karg also discusses how best to respond to someone when they are willing to be vulnerable and share their thoughts and feelings with you.2022-06-1517 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargPerfectionism, Shame & Bullying YourselfIn this episode of Help Me, Rhonda!, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the origins of perfectionism -- fears of rejection or abandonment and shame. Dr. Karg also describes the relationship between perfectionism, shame, and negative self-talk or bullying yourself. Dr. Karg teaches listeners five new skills you can use to combat perfectionism, shame, and bullying yourself and begin practicing self-love, self-compassion, and being your own biggest fan.2022-06-1123 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargTherapeutic Journaling to Improve Your Health and Well-beingIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg describes a very powerful tool called therapeutic journaling which has been shown to improve one's health and well-being in as little as 2-4 minutes a day. Dr. Karg describes some of the benefits of therapeutic journaling and shares different approaches to therapeutic journaling that can be used.For a free copy of her 90-day journaling challenge, email Dr. Karg at helpmerhondakarg@gmail.com2022-06-1014 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHealing from Childhood Trauma: Jonathan's StoryIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg interviews Jonathan who shares his story of being raised by his mentally ill father who belonged to a right-wing Christian militia. Jonathan was raised believing the government was coming to kidnap his family and take them to concentration camps and that it was his job to protect the family. At the age of 13, he was sleeping with a pistol, shotguns, and AR-15 by his bed after his father staged his death to appear as if he had been murdered when in fact it was a suicide. Jonathan d...2022-06-1036 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHow to Find a PsychotherapistIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg shares her suggestions for helping you find a good psychotherapist. Dr. Karg invites the audience to prepare for finding a psychotherapist by coming up with goals for psychotherapy, researching approaches to psychotherapy, listing symptoms you are concerned about, searching databases for psychotherapists with that expertise and other characteristics you are looking for, and what to ask during a free consult with a potential psychotherapist to ensure you are a good fit. Dr. Karg also encourages the audience to communicate with their psychotherapist if they are unhappy with t...2022-06-1017 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargTherapeutic Letter WritingIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg shares two approaches to therapeutic letter writing. The first type is a letter you write to express yourself without the intention of ever giving the letter to the other person. This tool is particularly helpful if you need to express your feelings but the other person may react hurtfully such that sharing the letter might lead to more harm than good. The second type is a love letter to express the reasons you love and appreciate someone, to share some good memories you have of them, and...2022-06-0705 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda Karg5 Skills for When You Are Feeling SMALL and Having BIG FeelingsOn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg describes the feeling of being "small" -- insignificant, invisible, or that you don't matter -- and what can happen if you don't practice good self-care in those moments. Dr. Karg shares 5 skills for what to do when you feel small, especially when you are having big feelings, such as self-awareness, the 5 Senses, HALT, and communicating boundaries.#truistbank #suntrustbank #helpmerhondawithdrrhondakarg2022-05-2615 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargSex & Shame: Rebounds, Sexless Relationships & Faking OrgasmsOn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses her hot takes on sex, shame, rebounds, sexless relationships and faking orgasms. She encourages listeners to live life more authentically, and suggests methods for getting to know your needs and your authentic self. Dr. Karg encourages listeners to take full responsibility for their sexuality & turn the willingness dial all the way up to "11" so they can get their needs met. 2022-05-2218 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda Karg3 Ways to Manage Stress & Live More PeacefullyIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg continues her discussion about mindfulness techniques. Dr. Karg underscores the benefits of mindfulness for stress reduction, and teaches listeners 3 new skills to practice being right here, right now, letting go of the things that cause suffering, and living life more peacefully. For more about these skills, check out Tara Brach and Brene Brown on YouTube or the books "Dialectical Behavior Therapy Workbooks" by Matthew McKay, "DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, Second Edition," by Marsha Linehan, and "Radical Acceptance," by Tara Brach. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth...2022-05-2016 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargMindfulness for Improving Your Mood, Enriching Your Life, and Helping You CopeIn today's episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg describes mindfulness and the benefits of being mindful to help reduce symptoms for a wide variety of mental conditions, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and substance abuse. Dr. Karg also teaches a skill that is the foundation of mindfulness called Observe and Describe. This skill can be used to help improve your mood, regulate your big emotions, cope with stressful situations, and live a more rich, full life by being right here, right now. 2022-05-1811 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargAgainst Empathy & Preventing BurnoutIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda differentiates empathy from compassion and describes some of the pitfalls of empathy, including burnout, especially for those who work in the helping professions. Dr. Karg refers listeners to "Against Empathy" by Paul Bloom for an in-depth exploration of the research and how to practice from a place of compassion to prevent stress and burnout. 2022-05-1609 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda Karg10 Tools for Reducing Anxiety in Your Mind and BodyIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg shares 10 tools for reducing anxiety in your mind and body. 2022-05-1615 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda Karg10 Tools for Improving Your Mood and Reducing DepressionIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg answers an audience member's anonymous question about depression. Dr. Karg discusses the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, the diathesis-stress model for explaining the causes of depression, and shares 10 tools for improving your mood and reducing depression. ---------------------------------------------Other resources: Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program (Self-Help Workbook) by William KnausYouTube channel "Doc Snipes" has several videos to help you learn more about depression.YouTube channel Mulligan Brothers, "You Are Strong: Inspiring Speech on Depression and Mental Health2022-05-1128 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargCaring for a Child with Complex Needs: Violet's StoryIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg interviews Violet, a mother of two special needs children, one of whom has complex needs. In her inspirational story of being a tenacious mom on behalf of her child, Violet shares her journey of navigating the school system and the healthcare system as an advocate for her son with complex needs. Violet also shares what's help her maintain a practice of self-care and what methods have helped her the most in terms of taking care of her own mental and physical health in the midst of navigating...2022-05-0651 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHow Is Your Mental Health? Mental Health Awareness MonthIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist starts Mental Health Awareness Month with a brief episode dedicated to exploring what is meant by the term "mental health." Dr. Karg also summarizes some things to consider about your own mental health and what to consider when setting goals for your own mental health. 2022-05-0409 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargImproving Your Relationship with Money, with Special Guest Jen AlyIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," Dr. Rhonda Karg interviews Prosperity & Business Coach Jen Aly about how you can improve your relationship with money. Jen offers expert recommendations for people who would like to be more mindful of their spending habits for better planning and fewer financial problems. Jen also suggests some free resources for folks who are ready to start spending their money more mindfully. Dr. Karg and Jen also discuss the shame surrounding our spending habits and financial status and the fear that many people have to look at their income, spending habits, and debt and how...2022-05-0336 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargSunday Self-Care! Who's Got Some?In today's short episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the challenges of self-care, which requires you to put yourself first. Dr. Karg describes the various ways you can show up for yourself, and the necessity of putting your health and well-being first. Dr. Karg also discusses ways to combat those little parts of you that are discouraging you from putting yourself first and practicing good self-care. 2022-05-0209 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargQ&A: "My Anger is OUT OF CONTROL! Help Me, Rhonda!"In this episode of Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses various sources of anger and describes methods used for Anger Management 101. This include self-monitoring, learning your red flags that you are getting adrenalized, self-soothing so you don't become too angered to begin with, and what you can do if your anger gets so bad you are about to do something you'll regret.Book recommendation: "The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anger: A Step-by-Step Program for Success," by Dr. William Knaus2022-05-0118 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHealing from Trauma, Depression, and Substance Abuse: Sam's StoryIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg interviews Sam Peterson, a recovering alcoholic and addict, who shares his inspirational story of healing from trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, drug addiction, alcoholism, codependency, and gender dysphoria. Sam also shares what methods have helped him most on his journey and how he went from barely surviving trauma to thriving.2022-05-0146 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargQ&A: "Social Anxiety Is Ruining My LIfe! Help Me, Rhonda!"In this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg answers an audience member's question about social anxiety. As the third largest mental health problem in the US, social anxiety remains a poorly understood psychological problem that is misdiagnosed about 90% of the time. Dr. Karg provides examples of the different presentations for social anxiety which includes a wide range of situations that cause anxiety in social settings. Dr. Karg also reviews the treatment that has been found in the research to be highly effective for social anxiety, offers the audience recommendations for skills that may be effective...2022-05-0123 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargQ&A: Social Anxiety Is Ruining My Life! Help Me, Rhonda!In this episode of Help Me, Rhonda!, Dr. Rhonda Karg answers an audience member's question about social anxiety. As the third largest mental health problem in the US, social anxiety remains a poorly understood psychological problem that is misdiagnosed about 90% of the time. Dr. Karg provides examples of the different presentations for social anxiety which includes a wide range of situations that cause anxiety in social settings. Dr. Karg also reviews the treatment that has been found in the research to be highly effective for social anxiety, offers the audience recommendations for skills that may be effective at reducing...2022-04-3018 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargLonely? My Body Double to the Rescue!In this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," your host, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg shares the technique she developed for helping people deal with overwhelming feelings of loneliness, and the apprehension, dread, and hopelessness that can accompany being alone. "My Body Double" can be used 24/7 for whenever you need to feel seen, heard, & understood or when you need encouragement, motivation, and a boost in your self-confidence. Using "My Body Double" is the ultimate way to show up for yourself -- by being your own therapist, your own best friend, your own fitness coach, your own life coach, your own...2022-04-2012 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHealing from Trauma & Grief: Derek's StoryIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," your host, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg, interviews Derek about the tragic loss of his legs and the loss of his brother due to a drunk driving accident. Derek describes his recovery from the physical and psychological trauma he endured as a result of that accident and what helped him heal the most in his inspirational story of not just surviving, but thriving in the face of adversity.Dr. Rhonda Karg, PhDClinical Psychologist and Researcherwebsite: www.rhondakarg.comemail: dr.rhonda.karg@gmail.com2022-04-1846 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHealing from Trauma & Grief: Thomas' StoryIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," your host, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg, interviews Thomas about the tragic murder of his mother at the hands of a man she had just met online and his father, for whom he cared for the last 8 months of his life while he fought cancer. Thomas describes the impact these losses have had on him as a young man and the challenges he still faces today. In this inspirational story, Thomas shares how he sought help dealing with these tragedies and how he has healed as the result of the help he r...2022-04-1845 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargHealing from Childhood Trauma: Maria's StoryIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," your host, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg, interviews artist Maria Campbell about her early childhood living in a Russian orphanage and how she was able to thrive in the face of childhood trauma. Maria describes the impact that being an orphan had on her youth and early adult years, the struggles she had growing up, and pivotal points in her healing. Maria shares her inspirational story of forgiving her perpetrators, refusing to be a victim, taking full responsibility for the outcome of her life, and manifesting her dreams. 2022-04-1757 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargA Suicide Survivor's Healing: Mouse's StoryIn this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," Dr. Rhonda Karg interviews Mouse, a veteran and weight-loss life coach, about his suicide attempt 4 years ago. Mouse discusses what led up to him attempting suicide, how he experienced a shift in his mindset following the attempt, and what has helped him the most on his inspirational healing journey. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~These signs might indicate that a person needs help. If you or anyone you know is experiencing any of these, call one of these crisis hotlines: -Appearing sad or depressed most of the time-Hopelessness-Anxiety, agi...2022-04-1641 min
Help Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargShame: How to Stop Bullying Yourself!In this episode of Help Me, Rhonda!, Dr. Rhonda Karg explains the role of shame in our lives and teaches two new skills to build your self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth. Stop bullying yourself and start creating those new neural pathways today! 2022-04-1416 min
Help Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda KargTriggered! Healing Your Wounded PartsIn this episode of Help Me, Rhonda!, Dr. Rhonda Karg explains what "getting triggered" means and what triggers tell us about our wounded parts from earlier times in our lives that need attention to heal. These wounded parts will send us into a threat response (Fight, flight, freeze, collapse, or fawn), and if left unchecked, can lead to conflicts, hurt feelings, resentments, infidelity, and relationships ending. So what does it mean to be triggered? In a phrase, it means your reaction doesn’t match the situation. It means that situation that triggered you was emotionally charged for you...2022-04-0933 minHelp Me, Rhonda! with Dr. Rhonda Karg10 Ways to Win at DatingDrawing upon 30+ years of experience in helping people transform their lives, on this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," Dr. Rhonda Karg offers her tried and true recommendations for dating ethically, mindfully and authentically. Dr. Karg teaches you how to make the most of dating by first strengthening your primary relationship -- with yourself. Dr. Karg will teach you how to balance protecting your heart and having the courage to express yourself and find what you're looking for in a partner. 2022-04-0825 min