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Two psychotherapists demystify mental health issues with guest experts. Listen in!

 Relationship Therapists Monica Burton and Annette Reiter bring over 30 years of counseling experience to this discussion of diverse medical and mental health concerns. These conversations will help educate and inform the audience of mental health issues affecting life in our American culture and the human experience in general.

The lively conversations will address the complexity of a variety of topics, from ADD to Zoloft, and answer questions that only expert therapists understand. Burton and Reiter will make the complex simple and become your general practitioners for mental health issues. They will coach you through the balancing act of your mental and medical well-being within your family as well as many other relationships

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SHRINKSCHAT 107: Cultivating Culture Humility with Dr. Debbie Manigat

Feb 23, 2022

Dr. Debbie Manigat, DMFT, LMFT, is a mental health practitioner and activist. Her practice is focused on infant mental health, cultural humility, and holistic wellness. This week, Monica and Annette chat with Dr. Debbie about the effects of racism on children of all creeds and colors, and how dialogue and...

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SHRINKSCHAT 106: "Bruno No No" - the Price of Secrets

Feb 16, 2022

The theme music from "Encanto", the latest Disney epic, has displaced Adele at the top of the charts. With the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" in mind, Monica and Annette discuss what the movie teaches about the perils of keeping secrets within families. 

How hiding issues, and failing to confront fears, will lead to ...

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SHRINKSCHAT SPECIAL: The Five Love Languages

Feb 9, 2022

This week, Monica and Annette discuss the take-aways from Gary Chapman's best-selling book, and how we can revive, improve or sustain our loving relationships with simple steps.  

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X

This episode first aired in April,...

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SHRINKSCHAT 105: Teenage Suicide, and Warning Signs

Feb 2, 2022

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There's been an alarming rise in the numbers of teenage suicides, accentuated by the Covid-19 pandemic. This week, Monica and Annette discuss how to spot the signs of a teen in trouble, and suggest strategies and resources for reaching out, starting a conversation, and...

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