Psychology Takeaway Podcast

February 25, 2122 – Listen To Me

 

Ralph and Jim look at active listening and importance of it at the personal and even the geo-political level.

We also preview upcoming Podcast topics and foreshadow the coming Video Podcasts.

 

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What is Deep Listening and how you can learn how to do it - https://www.mindful.org/deep-listening/

An article from Forbes about Deep Listening - https://www.forbes.com/sites/nazbeheshti/2020/01/30/reclaim-the-lost-art-of-deep-listening/?sh=7c837f593d83

Ted Talk on the difference between hearing and listening - https://youtu.be/_QHfOuRrJB8

We talked about Narative Therapy in this Podcast. Here is a link that will tell you more about it - https://youtu.be/_QHfOuRrJB8

 

Feb. 18, 2022 - Memory: Improving encoding and retrieval

Ralph and Jim Look at studies that report on memory improvement.

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Seven Ways to Improve your memory

This is a short but helpful video - https://youtu.be/4xSwAySqE48

Most Effective Way to Improve Memory

This site is oriented toward student learning and memory -  https://youtu.be/G49R744t4Ew

Brain Exercises - Weird Memory Games To Improve Your Memory -

https://youtu.be/WNfTEl6sJ-4

Feb. 12, 2122 - A New Understanding of Mental Illness

Today Ralph and Jim look at a recent study out of McGill University that identified 3 factors that were highly predictive of mental health problems. We discuss those factors and their implications for early identification and intervention.

 

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Here are the links  that we promised in the Podcast.

Jon Ronson talks about the Psychopath test (this is funny): https://youtu.be/xYemnKEKx0c

The Lunch Lady talks about providing healthy and appealing school lunches (you will understand why we mentioned her when you listen to the Podcast: https://youtu.be/IVJv91n39Q8

Here is the link to the Positive Psychology website: https://positivepsychology.com/

If you liked Ronson (above), here is another story that may make you smile and scratch your head.

Jon Ronson tells the story of how his parents decided to commission a family portrait, and how things went awry because of the brilliant but troubled local artist they hired for the job. In the story, Jon circles in a reluctant orbit around his parents, and his parents are in a rather energetic orbit of their own. Jon’s new podcast series is Things Fell Apart: Eight Strange Tales from the Culture Wars. (13 minutes): https://www.thisamericanlife.org/214/family-physics/act-two-10

 

 

Feb 5, 2022 Memory

 

Jim and Ralph explore methods for improving memory. Exercise,  sleep and specific training all work.

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How to increase your memory for words: https://youtu.be/JsC9ZHi79jo

A “memory athlete shares her story: https://youtu.be/_gA2lcNWloU

Ancient methods of memory encoding: https://youtu.be/k9kpJtHI8jQ

Role of the hippocampus: https://youtu.be/2K3GAaC2SEI

Jan. 28, 2022 - ACEs Update

Today Jim and Ralph talk about the long term consequences of adverse childhood experiences on physical health, mental health and social competence.

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Here is the Ted Talk by Nadine Harris that we mentioned in the podcast: https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk

More about childhood trauma: https://youtu.be/8NkZO3_h7vI

How can we heal the wound: https://youtu.be/x-7khA9g8m4

Jan 24, 2022 Increasing Empathy and Verbal Skills

Jim and Ralph discuss mask wearing, forgiveness and the importance of reading for enjoyment.

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Here is the link to the study on forgiveness that Ralph and Jim discussed: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/12/211208110307.htm

Here is the link to reading for pleasure and later verbal skills: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210316165011.htm

The link to the mask wearing news is here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/13/face-masks-make-people-look-more-attractive-study-finds

Jan 14, 2022 - The Positive effects of spending time in nature.

Today Jim and Ralph look at simple ways to increase happiness, reduce stress, reduce inflammation and blood pressure and improve sleep – take a hike!!!

Jim reviews a recent study from the University of British Columbia while Ralph muses upon a time when he and a colleague took several inner-city students into the woods sans electronics!!!

 

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Walking and nature:

https://therapyintampa.com/the-positive-effects-of-nature-on-mental-health-and-wellness/

The benefits of getting outdoors:

https://tripoutside.com/health-benefits-of-getting-outdoors/

In the spirit of Last Child in the Woods Jim’s wife Sheila, a home educator and Narrative Therapist has  published two articles containing helpful hints for parents who want to encourage outdoor exploration in nature .The first is how to do nature study:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/LBC_Curriculum/Articles/Nature_Study_a_time_for_wonder.pdf

While the second is on taking a nature walk:

https://s3.console.aws.amazon.com/s3/object/LBC_Curriculum?region=us-east-1&prefix=Articles/Nature-Walk-article.pdf

 

Jan 8, 2022. - Intervention – The importance of Preschool.

The President is pushing for universal preschool education. That will be costly!!! Is it worth the expense DEFINITELY  - IF DONE RIGHT.

Jim and Ralph underscore the costs/benefits of a good preschool education.

 

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This is the link to the Penn State study discussed by Ralph:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201210145728.htm

Here is the link to the Perry School Project – Highscope:

https://highscope.org/

The end of 2021.

 

Ralph and Jim want to wish you a joyful holiday season. We are taking a bit of a break. Will post our next Podcast around January 7,2022. Meanwhile, KEEP YOUR STICK ON THE ICE…

Health and stress management

Ralph and Jim discuss new meta-studies about the relationship between physical and mental health. They also offer some tips on handling the stress of the Christmas season.