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Psychologytakeaway presents factual podcasts about human development including - development, mental health, cognition, neuroscience and social psychology. Each of the presentations is filled with factual information which you will find helpful. Our goal is to get current information into the hands of people who need it. The major creators of the content of these podcasts are Jim Carroll and Ralph Baber. Each week they tackle topics in psychology, which help people live more balanced lives.
Episodes
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Hello fellow You Tubers and Podbeans!
Jim and I are presuming that you are here at Psychology Takeaway because you have an above average interest in the human mind and how it works, fails to work, or deviates from the average – the “norm”, whatever that might mean.
No doubt there are some of you who are involved in psychology at a professional or semi-professional level. For the rest of you who whose interest is just that: an interest, we would like to invite you to take advantage of our $20.00 off offer and take our Implicit Bias or Human Trafficking course (or both) for only $25.00 each. SIGN UP HERE: https://www.ronanpsych.com/CE-Academy
Other courses we offer are more tailored to the professional who needs CE credits, but these two are particularly suited to the person who wants to know more about psychology in the contemporary world.
Coming Soon Protecting Your Family’s Heath
This course involves everything from avoiding premature death, guarding your family’s mental health, living longer and better lives, to avoiding road rage incidents, and what to say if you do get stopped.
Five things to know from Protecting Your Family’s Health
- How to avoid the major killers: bloody war is not among them, but dread diseases is.
- How to keep your children’s mental health strong: don’t let TV be your baby sitter.
- How to live a longer and better life: stay in school and stay curious.
- How to keep your cool: don’t initiate, don’t escalate.
- How much exercise is enough? More than you hope, but less than you fear.
There is lots more info on these topics and others on the Protecting your Family course.
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This is the address of the CBS show we talked about:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/canada-niagara-falls-child-sexual-abuse-trafficking-arrests/
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Jim and Ralph talk with Dylan Banagis, founder of Life Unplugged about his business model which features connectedness, adventure and charity. His goal is to help people “unplug” from their devices long enough to be present, in the present moment, and to be connected with those around.
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How Social Media is destroying our society a disturbing video that connects with today’s discussion: https://youtu.be/yJ9oEi3Yyg0?feature=shared
Here is more information about Life Unplugged- web site
https://www.lifeunplugged.com/
Email - Dylan@ lifeunplugged.com
Phone 616 644- 2994
You can also learn more about our courses at: . https://www.ronanpsych.com/CE-Academy
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Ralph and Jim are joined by a fellow Canadian, Amanda Achtman, for a discussion on life, death and the need for meaning in ones live. The discussion fits into Maslow’s hierarchy with ego-integrity vs. despair in late adulthood.
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For much more from Amanda, go to amanda.achtman@gmail.com
Here is the essay, by George Orwell, mentioned in the podcast:
If you have not yet listened to the Terry Fox podcast, The power of One, here is the YouTube link:
TERRY FOX The power of one (youtube.com). Just click on the Browse button.
Did you know? Keeping up with CE credits not only ensures your license remains current but also enhances patient care by keeping you informed of the latest medical practices. https://www.ronanpsych.com/CE-Academy
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Something new; check below for new meditation videos and news about our on line courses.
Today the boys clear up the confusion over the use of the terms in the last podcast. Then, instead of talking about unconscious bias as planned they tackled the rumor that the president could be removed from office by invoking the 35th amendment to the U>S> constitution. As they unpacked that, it became clear that would be a political decision, not one backed by physical health or mental health data.
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What is the 25th amendment?
https://youtu.be/QH2xPkHmu2w?feature=shared
Check out our 10 minute meditation courses on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/bVj9F0rQ-4s?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/vcYjbInVTvM?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/MGRY5jlp6As?feature=shared
10-minute meditations can significantly benefit the brain and nervous system by reducing stress, enhancing focus, and promoting emotional stability. These brief sessions can lower cortisol levels, improve neural connections, and activate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to better mental clarity, relaxation, and overall well-being.
On line courses we offer:
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a grave issue that represents
modern-day slavery. This comprehensive course aligns with the LARA (Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs) guidelines.
Value for Health Care Professionals : This course equips healthcare providers with the
crucial knowledge to identify and assist victims of human trafficking.
Implicit Bias Training
This two-hour t This telecourse training addresses the critical issue of implicit bias within
the healthcare setting.
Value for Health Care Professionals: This course is essential for healthcare providers
seeking to improve their understanding of implicit bias and its impact on patient care.
Professional Issues - Social Media
This course explores social media's challenges and potential adverse effects on clients
and healthcare practices.
Value for Health Care Professionals: Given social media's pervasive nature, this
course provides crucial insights into managing professional boundaries and protecting
both the practice and the clients from potential harm.
Professional Issues-Social Media Course
Professional Issues - Record Keeping
Focuses on the legal and ethical obligations of record keeping.
Value for Health Care Professionals: This course ensures that professionals
maintain high documentation standards, protecting patient information and ensuring
compliance with legal requirements.
Professional Issues-Record Keeping Course
We have a new course Understanding ACEs. Click on any of the blue links then click on Courses in the upper right corner.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Here’s an interesting thing about psychology – for the most part everyone regardless of their educational level feels like an expert, This is not true of astrophysics, biochemical engineering or quantum mechanics!!!
However, there are concepts in the field that are difficult to understand and are mixed up. We looked at some of these in our last podcast – we continue to do so in this podcast.
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Terms you might be misusing:
https://time.com/6262891/psychology-terms-misused-gaslighting-toxic-narcissist/
On line courses we offer:
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a grave issue that represents
modern-day slavery. This comprehensive course aligns with the LARA (Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs) guidelines.
Value for Health Care Professionals : This course equips healthcare providers with the
crucial knowledge to identify and assist victims of human trafficking.
Implicit Bias Training
This two-hour t This telecourse training addresses the critical issue of implicit bias within
the healthcare setting.
Value for Health Care Professionals: This course is essential for healthcare providers
seeking to improve their understanding of implicit bias and its impact on patient care.
Professional Issues - Social Media
This course explores social media's challenges and potential adverse effects on clients
and healthcare practices.
Value for Health Care Professionals: Given social media's pervasive nature, this
course provides crucial insights into managing professional boundaries and protecting
both the practice and the clients from potential harm.
Professional Issues-Social Media Course
Professional Issues - Record Keeping
Focuses on the legal and ethical obligations of record keeping.
Value for Health Care Professionals: This course ensures that professionals
maintain high documentation standards, protecting patient information and ensuring
compliance with legal requirements.
Professional Issues-Record Keeping Course
We have a new course Understanding ACEs. Click on any of the blue links then click on Courses in the upper right corner.
Why Choose Ronan CE Academy?
Ronan CE Academy is committed to delivering top-tier educational experiences that are
practical and relevant to current health care practices. Our courses are designed by
experts in the field and are structured to provide maximum benefit in a time-efficient
manner. By choosing Ronan CE Academy, health care professionals invest in their
careers and in the quality of care they provide, ensuring they remain at the forefront of
their profession. More courses are in development and will be published soon.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Sometimes it looks like everyone on social media is a psychologist.
Here is what CHAT AI wrote about this:
“The misuse of psychology on social media is a growing concern in today's digital age. Psychology, with its understanding of human behavior and cognition, is often employed on social media platforms not just to enhance user experience but also to manipulate behavior for various purposes, often without the user's explicit awareness or consent.
One significant misuse is the exploitation of psychological vulnerabilities to increase user engagement. Social media algorithms are designed to keep users hooked by leveraging principles such as intermittent reinforcement (rewarding users unpredictably), social validation (likes and shares), and fear of missing out (FOMO). These tactics can lead to addictive behavior and excessive use, affecting mental health negatively.
Moreover, psychological profiling and targeted advertising techniques are used extensively to influence user decisions and opinions. By analyzing user data and behavior, advertisers can create personalized messages that exploit individual preferences, biases, and emotional triggers. This can lead to echo chambers, where users are exposed only to information that confirms their existing beliefs, polarizing society further.
Psychological manipulation on social media can also extend to misinformation campaigns and fake news dissemination. By understanding how cognitive biases like confirmation bias and availability heuristic work, malicious actors can spread false information effectively, exploiting people's tendency to trust information that aligns with their beliefs or is readily available.
In conclusion, while psychology can be used positively to enhance user experience and facilitate meaningful interactions on social media, its misuse poses significant ethical and societal challenges. Addressing these issues requires a balanced approach involving ethical guidelines, transparency in data use, and empowering users with critical thinking skills to navigate the digital landscape responsibly.”
Jim and Ralph will be further exploring these notions in the weeks ahead.
Course Offerings
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a grave issue that represents
modern-day slavery. This comprehensive course aligns with the LARA (Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs) guidelines.
Value for Health Care Professionals : This course equips healthcare providers with the
crucial knowledge to identify and assist victims of human trafficking.
Implicit Bias Training
This two-hour t This telecourse training addresses the critical issue of implicit bias within
the healthcare setting.
Value for Health Care Professionals: This course is essential for healthcare providers
seeking to improve their understanding of implicit bias and its impact on patient care.
Professional Issues - Social Media
This course explores social media's challenges and potential adverse effects on clients
and healthcare practices.
Value for Health Care Professionals: Given social media's pervasive nature, this
course provides crucial insights into managing professional boundaries and protecting
both the practice and the clients from potential harm.
Professional Issues-Social Media Course
Professional Issues - Record Keeping
Focuses on the legal and ethical obligations of record keeping.
Value for Health Care Professionals: This course ensures that professionals
maintain high documentation standards, protecting patient information and ensuring
compliance with legal requirements.
Professional Issues-Record Keeping Course
We have a new course Understanding ACEs. Click on any of the blue links then click on Courses in the upper right corner.
Why Choose Ronan CE Academy?
Ronan CE Academy is committed to delivering top-tier educational experiences that are
practical and relevant to current health care practices. Our courses are designed by
experts in the field and are structured to provide maximum benefit in a time-efficient
manner. By choosing Ronan CE Academy, health care professionals invest in their
careers and in the quality of care they provide, ensuring they remain at the forefront of
their profession. More courses are in development and will be published soon.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Ralph and Jim are joined by Dr. Jerry Fuller, professor emeritus and former president of Clinical Psychology publishing Co. They discuss the early days of a university Psychology Department. How it came to flourish, maintain and moves into twilight as funding is cut back for mental health training and gets prioritized for STEM.
They agree that there is a mental health crisis and see that part of the solution is in telemedicine and therapy.
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Here is a short video on some thoughts:: https://youtu.be/HgIJ69LNloU?feature=shared
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Ralph and Jim discuss a recent episode from the NPR series The Pulse. It seems as if more and more people: children, teens and adults are bored with their daily life and are becoming addicted to the dopamine rush they get as they seek external stimulation on their devices.. Ralph compares this to heroin use and what he called “the search for the dragon”.
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Here is a link to The Pulse episode: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/05/1200586694/the-pulse-04-05-2024
Is Social Media destroying SOCIETY: https://youtu.be/yJ9oEi3Yyg0?feature=shared
What is your experience with boredom? Please respond in our Facebook group.
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
The focus is on cognition, emotion and behavior in young adulthood - stuff they did not teach us in school. Special guest instructor is Mason Ludlow - THE COACH!!!
The coach helps college students get on to a solid financial footing early in their professional careers.
As you will hear, most of us never got the hard edged advice that the coach hands out to the students he works with.
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Jim and Ralph are creating a continuing education course for psychologists, social workers and other health professional. We thought you might like to get our insights in case you are ever offered online healthcare. There are some real advantages, but there are also risks. In this series we will explore both sides.
Sheila is still offering an opportunity to get her Raise Bed Gardening book.
Dear Psychology Takeaway Listeners,
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Reply by emailing the subject line "Free Book." I will send you the PDF and summary immediately. In a few days, I will send you the review link so you can write your review.
EMAIL ME AT: carrollsheila@gmail.com
Thank you,
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