Welcome to your weekly dose of advice about relationships and how they work. We talk about mental health, pop culture and all things relationship. Have a question? We will answer it. We guarantee you will come away with facts from our opinions. When you get a chance you can follow Doc David in a variety of ways. Instagram: Drdavidsimonsen Twitter: Headshrinkinc Facebook: Doc David Have a question? Send an email to : HeadShrinkInc@gmail.com I look forward to connecting!
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Enmeshed realtionships are not where it's at
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Enmeshed parental relationships are not a good idea. Don't pressure your kids with your emotional turmoilBy Dr. David Simonsen
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There is a battle taking place inside of you
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Have you ever been able to name the internal struggle that goes on inside of you. There is a young self and adult self that battle one another.By Dr. David Simonsen
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Do you challenge yourself in all areas? I try to, but am definitely not succesful at it. Don't value comfort over discomfortBy Dr. David Simonsen
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I tell people all the time, therapy is just a conversation. There is no magic that happens. Sometimes people just need a place to talk through things.By Dr. David Simonsen
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If you're not teaching your kiddo about empathy, you should stop what your doing and start doing it now!By Dr. David Simonsen
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Some tips to make the season more enjoyable
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Does this time of year stress you out? Here are some ideas that could be useful in keeping you less stressed.By Dr. David Simonsen
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People usually value comfort. This has potentially damaging ramifications for relationships and life. What do you tend to choose?By Dr. David Simonsen
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Do you have people in your life that just take and take. These are the people that you need to get rid of. If you don't, your quality of life will suffer. When you do put up boundaries and stick with them, you will feel much better!!By Dr. David Simonsen
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Ever try to make n appt with a booked up therapist or doctor? Here are some ways to possibly get in sooner.By Dr. David Simonsen
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3 things to steer clear of when you parent
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Parenting is difficult. Making sure you get to your childs heart is very important. Are you doing it or are you ignoring their heart totally?By Dr. David Simonsen
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I got an email stating that I was a conman because what the client wanted to happen didn't happen. Relationships aren't easy and people can't be controlled. If you rely on your therapist to solve your problems you WILL be disappointed.By Dr. David Simonsen
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Covid has created a unique situation, where your kiddo could more likely be suffering from mental health issues. PTSD is something that is very prevalent in teens. Checkin in with them is important!By Dr. David Simonsen
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Social media is horrible. Why do you still tolerate bad behavior from people that you follow on Social media. Be brave and unfriend.By Dr. David Simonsen
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SAD...what is it and what can you do about it?
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SAD impacts adults during the winter months. Do you have it? If so there is something you can do about it!By Dr. David Simonsen
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It's that time of year again. What are you doing to make sure that your holidays are enjoyable?By Dr. David Simonsen
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If you think you're doing pretty good as a parent, are you using the 3 c's?By Dr. David Simonsen
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If you are in any kind of relationship, you are being refined. The question is what do you do with being refined....embrace it or ignore it...By Dr. David Simonsen
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How do you deal with difficult relationships?
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Are you open handed or close-fisted towards people. The answer will show how emotionally intelligent you may be.By Dr. David Simonsen
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Gaslighting...how to recognize it and what to do
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Do you know a gas lighter? What have you done about it. It can be a hard relationship to get out of.By Dr. David Simonsen
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DId you know that your kiddo craves you being consistent? It's hard, but they want you to be consistent so badly! Are you able to be consistent? If not, why not?By Dr. David Simonsen
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Are you promoting peace on earth or preventing it?By Dr. David Simonsen
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A bit more serious of a topic. I talk about abuse. What kinds and what to do about it.By Dr. David Simonsen
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Toxic people are everywhere. I will give you some ideas on how to identify them. You may already know who they are in your life. If you do have some, hopefully you have put up boundaries.By Dr. David Simonsen
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5 reasons premarital counseling could change your marriage
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5 reasons why you should consider premarital counseling.By Dr. David Simonsen
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I like to do memes related to mental health. Petty was one of the meme pages that first inspired me to start doing my own memes. Listen in as we talk about inspiration and some of the things that are important to him.By Dr. David Simonsen
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This conversation was important for me to have. I highly value and respect this man. He has some good things to say on current events. Racism vs prejudice...the human "heart" and grace. Heavy stuff to be sure. Listen in!By Dr. David Simonsen
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Starting off a new segment. I am going to interview people I think are interesting and can give some insight to you my listeners.By Dr. David Simonsen
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Put a little "spice" into your relationship
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If you use this "spice" in your arguments you can't go wrong!By Dr. David Simonsen
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2 therapists talk about what to do while staying home dring covid. Listen in!By Dr. David Simonsen
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Quarantine Stress-interview with Bill ALexander
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I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Bill Alexander. We talked about stress when you're stuck at home with your loved ones.By Dr. David Simonsen
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Talking about a few things today. Social responsibility and schedules for your kids. Comments? lBy Dr. David Simonsen
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What are traditions? Why are they important? Head over to my Facebook page and let me know what your traditions areBy Dr. David Simonsen
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Are you texting someone other than your partner a lot? If so you could end up being a cliche. Hopefully, you don't end up a statistic.By Dr. David Simonsen
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Want to communicate better? Try these 2 steps out
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In my new book I talk about 4 steps that build on one another to have better communication. In this episode I talk about 2 of the first steps towards better communication. This is particularly helpful for families and couples in relationshipsBy Dr. David Simonsen
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We parents often worry our kids won't launch well. Here are some thoughts about how to know if they will launch well or not.By Dr. David Simonsen
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Here are 3 things you can pay attention to as you parent. Care Consistency Conseqences.By Dr. David Simonsen
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You ask, I answer...Questions about Mother-in-laws
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Listeners sent me some questions about thier mother-in-laws. Here are some answers for you!By Dr. David Simonsen
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Getting married? Pay attention to these things!
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There are several things to pay attention to when you are planning to get married or live together. What else would you add?By Dr. David Simonsen
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There are 4 basic parenting styles. Do you know what they are? Which one are you?By Dr. David Simonsen
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As I have worked with couples I have found some common reasons that men are unfaithful. Would you add anything esle?By Dr. David Simonsen
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I repsond to an email from a listener who is in a difficult relationship with a possible narcissist.By Dr. David Simonsen
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Your man doesn't want to do counseling. Here are some reasons why. Have him give a listen and see if any of these things ring true to him.By Dr. David Simonsen
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When you are in relationship, what do you choose? It's a matter of having a great relationship or none at all.By Dr. David Simonsen
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How to get kids to contribute around the house
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I and Dan Bates my therapist buddy (Therabro) ) talk about what we've learned about getting kids to help around the house. Start when your kids are young and change your parenting perspective.By Dr. David Simonsen
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Resolutions are so yesterday. Here are 2 sure fire ways to make consistent change in your life.By Dr. David Simonsen
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What are the things you do to keep your relationships vibrant? I talk through some ideas you can bring to the table as you are in relationships with those around you.By Dr. David Simonsen
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When was the last time you were actually able to disagree with someone and part ways as friends? Society is not allowing that to happen. Social media is not allowing that to happen. Here are some tips to make it happen in your life.By Dr. David Simonsen
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What are the signs that your teen is struggling? Do you know how to find out? Some tips on what to pay attention to.By Dr. David Simonsen
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