Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 3 Chapter 20: The Dementor’s Kiss

S3 Chapter 20: The Dementor’s Kiss

On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss how Harry and Sirius find love in their shared loss, the jarring effects of emotion jumping, and how the werewolf condition can reflect the trauma and suffering of those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 49: Practicing Mindfulness in the Midst of Chaos

ST Podcast Ep 49: Practicing Mindfulness in the Midst of Chaos

On this episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss mindfulness during Covid-19 and provide basic mindfulness practice skills.

Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 39: The Rise of Skywalker

ST Podcast Ep. 39: The Rise of Skywalker

On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin geek out on the final film in the Skywalker saga, Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker. They get into discussions about the power of unity, the bonds of friendship, and the value of choice. If you’re a Star Wars fan, you don’t want to miss this one.

Coming Soon! Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 2: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Now that Dr. Scarlet and Dustin have wrapped up analyzing the first book in the Harry Potter series, the two are back and hard at work, diving into the 2nd book for season 2 of the Harry Potter Therapy podcast. They will be releasing the first chapter of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets very soon and it’s your opportunity to catch up before they do. Follow the link below to begin your magical adventure and get ready for season 2 coming soon.

Click this link to start your adventure today!

 

Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Chapter 17: The Man With Two Faces

Chapter 17: The Man With Two Faces

Join Dr. Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis as they wrap up analyzing the first book of the Harry Potter Series. In this episode they discuss perception through misdirection, the lust for greed and power, and the power of love.

Dr. Scarlet on Understanding LGBTQ Issues and why education matters.

Dr. Scarlet was honored to have been mentioned in the Del Mar Times article, Education Matters, Understanding LGBTQ Issues. You can read the article Here.

 

Dr. Scarlet writes about mental health lessons in Harry Potter for Mugglenet.

Dr. Scarlet was thrilled to have had the opportunity to write an article about mental Health Lessons in Harry Potter for Mugglenet. You can read the article Here.

 

Do you deserve to be loved?

Do you deserve to be loved?

That’s an interesting question, isn’t it? Some might say, it depends on whether you are a good person. Others might say that love is unconditional.

In some cultures, including one I was raised in, parents might use love as a kind of privilege, something to be earned, deserved, not readily given. I’ve heard some parents telling their children that if they do not behave well, their parents will leave them and become a parent to another child. This suggests that love can be given as a reward or removed as punishment.

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You are loved

As we go through our day we may get so wrapped up in what we are doing we may forget to notice the beauty around us. But this post is not abound falling in love with the trees and bumble bees. This post is about falling in love with ourselves.

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Finding courage in the face of tragedy

About this time last year things started to come together. My book was getting signed, I had the support of my loved ones, everyone I knew was alive and well. Things were good.

Until they weren’t.

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