59 min

Intimacy, Technology, and Trauma - with Dr. Rick Raymond The I Project

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Psychologist Rick Raymond shares insights on mindfulness-based-therapies, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the hurdles to intimacy in the age of digital technology.  
*Recorded in the summer of 2019.
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Rick received his PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2019 after completing his predoctoral internship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Los Angeles. Although he works with a wide variety of clients, he has gained particular expertise in trauma-focused and mindfulness-based therapies. A former employee of Silicon Valley, Rick's research explores how technology can help lower barriers to effective psychological care, a subject he pursues with both passion and a hearty dose of skepticism. He recently moved to Washington DC to begin his postdoctoral residency.  ----
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Controlling for Blindspots in mental health practice
Psychology and Spirituality  Human connection in digital age
Importance of physical immediacy in relationship
Technology's impact on emotional range 
Unpleasant emotions as emotional opportunities
Productive Mindfulness vs Pointless Rumination
The Power of Eye Contact Confronting Fear of Vulnerability
Avoiding the Aversive 
Exploring your Emotional Range
 
Theme music composed by B.E.N.  http://bit.ly/BENmusic
Questions or comments?  Email podcast@immersioneer.org

Psychologist Rick Raymond shares insights on mindfulness-based-therapies, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the hurdles to intimacy in the age of digital technology.  
*Recorded in the summer of 2019.
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Rick received his PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2019 after completing his predoctoral internship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Los Angeles. Although he works with a wide variety of clients, he has gained particular expertise in trauma-focused and mindfulness-based therapies. A former employee of Silicon Valley, Rick's research explores how technology can help lower barriers to effective psychological care, a subject he pursues with both passion and a hearty dose of skepticism. He recently moved to Washington DC to begin his postdoctoral residency.  ----
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Controlling for Blindspots in mental health practice
Psychology and Spirituality  Human connection in digital age
Importance of physical immediacy in relationship
Technology's impact on emotional range 
Unpleasant emotions as emotional opportunities
Productive Mindfulness vs Pointless Rumination
The Power of Eye Contact Confronting Fear of Vulnerability
Avoiding the Aversive 
Exploring your Emotional Range
 
Theme music composed by B.E.N.  http://bit.ly/BENmusic
Questions or comments?  Email podcast@immersioneer.org

59 min