Psyched Up

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Episodes

  1. Relationships and how to make them work.

    01/18/2007

    Relationships and how to make them work.

    Today's show is a conversation with Dr. Howard Gurr and Dr. Barbara Fontana on relationships and how to make them work. Dr Fontana received her doctoral degree in psychology from St. John’s University in 1975. She is a Licensed Psychologist and a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. Dr. Fontana is a member of the American Psychological Association, the New York State Psychological Association, the Suffolk County Psychological Association, and Imago Relationships International. Dr. Fontana has been on the Board of the Suffolk County Psychological Association for many years and she currently is the President. Dr Fontana has presented workshops on working with couples using Imago Relationship Therapy to professional groups such as the NYS Psychological Association, the Suffolk County Psychological Association, and the Nassau County Psychological Association. She has also spoken to community groups about relationships and Imago Therapy. She conducts workshops for married couples in, local churches and participates in Pre-Cana programs, teaching engaged couples communication skills. In recognition of her work Dr Fontana has received the Psychologist of the Year, 1999; Suffolk County Psychological Association and Distinguished Service Award, 2001; New York State Psychological Association. She was also honored as the Woman of the Year in Health Care by Brookhaven Town. You can learn more about Dr. Fontana from her website www.drbarbarafontana.com

    15 min
  2. How to Handle the Holiday Seasons

    12/05/2006

    How to Handle the Holiday Seasons

    Today's podcast is a conversation with Dr. Richard Lustberg, todays host, and Dr. Peter Kanaris. Dr. Kanaris holds a doctorate in Clinical/School Psychology. He is a N.Y.S. licensed psychologist and the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists certifies him as a sex therapist. He is a graduate Post-Doctoral Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute in NYC where he served as a senior clinician, training supervisor and faculty member. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties with forensic specialty in family, marital and domestic relations granted by the American College of Forensic Examiners. Dr. Kanaris currently serves as the Public Education Campaign Coordinator for Suffolk County Psychological Association. In this capacity, he has been the featured guest on many live interviews and call-in Cablevision telecasts where he has discussed a variety of topics including relationships and sexuality. He has commented on breaking news on News 12 Long Island. He has appeared on radio programs from San Francisco to Houston discussing various topics in sexuality and mental health. He has been interviewed in numerous newspaper columns and feature articles in the areas of family, parenting, adolescence, and sexuality in periodicals such as Newsday and Glamour Magazine. Dr. Kanaris has written for the Health Page of FHM (For Him Magazine). He was interviewed in Newsday on TV's WB11 News. He has presented at the New York State Psychological Association on Psychology and the Media: Educating the Public.

    21 min