This episode features an analysis of the mental heath portrayal depicted the 2019 film Joker.   What can we learn from this movie?   Contact the 2 Shrinks: Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink  Resources cited during this episode:   Consequences of childhood abuse  adults with major depression who experienced abuse as children had poorer response outcomes to antidepressant treatment, especially if the maltreatment occurred when they were aged 7 or younger   Diminished executive functioning and cognitive skills. Disrupted brain development as a result of maltreatment can cause impairments to the brain’s executive functions: working memory, self-control, and cognitive flexibility (i.e., the ability to look at things and situations from different perspectives) (Kavanaugh, Dupont-Frechette, Jerskey, &amp; Holler, 2016). Children who were maltreated also are at risk for other cognitive problems, including difficulties learning and paying attention (Bick &amp; Nelson, 2016).   children who experience abuse or neglect are more likely to develop antisocial traits as they grow up, which can lead to criminal behavior in adulthood    Post Traumatic stress. Children who experienced abuse or neglect can develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is characterized by symptoms such as persistent re-experiencing of the traumatic events related to the abuse; avoiding people, places, and events that are associated with their maltreatment; feeling fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame; startling easily; and exhibiting hypervigilance, irritability, or other changes in mood (Sege et al., 2017). PTSD in children can lead to depression, suicidal behavior, substance use, and oppositional or defiant behaviors well into adulthood, which can affect their ability to succeed in school, and create and nurture important relationships.    Physical consequences Childhood maltreatment has been linked to higher risk for a wide range of long-term and/or future health problems, including—but not limited to—the following (Widom, Czaja, Bentley, &amp; Johnson, 2012; Monnat &amp; Chandler, 2015; Afifi et al., 2016):  Diabetes  Lung disease  Malnutrition  Vision problems  Functional limitations (i.e., being limited in activities)  Heart attack  Arthritis  Back problems  High blood pressure  Brain damage Migraine headaches  Chronic bronchitis/emphysema/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  Cancer  Stroke  Bowel disease  Chronic fatigue syndrome AND certain regions of the brain may fail to form. 

This episode features an analysis of the mental heath portrayal depicted the 2019 film Joker. What can we learn from this movie?   Contact the 2 Shrinks: Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Resources cited during this episode: Consequences of childhood abuse  adults with major depression who experienced abuse as children had poorer response outcomes to antidepressant treatment, especially if the maltreatment occurred when they were aged 7 or younger Diminished executive functioning and cognitive skills. Disrupted brain development as a result of maltreatment can cause impairments to the brain’s executive functions: working memory, self-control, and cognitive flexibility (i.e., the ability to look at things and situations from different perspectives) (Kavanaugh, Dupont-Frechette, Jerskey, &amp; Holler, 2016). Children who were maltreated also are at risk for other cognitive problems, including difficulties learning and paying attention (Bick &amp; Nelson, 2016). children who experience abuse or neglect are more likely to develop antisocial traits as they grow up, which can lead to criminal behavior in adulthood  Post Traumatic stress. Children who experienced abuse or neglect can develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is characterized by symptoms such as persistent re-experiencing of the traumatic events related to the abuse; avoiding people, places, and events that are associated with their maltreatment; feeling fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame; startling easily; and exhibiting hypervigilance, irritability, or other changes in mood (Sege et al., 2017). PTSD in children can lead to depression, suicidal behavior, substance use, and oppositional or defiant behaviors well into adulthood, which can affect their ability to succeed in school, and create and nurture important relationships.  Physical consequences Childhood maltreatment has been linked to higher risk for a wide range of long-term and/or future health problems, including—but not limited to—the following (Widom, Czaja, Bentley, &amp; Johnson, 2012; Monnat &amp; Chandler, 2015; Afifi et al., 2016):  Diabetes  Lung disease  Malnutrition  Vision problems  Functional limitations (i.e., being limited in activities)  Heart attack  Arthritis  Back problems  High blood pressure  Brain damage Migraine headaches  Chronic bronchitis/emphysema/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  Cancer  Stroke  Bowel disease  Chronic fatigue syndrome AND certain regions of the brain may fail to form.

Joker and 2 Shrinks

Two Marriage and Family Therapists discuss a multitude of topics brought to light through the 2019 Netflix original movie. Marriage Story, Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together.   On Netflix:  https://www.netflix.com/watch/80223779?trackId=14170286&amp;tctx=2%2C7%2C3dec9a19-9aaf-43fb-9fcb-eb7c5704282c-52612558%2C2062441e-96b4-4596-88e5-147b9e89ab23_30398961X3XX1577199961925%2C2062441e-96b4-4596-88e5-147b9e89ab23_ROOT   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink  Resources cited during this episode: The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling  https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/   Marriage.com - Building World's Largest Marriage Resource Divorce10 Most Common Reasons for Divorce    https://www.marriage.com/advice/divorce/10-most-common-reasons-for-divorce/   Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship    https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-research-based-tips-for-a-happy-and-healthy-relationship/

Two Marriage and Family Therapists discuss a multitude of topics brought to light through the 2019 Netflix original movie. Marriage Story, Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together. On Netflix: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80223779?trackId=14170286&amp;tctx=2%2C7%2C3dec9a19-9aaf-43fb-9fcb-eb7c5704282c-52612558%2C2062441e-96b4-4596-88e5-147b9e89ab23_30398961X3XX1577199961925%2C2062441e-96b4-4596-88e5-147b9e89ab23_ROOT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.netflix.com/watch/80223779?trackId=14170286&amp;tctx=2%2C7%2C3dec9a19-9aaf-43fb-9fcb-eb7c5704282c-52612558%2C2062441e-96b4-4596-88e5-147b9e89ab23_30398961X3XX1577199961925%2C2062441e-96b4-4596-88e5-147b9e89ab23_ROOT</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Resources cited during this episode: The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling <a href="https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/</a> <a href="http://Marriage.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marriage.com</a> - Building World's Largest Marriage Resource Divorce10 Most Common Reasons for Divorce <a href="https://www.marriage.com/advice/divorce/10-most-common-reasons-for-divorce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.marriage.com/advice/divorce/10-most-common-reasons-for-divorce/</a> Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship <a href="https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-research-based-tips-for-a-happy-and-healthy-relationship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-research-based-tips-for-a-happy-and-healthy-relationship/</a>

Marriage Story and 2 Shrinks (Netflix 2019)

Modern dating is enhanced by dating apps.  Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins, use their therapy experience to look at the qualities of successful and doomed relationships.  The Black Mirror episode "Hang the DJ" provides the topics for the relationships discussions on this episode.   On Netflix: "Hang the DJ" https://www.netflix.com/watch/80131569?trackId=200257859    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Modern dating is enhanced by dating apps.  Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins, use their therapy experience to look at the qualities of successful and doomed relationships.  The Black Mirror episode "Hang the DJ" provides the topics for the relationships discussions on this episode. On Netflix: "Hang the DJ" <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80131569?trackId=200257859" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/watch/80131569?trackId=200257859</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a>

Hang The DJ and 2 Shrinks

Starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston with Nicole Kidman Themes from this movie which we discuss in this episode: Grief/Loss Depression Anger Acceptance Philip is a disabled billionaire, who feels that life is not worth living. To help him in his day to day routine, he hires Del, a parolee, trying to reconnect with his estranged wife. What begins as a professional relationship develops into a friendship as Del shows his grouchy charge that life is worth living   The 4 Tasks of Mourning https://whatsyourgrief.com/wordens-four-tasks-of-mourning/    10 Tips for managing Anger  https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434 Real vs Reel http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/upside/ 

Starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston with Nicole Kidman Themes from this movie which we discuss in this episode: Grief/Loss Depression Anger Acceptance Philip is a disabled billionaire, who feels that life is not worth living. To help him in his day to day routine, he hires Del, a parolee, trying to reconnect with his estranged wife. What begins as a professional relationship develops into a friendship as Del shows his grouchy charge that life is worth living The 4 Tasks of Mourning <a href="https://whatsyourgrief.com/wordens-four-tasks-of-mourning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://whatsyourgrief.com/wordens-four-tasks-of-mourning/</a> 10 Tips for managing Anger <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434</a> Real vs Reel <a href="http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/upside/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/upside/</a>

The Upside and 2 Shrinks

Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne are the parents we all want in the movie Instant Family. The entire cast with Tom Segura and Tig Notaro and Octavia Spencer and the rest of the cast cast bring humanity to the true story of Sean Anders journey from fostering to adoption.   This couple, wants kids and they decide to adopt siblings from the foster care system, become the foster parents and then become (spoiler alert), their forever family and adopt.  This is a very realistic portrayal of many aspects of the foster system in the United States. Listen in as Courtney and Colleen talk about family dynamics, stigmas against foster kids, how adoption works, the love and the pain of parenting and the honeymoon period that happens when everyone’s on their best behavior. On the Web - Find out how to get involved http://www.instantfamily.org/   Rent/Buy Instant Family on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Family-Mark-Wahlberg/dp/B07KFQCLGP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=instant+Family&amp;qid=1554043496&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1   Instant Family Soundtrack https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K92J1WJ/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne are the parents we all want in the movie Instant Family. The entire cast with Tom Segura and Tig Notaro and Octavia Spencer and the rest of the cast cast bring humanity to the true story of Sean Anders journey from fostering to adoption.   This couple, wants kids and they decide to adopt siblings from the foster care system, become the foster parents and then become (spoiler alert), their forever family and adopt.  This is a very realistic portrayal of many aspects of the foster system in the United States. Listen in as Courtney and Colleen talk about family dynamics, stigmas against foster kids, how adoption works, the love and the pain of parenting and the honeymoon period that happens when everyone’s on their best behavior. On the Web - Find out how to get involved <a href="http://www.instantfamily.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.instantfamily.org/</a> Rent/Buy Instant Family on Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Family-Mark-Wahlberg/dp/B07KFQCLGP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=instant+Family&amp;qid=1554043496&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Family-Mark-Wahlberg/dp/B07KFQCLGP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=instant+Family&amp;qid=1554043496&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1</a> Instant Family Soundtrack <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K92J1WJ/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K92J1WJ/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a>

Instant Family and 2 Shrinks

Is Bradley Cooper grandiose, self-centered &amp; childlike? He’s not, but his character, Jack, in A Star Is Born certainly is. As are most alcoholics/addicts. Then we have his father-figure caretaking and resentful brother, played by the great Sam Elliott and his painfully codependent love interest, played by Lady Gaga.  We are covering the Oscar-nominated A Star is Born movie in this episode. Join us as we break down codependency, family dynamics, alcoholism, addition and relationships, impulsivity and suicide. Hear the take on this movie by 2 therapists.   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink    A Star is Born (2018)  https://www.amazon.com/Star-Born-Ravi-D-Mehta/dp/B07JYQN7J6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2N7B0JI551HJB&amp;keywords=a+star+is+born+dvd&amp;qid=1551189816&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=a+star+is+born%2Caps%2C208&amp;sr=8-2  Motion Picture Soundtrack  https://www.amazon.com/Star-Born-Soundtrack-Explicit/dp/B07GWJMW22/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YIZAM7HQGFXG&amp;keywords=a+star+is+born+soundtrack&amp;qid=1551189867&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=a+star+is+born+soundt%2Caps%2C203&amp;sr=8-1 

Is Bradley Cooper grandiose, self-centered &amp; childlike? He’s not, but his character, Jack, in A Star Is Born certainly is. As are most alcoholics/addicts. Then we have his father-figure caretaking and resentful brother, played by the great Sam Elliott and his painfully codependent love interest, played by Lady Gaga.  We are covering the Oscar-nominated A Star is Born movie in this episode. Join us as we break down codependency, family dynamics, alcoholism, addition and relationships, impulsivity and suicide. Hear the take on this movie by 2 therapists. Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> A Star is Born (2018) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Born-Ravi-D-Mehta/dp/B07JYQN7J6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2N7B0JI551HJB&amp;keywords=a+star+is+born+dvd&amp;qid=1551189816&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=a+star+is+born%2Caps%2C208&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Star-Born-Ravi-D-Mehta/dp/B07JYQN7J6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2N7B0JI551HJB&amp;keywords=a+star+is+born+dvd&amp;qid=1551189816&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=a+star+is+born%2Caps%2C208&amp;sr=8-2</a> Motion Picture Soundtrack <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Born-Soundtrack-Explicit/dp/B07GWJMW22/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YIZAM7HQGFXG&amp;keywords=a+star+is+born+soundtrack&amp;qid=1551189867&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=a+star+is+born+soundt%2Caps%2C203&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Star-Born-Soundtrack-Explicit/dp/B07GWJMW22/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YIZAM7HQGFXG&amp;keywords=a+star+is+born+soundtrack&amp;qid=1551189867&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=a+star+is+born+soundt%2Caps%2C203&amp;sr=8-1</a>

A Star Is Born (2018) and 2 Shrinks

Were we then and are we now, a culture of fame; intoxicated by popularity to the point that we abandon our safety, intelligence, and reason? Will Smith leads the narrative through bright, insightful and provocative storytelling. He and this all star cast work together to make us think about our relationships, to our family and to ourselves.   Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins, break down the wisdom from this film, about who we are in relation to each other and what people really want out of their lives.   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink    Six Degrees of Separation (1993) IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108149/  Available on for free with Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6+degrees+of+separation&amp;i=instant-video&amp;crid=OO3P443KB32Q&amp;sprefix=6+degrees+%2Caps%2C209&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_10 

Were we then and are we now, a culture of fame; intoxicated by popularity to the point that we abandon our safety, intelligence, and reason? Will Smith leads the narrative through bright, insightful and provocative storytelling. He and this all star cast work together to make us think about our relationships, to our family and to ourselves.   Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins, break down the wisdom from this film, about who we are in relation to each other and what people really want out of their lives.   Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Six Degrees of Separation (1993) IMDB Link: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108149/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108149/</a> Available on for free with Amazon Prime: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6+degrees+of+separation&amp;i=instant-video&amp;crid=OO3P443KB32Q&amp;sprefix=6+degrees+%2Caps%2C209&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6+degrees+of+separation&amp;i=instant-video&amp;crid=OO3P443KB32Q&amp;sprefix=6+degrees+%2Caps%2C209&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_10</a>

6 Degrees of Separation (1993) and 2 Shrinks

Comedian Whitney Cummings put her research into a movie, sprinkled her comic wit into the movie and created The Female Brain.  Courtney &amp; Dr. Mullen dissect the views of this film, and give our perspective from a personal and professional perspective. Get it on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Female-Brain-Whitney-Cummings/dp/B079MCWGD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+female+brain&amp;qid=1547999177&amp;sr=8-1  The Female Brain is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Whitney Cummings and written by Neal Brennan and Cummings. It is based on the 2006 book The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine. The film stars Cummings, Sofía Vergara, Toby Kebbell, James Marsden, Lucy Punch, Beanie Feldstein and Cecily Strong.   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink    Bigger Brains?  https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/study-finds-some-significant-differences-brains-men-and-women   When the researchers adjusted the numbers to look at the subcortical regions relative to overall brain size, the comparisons became much closer: There were only 14 regions where men had higher brain volume and 10 regions where women did. Different brains?    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hope-relationships/201402/brain-differences-between-genders   How are male and female brains different?    https://stanmed.stanford.edu/2017spring/how-mens-and-womens-brains-are-different.html Women’s reading comprehension and writing ability consistently exceed that of men, on average. They out­perform men in tests of fine-motor coordination and perceptual speed. They’re more adept at retrieving information from long-term memory.   Men, on average, can more easily juggle items in working memory. They have superior visuospatial skills: They’re better at visualizing what happens when a complicated two- or three-dimensional shape is rotated in space, at correctly determining angles from the horizontal, at tracking moving objects and at aiming projectiles.   THERE ARE DEBATES AMONG SCIENTISTS THAT THERE IS NO BRAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE ___  https://www.thecut.com/2017/04/heres-the-biggest-study-yet-on-sex-based-brain-differences.html

Comedian Whitney Cummings put her research into a movie, sprinkled her comic wit into the movie and created The Female Brain.  Courtney &amp; Dr. Mullen dissect the views of this film, and give our perspective from a personal and professional perspective. Get it on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Female-Brain-Whitney-Cummings/dp/B079MCWGD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+female+brain&amp;qid=1547999177&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Female-Brain-Whitney-Cummings/dp/B079MCWGD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+female+brain&amp;qid=1547999177&amp;sr=8-1</a> The Female Brain is a 2017 American <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedy_film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">comedy film</a> directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitney_Cummings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whitney Cummings</a> and written by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Brennan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neal Brennan</a> and Cummings. It is based on the 2006 book <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Female_Brain_(book)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Female Brain</a> by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louann_Brizendine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louann Brizendine</a>. The film stars Cummings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sof%C3%ADa_Vergara" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sofía Vergara</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toby_Kebbell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toby Kebbell</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Marsden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Marsden</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Punch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucy Punch</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beanie_Feldstein" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beanie Feldstein</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecily_Strong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cecily Strong</a>. Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Bigger Brains? <a href="https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/study-finds-some-significant-differences-brains-men-and-women" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/study-finds-some-significant-differences-brains-men-and-women</a> When the researchers adjusted the numbers to look at the subcortical regions relative to overall brain size, the comparisons became much closer: There were only 14 regions where men had higher brain volume and 10 regions where women did. Different brains? <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hope-relationships/201402/brain-differences-between-genders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hope-relationships/201402/brain-differences-between-genders</a> How are male and female brains different? <a href="https://stanmed.stanford.edu/2017spring/how-mens-and-womens-brains-are-different.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://stanmed.stanford.edu/2017spring/how-mens-and-womens-brains-are-different.html</a> Women’s reading comprehension and writing ability consistently exceed that of men, on average. They out­perform men in tests of fine-motor coordination and perceptual speed. They’re more adept at retrieving information from long-term memory. Men, on average, can more easily juggle items in working memory. They have superior visuospatial skills: They’re better at visualizing what happens when a complicated two- or three-dimensional shape is rotated in space, at correctly determining angles from the horizontal, at tracking moving objects and at aiming projectiles. THERE ARE DEBATES AMONG SCIENTISTS THAT THERE IS NO BRAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE ___ <a href="https://www.thecut.com/2017/04/heres-the-biggest-study-yet-on-sex-based-brain-differences.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.thecut.com/2017/04/heres-the-biggest-study-yet-on-sex-based-brain-differences.html</a>

The Female Brain film (2018) and 2 Shrinks

Shrink 2 Shrink - Lady bird Part 1 (here) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-and-lady-bird-2017-pt-1-of-2  __ A mean mom who doesn’t know how to be encouraging; when the person you lost your virginity to turns out be be a liar.  To love someone means you have to pay attention to them?!? Can a mom make her daughter get an eating disorder? Should you keep a list of the people you have slept with? Some people cannot say "Goodbye" they just reject you. Moms are people too and they have their own insecurities.  Sometimes it feels right to keep secrets, even in our own families.   Lady Bird on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Bird-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B07734STRN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530375191&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=lady+bird+movie    Lady Bird Soundtrack on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=lady+bird+soundtrack+from+the+motion+picture&amp;sprefix=lady+bird+sound%2Caps%2C205&amp;crid=ALC7O7GLJKAQ    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Shrink 2 Shrink - Lady bird Part 1 (here) <a href="http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-and-lady-bird-2017-pt-1-of-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-and-lady-bird-2017-pt-1-of-2</a> __ A mean mom who doesn’t know how to be encouraging; when the person you lost your virginity to turns out be be a liar.  To love someone means you have to pay attention to them?!? Can a mom make her daughter get an eating disorder? Should you keep a list of the people you have slept with? Some people cannot say "Goodbye" they just reject you. Moms are people too and they have their own insecurities.  Sometimes it feels right to keep secrets, even in our own families. Lady Bird on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Bird-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B07734STRN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530375191&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=lady+bird+movie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Bird-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B07734STRN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530375191&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=lady+bird+movie</a> Lady Bird Soundtrack on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=lady+bird+soundtrack+from+the+motion+picture&amp;sprefix=lady+bird+sound%2Caps%2C205&amp;crid=ALC7O7GLJKAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=lady+bird+soundtrack+from+the+motion+picture&amp;sprefix=lady+bird+sound%2Caps%2C205&amp;crid=ALC7O7GLJKAQ</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a>

Lady Bird (2017) Pt 2 of 2 and 2 Shrinks

Christine "Lady Bird" MacPherson is a high school senior from the "wrong side of the tracks." She longs for adventure, sophistication, and opportunity, but finds none of that in her Sacramento Catholic high school. LADY BIRD follows the title character's senior year in high school, including her first romance, her participation in the school play, and most importantly, her applying for college.     Lady Bird on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Bird-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B07734STRN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530375191&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=lady+bird+movie    Lady Bird Soundtrack on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=lady+bird+soundtrack+from+the+motion+picture&amp;sprefix=lady+bird+sound%2Caps%2C205&amp;crid=ALC7O7GLJKAQ    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Christine "Lady Bird" MacPherson is a high school senior from the "wrong side of the tracks." She longs for adventure, sophistication, and opportunity, but finds none of that in her Sacramento Catholic high school. LADY BIRD follows the title character's senior year in high school, including her first romance, her participation in the school play, and most importantly, her applying for college. Lady Bird on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Bird-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B07734STRN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530375191&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=lady+bird+movie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Bird-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B07734STRN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530375191&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=lady+bird+movie</a> Lady Bird Soundtrack on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=lady+bird+soundtrack+from+the+motion+picture&amp;sprefix=lady+bird+sound%2Caps%2C205&amp;crid=ALC7O7GLJKAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=lady+bird+soundtrack+from+the+motion+picture&amp;sprefix=lady+bird+sound%2Caps%2C205&amp;crid=ALC7O7GLJKAQ</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a>

Lady Bird (2017) Pt 1 of 2 and 2 Shrinks

Listen as two relationship therapists have some fun analyzing all things relationships through the lens of popular movies.  We’ll play movie clips and discuss them to educate you while having some fun talking about the scene. We’ll be covering friendships, intimacy, dating, how to fight fair, addictions, parenting, depression, emotionmanagement, marriage, divorce, grief, joy and really, anything else about relationships we can find!  A new episode launches the last day of each month. You will learn AND have a bit of fun.  Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins are licensed Marriage and family Therapists in California.  This show is for entertainment purposes only.

I discovered this podcast through a quick social media exchange with one of the hosts and I&#39;m so glad I did. I&#39;m making my way through the episodes and it really sets a high bar for production, thoughtful conversation and a fresh approach. By using mainstream movies and tv shows as foundations for discussions about compelling social issues, they give listeners so much value. Priceless use of your time. Big thank you to the wonderful hosts.

Just so well done- my new favorite

This podcast is so interesting because it&#39;s something I haven&#39;t encountered before. I&#39;ve just started listening but so far my favorite is the Gone Girl episode. The psychology is definitely thought-provoking and I look forward to listening in the future!

A Fresh and Interesting Approach to Movies

Listen as two relationship therapists have some fun analyzing all things relationships through the lens of popular movies. We’ll play movie clips and discuss them to educate you while having some fun talking about the scene. We’ll be covering friendships, intimacy, dating, how to fight fair, addictions, parenting, depression, emotion management, marriage, divorce, grief, joy and really, anything else about relationships we can find! A new episode launches the last day of each month. You will learn AND have a bit of fun. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins are licensed Marriage and family Therapists in California. This show is for entertainment purposes only.

Shrink2Shrink's podcast

Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) psycho-babble the movie Silver Linings Playbook.  This movie is a standout! Not only for it’s stellar cast of Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro, but also because of it’s wonderful portrayal of emotional distress.  In this episode we explore the themes of: family enabling, obsessive thinking, what Bipolar looks like, medication management, how misery loves company, and some of Courtney &amp; Colleen’s pet peeves of how therapy is portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this hit movie.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Buy The Original Soundtrack Here:  https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_24?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=silver+linings+playbook+soundtrack&amp;sprefix=silver+linings+playbook+%2Caps%2C212  Watch the Movie here:  https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_10_24?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=silver+linings+playbook+movie&amp;sprefix=silver+linings+playbook+%2Caps%2C255&amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asilver+linings+playbook+movie 

Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) psycho-babble the movie Silver Linings Playbook.  This movie is a standout! Not only for it’s stellar cast of Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro, but also because of it’s wonderful portrayal of emotional distress.  In this episode we explore the themes of: family enabling, obsessive thinking, what Bipolar looks like, medication management, how misery loves company, and some of Courtney &amp; Colleen’s pet peeves of how therapy is portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this hit movie. Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Buy The Original Soundtrack Here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_24?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=silver+linings+playbook+soundtrack&amp;sprefix=silver+linings+playbook+%2Caps%2C212" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_24?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=silver+linings+playbook+soundtrack&amp;sprefix=silver+linings+playbook+%2Caps%2C212</a> Watch the Movie here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_10_24?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=silver+linings+playbook+movie&amp;sprefix=silver+linings+playbook+%2Caps%2C255&amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asilver+linings+playbook+movie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_10_24?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=silver+linings+playbook+movie&amp;sprefix=silver+linings+playbook+%2Caps%2C255&amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asilver+linings+playbook+movie</a>

Silver Linings Playbook and 2 Shrinks

Ever want to erase your ex from your memory? At first thought, we do too, but there's a lot of pros and cons to that decision.  Join COlleen and Courtney as they explore the themes of erasing your ex, falling in love with quirks but resenting your partner or them later, how to change the pain a memory holds and how to have difficult conversations with your partner. Join us as we use The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as our backdrop.  When their relationship turns sour, a young couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories.

Ever want to erase your ex from your memory? At first thought, we do too, but there's a lot of pros and cons to that decision.  Join COlleen and Courtney as they explore the themes of erasing your ex, falling in love with quirks but resenting your partner or them later, how to change the pain a memory holds and how to have difficult conversations with your partner. Join us as we use The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as our backdrop.  When their relationship turns sour, a young couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) and 2 Shrinks

Colleen and Courtney went for funny and romantic with this episode just in time for #ValentinesDay.  The movie Bridesmaids gave us lots to talk about in between our giggles. In this ensemble cast of Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jill Clayburgh, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Melissa McCarthy and Rebel Wilson, we get a glance into themes of female competition for BFF status, how weddings can make you crazy (or even sad and sarcastic!), how to remove the #FourHorsemen from your relationship (you need to listen to find out what that means) and will get you well through Valentine's Day with a smile on your face!     Bridesmaids Movie  https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_14?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=bridesmaids+movie&amp;sprefix=bridesmaids+mo%2Caps%2C224&amp;crid=2VGWZ4YKDMLVE    Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

Colleen and Courtney went for funny and romantic with this episode just in time for #ValentinesDay.  The movie Bridesmaids gave us lots to talk about in between our giggles. In this ensemble cast of Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jill Clayburgh, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Melissa McCarthy and Rebel Wilson, we get a glance into themes of female competition for BFF status, how weddings can make you crazy (or even sad and sarcastic!), how to remove the #FourHorsemen from your relationship (you need to listen to find out what that means) and will get you well through Valentine's Day with a smile on your face!  Bridesmaids Movie <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_14?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=bridesmaids+movie&amp;sprefix=bridesmaids+mo%2Caps%2C224&amp;crid=2VGWZ4YKDMLVE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_14?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=bridesmaids+movie&amp;sprefix=bridesmaids+mo%2Caps%2C224&amp;crid=2VGWZ4YKDMLVE</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a>

Bridesmaids and 2 Shrinks

This episode of the Shrink 2 Shrink on Film podcast brings you Part 1 of our view of the subject matter of the new Netflix Original Series "13 Reasons Why".  "13 Reasons Why" has stirred up a lot of controversy.  In the first moments, we discover that the main character, Hannah, has killed herself and left behind 13 cassette tapes, each naming and blaming a specific person for their contribution to her emotional state which led to her suicide.   This series not only deals with the sad situation of teen suicide, but it also delves into painful situations of blame, bullying, sexual harassment and rape.  In Part 1 of this 2-part podcast, Courtney and Colleen take on the  topics of teen suicide, survivors of  suicide, blame and the grieving process.  Watch for Part 2 in which we take on the topics of date rape (or acquaintance rape), bullying and the tunnel vision of teenage perceptions. The resources we utilized for Part 1 are: National Suicide Prevention Helpline  1-800-273-8255\ Self-Help for survivors: http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/ The Parent Resource Forum for The Jason foundation:  http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/ The 5 Stages of Grief from Grief.com: https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/   Netflix - 13 Reasons Why on Netflix:  https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117471?trackId=14170289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2Cbcb81ee5-539b-4664-9bad-ec9afe6fdc45-228017387   13 Reasons Why, soundtrack on Youtube https://youtu.be/JVZkbXVQrH0?list=RDJVZkbXVQrH0   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

This episode of the Shrink 2 Shrink on Film podcast brings you Part 1 of our view of the subject matter of the new Netflix Original Series "13 Reasons Why".  "13 Reasons Why" has stirred up a lot of controversy.  In the first moments, we discover that the main character, Hannah, has killed herself and left behind 13 cassette tapes, each naming and blaming a specific person for their contribution to her emotional state which led to her suicide. This series not only deals with the sad situation of teen suicide, but it also delves into painful situations of blame, bullying, sexual harassment and rape.  In Part 1 of this 2-part podcast, Courtney and Colleen take on the  topics of teen suicide, survivors of  suicide, blame and the grieving process.  Watch for Part 2 in which we take on the topics of date rape (or acquaintance rape), bullying and the tunnel vision of teenage perceptions. The resources we utilized for Part 1 are: National Suicide Prevention Helpline  1-800-273-8255\ Self-Help for survivors: <a href="http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/</a> The Parent Resource Forum for The Jason foundation: <a href="http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/</a> The 5 Stages of Grief from <a href="http://Grief.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grief.com</a>: <a href="https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/</a> Netflix - 13 Reasons Why on Netflix: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117471?trackId=14170289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2Cbcb81ee5-539b-4664-9bad-ec9afe6fdc45-228017387" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117471?trackId=14170289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2Cbcb81ee5-539b-4664-9bad-ec9afe6fdc45-228017387</a> 13 Reasons Why, soundtrack on Youtube <a href="https://youtu.be/JVZkbXVQrH0?list=RDJVZkbXVQrH0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/JVZkbXVQrH0?list=RDJVZkbXVQrH0</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a>

13 Reasons Why (Netflix) 1 of 2 and 2 Shrinks

Have you wondered if people really do have multiple personalities?  Is it possible that they can change their biology as their personality splits off?  That's the big question in the M Knight Shyamalan suspenseful and creepy  movie, Split.  Listen in as therapists Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins dissect this film through the use of selected scenes.  For this one, they also pulled in clips from real life examples of persons with multiple personality disorder, now referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder. This movie gets you thinking about all of the possibilities of the mind, it's strength, it's ability to change how you are, it's ability to protect you from danger (at least when it splits you off into a different personality).  We can't wait to hear what you think!  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Articles referenced in this episode: Basic Facts  https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Dissociative-Disorders Myths  https://psychcentral.com/lib/dispelling-myths-about-dissociative-identity-disorder/YouTube Multiple Personality Disorder - Documentary  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0LNyXsErb8&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;t=4m52s

Have you wondered if people really do have multiple personalities?  Is it possible that they can change their biology as their personality splits off?  That's the big question in the M Knight Shyamalan suspenseful and creepy  movie, Split.  Listen in as therapists Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins dissect this film through the use of selected scenes.  For this one, they also pulled in clips from real life examples of persons with multiple personality disorder, now referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder. This movie gets you thinking about all of the possibilities of the mind, it's strength, it's ability to change how you are, it's ability to protect you from danger (at least when it splits you off into a different personality).  We can't wait to hear what you think!  Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Articles referenced in this episode: Basic Facts <a href="https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Dissociative-Disorders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Dissociative-Disorders</a> Myths <a href="https://psychcentral.com/lib/dispelling-myths-about-dissociative-identity-disorder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://psychcentral.com/lib/dispelling-myths-about-dissociative-identity-disorder/</a>YouTube Multiple Personality Disorder - Documentary <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0LNyXsErb8&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;t=4m52s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0LNyXsErb8&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;t=4m52s</a>

Split Movie (2017) and 2 Shrinks

Courtney and Colleen find things to learn from Beauty and The Beast. Why does Belle only get to choose between a narcissistic meat-head and a beastly prison guard?  Does trading her own life for her father's life make Belle a co-dependent?  Is Gaston a sexually harassing predator?  What else can we learn from this love story?   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-fairytale lives. Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Beauty And The Beast (1991) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HE0AV7K/ref=dv_web_yvl_list_pr_1 

Courtney and Colleen find things to learn from Beauty and The Beast. Why does Belle only get to choose between a narcissistic meat-head and a beastly prison guard?  Does trading her own life for her father's life make Belle a co-dependent?  Is Gaston a sexually harassing predator?  What else can we learn from this love story? We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-fairytale lives. Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Beauty And The Beast (1991) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HE0AV7K/ref=dv_web_yvl_list_pr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HE0AV7K/ref=dv_web_yvl_list_pr_1</a>

Beauty and the Beast (1991) and 2 Shrinks

Are you ready for Mother's Day?  Courtney and Colleen find too many things to learn Mommie Dearest.  She does nothing right but we find some things that all of us do at some point (just not as bad).   What else can we learn from this scary Motherhood story?   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-moviestar lives. Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Mommy Dearest (1981) an amazon  https://www.amazon.com/Mommie-Dearest-Faye-Dunaway/dp/B0035Z719A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493565354&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mommie+dearest 

Are you ready for Mother's Day?  Courtney and Colleen find too many things to learn Mommie Dearest.  She does nothing right but we find some things that all of us do at some point (just not as bad).   What else can we learn from this scary Motherhood story? We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-moviestar lives. Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Mommy Dearest (1981) an amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mommie-Dearest-Faye-Dunaway/dp/B0035Z719A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493565354&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mommie+dearest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Mommie-Dearest-Faye-Dunaway/dp/B0035Z719A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493565354&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mommie+dearest</a>

Mommie Dearest (1981) and 2 Shrinks

Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) psycho-babble the movie As Good As It Gets .   In this episode we explore the themes of: obsessive thinking, what Bipolar looks like, how anxiety leads to social problems and some of Courtney &amp; Colleen’s thoughts of how therapy is portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this hit movie.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft       Watch the Movie here:  https://www.amazon.com/As-Good-Gets-Lupe-Ontiveros/dp/0767811100/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1477919300&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=as+good+as+it+gets 

Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) psycho-babble the movie As Good As It Gets .   In this episode we explore the themes of: obsessive thinking, what Bipolar looks like, how anxiety leads to social problems and some of Courtney &amp; Colleen’s thoughts of how therapy is portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this hit movie. Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Watch the Movie here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/As-Good-Gets-Lupe-Ontiveros/dp/0767811100/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1477919300&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=as+good+as+it+gets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/As-Good-Gets-Lupe-Ontiveros/dp/0767811100/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1477919300&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=as+good+as+it+gets</a>

As Good As It Gets and 2 Shrinks

Colleen &amp; Courtney tackle assassins, autism, sibling differences, social awkwardness and corporate greed! It’s all in this episode of Shrink 2 Shrink on Film – We explore the movie The Accountant – between #BenAffleck, #JohnLithgow, #JeffreyTambor, and #AnnaKendrick, there is great acting, but more importantly for us here at S2S, there are many psychological goings on that we love to discuss!   The Accountant Movie  https://www.amazon.com/Accountant-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital-Ultraviolet/dp/B01LBWHR7Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488128995&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=the+accountant+movie    The Accountant Original Soundtrack  https://www.amazon.com/Accountant-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B01LXMBQSL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488129055&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+accountant+movie+soundtrack  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     http://edspec.org/ There are three main diagnoses that make up the Autism Spectrum: Classical Autism Children with classical autism have little to no communication skills, show a preference for objects over people and engage in the same behaviors over and over again. High-functioning autism refers to children who have average to above average cognitive abilities (intelligence). Asperger’s Disorder Children with Asperger’s Disorder have average to above average cognitive abilities, have difficulty reading nonverbal cues, talk too much about a narrow range of topics, sound like “little professors”, have difficulty making and maintaining friendships, and show unusual specialized interests (e.g. bus schedules, the Titanic). Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) Sometimes referred to Atypical Autism- Children with PDD-NOS have some characteristics of either autism or Asperger’s Disorder, but do not have enough symptoms to be meet the criteria for the either disorder.   Some facts about autism  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates autism’s prevalence as 1 in 68 children in the United States. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. An estimated 50,000 teens with autism become adults – and lose school-based autism services – each year. Around one third of people with autism remain nonverbal. Around one third of people with autism have an intellectual disability. Certain medical and mental health issues frequently accompany autism. They include gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, seizures, sleep disturbances, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety and phobias.     https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml?utm_source=rss_readersutm_medium=rssutm_campaign=rss_full   Signs and Symptoms Parents or doctors may first identify ASD behaviors in infants and toddlers. School staff may recognize these behaviors in older children. Not all people with ASD will show all of these behaviors, but most will show several. There are two main types of behaviors: “restricted / repetitive behaviors” and “social communication / interaction behaviors.” Restrictive / repetitive behaviors may include:  Repeating certain behaviors or having unusual behaviors Having overly focused interests, such as with moving objects or parts of objects Having a lasting, intense interest in certain topics, such as numbers, details, or facts.  Social communication / interaction behaviors may include:  Getting upset by a slight change in a routine or being placed in a new or overly stimulating setting Making little or inconsistent eye contact Having a tendency to look at and listen to other people less often Rarely sharing enjoyment of objects or activities by pointing or showing things to others Responding in an unusual way when others show anger, distress, or affection Failing to, or being slow to, respond to someone calling their name or other verbal attempts to gain attention Having difficulties with the back and forth of conversations Often talking at length about a favorite subject without noticing that others are not interested or without giving others a chance to respond Repeating words or phrases that they hear, a behavior called echolalia Using words that seem odd, out of place, or have a special meaning known only to those familiar with that person’s way of communicating Having facial expressions, movements, and gestures that do not match what is being said Having an unusual tone of voice that may sound sing-song or flat and robot-like Having trouble understanding another person’s point of view or being unable to predict or understand other people’s actions.  People with ASD may have other difficulties, such as being very sensitive to light, noise, clothing, or temperature. They may also experience sleep problems, digestion problems, and irritability. ASD is unique in that it is common for people with ASD to have many strengths and abilities in addition to challenges. Strengths and abilities may include:  Having above-average intelligence – the CDC reports  46% of ASD children have above average intelligence Being able to learn things in detail and remember information for long periods of time Being strong visual and auditory learners Excelling in math, science, music, or art.  Treatments and Therapies Early treatment for ASD and proper care can reduce individuals’ difficulties while helping them learn new skills and make the most of their strengths. The very wide range of issues facing those “on the spectrum” means that there is no single best treatment for ASD. Working closely with a doctor or health care professional is an important part of finding the right treatment program. There are many treatment options, social services, programs, and other resources that can help.   Here are some tips.  Keep a detailed notebook. Record conversations and meetings with health care providers and teachers. This information helps when its time to make decisions. Record doctors' reports and evaluations in the notebook. This information may help an individual qualify for special programs. Contact the local health department, school, or autism advocacy groups to learn about their special programs. Talk with a pediatrician, school official, or physician to find a local autism expert who can help develop an intervention plan and find other local resources. Find an autism support group. Sharing information and experiences can help individuals with ASD and/or their caregivers learn about options, make decisions, and reduce stress.  Medication A doctor may use medication to treat some difficulties that are common with ASD. With medication, a person with ASD may have fewer problems with:  Irritability Aggression Repetitive behavior Hyperactivity Attention problems Anxiety and depression    http://edspec.org/   As a parent of a child or young adult who displays evidence of one of the Autism Spectrum Disorders, you will want help in understanding these. Children with ASD have challenges in three main developmental areas:  Delayed or deviant language development Disinterest in other people and/or poor social skills Rigid, repetitive, behaviors that are difficult to change    Top 5 Facts about Autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IOthQJwKzQ   Top 10 Inspirational People With Autism and Asperger Syndrome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoqnPZXLGVA   https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

Colleen &amp; Courtney tackle assassins, autism, sibling differences, social awkwardness and corporate greed! It’s all in this episode of Shrink 2 Shrink on Film – We explore the movie The Accountant – between #BenAffleck, #JohnLithgow, #JeffreyTambor, and #AnnaKendrick, there is great acting, but more importantly for us here at S2S, there are many psychological goings on that we love to discuss! The Accountant Movie <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Accountant-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital-Ultraviolet/dp/B01LBWHR7Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488128995&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=the+accountant+movie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Accountant-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital-Ultraviolet/dp/B01LBWHR7Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488128995&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=the+accountant+movie</a> The Accountant Original Soundtrack <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Accountant-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B01LXMBQSL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488129055&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+accountant+movie+soundtrack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Accountant-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B01LXMBQSL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488129055&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+accountant+movie+soundtrack</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> <a href="http://edspec.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://edspec.org/</a> There are three main diagnoses that make up the Autism Spectrum: Classical Autism Children with classical autism have little to no communication skills, show a preference for objects over people and engage in the same behaviors over and over again. High-functioning autism refers to children who have average to above average cognitive abilities (intelligence). Asperger’s Disorder Children with Asperger’s Disorder have average to above average cognitive abilities, have difficulty reading nonverbal cues, talk too much about a narrow range of topics, sound like “little professors”, have difficulty making and maintaining friendships, and show unusual specialized interests (e.g. bus schedules, the Titanic). Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) Sometimes referred to Atypical Autism- Children with PDD-NOS have some characteristics of either autism or Asperger’s Disorder, but do not have enough symptoms to be meet the criteria for the either disorder. Some facts about autism <ul> <li>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates autism’s prevalence as 1 in 68 children in the United States. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls.</li> <li>An estimated 50,000 teens with autism become adults – and lose school-based autism services – each year.</li> <li>Around one third of people with autism remain nonverbal.</li> <li>Around one third of people with autism have an intellectual disability.</li> <li>Certain medical and mental health issues frequently accompany autism. They include gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, seizures, sleep disturbances, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety and phobias.</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml?utm_source=rss_readersutm_medium=rssutm_campaign=rss_full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml?utm_source=rss_readersutm_medium=rssutm_campaign=rss_full</a>   Signs and Symptoms Parents or doctors may first identify ASD behaviors in infants and toddlers. School staff may recognize these behaviors in older children. Not all people with ASD will show all of these behaviors, but most will show several. There are two main types of behaviors: “restricted / repetitive behaviors” and “social communication / interaction behaviors.” Restrictive / repetitive behaviors may include: <ul> <li>Repeating certain behaviors or having unusual behaviors</li> <li>Having overly focused interests, such as with moving objects or parts of objects</li> <li>Having a lasting, intense interest in certain topics, such as numbers, details, or facts.</li> </ul> Social communication / interaction behaviors may include: <ul> <li>Getting upset by a slight change in a routine or being placed in a new or overly stimulating setting</li> <li>Making little or inconsistent eye contact</li> <li>Having a tendency to look at and listen to other people less often</li> <li>Rarely sharing enjoyment of objects or activities by pointing or showing things to others</li> <li>Responding in an unusual way when others show anger, distress, or affection</li> <li>Failing to, or being slow to, respond to someone calling their name or other verbal attempts to gain attention</li> <li>Having difficulties with the back and forth of conversations</li> <li>Often talking at length about a favorite subject without noticing that others are not interested or without giving others a chance to respond</li> <li>Repeating words or phrases that they hear, a behavior called echolalia</li> <li>Using words that seem odd, out of place, or have a special meaning known only to those familiar with that person’s way of communicating</li> <li>Having facial expressions, movements, and gestures that do not match what is being said</li> <li>Having an unusual tone of voice that may sound sing-song or flat and robot-like</li> <li>Having trouble understanding another person’s point of view or being unable to predict or understand other people’s actions.</li> </ul> People with ASD may have other difficulties, such as being very sensitive to light, noise, clothing, or temperature. They may also experience sleep problems, digestion problems, and irritability. ASD is unique in that it is common for people with ASD to have many strengths and abilities in addition to challenges. Strengths and abilities may include: <ul> <li>Having above-average intelligence – the CDC <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reports</a>  46% of ASD children have above average intelligence</li> <li>Being able to learn things in detail and remember information for long periods of time</li> <li>Being strong visual and auditory learners</li> <li>Excelling in math, science, music, or art.</li> </ul> Treatments and Therapies Early treatment for ASD and proper care can reduce individuals’ difficulties while helping them learn new skills and make the most of their strengths. The very wide range of issues facing those “on the spectrum” means that there is no single best treatment for ASD. Working closely with a doctor or health care professional is an important part of finding the right treatment program. There are many treatment options, social services, programs, and other resources that can help. Here are some tips. <ul> <li>Keep a detailed notebook. Record conversations and meetings with health care providers and teachers. This information helps when its time to make decisions.</li> <li>Record doctors' reports and evaluations in the notebook. This information may help an individual qualify for special programs.</li> <li>Contact the local health department, school, or autism advocacy groups to learn about their special programs.</li> <li>Talk with a pediatrician, school official, or physician to find a local autism expert who can help develop an intervention plan and find other local resources.</li> <li>Find an autism support group. Sharing information and experiences can help individuals with ASD and/or their caregivers learn about options, make decisions, and reduce stress.</li> </ul> Medication A doctor may use medication to treat some difficulties that are common with ASD. With medication, a person with ASD may have fewer problems with: <ul> <li>Irritability</li> <li>Aggression</li> <li>Repetitive behavior</li> <li>Hyperactivity</li> <li>Attention problems</li> <li>Anxiety and depression</li> </ul> <a href="http://edspec.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://edspec.org/</a> As a parent of a child or young adult who displays evidence of one of the Autism Spectrum Disorders, you will want help in understanding these. Children with ASD have challenges in three main developmental areas: <ul> <li>Delayed or deviant language development</li> <li>Disinterest in other people and/or poor social skills</li> <li>Rigid, repetitive, behaviors that are difficult to change</li> </ul> Top 5 Facts about Autism <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IOthQJwKzQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IOthQJwKzQ</a> Top 10 Inspirational People With Autism and Asperger Syndrome <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoqnPZXLGVA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoqnPZXLGVA</a> <a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism</a>

The Accountant (2016) and 2 Shrinks

This series deals with the sad situation of teen suicide and it also delves into painful situations of blame, bullying, sexual harassment and rape.  In Part 2 of this 2-part podcast, Courtney and Colleendiscuss, social media influences, date rape, teen alcoholism, brain development.   The resources we utilized are: National Suicide Prevention Helpline  1-800-273-8255\ Self-Help for survivors: http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/ The Parent Resource Forum for The Jason foundation:  http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/ The 5 Stages of Grief from Grief.com: https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/   The Secret Social Media Lives of Teenagershttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/07/well/family/the-secret-social-media-lives-of-teenagers.html Netflix - 13 Reasons Why on Netflix:  https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117471?trackId=14170289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2Cbcb81ee5-539b-4664-9bad-ec9afe6fdc45-228017387   13 Reasons Why, soundtrack on Youtube https://youtu.be/JVZkbXVQrH0?list=RDJVZkbXVQrH0     www.survivingsuicide.com   National Suicide Preventino LKifeLine 800-273-8255  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     CTZNSHP - Everything Always (Audio) [13 REASONS WHY - 1X04 - SOUNDTRACK]  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTrVdvBO8e0&amp;list=PLXtir4W7i94_3lmMz4W353Q3OlfHMdruE&amp;index=22

This series deals with the sad situation of teen suicide and it also delves into painful situations of blame, bullying, sexual harassment and rape.  In Part 2 of this 2-part podcast, Courtney and Colleendiscuss, social media influences, date rape, teen alcoholism, brain development.   The resources we utilized are: National Suicide Prevention Helpline  1-800-273-8255\ Self-Help for survivors: <a href="http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/</a> The Parent Resource Forum for The Jason foundation: <a href="http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/</a> The 5 Stages of Grief from <a href="http://Grief.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grief.com</a>: <a href="https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/</a> The Secret Social Media Lives of Teenagers<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/07/well/family/the-secret-social-media-lives-of-teenagers.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/07/well/family/the-secret-social-media-lives-of-teenagers.html</a> Netflix - 13 Reasons Why on Netflix: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117471?trackId=14170289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2Cbcb81ee5-539b-4664-9bad-ec9afe6fdc45-228017387" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117471?trackId=14170289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2Cbcb81ee5-539b-4664-9bad-ec9afe6fdc45-228017387</a> 13 Reasons Why, soundtrack on Youtube <a href="https://youtu.be/JVZkbXVQrH0?list=RDJVZkbXVQrH0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/JVZkbXVQrH0?list=RDJVZkbXVQrH0</a> <a href="http://www.survivingsuicide.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.survivingsuicide.com</a> National Suicide Preventino LKifeLine 800-273-8255 <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> CTZNSHP - Everything Always (Audio) [13 REASONS WHY - 1X04 - SOUNDTRACK] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTrVdvBO8e0&amp;list=PLXtir4W7i94_3lmMz4W353Q3OlfHMdruE&amp;index=22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTrVdvBO8e0&amp;list=PLXtir4W7i94_3lmMz4W353Q3OlfHMdruE&amp;index=22</a>

13 Reasons Why Pt 2 of 2 and 2 Shrinks

Handcuffs, Viagra, a sexless marriage.  These are all themes your favorite relationship therapists, Courtney Calkins and Colleen Mullen tackle when deconstructing the Stephen King Movie, Gerald’s Game.  We have some fun talking about how much sex is enough when you are in a long-term relationship, how to rekindle the spark in the bedroom, and when does foreplay actually take place?  Join us for this titillating twist on exploring relationships using a movie that features a woman handcuffed to a bed with a dead guy berating her!   While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame. Gerald's Game: IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748172/    Gerald's Game on Netflix:  https://www.netflix.com/watch/80128722?trackId=13752289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2C  Cited Articles  This Is Why Many Couples Struggle With Sex How Often?  Happiness How To Explore New Sex Options with your partner 14 Prompts to Help You Start Communicating About Sex 21 Common Reactions to Trauma Healing from Trauma and Moving On  Child sexual Abuse Statistics  This Is Why Many Couples Struggle With Sex  https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/contemplating-divorce/201512/is-why-many-couples-struggle-sex   How Often?  Happiness  https://www.marriage.com/advice/physical-intimacy/how-often-do-married-couples-have-sex/   How To Explore New Sex Options with your partner  https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wedded-and-bedded/201503/how-explore-your-sexual-boundaries-your-partner  14 Prompts to Help You Start Communicating About Sex  https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wedded-and-bedded/201503/14-prompts-help-you-start-communicating-about-sex   21 Common Reactions to Trauma  https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/think-act-be/201609/21-common-reactions-trauma   Healing from Trauma and Moving On   https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-trauma.htm Child Sexual Abuse Statistics  http://victimsofcrime.org/media/reporting-on-child-sexual-abuse/child-sexual-abuse-statistics ______ https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Handcuffs, Viagra, a sexless marriage.  These are all themes your favorite relationship therapists, Courtney Calkins and Colleen Mullen tackle when deconstructing the Stephen King Movie, Gerald’s Game.  We have some fun talking about how much sex is enough when you are in a long-term relationship, how to rekindle the spark in the bedroom, and when does foreplay actually take place?  Join us for this titillating twist on exploring relationships using a movie that features a woman handcuffed to a bed with a dead guy berating her! While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame. Gerald's Game: IMDB <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748172/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748172/</a> Gerald's Game on Netflix: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80128722?trackId=13752289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.netflix.com/watch/80128722?trackId=13752289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2C</a> Cited Articles <ul> <li>This Is Why Many Couples Struggle With Sex</li> <li>How Often?  Happiness</li> <li>How To Explore New Sex Options with your partner</li> <li>14 Prompts to Help You Start Communicating About Sex</li> <li>21 Common Reactions to Trauma</li> <li>Healing from Trauma and Moving On </li> <li>Child sexual Abuse Statistics</li> </ul> This Is Why Many Couples Struggle With Sex <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/contemplating-divorce/201512/is-why-many-couples-struggle-sex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/contemplating-divorce/201512/is-why-many-couples-struggle-sex</a> How Often?  Happiness <a href="https://www.marriage.com/advice/physical-intimacy/how-often-do-married-couples-have-sex/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.marriage.com/advice/physical-intimacy/how-often-do-married-couples-have-sex/</a> How To Explore New Sex Options with your partner <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wedded-and-bedded/201503/how-explore-your-sexual-boundaries-your-partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wedded-and-bedded/201503/how-explore-your-sexual-boundaries-your-partner</a> 14 Prompts to Help You Start Communicating About Sex <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wedded-and-bedded/201503/14-prompts-help-you-start-communicating-about-sex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wedded-and-bedded/201503/14-prompts-help-you-start-communicating-about-sex</a>   21 Common Reactions to Trauma <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/think-act-be/201609/21-common-reactions-trauma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/think-act-be/201609/21-common-reactions-trauma</a> Healing from Trauma and Moving On <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-trauma.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-trauma.htm</a> Child Sexual Abuse Statistics <a href="http://victimsofcrime.org/media/reporting-on-child-sexual-abuse/child-sexual-abuse-statistics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://victimsofcrime.org/media/reporting-on-child-sexual-abuse/child-sexual-abuse-statistics</a> ______ <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a>

Gerald's Game #Netflix (2017)  and 2 Shrinks

Love is everywhere and the 10 stories from the movie Love Actually provide various views of love and plenty of opportunities to examine to explore the psychology behind love including, odd funeral requests, secret crushes, feeling insecure/not deserving or projecting.  There is boss and secretary possibly being romantic at work. And of course, the total agony of being in love.  How music helps people cope with feelings and learn about life.  Why do girls love musicians? Buy me something pretty - to buy or not buy valentines gifts.   Love Actually on Netflix:  https://www.netflix.com/watch/60031262?trackId=13752289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2Cbad365c4d108795516d08b9db8c741cabb1f00c7%3A26acc6e4c8ad54acbab6679f66ab33ac79b92513    Love Actually Soundtrack on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Love-Actually-Soundtrack-Various-Artists/dp/B013WVM2IG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518445677&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=love+actually+soundtrack    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Love is everywhere and the 10 stories from the movie Love Actually provide various views of love and plenty of opportunities to examine to explore the psychology behind love including, odd funeral requests, secret crushes, feeling insecure/not deserving or projecting.  There is boss and secretary possibly being romantic at work. And of course, the total agony of being in love.  How music helps people cope with feelings and learn about life.  Why do girls love musicians? Buy me something pretty - to buy or not buy valentines gifts. Love Actually on Netflix: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/60031262?trackId=13752289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2Cbad365c4d108795516d08b9db8c741cabb1f00c7%3A26acc6e4c8ad54acbab6679f66ab33ac79b92513" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.netflix.com/watch/60031262?trackId=13752289&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2Cbad365c4d108795516d08b9db8c741cabb1f00c7%3A26acc6e4c8ad54acbab6679f66ab33ac79b92513</a> Love Actually Soundtrack on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Actually-Soundtrack-Various-Artists/dp/B013WVM2IG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518445677&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=love+actually+soundtrack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Love-Actually-Soundtrack-Various-Artists/dp/B013WVM2IG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518445677&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=love+actually+soundtrack</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a>

Love Actually (2003 #Netflix) and 2 Shrinks

Double-Feature! What Lies Beneath, the Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer thriller holds up as suspenseful today as it was when we first watched it in 2000. It poses moral questions of what to do in certain situations that often cause people psychological distress. Courtney &amp; Colleen dive in to those questions! Our second movie on hand is the indie horror flick, Attack if the Southern Fried Zombies. This campy zombie romp pits humans against the human-preying kudzu plant. Mayhem ensues and we have fun giving you a brief overview of this film.   We love to be afraid and these movies attempt to scare us in two different ways - What Lies Beneath with suspense and Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies with chasing zombies and  dangerous meat pies!   Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/Attack-Southern-Fried-Zombies-Timothy/dp/B079VKG5TZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525110556&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=attack+of+the+southern+fried+zombies   Follow on twitter https://twitter.com/realKudzuZombie  What Lies Beneath on Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/What-Lies-Beneath-Harrison-Ford/dp/B0035C22NI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525110366&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=what+lies+beneath+prime+video    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Double-Feature! What Lies Beneath, the Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer thriller holds up as suspenseful today as it was when we first watched it in 2000. It poses moral questions of what to do in certain situations that often cause people psychological distress. Courtney &amp; Colleen dive in to those questions! Our second movie on hand is the indie horror flick, Attack if the Southern Fried Zombies. This campy zombie romp pits humans against the human-preying kudzu plant. Mayhem ensues and we have fun giving you a brief overview of this film. We love to be afraid and these movies attempt to scare us in two different ways - What Lies Beneath with suspense and Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies with chasing zombies and  dangerous meat pies! Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies on Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Attack-Southern-Fried-Zombies-Timothy/dp/B079VKG5TZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525110556&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=attack+of+the+southern+fried+zombies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Attack-Southern-Fried-Zombies-Timothy/dp/B079VKG5TZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525110556&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=attack+of+the+southern+fried+zombies</a>  Follow on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/realKudzuZombie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/realKudzuZombie</a> What Lies Beneath on Amazon  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Lies-Beneath-Harrison-Ford/dp/B0035C22NI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525110366&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=what+lies+beneath+prime+video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/What-Lies-Beneath-Harrison-Ford/dp/B0035C22NI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525110366&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=what+lies+beneath+prime+video</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter link: <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a>

What Lies Beneath plus Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies and 2 Shrinks

Are you ready for Father's Day?  Courtney and Colleen uncover many valuable relationship gems in the 1989 Steve Martin movie Parenthood.  3 generations of families struggle with topics we all encounter in our lives today.   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-movie lives. Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Parenthood (1989) an amazon  https://www.amazon.com/Parenthood-Special-Steve-Martin/dp/B000MRNWK6/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497446284&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=parenthood+dvd 

Are you ready for Father's Day?  Courtney and Colleen uncover many valuable relationship gems in the 1989 Steve Martin movie Parenthood.  3 generations of families struggle with topics we all encounter in our lives today.   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-movie lives. Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a> Parenthood (1989) an amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Parenthood-Special-Steve-Martin/dp/B000MRNWK6/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497446284&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=parenthood+dvd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Parenthood-Special-Steve-Martin/dp/B000MRNWK6/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497446284&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=parenthood+dvd</a>

Parenthood movie and 2 Shrinks

Infidelity, Dating and blending families in a crisis situation are some of the topics explored through the use of the movie Big Sick (2017) by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.   Big Sick http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5462602/  Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings. Big Sick soundtrack  https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0711XWCZP/CATALOG?do=play&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509812466&amp;albumAsin=B0711XWCZP  Kumail Nanjiani Standup Monologue - SNL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2X0TaXknVE   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

Infidelity, Dating and blending families in a crisis situation are some of the topics explored through the use of the movie Big Sick (2017) by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins. Big Sick <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5462602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5462602/</a> Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings. Big Sick soundtrack <a href="https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0711XWCZP/CATALOG?do=play&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509812466&amp;albumAsin=B0711XWCZP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0711XWCZP/CATALOG?do=play&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509812466&amp;albumAsin=B0711XWCZP</a> Kumail Nanjiani Standup Monologue - SNL <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2X0TaXknVE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2X0TaXknVE</a> Website <a href="http://shrink2shrink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shrink2shrink.com/</a> Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink</a> Dr. Colleen Mullen <a href="https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen</a> Courtney Calkins - QuadFather <a href="https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft</a>

Big Sick movie (2017) and 2 Shrinks

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