Integral Health Resources

In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I discuss my personal struggle to embrace a professional identity as a “counselor,” given my unconventional views on certain mental health issues. Here are some other media resources that may be … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I discuss an important paper by Noel Hunter and William Schultz called A Response to the Hyper-focus on Brain-based Research and “Disease”. Here are some other media resources that may be … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I discuss the limits of psychological science and the role creativity can play in living the good life. Topics include: An interesting discussion between Sam Harris and Paul Bloom on the … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I describe and explore the potential benefits, issues, and challenges involved in implementing mindfulness-based interventions with students in K-12 schools. Topics include: Clinical applications of mindfulness The use of mindfulness-based interventions … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I reflect on various views of addiction, specifically focusing on a recent article by Johann Hari, who has a new book out called Chasing the Scream:The First and Last Days of … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I reflect on the notion of “evidenced-based” treatments and practice. Topics include: Evidence-based treatment of mental health problems The process of conducting research (especially in the field of mental health counseling) … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I rant about Paxil, bulging discs, and having one’s head lodged in an elephant’s bum. Topics include: The “chemical imbalance” model of psychopathology The biopsychosocial or “integral” approach to health Tigers … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I get on the floor so that I can get some sleep. Topics include: Unwinding Somatic/Body-oriented practices “Resisting what is happening is a major cause of suffering” – Pema Chodron Engaging … Continue reading →

In this –the inaugural episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast– I flounder about trying to figure out what on earth I’m doing. Topics include: “Precision psychiatry” NIMH Director Thomas Insel Integral/Biopsychosocial models of health Summary: In the May issue … Continue reading →