Borderline, Least Favorite Clients, and Pressuring Bob

Dr Kirk and Bob answer your questions.<br /><br /><b>From our sponsor, BetterHelp: Need a therapist? Try BetterHelp! https://www.betterhelp.com/kirkGet started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “KIRK" will be automatically applied.</b><br /><br />00:00 Intro00:15 How can I help my ex that might have BPD?<br />04:23 What psychodynamic therapy books do Dr. Kirk &amp; Bob recommend?<br />07:20 How can the MMPI get things so wrong?<br />14:42 Does Dr. Kirk have any recommendations for someone with Bipolar II &amp; ADHD?<br />17:03 Do Dr. Kirk &amp; Bob have favorite &amp; least favorite clients?<br />23:16 How can I feel seen by my family?<br />24:30 How do I stop being codependent &amp; worrying about my partner's death?<br />29:21 Does Bob ever feel pressured by Dr. Kirk to be publicly vulnerable?<br />31:55 How do clinicians approach clients with previous therapy displacement?<br />40:28 Is rupture and repair rolled in with corrective experiences?<br />43:42 How is fearful/disorganized attachment style conceptualized?<br />53:16 Do Dr. Kirk &amp; Bob have advice on starting over after a devastating loss?<br />57:22 How do I break a feeling of abandonment and emptiness? <br />59:01 What do Dr. Kirk &amp; Bob think about self-help books?<br />1:01:54 Do you know any practicing clinicians with personality disorders? <br />1:05:38 What is the most effective way to treat cluster B disorders?<br /><br /><br />January 23, 2023<br /><br /><br /><br />Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle<br /><br />Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact<br /><br />Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/psychology-in-seattle<br /><br />Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/kirkhonda<br /><br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/<br /><br />Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/<br /><br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirk.honda<br /><br />The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®<br /><br />Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.<br /><br />Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com