Pop Culture & Psychology
In Inside Out, this emotion takes the lead role in Riley’s brain, showing how even difficult emotions serve a purpose.
Who is Joy
This term refers to the pattern of symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment but are not better explained by another condition.
What is a mental disorder
This staff member is a self-proclaimed "decent" Halo Player
Who is Daniel
This staff members favorite tv show is The Office
Who is Jordan
This approach blends multiple theories and techniques to meet the client’s unique needs
What is eclectic or integrative therapy
This pop star openly discusses her struggles with bipolar disorder and co-founded a nonprofit focused on mental health awareness.
Who is Demi Lovato
This anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent, excessive worry ocurring more days than not for at least 6 months.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This staff members maiden name is Vande Stouwe
Who is Katie
This staff member spent 6 years playing the flute.
Who is Natalie
In MI, this communication style expresses empathy and helps reduce resistance by reflecting the client’s own words.
What is reflective listening
This generation is most known for turning therapy buzzwords like “gaslighting” and “trauma” into TikTok trends.
What is Gen Z
To meet criteria for this disorder, an individual must experience at least one manic episode, with or without a history of depression.
What is Bipolar I Disorder
This staff member broke a cheek bone.
Who is Sandra.
This staff member wanted to be a courtroom reporter because of their fascination with court cases.
Who is Lorie
DBT teaches this skill to help clients tolerate distress without making the situation worse.
What is distress tolerance
This character from The Office exhibits narcissistic traits, poor boundaries, and an inflated sense of self-importance.
Who is Michael Scott
This neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
This staff member spent time working at a tv station in a past career.
Who is Robyn
This staff member was filmed in a 10 week bible study.
Who is Gentry
In SFBT, this type of question helps clients imagine a future where the problem is resolved.
What is a miracle question
n A Beautiful Mind, the main character, based on real-life mathematician John Nash, lives with this mental illness.
What is Schizophrenia
This depressive disorder includes mood symptoms that occur seasonally, typically during winter months, and remit in the spring.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder
This staff members favorite movie is "A Walk to Remember" starring Mandy Moore
Who is Boss
This staff member won two talent shows playing the piano.
his evidence-based approach focuses on safety, trust, collaboration, and empowerment when working with trauma survivors.
What is trauma-informed care.