Saki Papaeouannou -GELF - Psychology Expert: Recent Episodes

Saki Papaeouannou

I named the channel G.E.L.F which relates to the discussions around Growth, Encouragement/ Existential, Life, & Family. the conversations are meant for psycho-educational purposes and based on my formal education and my 15 years of professional development in the mental health field as an individual and family therapist. i hope this resource serves as a resource to promote & encourage personal growth & self help during your daily living & tough times.

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the source of most of our anger will astonish you, as well as a quick  discussion around the variable associated with long-term success in  children.

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How do we stop and work on our bad habits?

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the importance of our sleeping patterns, cycles, and routines.

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i quickly talk about a theory that Freud mentioned about making ourselves feeling safe.

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Gauging success with your effort vs results. as your efforts will give you those results, but it is more long-term oriented.

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the diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant disorder is discussed and  conceptualized. and for good measure, we talk about the 'meaning to  life.' this is a must listen to podcast.

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attachment issue patterns with regards to the 3 emotions that will have those with attachment issues 'run.'

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This third installment is about proxy relationships in the 'here-and-now'  where loss and abandonment are played out for individuals who have  attachment issues.

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the is the second installment on the topic of attachment issues, where  parenting struggles are discussed as well as youth 'tapping out' of  commitments and obligations because of the underlying attachment issues.

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this is an intro conversation to attachment issues. how you would conceptualize it and how it effects the style of parenting for the caretaker.

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ever wondered if emotions are contagious? even if you never wondered, listen to this installment and you will know the answer to that question.

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What is generally needed for long-term growth and stability.

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Emotions, what deeper purpose do they serve.

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this installment focuses on anxiety in terms of the mental shift and focus in time it puts us in.

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the idea and implications of karma are discussed as well as the implication of free will being factored into the conversation.

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the idea and implications of karma are discussed as well as the implication of free will being factored into the conversation.

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an existential conversation around truth and the violence, injustices, and racism in today's world. Do we want to know or search for an objective truth?

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The idea of 'change being a constant' in our lives is debated and settled! and you are welcome!!!

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an expansion of Gauging success but this time while we are in survival mode or damage control mentality

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this is a continuation in planning, when to assess success, creating boundaries & dead weight when we are trying to grow.

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routine self evaluations needed for long-term growth and stability

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The juggler analogy for understanding mental health and our functioning.

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planning, being vulnerable, and loss/ grief - in regards to change

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this segment focuses on and discusses the 3 levels of insight we navigate through in our lives.

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Forgiveness: in the context of healing. Forgiving yourself and others.

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Anger, emotional regulation, & self mutilating behavior.

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Love & hate. are they opposites?

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Anger, con't which focuses on how anger and anxiety are related.

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Anger, tell me more about it!!

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Routines: the good, the bad, and the ugly - in regards to relationships and work life.

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this episode talk about: Going back to 'normalcy' after conflict  resolution (see Episode 3a) & finding balance in your relationships:  between 'business and pleasure.'

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4 Step conflict resolution skill for relationships.

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this last segment for episode 1 covers the idea of an absolute truth vs the needing of having a plan; and 'things are getting worse' mentality.

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this segment of episode 1 covers 'who is and who is not thriving' under these current circumstances; the complexities of life; and we all have therapists.

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this is the first segment for episode 1 that begins with the intro to the podcast; some basic rules and trends for families and individuals under the pandemic circumstance including the discussion of anchors being lost.

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this segment for episode 2c covers the notions of being patient and persistent when applying new skills or behavior for the sake of change. also, this segment covers the idea of the 2 tenets that prevent us from growing or making necessary changes.

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this is segment 2 for my second episode that focused on the idea of motivation & 'being good at something' is not enough in being successful and to grow long term.

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this video covers  the topic of RECENT TRENDS (COVID-19 related) in terms to families and individuals.