Winona Barstow is a suicide survivor and LOSSTeam member (www.lossteam.com). The LOSSTeam provides comfort and support without giving advice or therapy. It directs the survivor towards resources that can help. Winona was 10 years old when she experienced the loss of her loved one, her mother. She received no counseling and was told to accept […]
Read morePhyllis Crevison is a survivor of suicide who talks about the loss of her son and her recovery path that led her to joining the LOSSTeam (http://www.lossteam.com/). Phyllis shares the difficulties her son experienced including difficulties i romantic relationships plus education and challenges in the military. The one big thing she came to realize is […]
Read moreGreta Mayer chairs the Suicide Prevention Coalition (http://www.mhrb.org/suicide-prevention.aspx) in Clark, Greene, and Madison Counties in Ohio as of Sept, 2014. She talks about interfacing with suicide survivors and what she, as a professional, has learned from survivors. In addition to making positive connections, Greta brings up the need to expand LOSSTeams in order to provide […]
Read moreDr. David Miers (http://www.bryanhealth.com/) share the misconceptions suicide survivors run into on a routine basis. These misconceptions stigmatize survivors to the extent they will choose to stay quiet and withdraw. This is especially true with regards to being asked, “Why?” as to why their loved one completed suicide. Another question that can make the situation […]
Read moreDr. Don Belau (http://www.nelossteam.nebraska.edu/) shares his thoughts on two topics: his research and work on bullying and the separate topic of the history of the LOSSTeam (www.lossteam.com) conference and the benefits it provides. With regards to the LOSSTeam conference: it provides a forum for LOSSTeams from around the world to come together and share their […]
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Retired Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Stratton discusses her path of increased awareness of and desire to help those with mental illness, individuals who should be in the health care system rather than prison. She shares her personal experience of losing a close friend who had lost his wife to suicide and in turn decided […]
Read moreDr. Melinda Moore talks about her current area of research which is military suicide bereavement. She has also worked in the nonmilitary sectors as well. She references her website www.posttraumaticgrowth.com which was used for her dissertation research. It now is open to the general public for those who are interested in bereavement information. The potential […]
Read moreDr. Frank Campbell (www.lossteam.com) describes how the LOSSteam was created to provide support (postvention) for those left behind after someone completes suicide.He found through his years of practice people at risk for suicide would have reached out for help sooner if they knew where to go. People who did find resources did so through stumbling […]
Read moreThe Mythical Event series continues with episode three – A Wedding: the Bride and Groom. The bride and groom are assessed in light of Episodes 0008 and 0009 plus their assessment results with the Majors PT Elements. The Personality Formation Score, Native Type, and the 8 Jungian Processes measured in real time are discussed. The […]
Read moreJennifer and Gary discuss weddings and families with Jennifer first talking about a multi-generational family vacation and how behaviors evolve over time. Gary then continues presenting his experience at a wedding and associated behaviors vis a vis the light side vs the dark side. This includes the desire for parental redemption, control, and treating people […]
Read moreA new series is started comprising mythic events – births, deaths, weddings, divorces, etc. – and the impact they have on behaviors and decision-making. The ability to make decisions and seek out options in difficult situations is emphasized. This episode focuses on a wedding, its ramifications, and finding the best where ever possible. Jung’s advice […]
Read moreGary and Jennifer discuss the popular topic of ambiversion with Jennifer using herself as an example. Ambiversion arising as an artifact of limits associated with Myers-Briggs assessments is discussed. The roots lie in Jung wanting to know directly what is going on in a person’s mind with the 8 function-attitudes. Myers-Briggs measures whole type, e.g., […]
Read moreGary continues the discussion from last week regarding the opportunity to grow and connect through the use of frustrating situations in relationships. The importance of finding the line between the challenge of growth vs the pain of submission is emphasized. Your feedback is important. Choose from the following options: Click on “Send Voicemail” over to […]
Read moreListen as Gary discusses a couple arguing over the price of chicken. A deeper dive into the issue is presented which addresses the underlying issue of stress from life’s changes and how the impact is perceived differently depending upon one’s type. Your feedback is important. Choose from the following options: Click on “Send Voicemail” over […]
Read moreAfter an exciting week in Miami at the APTi (Association of Psychological Type-International) convention. Gary and Jennifer discuss their first trip out as vendors plus making presentations. The benefits of getting to talk with other Type-oriented individuals is also discussed. The features of the Majors PT Elements are presented, including: – Highest accuracy for the […]
Read moreJennifer shares her sojourn from Jerusalem through Moscow to New Jersey to (eventually) Miami for the APTi (Association of Psychological Type – International) conference. She discusses the impact of being in survival mode for 5 years leading into a discussion with Gary about personal mythology, the need for abundance and how the conference plays into […]
Read moreJennifer Rojas, an ENFP and the other co-host, tells her background in diversity and fascination with conflict and people’s stories while Gary, an INTJ, shares his path through project management into change management. A cornerstone in their relationship is Carl Jung’s belief that the pain and unfairness of life is to be embraced in order […]
Read moreIn this inaugural episode the Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail is discussed as a figure of reactivity. Other forms of reactivity include: obsession with safety and security; over-focus on survival; excessive pleasure-seeking; preoccupation with power and position, or; commitment to destruction and revenge Ironically, we tend to start with positive motivations […]
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