2012-02-13T21:32:41Z http://blog.psychologycomesalive.com/comments/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:blog.psychologycomesalive.com,2011-10-23:12355170 Riley Collins 2011-10-24T00:42:01Z 2011-10-24T00:42:01Z even at the age of 20 i can directly relate to the lyrics of this song. I tend to forget to focus on the now and to enjoy myself to my fullest because of the long road i see ahead to my success. Regardless, great song Dr! tag:blog.psychologycomesalive.com,2011-10-22:12350758 Jose Sandoval 2011-10-23T03:35:19Z 2011-10-23T03:35:19Z being addicted to alcohol changes people life's, also drugs. Its not easy getting over a addiction, it kills people.People turn to achol and drugs because nothing can take away there pain. But drugs can! tag:blog.psychologycomesalive.com,2011-10-22:12350693 Jose Sandoval 2011-10-23T03:31:38Z 2011-10-23T03:31:38Z I think a serious of mental issues will arise after being rejected so many times. Therapy will help,but this will continue in different states here in USA. tag:blog.psychologycomesalive.com,2011-10-22:12350600 Jose Sandoval 2011-10-23T03:27:19Z 2011-10-23T03:27:19Z I think drugs took over his life and after so much time using drugs he depended on it for the rest of his life. tag:blog.psychologycomesalive.com,2011-10-18:12238533 Nicole Cardenas 2011-10-19T00:17:16Z 2011-10-19T00:17:16Z The "Shrink Rapped" showed a great comfort for people and young children/teenagers to come forth to psychatrist if needed or to go into therapy. Usually in our culture today the thought of going into therapy means that you have deep issues where you are seen as insane. Ways to strive our culture away from that tye of thinking is creating workshops with our children to say "it's okay and healthy to speak to a therapist." Parents and adults need to realize that therapy works just as good as medication if applied correctly. Also, there should be a better sent out message through media rather then the typical crazy person whom goes to see therapist. Media has also become the reason for stereotypes of therapy or to see psychiatrist. In order to help change that is to create messages that are commercialized and put out through our televisions and magaizines that it is absolutely normal and okay to seek for help and that it is not healthy to supress emotions. People need to be informed that in order to become one with themselves they need to understand the process. tag:blog.psychologycomesalive.com,2011-10-18:12237361 Nicole Cardenas 2011-10-18T22:08:51Z 2011-10-18T22:08:51Z I really liked your song "Sixteen" because although it is a sad message, nevertheless it is a clear message to all. It is truly telling them the types of pressures teenagers encounter day by day and how they feel as though they need and are "suppose to fit in" for everything, whether it is sports, school, looks, and being what they call "cool." I believe parents and any adult that may work for school systems should create programs or workshops to make teenagers realize there is no such thing as perfect. Also, to create programs that help teenagers seek confidence with themselves, step by step and hopefully be used as a stepping stone to create some sort of self-actualization within the teenager. This would help make new types of solutions and more positive ways to deal with their issues rather then their suicide thoughts and actions. tag:blog.psychologycomesalive.com,2011-10-11:12086346 Cathy Molloy 2011-10-12T05:29:26Z 2011-10-12T05:29:26Z The question of how to get teenagers/adolescents to engage in therapy is a good one and one I am living right now. I think it is imperative that teenagers feel like they are being heard and truly listened to. My experience has shown me that when the therapist doesn't make eye contact and hides behind a computer it is harder for the teen to truly trust them. Teenagers know when someone is really interested in them and what they have to say. Therapists can't fool them. Teenagers have a sense of who is listening to them and who is just going through the motions. They need to really engage the teens and not maintain such distance which I think is what they have been trained to do. Therapists need to be real with teenagers....not many people are like that in this day and age. tag:blog.psychologycomesalive.com,2011-10-07:12005897 Shawnda Houston http://www.weedpals.com 2011-10-08T03:54:48Z 2011-10-08T03:54:48Z This is a awesome article. Thanks for the info. tag:blog.psychologycomesalive.com,2011-10-04:11963052 Sean Chandler 2011-10-05T01:56:25Z 2011-10-05T01:56:25Z I liked both songs; the tone and beat of 16 reminded me of an 80's ska band, and Shrink Rapped reminded me of sublime.Very cool! Anyhow, 16 is about all the pressures (i.e. parental, school, peer etc) teenagers go through in life. Unfortunately, sometimes theses pressures cause unhealthy amounts of stress which in-turn can lead to depression and thoughts of suicide. I believe communication and prevention is key, which means both the parents and the school need to be hyper vigilant with the kids. Keeping an open eye for warning signs of depression (isolation, poor, grades, anger etc).<br /><br />Shrink Rapped is great because it introduces a cool, fun, non threatening side to therapy. Theres a definite stigma to seeing a Psychiatrist or Psychologist - you must be CRAZY, or you can't handle life! None could be more true. This kinda of stigma is quite harmful because it prevents people from seeking out help they need. Regardless of the level of help one needs, stigmas do nothing but prevent you from living your life to its utmost potential. If you had a physical problem, like a broken arm, you would seek medical attention, so don't hold back if you think you need to talk with therapist. tag:blog.psychologycomesalive.com,2011-10-04:11962142 Sean Chandler 2011-10-04T21:45:05Z 2011-10-04T21:45:05Z I liked both songs; the tone and beat of 16 reminded me of an 80's ska band, and Shrink Rapped reminded me of sublime.Very cool! Anyhow, 16 is about all the pressures (i.e. parental, school, peer etc) teenagers go through in life. Unfortunately, sometimes theses pressures cause unhealthy amounts of stress which in-turn can lead to depression and thoughts of suicide. I believe communication and prevention is key, which means both the parents and the school need to be hyper vigilant with the kids. Keeping an open eye for warning signs of depression (isolation, poor, grades, anger etc).<br /><br />Shrink Rapped is great because it introduces a cool, fun, non threatening side to therapy. Theres a definite stigma to seeing a Psychiatrist or Psychologist - you must be CRAZY, or you can't handle life! None could be more true. This kinda of stigma is quite harmful because it prevents people from seeking out help they need. Regardless of the level of help one needs, stigmas do nothing but prevent you from living your life to its utmost potential. If you had a physical problem, like a broken arm, you would seek medical attention, so don't hold back if you think you need to talk with therapist.