Hear Voices in the Family Mondays at noon, with a repeat broadcast Sunday at 6 a.m.

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Past programs - May 1999

5/3/99
Psychotherapy II

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This will be the second part of our two-part series on psychotherapy. We will talk about finding the right therapist. We have interviewed several local therapists and asked them about their intake process. We will also be joined by Dr. Linda Seligman, author of "Selecting Effective Treatment." Psychiatrist Dr. Howard Dichter, consultant to the federal government on managed care, will join us to discuss the impact of managed care on the mental health field.

5/10/99
Bearing Witness - Trauma and Youth Violence

The tragic school shooting in Littleton, Colorado has left most of us in shock and disbelief. Even after Littleton and last year's series of school shootings it seems unfathomable that children can turn into vicious killers. Dr. Sandy Bloom and Dr. Michael Reichert take a new approach at explaining youth violence in their new book "Bearing Witness." They discuss the social and psychological issues leading to youth violence, and argue that we must address the problem as a community that fosters peace and safety. We will also hear from young Philadelphians who joined efforts to end youth violence after last year's school shootings.

5/17/99
Cheers and Tears: Children and Sports

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Playing sports for children is supposed to be fun, and psychologists argue that it raises self-esteem, and encourages fairness and team play. But add a couple of overly ambitious parents, coaches and peers and playing sports can quickly turn into a nightmare. Long practice hours might lead to injury and take over a student's free time. We hear horror stories of student wrestlers, fasting and running miles wrapped in plastic bags to drop weight. Instead of gaining self-esteem, children often feel like failures when they loose, and many female athletes develop eating disorders. So how can we encourage our children to play sports without pushing them too hard?
We will be joined by Dr. Shane Murphy, sport psychologist and former head of the sport psychology program for the United States Olympic Committee. He will discuss how parents can ensure that their children's involvement in sports is healthy and promotes their talents.

5/24/99
Re-broadcast of "Ritalin Nation"

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Voices in the Family will give you another opportunity to listen to a very popular program we did on ADD and Ritalin. two experts joined Dr. Dan Gottlieb to discuss whether ADD and ADAH can and should be treated with Ritalin.

5/31/99
Loss and Grieving

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As our memorial Day Special, Voices in the Family will give you another opportunity to listen to our program on Children Grieving. We will also be joined by Pauline Boss, author of "Ambiguous Loss." Boss discusses how families can deal with situations where a loved-one is lost, but there is no closure. A person suffering with severe dementia or mental illness, a soldier missing in action, or a missing family member may still be alive, but is no longer with the family. Boss argues that being torn between hoping and giving up, and the prolonged suffering make it impossible for people to move on with their lives. Boss offers coping strategies and guidance for those struggling to regain their lives.