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Past programs - October 2000

10-2-00
Adolescents and Sexuality

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New studies suggest that among fifteen-year-olds, 38 percent of girls, and 45 percent of boys have had intercourse. Yet many parents dread having "The Talk" with their children. Adolescents cringe at the thought of talking to their parents about sex - so how do you get this important dialog started? Dan Gottlieb's guest is Dr. Lynn Ponton, she is a leading expert in adolescent psychiatry, her latest book is called "The Sex Lives of Teenagers."

10-9-00
Attention Deficit Disorder

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As more and more children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, a majority of psychologists believe that medications such as Ritalin are necessary to regulate their behavior. The use of these medications is still controversial, and many parents are looking for alternatives. Dr. Dan Gottlieb will explore the latest research in the field of ADD and ADHD, and discuss different treatment options. Dan's guests are Dr. Gabor Mate and Dr. David Stein. Mate is the author of "Scattered, How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates And What You Can Do About It," Stein is Professor of Psychology at Longwood College, and the author of "Ritalin Is Not The Answer."

10-16-00
Difficult Conversations

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Imagine some of the most intimidating conversations you have had in your life. Asking for a raise, confessing to your partner that you are unhappy, refusing the romantic offers of a co-worker - how did you handle these situations, and were you satisfied with the outcome? Most of us spend sleepless nights before approaching a sticky issue, or avoid the situation entirely. Members of the Harvard Negotiation Project have published their findings on navigating through situations like these in a new book called "Difficult Conversations, How to Discuss What Matters Most." Sheila Heen and Doug Stone join Dr. Dan Gottlieb to explore how tough topics can be resolved in constructive conversations. This is also our membership drive edition of Voices, so be sure to show your support for Voices and WHYY.

10-23-00
Chronic Illness and Families

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When a parent is chronically ill or disabled, their children's emotional health is often affected. Children worry about their parents, suffer from anxiety, or assume the role of care taker at a very young age. Dr. Dan Gottlieb is joined by psychotherapists Susan Landau and Cindy Perkiss, who have worked with the Well Spouse Foundation to create guidelines for families affected by chronic illness. The Well Spouse Foundation is an international organization dedicated to the support of the chronically ill or disabled.

10-30-00
Families After Divorce

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With close to fifty percent of marriages ending in divorce, it seems almost normal to have divorced parents, yet we are still unsure about the effects of divorce on children. On the next Voices in the Family, we'll discuss the controversial findings of Judith Wallerstein's landmark divorce study, and explore how parenting can work after divorce. Dan Gottlieb's guests are Marla Isaacs, Ph.D and Philip Stahl, Ph.D. Isaacs is a family therapist and the author of "Therapy of the Difficult Divorce," Stahl is the author of "Parenting After Divorce."