Voices In The Family

December 2001 Voices In The Family shows

12/03/01
Trauma and Recovery

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, policemen, fire fighters and other rescue personnel have been on high alert. And while they have been applauded for their extraordinary commitment, health care officials are worried how the trauma and the continued need for vigilance will affect this population. Dr. Dan Gottlieb will discuss Trauma and Recovery with Judith Herman, professor of Psychiatry at Harvard University and Jim Nestor of the New Jersey State Police Department who counsels police officers. Listen »

12/10/01
Raising Children in an Indulgent Age

All parents want the best for their children - but according to Harvard Psychologist Dr. Dan Kindlon, too many parents are too indulgent, and they are not doing their children a favor. He argues that children today are not learning to face consequences, or to be responsible for their actions. Dr. Dan Gottlieb and Kindlon will also discuss a new study on parenting practices in the new Millennium. Kindlon's new book is called Too Much Of A Good Thing." Listen »

12/17/01
Holiday Blues

Are you dreading the holiday season? All that running around, the shopping frenzy, the time spent with relatives you'd rather not see? Instead of suffering, maybe it's time to change the way you celebrate. Dan Gottlieb's guest is Temple Psychologist Herb Rappaport. He argues that we can rediscover the art of celebration and create meaningful holidays for our families. Later on the show, we'll discuss the roots and importance of pacifism. Listen »

12/23/01
Pre-empted

12/31/02
Encore Presentation: Positive Psychology

Well-being seems to be one of the most popular feelings of the new millennium. Everybody is seeking it, commercials promise it, and companies are marketing a myriad of products that are supposed to increase our overall feeling of comfort. But what does it really mean? Feeling happy? Feeling content? Join Dr. Dan Gottlieb for a discussion on well-being - he'll explore an approach called "Positive Psychology" that focuses on fostering mental health. Our guests are Dr. Barbara Frederickson from the University of Michigan, and Dr. Ed Diener from the University of Illinois. Listen »