Talk Therapy CBT

Talk Therapy CBT

Join Dr. Dawn Raffa and her co-host Anthony Danna in a conversation about educating, helping, and connecting individuals to various topics in the world of psychology.

Episodes

May 29, 2025 41 mins
CBT at the Concert "Before taking a summer break, Dr. Raffa and Catarina review how CBT and other therapeutic techniques can be applicable in the real world: this time, at a concert. Hear how these skills can be constructive when faced with common concert pitfalls and obstacles.


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Dr. Raffa and Catarina explore the history and work of Dr. Ivan Pavlov, and identify where his contributions can still be found today. Do you think his name rings any bells?

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February 27, 2025 40 mins
Once again, Dr. Raffa and Catarina dive into another well-known name in the development of psychology, Lawrence Kohlberg. After looking at his theory of moral development, our hosts review how his contributions might still be relevant today.

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January 23, 2025 39 mins
Dr. Raffa and Catarina challenge the common idea of making New Year's resolutions, providing some context to why they don't often work and some alternative ways to set goals for the new year.

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December 19, 2024 32 mins
To get into the holiday spirit, Dr. Raffa and Catarina look at Netflix's Christmas film Klaus, and how ACT's perspective on values-based living is demonstrated in the personal development of the characters through the story

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November 21, 2024 38 mins
Who's That Guy? Jung Dr. Raffa and Catarina take a look at another famous player in the development of modern psychology. This time, we look at a student of Freud, Carl Jung, and the depth of his perspective on the self.

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October 24, 2024 37 mins

Dr. Raffa and Catarina look at Sofia Falcone in "The Penguin". Through reviewing her turbulent family history, betrayal, and a broken psychiatric system, a villain may have been created that would not have existed to begin with.

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September 26, 2024 28 mins
Dr. Raffa and Catarina look at "Encanto" to see the impacts of trauma on the Madrigal family system, and how to potentially break generational trauma cycles.


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August 29, 2024 33 mins
In a new ongoing series for the podcast, Dr. Raffa and Catarina look back at famous players in the development of the field of psychology, including their contributions, and ask if they are still relevant today. First up, Dr. Sigmund Freud.


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July 25, 2024 35 mins
After watching Inside Out 2, Dr. Raffa and Catarina walk through the influence CBT and child development have on the main character Riley, including her perspective, reactions, and behaviors.

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June 12, 2024 44 mins
Dr Raffa and Catarina break down Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy - what it is, who it for and what to expect. Now available at Inner Balance Psychology Center


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March 28, 2024 33 mins
Confirmation Bias: Dr Raffa breaks down confirmation bias and the importance it has in shaping our opinions and behavior.

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Dr Raffa analyzes and reviews Anthony's outline on the often overlooked Generation-X and why they (we) deserve more respect. 


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November 16, 2023 40 mins

Dr Raffa reviews the pros and cons for those born between 1995-2012 and what they can do to better themselves. 

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Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

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August 31, 2023 30 mins

The Psychology of Batman : Dr Raffa analyzes Bruce Wayne, by surveying his childhood and explains how and why he became Batman.

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Philosopher Aldous Huxley’s Law of Reverse Effect is broken down by Dr Raffa as she explains why the harder we try with the conscious will to do something, the less likely we shall succeed

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We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story &am...

July 20, 2023 56 mins

Dr. Raffa and special guest cohost Catarina spin the wheel of depression and discuss different types of mood disorders.

Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

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Dr. Raffa gives a brief review on summer mental health strategies and Mr. Danna quizzes the doctor on the geography of fictitious characters.

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Dr. Raffa and Mr. Danna investigate unconventional tendencies of accomplished individuals throughout history and contemplate the proposition, that great genius cannot exist without a touch of madness.

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