Severus Snape visits Dr. Scarlet to confront his grief and reconnect with his heart.
Author: Janina Scarlet
Dr. Janina Scarlet, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a professor, and a (mad?) scientist. For more information, see the "Meet The Doctor" page
On the Couch Ep. 5: Leia Regains Her Hope
Leia visits Dr. Scarlet as the rebels are fighting insurmontable odds.
Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 19: Psychology of Halloween
ST Podcast Ep 19: Psych of Halloween
Join Dustin and Dr. Scarlet as they discuss the psychology of Halloween. HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!
**Samhain was written and performed by Dustin and Anthony McGinnis of the Brothers McGinnis.**
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Surviving Real Life Horrors
Trigger Warning: Holocaust
My family and I are refugees. We moved to the United States to escape violence related to being Jewish. With the recent rise of Anti-Semitism, I was already feeling threatened. Last Saturday, an angry man with a gun claimed 11 lives of innocent elderly human beings, one of whom, Rose Mallinger, was a 97-year old Holocaust survivor. My heart shattered that day. Continue reading Surviving Real Life Horrors
Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award 2018
We’re so honored to announce that Dr. Janina Scarlet has been recognized by the United Nations as the 2018 Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award recipient. Way to go, Dr. Scarlet! This honor is very well deserved!
On the Couch Ep 4: Wonder Woman learns self-compassion
Wonder Woman is overwhelmed by political unrest and is experiencing empathic distress. She visits Dr. Scarlet to learn self-compassion so she can keep fighting the good fight for justice.
On the Couch Ep. 3: Waldo Finds Himself
Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 18: Psychology of DC Superheroes
ST Podcast Ep. 18: DC Superheroes
Join host Dustin McGinnis, Dr. Janina Scarlet, and special Guest: Dr. Travis Langley as they discuss the psychology of DC Superheroes and the importance of accurate mental health depictions in pop culture.
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On the Couch Ep. 2: Ororo Munroe “Storm”
Ororo Munroe, “Storm” from the X-Men visits Dr. Scarlet to work on her fear of confined spaces (claustrophobia).
Mental Health Representation Matters
Many of us like talking about pop culture, whether it’s comics, TV shows, movies, books, or video games. For those of us in the mental health field (and for many outside of this field), it may be fun to occasionally speculate about a fictional character’s psychological perspective. Perspective taking can actually help foster empathy building and compassion toward others. However, diagnosing characters or people whom therapists have not evaluated in a session can be risky. Continue reading Mental Health Representation Matters