The Malfoys of Harry Potter go to see Dr. Janina Scarlet for couples counseling to learn active listening skills.
Defining Your Origin Story
When Bruce Wayne’s parents are murdered in a dark alley, his life is forever changed by this tragedy. Bruce spends many years of his life and many of his resources to become Batman, the hero of Gotham City, to ensure that no one suffers the same fate he does. Similarly, when T’Challa witnesses the death of his father in Vienna, he elects to fight for his right to become the Black Panther, in order to protect the people of Wakanda from travesty and invasion.
Although these stories are fictional, they demonstrate how we may be able to use our origin stories to develop a narrative to become our version of a Superhero in real life (IRL).
San Diego Comic Con Schedule & Appearances
July 18 – 22, 2018: San Diego Comic Con Schedule
Wednesday July 18, 2018: PsychGeeks Book Signing and Panel Barnes and Nobles Grossmont Center Mall (5500 Grossmont Ctr Dr Suite 331) 7-8 p.m.
Thursday July 19, 2018: Psychology of Cult TV Shows Room 25ABC 8:00 p.m.
Friday July 20, 2018: Psychology of Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts Grand 9, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina 4:00 p.m.
Friday July 20, 2018: Book Signing for Mysterious Galaxy Booth 1119, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Saturday July 21, 2018: The Most Dangerous Women at Comic Con Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina10:00 a.m.
Sunday July 22, 2018: Superhero IRL! Join the Real-Life Justice League Room 25ABC 1:00 p.m.
Becoming Incredible in the Face of Evil
The world in which children are ripped apart from their parents for running away from war and torture, a world in which the US pulls out of the UN Human Rights Council, a world in which children are being put into concentration camps and workers aren’t allowed to comfort them needs Superheroes now more than ever.
How Harry Potter Fandom Changed My Life
The accident happened 15 years ago. I injured my knee during a rehearsal for a dance competition and after months of physical therapy my doctor told me that I would never run or dance again.
Around the world in 16 days
I am so incredibly grateful to each and everyone of you for all your support and for believing in me and in Superhero Therapy.
This past month has been magical. I have been able to visit four different countries in 16 days – Germany, Italy, Ireland, and England, in order to train mental health professionals in how to conduct Superhero Therapy and advocate for mental health destigmatization via pop culture.
How an emoji can save a life
Most people report that they are not comfortable asking their loved ones for help when they are going through a bout of depression and/or are having suicidal thoughts. Some people report that they are afraid that their loved ones will judge them for reaching out, while others report that they don’t know how to ask for the support that they need. Continue reading How an emoji can save a life
EuroTour and Pay-It-Forward
Next month I will set off on my first official Europe book tour during which I will be presenting workshops to mental health professionals on Superhero Therapy and Therapy Quest.
Here are the tour details:
Finding Hope When You Feel Hopeless
That expression, “depression hurts,” doesn’t quite do it justice.
It doesn’t hurt.
Why Women Get Excluded in Online Gaming
Ever heard the expression “sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? Chances are that there is at least one name that someone called you, at least one rejection that you faced that stayed with you for years. You might have stayed up at night wondering what you could have done differently, wondering how you will be able to recover from the devastating emotional pain you are feeling.