HelloGiggles interview Dr. Scarlet about why Sansa Stark is such an amazing Game of Thrones character. Check out the article Here.
Dr. Scarlet discusses the rise of Sansa Stark
Tag: anxiety
HelloGiggle Therapy Quest Book Review!
Dr. Scarlet was so honored to have Therapy Quest featured in an article by HelloGiggles. You can read the review Here.
On the Couch Ep 9: Spider-Man
Spider-Man visits Dr. Scarlet and discovers that both he and Peter Parker share the responsibility of their heroic actions as well as their self-care.
SuperKids FREE digital comic book
The FREE digital copy of SuperKids is finally here. This is an interactive activity self-help book for children with chronic illness and is a free tool for mental health providers, teachers, and doctors. It was written by Dr. Janina Scarlet, illustrated by Lora Innes, and lettered by Thom Zahler. This project was a part of the Pop Culture Hero Coalition’s mental health initiative and was created in memoriam of the late Len Wien, the creator of Wolverine, Storm, and many other Marvel superheroes.
Click HERE to download SuperKids FREE comic book
Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 23: Psychology of Daredevil (Season 3)
ST Podcast Ep. 23: Daredevil Season 3
Join Dustin and Dr. Scarlet as they discuss Daredevil (Season 3) and the power of fear vs. the value of courage.
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On the Couch Ep 8: Batman
Batman visits Dr. Scarlet and reconnects with his core values.
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
Overcoming the pain of disconnection
Two weeks ago my best friend of 17 years permanently removed me and over 70 other people from their life. There was no warning. There were neither signs nor conflicts leading up to this. There wasn’t an opportunity for a discussion, an agreement, or closure.
Sometimes loss has no rational explanation. Sometimes an end of a friendship, relationship, job or career, can feel like a part of us died. Jim Butcher, the author of the best-selling Dresden Files, describes a scenario in which his main protagonist, Harry Dresden, a wizard/private investigator discusses heartbreak as if someone’s soul is being ripped apart with a barbed wire on the inside. Continue reading Overcoming the pain of disconnection
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).
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.