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December 31st, 2023

From Crisis to Healing: Phyllis Leavitt Explores America's Mental Health Landscape

  1. From Crisis to Healing: Phyllis Leavitt Explores America's Mental Health Landscape Khudania Ajay 27:52

In this episode of KAJ Masterclass LIVE, Khudania Ajay engages in a profound conversation with Phyllis E Leavitt, an esteemed author and psychologist. Explore why Phyllis believes America is in the midst of a mental Health crisis and the contributing dynamics.

πŸ”₯ 5 THINGS YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEOπŸ”₯
Understanding the global mental health crisis and its impact on America.
Exploring the role of Family systems in shaping societal norms and behaviors.
Applying principles of healing dysfunctional families to address institutional issues.
Importance of laying down metaphorical weapons for societal healing.
Fostering dialogue and focusing on mental health as a catalyst for positive change.

πŸ”₯ CHAPTERS πŸ”₯
00:00 Intro
00:42 America in Therapy
01:03 Book background
01:14 Mental health crisis
01:34 Responsibility discussion
02:08 Conditioning and gaps
03:05 Seeking accountability
03:43 Family systems lens
04:16 Intergenerational Trauma
05:08 Principles for healing
05:51 Attacking differences
06:23 Cycle of trauma
07:10 Independence myth
08:17 Victim mindsets
08:58 Treating inner wounds
09:44 Global instability
10:27 Vested interests
11:18 Consumerism effects
12:16 Interconnectedness
13:08 Paradigm shift
13:43 Market dynamics
14:28 Harmful individualism
15:53 Silencing tactics
16:32 Normalizing control
17:01 Focusing on solutions
17:50 Couples therapy model
18:49 Government disarmament
19:35 Introspection
20:11 Attack/defense cycle
20:45 Truth and reconciliation
21:53 Domination/submission
22:41 Healing the wounds
23:44 Owning our history
24:52 Making amends
25:34 Getting the book
26:20 Bringing therapy worldwide
27:31 Fostering connections
27:42 Concluding remarks

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πŸŽ™ ABOUT THE GUEST πŸŽ™
Phyllis Leavitt has a Masters’ Degree in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University. She co-directed the Parents United sexual abuse treatment program in Santa Fe, New Mexico for two years and then went into private practice full time. Phyllis has treated children, families, couples, and individual adults for 34 years, and has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing. She has published two books, A Light in the Darkness and Into the Fire.
In this episode, she talks about her latest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis.

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Khudania Ajay is a writer, podcast host, and independent journalist. In his 20-plus years in the media, he has worked with renowned organizations such as CNBC (India), Reuters, and Press Trust of India (PTI). Now, he is dedicated to helping his audience succeed through his LIVE Masterclasses.