In this episode, we break down the most influential theories of personality development that every psychiatric technician and mental health professional should understand. We explore Freud’s psychosexual stages, Erikson’s psychosocial crises, Sullivan’s interpersonal dynamics, Mahler’s object relations theory, Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, Kohlberg’s moral reasoning model, and Peplau’s therapeutic nursing roles. Learn how each theory explains behavior across the lifespan and how to apply these frameworks directly in clinical settings. Whether you’re preparing for board exams or working on the frontlines of mental health care, this episode connects theory to practice in a powerful, practical way.

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In this episode, we explore Interventions with families, a crucial topic in psychiatric nursing and mental health care. You'll learn how to assess family dynamics using key concepts like systems theory, boundaries, and communication styles. We’ll cover the stages of family development, signs of dysfunction, and compare major family therapy models including Bowen’s, Structural, and Strategic approaches. This episode gives you the tools to better understand families in crisis—and the confidence to know when to support, when to refer, and how to stay grounded in your role.

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In this episode, I walk you through the essentials of therapeutic groups—what they are, how they function, and why they matter in psychiatric settings. You’ll learn about different group types, leadership styles, group phases, and common member roles. I also review key therapeutic factors like group cohesiveness, interpersonal learning, and how past family dynamics can resurface in group work. If you're a psych tech student or someone working in mental health, this is a practical breakdown to help you understand the group process from a clinical lens.

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