The Foundation for Positive Psychology

Was there one person in your childhood who you knew you could go to when you were in distress? You knew they would listen and allow you to have your feelings, providing comfort and support. This person represented a secure base in a world that may have been chaotic, confusing and scary. It turns out that having a secure base during your childhood makes all the difference in your whole outlook on life and relationships. Kevin and Niseema welcome Drs. Howard and Miriam Steel...e who have made it their life's work to study the benefits of having a secure base and what happens when there is none. They have studied and developed effective ways to support parents learning the skills of being a secure base for their children and in the process learn what it means to be humble. A relationship that relies on co-operation, joy and a genuine interest in the emotional worlds of each other. Tune in next week when we expand on the ramifications of a world where striving for independence has eroded the human need for interdependence and community. https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/the-posit/id1511809100

Feeling safe isn't a thought. It is a whole body nervous system response." - Niseema Dyan Diemer LMT, SEP, Co-Host of the Positive Mind. Listen to our April 11th episode, "The Vagus Nerve Connection" on all Podcasting Platforms. What is it like to feel unsafe?What goes on in your body, in your mind, in your emotions when you don’t feel safe?... This week Kevin and Niseema talk about the Vagus Nerve, that starts in the brain stem, in the back of the head, and connects all the way down into our vital organs. When there is an imbalance in your nervous system, specifically in the Vagus Nerve, you can have a very hardtime connecting to a feeling ofsafety. You mightfeel chronic anxiety,hyper-vigilance, exhaustion and disengagementwith the world.. Niseema takes us through how the Vagus Nerve contributes to an imbalance in the nervous system, and how to regain balance through simple exercises. Niseema also introduces a powerful tool for healing and balancing the Vagus Nerve called The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). SSP delivers a passive stimulation of the Vagus Nerve to help increase its capacity to regulate the "fight or flight'' part of our nervous system, which contributes to symptoms of anxiety and PTSD, and access feelings of safety and connection. For more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at [email protected], or call 212-757-4488. These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing.Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and Niseema www.tffpp.org www.kevinlmhc.com www.niseema.com www.thepositivemindcenter.com Stay tuned to#ThePositiveMind, new episodes every Monday! Listen on all platforms, link in bio. #VagusNerve #FeelingSafe #NervousSystem #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #selflove#mentalhealthawareness#love#health#inspiration#selfcare#recovery#wellness#wellbeing#mindfulness#meditation#lifestyle #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcast

Bethany Saltman, author of "Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment," introduces us to the Strange Situation Procedure developed in the 1970's as a way to observe the attachment styles of children between the ages of 9-18months. In one stage of the procedure the mother, or primary caregiver, and a stranger sit in a room with the child, and then mother leaves the room. The way the child reacts to the mother's leaving and her return is carefully ob...served and information about the attachment bond is categorized into an attachment style. This procedure revolutionized the understanding of child and adult psychology specifically in relationships and bonding. Join us as we discover how knowing about your attachment style provides a clue as to how you manage the stresses of relationships and parenting as an adult. Knowing this, you can start healing relationship wounds and foster secure relationships with your children and loved ones. https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/the-posit/id1511809100

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What is it like to feel unsafe? What goes on in your body, in your mind, in your emotions when you don’t feel safe? This week Kevin and Niseema talk about the Vagus Nerve that starts in the brain stem, in the back of the head, and connects all the way down into our vital organs. When there is an imbalance in your nervous system, specifically in the Vagus Nerve, you can have a very hard time connecting to a feeling of safety. You might feel chronic anxiety, hyper-vigilance, ...exhaustion and disengagement. Niseema takes us through how the Vagus Nerve contributes to an imbalance in the nervous system, and how to regain balance through simple exercises. Niseema also introduces a powerful tool for healing and balancing the Vagus Nerve called The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). SSP delivers a passive stimulation of the Vagus Nerve to help increase its capacity to regulate the "fight or flight'' part of our nervous system, which contributes to symptoms of anxiety and PTSD, and access feelings of safety and connection. PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/the-posit/id1511809100 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thepositivemindradio TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoundationPsych

During this time of COVID are you finding yourself irritable, blaming, focusing on the negative? When we are feeling mildly depressed, our minds are subject to cognitive distortions like magical thinking, catastrophizing, black and white thinking etc. These "distortions" can lead to an uptick in compulsive and addictive behaviors. Being aware of these "distortions" can help you to realize that you need to spend time doing self care practices and see the world, and yourself,... clearly. Tune in to this week's show as Kevin and Niseema explore the many ways our thoughts can be distorted. https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/the-posit/id1511809100

Home is where you can really just be yourself. - Niseema Dyan Diemer LMT, SEP & Co-Host of the Positive Mind. Listen one of our newest episodes from Jan. 18th, "Magical Thinking: A Wish For Safety"Following up on our show on Home, and that all sickness is homesickness we discuss the phenomena of magical thinking as a way to create safety when what one really wants is a sense of home. Magical thinking is an error in causation, attributing a cause and effect relationshi...p when there isn’t one. We all engage in magical thinking, buying a lottery ticket is testimony to that, it only becomes a pathological problem when it creates significant consequences/distress i.e., betting your house in a poker game. Join hosts Kevin O’Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer as they talk about magical thinking in both its pathological and innocuous versions: and as it relates to significant conditions like adolescent cutting and Borderline Personality Disorder. For more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at [email protected], or call 212-757-4488. These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing. Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and Niseema www.tffpp.org www.kevinlmhc.com www.niseema.com www.thepositivemindcenter.com Stay tuned to#ThePositiveMind, new episodes every Monday! Listen on all platforms, link in bio. #Ambivalence #selfhelp #feelings #pathological #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #selflove#mentalhealthawareness#love#health#inspiration#selfcare#recovery#wellness#wellbeing#mindfulness#meditation#lifestyle #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcast

Are you "of two minds" or "two feelings" about any one thing? Can you see both sides of an argument and find it difficult to land on either side? Maybe you are ambivalent, and that's not all bad. Culturally, the decisive and single minded person is held up as the one to admire in life. The availability of so much choice in today's world leaves many of us feeling ambivalent. What if being ambivalent speaks to a deeper understanding of life and the world? When ambivalence bec...omes pathological you can feel paralyzed, avoiding the feelings that underlie having to make important choices in life, like choosing a love partner or career. Join Kevin O'Donoghue, LMHC and Niseema Dyan Diemer LMT, SEP as they explore how feelings of ambivalence play out in the context of relationships and current events. This week on The Positive Mind. https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/the-posit/id1511809100 See more

Ambivalence is an opportunity. We think the truth is lack and white. It is multicolored and all the shades of grey. - Niseema Dyan Diemer LMT, SEP & Kevin O'Donoghue, LMHC, Hosts of the Positive Mind. Listen one of our newest episodes, "Ambivalence: It's not what you think."Are you "of two minds" or "two feelings" about any one thing? Can you see both sides of an argument and find it difficult to land on either side? Maybe you are ambivalent, and that's not all bad. Cult...urally, the decisive and single minded person is held up as the the one to admire in life. The availability of so much choice in today's world leaves many of us feeling ambivalent. What if being ambivalent speaks to a deeper understanding of life and the world? When ambivalence becomes pathological you can feel paralyzed, avoiding the feelings that underlie having to make important choices in life, like choosing a love partner or career. Join Kevin O'Donoghue LMHC and Niseema Dyan Diemer LMT, SEP as they explore how feelings of ambivalence play out in the context of relationships and current events. For more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at [email protected], or call 212-757-4488. These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing. Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and Niseema www.tffpp.org www.kevinlmhc.com www.niseema.com www.thepositivemindcenter.com Stay tuned to#ThePositiveMind, new episodes every Monday! Listen on all platforms, link in bio. #Ambivalence #selfhelp #feelings #pathological #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #selflove#mentalhealthawareness#love#health#inspiration#selfcare#recovery#wellness#wellbeing#mindfulness#meditation#lifestyle #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcast

Home is a place where I belong, it's a feeling and a location. - Kevin O'Donoghue, LMHC, Co-Host of the Positive Mind. Listen one of our newest episodes, "Finding Home: It's a Feeling".Home is a powerful word. It evokes a sense of belonging, acceptance, safety and stability. Whether this was your childhood experience or not the idea and concept of home is a universal one. In this weeks episode Kevin and Niseema talk about how you can feel at home in your self, your bo...dy and a physical place. Homesickness is what happens when we move away from home, like in college or young adulthood and it can be a difficult time filled with grief and longing. These feelings are a sign of wanting to connect to home, no matter how you can find it. For more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at [email protected], or call 212-757-4488. These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing. Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and Niseema www.tffpp.org www.kevinlmhc.com www.niseema.com www.thepositivemindcenter.com Stay tuned to#ThePositiveMind, new episodes every Monday! Listen on all platforms, link in bio. #FindingHome #Home #Homesickness #complaining #HiddenMotives #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #selflove#mentalhealthawareness#love#health#inspiration#selfcare#recovery#wellness#wellbeing#mindfulness#meditation#lifestyle #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcast

Home is a powerful word. It evokes a sense of belonging, acceptance, safety and stability. Whether this was your childhood experience or not, the idea and concept of home is a universal one. Homesickness is what happens when we move away from home, like in college or young adulthood, and it can be a difficult time filled with grief and longing. These feelings are a sign of wanting to connect to "home," no matter where you find it. In this week's episode of The Positive ...Mind Kevin and Niseema talk about how you can feel at home in yourself, your body and a physical place. https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/the-posit/id1511809100 See more

Postponing gratification is the singlebiggest differentiator between becoming successful andnot becoming successful and therefore feelinggood about yourself in a lotof ways." - Dr. Warren Farrell, Author and Activist Listen to our latest episode, "The Boy Crisis : Why our boys are struggling and what we can do about it." In honor of November's Men's Health Awareness Month, Dr. Warren Farrell joins hosts Kevin O'Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer to examine The Boy Crisis.... The crisis, in brief, is that boys are growing up without fathers leading them to not only miss out on the father/son bond but, Dr. Farrell believes, leading to lack of social skills, a likelihood to drop out of school, use drugs and experience mental health issues on a broad scale. The roles of men have changed in society: we need to adjust our thinking to encourage fathers and sons to be valued for their intrinsic worth as they are, not just as providers or moneymakers. Respecting the roles fathers have embraced with their sons and daughters, especially during COVID, gives us insight as to how nurturing the "father instinct" leads to a more stable home life and society in general. Dr. Warren Farrell is an educator, activist and author of seven books on men and women's issues. His books include The Myth of Male Power, Women Can't Hear What Men Don't Say, Does Feminism Discriminate Against Men? and Why Men Are The Way They Are. __________________ For more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at [email protected], or call 212-757-4488. Stay tuned to#ThePositiveMind, new episodes every Monday! Listen on all platforms, link in bio. #Trauma #HealingTherapy #mentalhealth#MensHealthAwareness #Enneagram #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #selflove#mentalhealthawareness#depression#anxiety#motivation#love#health#mentalillness#instagood#inspiration#selfcare#recovery#ptsd#wellness#wellbeing #mindfulness #meditation #lifestyle #SpotifyPodcast #applepodcasts

In honor of November's Men's Health Awareness Month, Dr. Warren Farrell joins hosts Kevin O'Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer to examine The Boy Crisis. The crisis, in brief, is that boys are growing up without fathers leading them to not only miss out on the father/son bond but, Dr. Farrell believes, leading to lack of social skills, a likelihood to drop out of school, use drugs and experience mental health issues on a broad scale. The roles of men have changed in society: w...e need to adjust our thinking to encourage fathers and sons to be valued for their intrinsic worth as they are, not just as providers or moneymakers. Respecting the roles fathers have embraced with their sons and daughters, especially during COVID, gives us insight as to how nurturing the "father instinct" leads to a more stable home life and society in general. Dr. Warren Farrell is an educator, activist and author of seven books on men and women's issues. His books include The Myth of Male Power, Women Can't Hear What Men Don't Say, Does Feminism Discriminate Against Men? and Why Men Are The Way They Are. https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//the-boy-crisis-w

Curiosity is the antidote to fear." - Kevin O'Donoghue, LMHC Listen to our latest episode, "Fear and the 9 Types of the Enneagram". Do you know someone who is still traumatized from watching The Exorcist or any of the top 10 horror films? For Halloween we thought we'd look at the role of fear in the 9 Enneagram types. These fears can occur very early on in life and one could unconsciously spend a lifetime avoiding what caused the initial fear. Some lives based on fear avoid...ance could have positive outcomes, others not so much. Hosts describe nine personality traits and their underlying fears. __________________ For more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at [email protected], or call 212-757-4488. These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing. Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and NiseemaStay tuned to#ThePositiveMind, new episodes every Monday! Listen on all platforms, link in bio. #Trauma #HealingTherapy #mentalhealth#Fear #Enneagram #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #selflove#mentalhealthawareness#depression#anxiety#motivation#love#health#mentalillness#instagood#inspiration#selfcare#recovery#ptsd#wellness#wellbeing#mindfulness#meditation#lifestyle #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcast

Welcome back Thayer Case for Part 2 of Kevin and Niseema's interview and explaination of a simple, effective self-intervention tool: S-C-O-P-E. "Like the mouthwash: easy to remember!" says Thayer. Step-by-step find how this tool can bring you the same centering used by firefighters, EMTs and public speakers when in an emotional state of overwhelm. #trauma #traumahealing #wellness #mentalhealth https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//preventing-ptsd-

Trauma is personal and subjective. It is whatever is too much, too fast, too soon for you at that moment." - Thayer Case, LMHC SEP Listen to our latest episode, "Preventing PTSD with Thayer Case LCSW, SEP" Part 2. One of the leading modalities to help people heal from trauma is Somatic Experiencing or SE. This is a therapy that focuses on body sensations and to relieve symptoms of PTSD in addition to related psychological and physical problems. Part two of our interview wit...h guest Thayer Case LCSW, SEP will go through each letter of the S.C.O.P.E. acronym, which is a helpful way to remember how to use SE treatment on yourself in real time. Thayer Case is co-director of Maverick Psychotherapy Group and works with children adults and families. He has particular expertise in treating grief, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, ADHD, sensory integration and mild autistic spectrum issues, stress reduction, issues with spirituality, and trauma. Stay tuned to#ThePositiveMind, new episodes every Monday! Listen on all platforms, link in bio. #Trauma #HealingTherapy #mentalhealth #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #selflove#mentalhealthawareness#depression#anxiety#motivation#love#health#mentalillness#instagood#inspiration#selfcare#recovery#ptsd#wellness#wellbeing#mindfulness#meditation#lifestyle #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcast

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and we wanted to share some helpful tips!

Welcome Thayer Case to The Positive Mind Radio Show podcast. In the first of a two part interview, Thayer with Kevin O'Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer, discusses trauma, the way the body holds and responds to it and introduces a technique called SCOPE. Enjoy this sitmulating and insightful episode! https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//preventing-ptsd-

"People feel they should be able to 'get over' grief and loss and if they don't there is something wrong with them. There is nothing wrong with feeling sad." Niseema Dyan Diemer LMT, SEP, Co-Host of the Positive Mind Listen to our latest episode, "Asking for Help: Suicide Prevention". Asking for help can be the hardest thing to do. With September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Kevin and Niseema talk about what to do when you or someone you know is contemplating su...icide. The pandemic, along with so many other stressors, has made some people feel hopeless and helpless with no other choice. In opening this conversation we hope to normalize the feelings and thoughts that come from feeling that your life, your circumstance will never get better or change. We go through the thoughts and feelings that can lead to suicide, the signs that others may see, how to get help, what help can look like and how to choose a therapist. Stay tuned to#ThePositiveMind, new episodes every Monday! Listen on all platforms, link in bio. #Pandemic #AskingForHelp #SuicidePrevention #mentalhealth #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #selflove#mentalhealthawareness#depression#anxiety#motivation#love#health#mentalillness#instagood#inspiration#selfcare#recovery#ptsd#wellness#wellbeing#mindfulness#meditation#lifestyle #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcast

"At the core of resiliance, there is trust" states Kevin O'Donoghue. And, as Niseema Dyan Diemer points out, "resilence is built through adversity." In this year of unprecidented events from wildfires, COVID and lockdowns to school reopenings and politics, we are faced with many unknowns. How are you bouncing back from the daily anxieties plaguing us both socially and personally? What is your resilience level, have you adapted to adversity pivoting your thoughts to "what can ...I do today to be ready for tomorrow?" This week's Positive Mind Radio Show Podcast invites us to examine how resilience can be found in us all, when we trust and know what we can and cannot change. https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//resilience-for-2

"To healtraumaask: 'what happened to you?' not 'what's wrong with you?'"- Richard D. Smith, Professor, Speaker and Community Activist. Learn more about Post-Traumatic Growth in Part 1 of our series. Join us for our interview of Richard D. Smith, national speaker for the African American Community on mental health issues and intergenerational trauma. Asking "what happened to you?" as opposed to "what's wrong with you?" is the beginning of understanding and diffusing aggress...ive behaviors, all of which are rooted in trauma response. When you stop and ask this question it can be an awakening to self-awareness. As a speaker, professor, community advocate and childhood trauma survivor Richard teaches us about the revolutionary act of self love. Stay tuned to#ThePositiveMind, new episodes every Monday! Listen on all platforms, link in bio. #BLM #BIPOC #BlackLivesMatter #HealingIsPossible #trauma #mentalhealth #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #selflove#mentalhealthawareness#depression#anxiety#motivation#love#health#mentalillness#inspiration#selfcare#recovery#ptsd#wellness#wellbeing#mindfulness#meditation#lifestyle #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcast

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Experience the ground breaking technology of Hemi-Sync. Uniting the left brain (linear thinking) with the right brain (creative thinking) through binaural beat ...music which integrates the power of both brain hemispheres into single unified rhythm. The effect of the music is enhanced through visuals of sacred mandalas bringing you clearer thinking, better sleep and a more relaxed, positive state of being. Hemi-Sync sessions are given in our Relaxation Lounge at The Positive Mind Center. The Lounge is safe, secure, and private allowing for total immersion. Hemi-Sync is like taking your brain to a spa. Visit The Positive Mind Center Hemi-Sync Relaxation Lounge for an overview. https://www.thepositivemindcenter.com/hemi-sync-relaxation- The Hemi-Sync Lounge is fully compliant with CDC and State Regulations. 30 minute sessions are $50, $70 with a take home DVD. Four (4) 30 minute sessions are $150. Timing can be arranged with your schedule. Whether you enjoy a one-time visit or opt for a series, you will notice an improvement of your mind/body connection. To schedule a Hemi-Sync session contact us: [email protected] or call 212-757-4488. The Positive Mind Center is conveniently located at 119 W. 57 Street, suite 1100 with access to the F, B, D, N, R, W and Q lines. Noted Contraindications: Seizure disorders, sound sensitivity, dementia. We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you!

"The main ingredient of success is not positive thinking, it's non-negative thinking. - Kevin O’Donoghue, Host of the Positive Mind. Learn more about Learned Helplessness in Part 2 of our series. We speak about information found in Martin Seligman's book Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life today's new episode. Stay tuned to #ThePositiveMind, new episodes every Monday! Listen on all platforms, link in bio.... #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #selflove #mentalhealthawareness #depression #anxiety #motivation #love #health #mentalillness #instagood #inspiration #selfcare #recovery #aesthetics #picoftheday #happiness #ptsd #wellness #wellbeing #mindfulness #healthy #meditation #lifestyle #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcast