Psychotherapy & Mindful Mentorship for a HAPPIER YOU
Psychotherapy & Mindful Mentorship for a HAPPIER YOU | Discover the Importance of Mental Hygiene with Deborah Heiser
In this episode of Walk in Victory, host Naran Tillman explores the significance of http://www.deborahheiser.com/. The...
Psychotherapy & Mindful Mentorship for a HAPPIER YOU | Discover the Importance of Mental Hygiene with Deborah Heiser
In this episode of Walk in Victory, host Naran Tillman explores the significance of mental hygiene, with applied developmental psychologist Deborah Heiser. The conversation delves into how our minds absorb daily stressors and the importance of employing strategies to maintain mental clarity. Heiser shares insights on the role of emotional development across the lifespan, the power of mentorship, and the shift from valuing material possessions to cherishing meaningful connections. Highlights include real-life analogies and practical advice for nurturing both mental and emotional well-being.
Time Line
00:00 Introduction to Walk in Victory
00:35 The Importance of Mental Hygiene
03:52 Introducing Our Special Guest: Deborah Heiser
04:16 Deborah Heiser's Background and Work
06:16 Understanding Emotional Trajectories
08:24 The Power of Mentorship and Connection
12:32 Shifting Perspectives on Aging and Purpose
21:02 Material vs. Non-Material Joy
23:47 Shifting from Material to Immaterial
24:50 Modern Mentorship: Social Media and Beyond
25:14 Bridging Generations with Mentorship
26:32 The Mentor's Perspective
27:08 The Value of Connection
28:01 The Joy of Giving
29:31 Mentorship in Everyday Life
32:46 The Recipe for Mentoring
34:16 Lateral and Hierarchical Mentors 36:20 Urban Yogis: Peer-to-Peer Mentorship
38:29 The Power of Acknowledging Mentorship
39:15 Books that Impacted Us
40:35 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Deborah Heiser
Founder/CEO/Author
Deborah Heiser, Ph.D., is an Applied Developmental Psychologist, a TEDx speaker, consultant, author, and Founder of The Mentor Project, and an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury.
Deborah has additionally authored peer-reviewed articles, is co-editor of Spiritual Assessment and Intervention with Older Adults, and a frequent expert guest for syndicated and local talk radio shows, international and local podcasts, and print and online media outlets.
She has been quoted in The New York Times, Seattle Times, Dallas Times and contributes to Thrive Global. Her research covers a wide range of topics related to aging, including depression identification, dementia, and frailty with grants awarded from NIA/NIH and Pfizer. She received an international award for her research on depression identification, as well as serving for 9 years on the Board of the State Society on Aging of New York and was President in 2008. Later In 2016, she served as President of Queens Psychological Association in New York.
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