Dr. Cottone's Resources Page
VIDEOS
The following is a list of videos – about psychology, meditation, math & science, paranormal experiences and Eastern Philosophy – about which I have received positive feedback from patients regarding the ability of the videos to help them further their personal self-improvement goals. My listing these videos on this page should not be considered an “official endorsement” of the specific statements or philosophies contained within, as individual experiences may vary from person to person.
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PSYCHOLOGY
How to Help Friends and Family: Four Tips for Being a Lay Therapist - Dr. John G. Cottone
TED Talk: Depression - The Secret We Share
Imago Therapy Videos
Imago Therapy is based on the work of Harville Hendrix and stems from him book, "Getting the Love You Want." Imago Therapy aims to improve communication between people, especially couples, by getting them to dialogue in a specific way, aimed at mirroring and validating each person's statements. Here are some examples.
Imago Therapy Video 1: Overview of Imago Therapy
Imago Therapy Video 2: Example of Imago Dialogue
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CBS Sunday Morning: “Open Label Placebo Effect”
NOTES: This video report (from CBS Sunday Morning on 10/9/16) discusses the surprising success of placebos (i.e., sugar pills), even when patients know they are getting a placebo and not an actual medication.
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TED Talk: Johann Hari - Everything You Know About Addiction is Wrong
NOTES: Johann Hari has seen our current methods [for treating addiction] fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to wonder why we treat addicts the way we do — and if there might be a better way. As he shares in this deeply personal talk, his questions took him around the world, and unearthed some surprising and hopeful ways of thinking about an age-old problem.
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NOTES: “Education Redesign” is animated adaptation of a lecture given by Sir Ken Robinson. The lecture deals with suggested improvements for public education and the unnecessary medication of children with ADHD.
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“The Difference Between Sympathy & Empathy”
NOTES: “This short video, from a lecture by Dr. Brene Brown's , highlights the differences between an empathic response to a person's suffereing, which includes validation and meeting them emotionally, and a sympathetic response, which often couples a mere acknowledgment of their suffering with feedback that is unhelpful at best and hurtful at worst."
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TED Talk: Brene' Brown - The Power of Vulnerability
NOTES: Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.
TED Talk: Brene' Brown - Listening to Shame
NOTES: Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.
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TED Talk: Jim Donovan - How to Trick Your Brain Into Falling Asleep
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