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Emotionally Connecting with Your Amazing Baby During Pregnancy and Birth

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This episode features audio from one of the ACO case presentation series webinars, “Emotionally Connecting with Your Amazing Baby During Pregnancy and Birth.” In this episode, Theodota Chasapi, M.D. discusses her work with pregnant women and new mothers with Susan Marcel, D.O. Listen in to hear about Dr. Chasapi’s experiences and about her patient Anna who sought therapy while having a difficult time with her pregnancy. The results were transformative.

“It’s my strong belief that pregnancy and birth can be joyful and gratifying.”

“…it’s crucial to recognize and promote the value of the well-being of the pregnant woman and the importance of the emotional contact between the mother and baby…”

Recommended Further Reading

Wilhelm Reich. Children of the Future: On the Prevention of Sexual Pathology. 1985 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Frederick Leboyer. Birth without Violence. 2011 by Pinter & Martin Ltd.

Michel Odent. Birth Reborn: What Childbirth Should Be. 1986 by Pantheon Books.

Marshall H. Klaus and Phyllis H. Klaus. Your Amazing Newborn. 2000 by Da Capo Lifelong Books.

Marshall H. Klaus, John H. Kennell, Phyllis H. Klaus. Bonding: Building The Foundations Of Secure Attachment And Independence. 1996 by A Merloyd Lawrence book.

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The Salesman Who Needed To Cry

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This episode features the audio from one of the ACO case presentation series webinars, “The Salesman Who Needed To Cry.” In this episode, Chris Burritt, D.O. tells Salvatore Iacobello, M.D. about his patient Steve who was having a severe cycle of panic attacks and had no awareness that he was suffering from an emotional problem. Listen in to hear how Steve overcame his panic and anxiety by connecting with his emotions in therapy.

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Treatment of a Traumatized Five-Month-Old Child

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This episode features the narration of the article Treatment of a Traumatized Five-Month-Old Child by Alberto Folia, M.D. from the Journal of Orgonomy volume 55 issue (1). Listen in to hear the remarkable story of how Dr. Foglia’s patience and therapy technique helped Laura and her mother overcome Laura’s sleep problems, anxiety and intense agitation.

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Tourette’s Syndrome as a Symptom of Character: Journal of Orgonomy Article

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This episode features the narration of the article Tourette’s Syndrome as a Symptom of Character by Phillip Heller, M.D. from the Journal of Orgonomy volume 50 issue (2). Listen in to hear how Dr. Heller identified specific ways Jack protected himself from painful feelings including by becoming “frozen,” and how he helped him not only to get moving again, but also to live his life more fully. After the presentation, listen to further commentary by Peter A. Crist, M.D. about how Jack’s case highlights important principles of medical orgone therapy.

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The Briefest Treatment I Ever Provided: Journal of Orgonomy Article

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This episode features the article The Briefest Treatment I Ever Provided by Theodota Chasapi, M.D. from the Journal of Orgonomy Volume 55 number 1 narrated by Hilary Kayle Crist. Listen in to hear how a newly-married young woman responded to Medical Orgone Therapy in one session and overcame her difficulties with her overbearing mother-in-law; improved her relationship with her husband and gained new self-awareness of how she handled her emotions.

If you’re interested in learning more about character diagnosis you can read Man In The Trap by Elsworth F. Baker, M.D.

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To Sleep, Perchance to Dream: A Conversation with Dr. Crist

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This episode features a discussion with Peter A. Crist, M.D. about sleep. Dr. Crist talks with Dr. Burritt about the latest research, outlines a way to look at sleep functionally, and gives examples from literature, his practice and his own life about how sleep is so often ignored and yet vital to human functioning.

Dr. Crist quotes from the episode:

“Sleep is a spontaneous process.”

“There is no such thing as a bad dream.”

“What we don’t understand we ignore, neglect, or treat with contempt.”

“Sleep is essential for physical and emotional health.”

Journal of Orgonomy Issues mentioned during the episode:

Volume 41 Issue 1

Volume 42 Issue 2

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When Yelling Is Music: Journal of Orgonomy Article

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This episode features the article When Yelling is Music by Virginia L. Whitener, Ph.D. from the Journal of Orgonomy Volume 56 number 1 narrated by Hilary Kayle Crist. The article is a beautiful vignette of a medical orgone therapist dealing with her patient’s difficulty with maintaining perspective during the resolution of a crisis by allowing the patient to express her feelings in therapy rather than by dismissing or dulling them.

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A Troubled 74-Year-Old Man Finally Gets the Right Diagnosis

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This episode features the audio from one of the ACO case presentation series webinars, “A Troubled 74-Year-Old Man Finally Gets the Right Diagnosis.” In this episode, Philip Heller, M.D. tells Susan Marcel, D.O. about his 74-year-old patient who was feeling inferior, full of doubt, and isolated from others. Listen in to hear how Dr. Heller connected with his patient, what he saw in his symptoms and behaviors, and how the treatment resulted in a surprising response.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

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This episode features the audio from one of our ACO case presentation series webinars, “Like Mother, Like Daughter.” In this episode, Chris Burritt D.O. tells Edward Chastka, M.D. about his twelve-year-old patient, Olivia, who was anxious and withdrawn and brought for treatment by her parents. The mother, Sabrina, was also very anxious and by working with both the mother and daughter, Dr. Burritt learned just how profound an effect Sabrina had on her daughter. Listen in to hear more about Olivia and Sabrina’s struggle with anxiety and how they both made significant improvements in their lives.

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A Sexually Confused Young Man

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This episode features the audio from one of our ACO case presentation series webinars, “A Sexually Confused Young Man.” In this episode, Edward Chastka, M.D. tells Dr. Burritt about Bill, a 19-year-old young man who came to him after being discharged from a psychiatric facility where he’d been hospitalized briefly after developing an acute psychosis. His psychotic episode appeared to have been triggered by the increased use of alcohol, cannabis and occasionally, amphetamines.

As Bill emerged from his psychosis, he revealed a history of confusion and fears about his sexuality. Initially, Dr. Chastka’s therapy focused on resolving Bill’s confused and psychotic thinking and then was directed toward helping him discern the relationship between his sexual fears and his paranoid and delusional thinking. Listen in to hear how Dr. Chastka helped Bill understand his sexual feelings and realize what kind of intimate relationship was best for him.

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A Different Kind Of Psychiatry

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