So my first post regarding a podcast which will go live later this week. \u00a0My name is Kat, I will be co-hosting a podcast with my friend Leanika, called Geeks and Family Therapy. \u00a0I am a family therapist in Pennsylvania, working towards licensure, as well as becoming a certified Ecosystemic Family Therapist.<\/p>\n

What is Eco Systemic Family Therapy? \u00a0ESFT is a treatment for children and families experiencing behavioral or relational challenges and is based on the theory that change in family structure contributes to change in the behavior of individual members. ESFT begins with the fundamental assumption that both the child and caregivers functioning are linked to their relational environments at home and in the community. Treating a child within this model means working simultaneously with the child and family, the home setting, and the family\u2019s community network. \u00a0(from\u00a0http:\/\/dbhids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/EPIC-ESFT.pdf )<\/p>\n

Leanika received her Masters degree in Media Psychology from Touro University in 2016; \u00a0which is a new branch of psychology which focuses on the relationship between human behavior and media; which includes social media.<\/p>\n

Currently, she works as a case planner for a non-profit foster care program in NYC. \u00a0 But hopes to focus her skills working in social media and consulting. \u00a0Lea particularly enjoys working with the cosplay, gaming and comic communities.<\/p>\n

What will Geeks & Family Therapy be about?<\/p>\n

Geek culture’s influence and impact on families; its presence and use in family therapy as well how psychology is used in geek culture and media.<\/p>\n

Both Lea and Kat will discuss popular culture and its impact on families. How psychology is utilized to influence consumers, when purchasing toys, games, books, movie tickets, etc. \u00a0As well as how media, pop culture, \u00a0and geek culture can be utilized in psychology and therapy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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