CTA Podcast
Critical Therapy Antidote was established in 2020 as a response to the rapid, uncontested and systemic encroachment of Critical Social Justice (CSJ) on the psychotherapy field. The purpose of its establishment was to provide a platform where those concerned about this ideological takeover can challenge these ideas in articles, share resources and find a network of likeminded professionals and laypersons. In March 2023, the CTA Podcast was launched by clinical psychologist, Jaco van Zyl, and marriage and family therapist, Christine Sefein-Wolk. The CTA Podcast aims to critically analyse the tenets of CSJ, to provide diverse alternatives to this ideology, and to reestablish the healing ethos of psychotherapy. Welcome to the CTA Podcast. We hope it will both stimulate and challenge you.
CTA Podcast
A Chord of Pain | with Male Suicide Researcher, Dr. Susie Bennett
On this episode of the CTA Podcast Dr. Susie Bennett, PhD sits down with Dr. Michael Olan, PsyD to discuss her research and insights on male suicide, exploring the cultural narratives that shape men's experiences and the emotional struggles they face. Susie is a researcher at the University of Glasgow. She highlights the importance of understanding men's pain, the barriers to emotional expression, and the need for compassion in addressing male mental health issues. Susie emphasizes that Susie emphasizes that, "Men have rich emotional wisdom to share," and that we need to be listening.
The discussion also touches on the impact of fatherhood and the empathy gap in society's perception of men's struggles. In this conversation, Michael and Susie delve into the complexities of men's mental health, exploring themes such as the impact of parental absence, the challenges of fatherhood, and the implications of terms such as "toxic masculinity." They discuss the urgent need for better support systems for men, the importance of positive role models, and the necessity of funding for research in this area. The dialogue emphasizes the individual nature of pain and the importance of community support, while also addressing the global perspective on male suicide rates and the cultural narratives surrounding mental health issues.
Take Aways:
-Susie's research focuses on male suicide and its cultural implications.
-Funding for men's mental health research is critically needed.
-The narrative around men often overlooks their emotional struggles.
-Men's emotional needs often revolve around connection and belonging.
-The language of mental health can be alienating for many men.
-Therapy can help men articulate their emotional experiences when held in a compassionately pure frame.
-Fathers face unique mental health challenges that are often overlooked.
-The term "toxic masculinity" and concepts related to privileg can harm both men and women, creating negative stereotypes.
-Community support is vital for men dealing with mental health challenges.
-The digital age presents both opportunities and challenges for men's mental health.
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