Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota
Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota
131 — Dr. Xavier Amador: Healing Serious Mental Illness Through Listening, Empathy and Humility
131 — Dr. Xavier Amador: Healing Serious Mental Illness Through Listening, Empathy and Humility
131 — Dr. Xavier Amador: Healing Serious Mental Illness Through Listening, Empathy and Humility
Thursday 26th January 2023
Join Dr. Marcia Sirota and Dr. Xavier Amador on 'Ruthless Compassion' to learn how empathy and listening can aid mental health recovery.
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If they feel that you love them, they're going to do okay.
How can we truly support loved ones grappling with serious mental illness? In this episode of 'Ruthless Compassion', Dr. Marcia Sirota sits down with Dr. Xavier Amador, a clinical psychologist with a wealth of experience and insight. Dr. Amador has dedicated his career to understanding and treating conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. His unique approach, known as LEAP (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner), has transformed how caregivers and patients communicate. Drawing from his personal and professional life, Dr.
Amador shares the significance of empathy, active listening, and humility in fostering better relationships and promoting recovery. He also sheds light on anosognosia, a condition where individuals are unaware of their mental illness, making treatment challenging. This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to improve their connection with those facing mental health struggles. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that promises to change how you view mental health support.