Rethinking Hearing Voices: Insights with Brittany Quagan
And I think it is a gift to our clients for us to be able to approach them with non-judgment and curiosity and a willingness to explore this with them, even if it's difficult, even if it's scary and weird.
Imagine a world where hearing voices isn't immediately labeled as a sign of mental illness. In this thought-provoking episode of 'Kaleidoscope of Possibilities', Dr. Adriana Popescu sits down with Brittany Quagan, a licensed clinical therapist, psychic, and medium. They dive deep into the Yale COPE Project, which aims to understand and measure how people control their perceptual experiences. Brittany shares her own journey of hearing voices, challenging the traditional Western paradigms that often stigmatize such experiences.
The conversation explores how different cultures perceive voice hearing, the impact of trauma, and the importance of approaching these experiences with empathy and curiosity. Brittany emphasizes that working with clients without judgment can be incredibly empowering, offering them a new way to understand their own minds. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health, trauma, and the power of alternative perspectives.