Michael Bader, D.M.H.

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Grief and Joy in the Town Square

July 15, 2025 by Michael Bader

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A strange thing happened when I was standing in a large crowd at a recent No Kings anti-Trump demonstration a week or two ago. The energy was high, people were chanting, there were hundreds of signs that were both sharply political and funny. A surprising thing happened, I found myself starting to cry. An entirely unexpected expression of what I could only suspect was some kind of grief or loss or sadness.

Let’s Stop With the Self – Help Cliches and Bromides

May 13, 2025 by Michael Bader

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In this video, we break down popular self-help and New Age clichés like “It is what it is” and “It wasn’t meant to be.” These sayings may sound comforting, but they often dismiss real pain and discourage emotional honesty. Let’s talk about why it’s okay to feel, to grieve, and to reject toxic positivity.

Forgiveness is Bullshit

March 14, 2025 by Michael Bader

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Healing from Childhood: Understanding Forgiveness and Self-Worth We explore the deep-rooted connections between parental treatment and our self-perception. Discover how internalized beliefs shape our value and the journey towards forgiveness and self-love, even when faced with emotional struggles.

Pathogenic Beliefs

February 20, 2025 by Michael Bader

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At the risk of seeming maybe just a tad pretentious I’m going to talk today about and reveal the secret cause of almost all mental suffering, at least the suffering that I see and have treated in my office for over 40 years. The secret cause of suffering can be found in the concept of pathogenic beliefs.

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