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Not Every Thought is a Good Idea

Christine Heath, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, appears on Shrink Rap with Steve Katz to explore The Three Principles of Mind Thought and Consciousness and the difference between this kind of therapy and most other psychological approaches. Learn more at: http://www.3pgc.org/directory/christine-heath/ ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every […]

Talking About LGBTQ and Psychotherapy

We know that the L G B T Q population experiences discrimination and social exclusion. Due to minority stress, they are most likely to delay seeking care and experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality, as well as violent victimization and trauma. Dr. Janet Brito appears on Shrink Rap with Steve Katz to discuss […]

Exploring Possibilities, Exploring Self

Deborah Jones is an Artist, Writer and Founder of Sammath Naur (Hawaii). She joins guest host Ken Burtness on Shrink Rap to discuss how Imagination and the Arts gives us the means to create alternative narratives to our lives. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]

The Art of Conscious Loving

Judith Shivani Davis and Paul (Lito) McCurdy are back on Shrink Rap. As Teachers of Tantra, Sacred Sexuality, and Intimacy Skills for men and women, they talk about their meet-up group, weekend Training in October 2017 for couples and singles, and upcoming day-long and residential workshops on Maui and Oahu. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on […]

BlackSand Bob Life of a Pirate

Robert Jones first appears as Blacksand Bob, a fulltime Captain of a pirate ship, on Shrink Rap with Steve Katz. Robert and Steve discuss his life as a pirate, stand-up performer, actor, artist and more. See more of Blacksand Bob at: https://www.facebook.com/blacksand.bob/ ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm […]

Sex Therapy In Hawaii

Most Of Use Came Into This World Because Of Sex. Isn’t It A Bit Strange That The Act That Is An Essential Part Of Of Our Very Existence Has Become The Focus Of Taboos, Shame, Addiction, Anxiety, Compulsion, And Obsessions? Join Steve Katz For Fun And Information On Shrink Rap With Dr. Janet Brito, A […]

Human Trafficking (Last 10 Min)

Nancy M. Sidun, Psy.D., ABPP, ATR is both a Clinical Psychologist and Registered Art Therapist who works and lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Sidun has had a rich professional career split between academics and providing direct clinical service. She has been actively involved within the American Psychological Association (APA) where she currently serves as the […]

Who Am I Today? How to Be Anybody

Who Am I Today? How To Be Anybody? Learn about the process of character building from an active member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG – AFTRA) and the Hawaii Filmmakers Collective. Lisa Barnes, an actress of numerous films, TV episodes, and stage talks about the intersection of Life and the Art of Acting. Join […]

A Little Brain Music

Marissa Maile Katz of DCS Mental Health appears on Shrink Rap with Steve Katz to discuss how music therapy and other expressive arts can work healing magic. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out […]

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- Jim Tankersley
Biden Looks to Thwart Surge of Chinese Imports

The president has proposed new barriers to Chinese electric vehicles, steel and other goods in an attempt to protect his manufacturing agenda. [...]

- Somini Sengupta
Podesta Meets With China’s Climate Envoy Amid Deep Economic Tensions

Beijing’s dominance raises economic and security concerns, and tensions will be high as top climate diplomats meet this week. [...]

- Andrew Higgins
In Serbia, Xi Underlines Close Ties With Ally That Shares Wariness of U.S.

Visiting friendly leaders in Eastern Europe, the Chinese president commemorated the 25th anniversary of a misdirected U.S. airstrike that destroyed China’s embassy in Belgrade. [...]

- Troy Closson
How David Banks, the New York City Chancellor, Prepared for a Congressional Grilling

As David C. Banks prepares to testify about antisemitism in the New York City schools, he said he wasn’t intimidated by congressional Republicans. [...]

- Peter Baker
Biden Puts Arms Shipment to Israel on Hold Amid Dispute Over Rafah Attack

The United States withheld 3,500 bombs last week out of concern that they might be used in a major assault against the southern Gaza city, officials said. [...]

Tory MP calls government 'incompetent' as she defects to Labour at PMQs

Ex-Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke says "under Rishi Sunak, the Conservatives have become a byword for incompetence and division". [...]

The inside story of Tory MP's defection to Labour

Keir Starmer's allies believe the Dover MP can help win Tory voters but some on the left are uneasy. [...]

Harry arrives at St Paul's during flying UK visit

The Duke of Sussex will not meet his father or brother during a brief visit to London. [...]

Battles in east Rafah as Israel reopens aid route

Israel says lorries are at Kerem Shalom crossing, but a UN agency says they have not entered Gaza. [...]

Agency charging NHS nearly £2,000 for nurse shift

A leading NHS boss says firms are deliberately targeting areas where nurses are in short supply. [...]

A DW film crew was accompanying a team hanging campaign posters in Dresden when the politicians were assaulted by several individuals. This is just the latest in a series of [...]

Europeans — especially Germans — are increasingly keen on curbing immigration and are less focused on climate change, according to a study by a Danish-based think tank. [...]

The CDU wants to return to power as soon as possible. At its political convention, the party adopted a new conservative platform. The key issues: "Leitkultur," asylum and Islam. [...]

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been fined for civil disobedience over a protest that included blocking the entrance of the Swedish Parliament. [...]

New Delhi has slammed Nepal's move to come up with a new currency note featuring a map that shows border areas currently under Indian control. [...]

- Aya Batrawy
A timeline of events leading up to Israel's Rafah offensive

The Gaza Strip's Rafah border crossing with Egypt has been a key lifeline for people in the Palestinian enclave. Here is a timeline of events since Oct. 7, 2023, leading [...]

- Sydney Lupkin
Decades-old law limits access to Wegovy for Medicaid beneficiaries

New medications like Wegovy are changing the way people lose weight and manage obesity, but many Medicaid beneficiaries can't get them. [...]

- Rachel Treisman
A lawmaker with a brain disease used voice assist to back her bill on the House floor

Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia was diagnosed last year with rare disease that makes it hard to speak. She still advocated for a bill renaming a post office in her [...]

- Rob Stein
For those bringing a dog into the U.S., new rules aim to keep out rabies

The CDC announced stricter regulations for importing dogs from abroad — or traveling internationally with your furry companions. [...]

- Sam Gringlas
Georgia appeals court will review decision on Trump case DA, bringing another delay

The Georgia Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments after former President Trump appealed a decision allowing Fulton County DA Fani Willis to stay on the criminal case involving him [...]

- Matthew Cappucci

Intense storms threaten large areas of the eastern United States, but the zone including St. Louis, Little Rock and Nashville is most at risk. [...]

- Associated Press

Many current and former BetterHelp customers have begun receiving refund eligibility notices spanning from a $7.8 million settlement reached with the online therapy provider last year over allegations that it [...]

- Meryl Kornfield

Kennedy’s campaign spokeswoman said he contracted a parasite years ago while traveling “extensively in Africa, South America and Asia in his work as an environmental advocate.” [...]

- Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani | AP

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed the U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns the country was approaching a decision to launch a full-scale assault [...]

- Jenna Fryer | AP

Former Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell says he will not return to Front Row Motorsports after this season [...]

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