Podcast: Detach Player
This week Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran discuss the supernatural psychological thriller, The Sixth Sense! Join the doctors, including Dr. Malcom Crowe, for October’s Spooky Session Series as they explore working with a child who sees dead people.
Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran evaluate Dr. Crowe’s therapy sessions with 9-year-old Cole. Do child psychologists stalk—err follow—the children they provide therapy to? What does Dr. Crowe do well in his attempt to help his patient? And what are some things we don’t recommend? Hint: don’t discuss your failing marriage with a child.
We also dive into what possible diagnoses may be appropriate for Cole. If Cole was not seeing ghosts or (SPOILER ALERT) receiving therapy from a ghost, what might a psychologist consider in terms of diagnoses? Finally, The Sixth Sense focuses on loss and grief so the doctors describe and explore these concepts.
If you see dead people – or you don’t – don’t miss this spooky session!
Content Warning: suicide, child abuse