Interview Questions

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Psychology

  • Many physicians and mental health professionals view the mind and the body as two separate units, rather than seeing them on a continuum of care. You and Dr. Waggoner have a unique philosophy in treating them as one. Why is this approach important? How does this prevent misdiagnosis?

  • What is Whole Brain Thinking and why, when only using only ˝ the brain (left or right), do you not get the whole picture of the situation or solution?

  • When someone is overwhelmed they usually make decisions that they regret. Are there any quick and effective ways to make productive decisions no matter what may going on around you?

  • What is the Enneagram and how does knowing our Enneagram type, and that of our family and co-workers create more effective relationships?

  • You say that during therapy, the patient projects onto the therapist what they need from therapy, and then if the therapist is perceptive, they should be able to recognize and clinically address it. Why is this the first step in healing? Can you tell me more about this?

  • You have an amazing saying on your answering machine:"Who are you, what do you want and how and when can you be reached? If you know the answer to these seemingly simple questions be joyful, most of us spend our whole lives working on them ". It seems too simple and logical, so why do most of us spend our whole lives not knowing what our needs are and how to meet them?

  • Why do some mental health professionals misdiagnosis their patient’s illnesses? Can this be avoided? How?

  • People are often unhappy because they don’t have enough money, a better job, a bigger home. What is enough? Tell me about the ‘Paucity Monger Syndrome’ and how to address it.

Relationships

  • You say there is often a variation between what people say and what they mean. How do things get misinterpreted, and how can we change this pattern?

  • How can couples change their negative perceptions of each other and create a space for love?

  • What is the best way to move forward when a spouse or family member says something hurtful?

  • How can couples achieve the kind of intimacy they seek?

  • Are your friends and family toxic? Dr. Cochran will share essential early warning signs to help you exit poisonous relationships.

Integrative Medicine: The M.D /Therapist Treatment Approach

  • Many physicians and mental health professionals view the mind and the body as two separate units rather than seeing them on a continuum of care. You and Dr. Waggoner are unique in treating them as one. Why is this important? How does this prevent misdiagnosis?

  • You say that many mental health issues are caused by physical problems such a low levels of serotonin, dopamine, thyroid hormone, vitamin D and/or adrenal dysfunction, etc. Does treating mental illness always require the use of drugs, are there any non-pharmacological ways to treat depression and other mental illnesses?

  • Because of your concerns about confidentiality and the limits insurance companies place on treatment you have chosen not to participate in insurance plans, can you tell us about the dangers involved in allowing insurance companies to dictate health treatment and medications?

  • How does working closely with a family physician give your patients an overall health advantage?





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