Ryan Howes
@ryanhowesphd.bsky.social
Dad, guitarist, dawdling author, binge runner, & clinical psychologist in Pasadena, CA. Author of the "Mental Health Journal for Men." http://ryanhowes.net
Taking punk rock to a new level - the brain-computer interface. www.wired.com/story/meet-t...
Meet the Man Making Music With His Brain Implant
Galen Buckwalter says brain-computer interfaces will have to be enjoyable to use if the technology is going to be successful.
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I've been hearing more and more about therapists using #D&D in therapy, so I interviewed psychologist/game master @meganpsyd.bsky.social for the latest issue of Psychotherapy Networker. www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/the-...
The Clinician Game Master
Can a fantasy tabletop game from the 1970s be a useful clinical tool? Megan Connell, a psychologist, author, and the cofounder of Geeks Like Us, explores.
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What's your go-to, low-bias news website that isn't all paywalled?
The sociological/demographic term "Generation X" comes from a 1991 book by Douglas Copeland. That book is not on Kindle or Audible, has 671 reviews on Amazon, and just wants you to leave it alone. #GenX
To all those brave enough to seek help and engage in the vulnerable process of opening up in therapy: Happy National Psychotherapy Day!
The Gloria Films are 60 years old today. Raise a glass if this was an enjoyable part of your psychotherapy training.
Great to see my friend Galen featured in this @rollingstone.com article on brain computer interface. "My brain, my data." www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Neuralink, Elon Musk, and the Race to Put Chips Into Our Brains
Though brain chips are all over TV and the news now with Neuralink, scientists have worked on the tech for decades. And some question Musk’s approach
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That liberating feeling that comes from finding out that the NYT Mini Crossword is now paywalled Which means I won't feel compelled to complete it ever again #selfimposedobligations #shoulds #externalLOC
Late Night/Late Show with David Letterman Northern Exposure SportsCenter (or George Michael Sports Machine) Phineas & Ferb Severance (w/ the incoming seasons 🙏)
Kimberley 🇨🇦@kimberwitch.bsky.social · last yr.repost with the five shows you would be happy to rewatch over and over again for the rest of your life as your sole TV diet Cheers Golden Girls Lost Interview with the Vampire Soap
repost with the five shows you would be happy to rewatch over and over again for the rest of your life as your sole TV diet Cheers Golden Girls Lost Interview with the Vampire Soap
X Solitude ∞ 🍁🇨🇦 EH!@solitudex.bsky.social · last yr.repost with the five shows you would be happy to rewatch over and over again for the rest of your life as your sole TV diet M*A*S*H Six Feet Under Batman TAS The Twilight Zone Star Trek (all of them sorry but they’re just one long forever show)
How much should you tip your therapist? Zero. At least not in monetary form, but you can discuss your gratitude. This is the talking cure, after all. I always enjoy discovering a current article referencing a blog I wrote many years ago. interestingfacts.com/people-you-n...
10 People You Never Have To Tip
There are certain professions you should never feel obligated to tip, regardless of the quality of the services they offer.
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“You don’t like AI therapists because they’re a threat to your income” No, I don’t like AI therapists because they are harmful!
The Paul Giamatti episode of #BlackMirror, "Eulogy" (S7.E5), is a beautiful glimpse at the complexity of grief. Must watch. www.google.com/url?sa=i&url...
TV Maker #1: We're flashing to someone at two different ages in their life. How can we let the audience know they're the same person? TV Maker #2: Simple. Give them the same style of glasses. EVERY. SHOW. EVER.
Say what you want about Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, but their piped-in shopping music soundtrack is second to none. 🎸
Yes, professor. I learned about the concept of "kakistocracy" from the primary source: #TheRaconteurs (2006) youtu.be/Jk7lKdCzKEo?...
Intimate Secretary
YouTube video by The Raconteurs - Topic
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When I first heard Tyrion say "I drink and I know things...", I knew I'd be seeing that on t-shirts for years to come. Mark the date. Henceforth, we will see and hear Milchick say "Devour feculence" #GOT #Severance
"Don't put coffee up your butt" was not the kind of fatherly wisdom I thought I'd be sharing with my kids. Thanks to pseudoscience grifters, I suppose I have to. Great talk with @jonathanstea.bsky.social for this Psychotherapy Networker article! www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/is-t...
Is Therapy Slipping into Pseudoscience?
Spot the signs of a pseudoscientific approaches and products and discover how therapists can avoid the pitfalls of pseudoscience.
psychotherapynetworker.org
Don't feel like reading this @huffpost.com article featuring some quotes from me? Fine. Whatever. www.huffpost.com/entry/6-of-t...
6 Of The Most Passive-Aggressive Phrases You’re Probably Using (But Shouldn’t Be)
Plus, the sneaky reason we communicate this way in the first place.
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Maybe my Outie lives in a democracy that values humanitarianism. 🙏 #Severance
My close friend Paul helped save his thrift store in Altadena. A little good news for a community in turmoil. anabaptistworld.org/an-oasis-in-...
An oasis in an ashen desert | Anabaptist World
The morning after a deadly blaze began in Eaton Canyon that would go on to wipe out much of Altadena, Calif., Paul Netherton stopped by Full Circle Thrift Shop to check on the Mennonite conference-own...
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I didn't really think of my book as a New Year's Resolution-type book, but I think it fits. Thank you @orringrey.com! earlybirdbooks.com/new-years-re...
10 Books to Kickstart Your New Year's Resolutions
These 10 books are the perfect companion to your new year, new you attitude, whether you’re hoping to get better sleep, give back to your community, change your diet, or simply be kinder to yourself.
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Volunteer opportunities in LA today. #Eatonfire #Palisadesfire docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
LA Fires | IN PERSON Volunteer Opps
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The turmoil my friends Deb and Galen faced during the fires. Where are the resources for the disabled during times of crisis? I'm the friend with their dog, btw. 🐕 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Fleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’
An evacuation order when the Eaton fire threatened Galen Buckwalter’s Sierra Madre home triggered a nightmare odyssey through chaotic streets
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Norman's Rare Guitars Documentary on Netflix. Only watch it if you've ever played an instrument.
Spirit Halloween execs when they heard the Party City news.
a raccoon is sitting on its hind legs and praying with its hands folded .
Alt: a raccoon is sitting on its hind legs and praying with its hands folded .
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Resuming my recent holiday tradition of watching The Beatles: Get Back. #4thyear #NewClassic #Beatles
"If gentle inquiries about the origins of the silence fail ... a therapist might wish to say, 'Maybe you'd prefer to sit in silence together for a while.' The therapist conveys not only acceptance of the silence but also a message that the patient is not alone during the silence." - Glen Gabbard
