David Berlinski is a clinical psychologist with an aim: to help people connect with their emotions to develop a deeper understanding of themselves. He is also the co-founder of Toolbox Education - which runs preventative mental health workshops for schools, and the co-founder of Toolbox Clinic, a psychology practice specialising in child, teen, young adult and adult mental health.

In this episode, we chat about:

- Why become a psychologist + career path

- Books that have shaped his thinking the most

- The process of supervision in psychology

- Transference and countertransference

- What happens in the room in therapy

- Attachment theory explained in depth

- The child and the caregiver

- Anger and our lack of understanding of it

- Depression and anxiety explored

- Toolbox Education and Toolbox Clinic

This episode contains topics like suicide, self harm, and suicide ideation, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please keep this in mind before listening.

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Find The Founder Tapes on Instagram and TikTok

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Find David Berlinski:

Website: davidberlinskipsychology.com

LinkedIn: in/david-berlinski

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Find Toolbox:

Toolbox Education: website and LinkedIn

Toolbox Clinic: website and LinkedIn

Toolbox Instagram and TikTok

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Text 0477 13 11 14​

Visit https://www.lifeline.org.au/

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If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit their website for online chat and video call services.

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