https://briankongpsyd.com/about daily 0.75 2020-09-21 https://briankongpsyd.com/chicago-therapist daily 1.0 2024-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1488209761082-V26QGZTBCK45K0T3DTMN/Brian-Kong-Psychologist-Chicago-Psychology-Today Services + Approach (Home) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1525184364829-XT7ZY1QZFBRW1SVLSBK3/Brian+.jpg Services + Approach (Home) https://briankongpsyd.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-09-04 https://briankongpsyd.com/pop-culture-and-therapy daily 0.75 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1473276884862-4IUO21KQ45I6BLE7U5NN/Brian-Kong-Psychologist-Chicago-Parks-and-Recreation Pop Culture + Therapy Various examples that demonstrate how a change in perspective can be a helpful coping strategy in of itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1512143377986-Q743BGVP9OG4ZXCN7FZD/Pete+Holmes+%2B+Jimmy+Kimmel+%7C+Brian+Kong%2C+Chicago+Psychologist.jpg Pop Culture + Therapy Comedian Pete Holmes discusses what he loves about sitting in traffic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1473273332765-C2Z15ROEZWW6JK5I6UZV/Brian-Kong-Psychologist-Chicago-The-Walking-Dead Pop Culture + Therapy Looking at how AMC's The Walking Dead portrays dealing with uncertainty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1488208952745-549SKJLEDI24Z9FPQTQZ/image-asset.png Pop Culture + Therapy Meg Shields writes about animator, Don Bluth's work and the value of making room for sadness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1473275017223-VZYK10RZEL9LRV367SJG/Brian-Kong-Psychologist-Chicago-Zach-Stone-Bo-Burnham Pop Culture + Therapy How MTV show, Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous highlights the common issue of pursuing a conditional sense of self-worth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1608147330023-IH1IZNAJXTFHQ9WKBNXI/image-asset.jpeg Pop Culture + Therapy MTV News: “Here’s Why You’re Fascinated By The Joker, Negan, And Other Villains” An expert psychoanalysis of this year’s best villain nominations at the MTV Movies & TV Awards. The concept of a "good villain" is inherently paradoxical. After all, a villain is a natural foil for the hero, a diabolical antagonist who operates in complete contrast to the good and moral protagonist. But there's something to be said for a captivating villain who can cast a shadow over an entire room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1473274018101-SUG6VVOYX13CXYOA996S/Brian-Kong-Psychologist-Chicago-Procrastination Pop Culture + Therapy A comedically detailed explanation of procrastination and how to deal with it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1512143395089-T6PTVLERK7VUD7IYHBKF/Dan+Harmon+of+Rick+and+Morty+%7C+Brian+Kong%2C+Chicago+Psychologist Pop Culture + Therapy Community and Rick and Morty creator Dan Harmon gives advice to a fan who asked him about depression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1556981321214-7DS6A0FN2JOJ7U64OV3A/5cc9f74b240000130a524ec9.jpeg Pop Culture + Therapy Ray Romano and Busy Philipps give mental health advice to their younger selves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57891a1d6a4963bf14fc2e42/1608147272453-MS19A3BVYFRW4PPA540H/tyrion.jpg Pop Culture + Therapy Huffington Post: “This Is Why You Grieve The Ending Of Your Favorite TV Show” Mental health experts explain the sense of loss many fans feel. When a beloved TV series comes to a finish, it’s common to hear fans say they’re “grieving” the ending of a story they’ve watched and kept up with, sometimes for years. 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