In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa de Silva, a psychotherapist, author, and founder of Advocate to Create. They discuss Dr. Pat's unique career journey into mental health, her book 'Why Are We Fighting?' which introduces the IIAP model (Intention, Action, Perception), and her specialization in grief, trauma, and couples therapy. The conversation delves deeply into the unique challenges of suicide grief, the stigmatization survivors face, and practical strategies for coping, such as 'memory in the pocket' and the cognitive balance approach. Dr. Pat emphasizes the importance of letting people in, seeking support, and understanding that grief is not a linear process. They also discuss how the IIAP model can help in resolving miscommunications, especially within grieving families. The podcast concludes with Dr. Pat offering advice on creating supportive environments for survivors and her contact information for further resources

Dr Pat's Bio and Contact Information

Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva is a psychotherapist, author, and founder of Advocate2Create. In her book, Why Are We Fighting?, she introduces the IAP Model—Intention, Action, Perception, a “Google Translate” for communication. With over 12 years of experience, she specializes in grief, trauma, and couples therapy, integrating research-backed strategies to improve relationships. She also provides clinical evaluations for immigration cases, combining her mental health expertise with her background in immigration law.

Connect with Dr. Pat: Website: https://advocate2create.com

Book: "Why Are We Fighting? Actionable Strategies for Effective Communication" (Available on Amazon)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-patricia-timerman-barbosa-da-silva-302084156/

https://www.instagram.com/advocate2create/

https://www.facebook.com/Advocate2Create

To find out more about Dave, please go to davidrobertsmsw.com and his author page psychologyprofessorandminister.com