Episode 59: Keith Magnus, Clinical Psychologist and Director oft he Butler University Counseling and Consultation Center

Show Description:

Keith Magnus is the Director of the Butler University Counseling and Consultation Center, and Clinical Psychologist for the Woodview Psychology Group. He specializes in the areas of anxiety, depression, sleep disorders/insomnia, interpersonal relationships, identity and personal growth, mindfulness-based therapy, eating ad body image concerns, and hypnosis. In his work, he integrates self-psychology, object relations, attachment, and systems theories I his approach to treatment.

Keith earned his Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Rochester in 1996 and has been an Indiana Health Service Provider in Psychology since 1998.

In this interview, Keith explains his journey and how he landed on his passion path, the important things he has learned through working in psychology 1-on-1 therapy, and important values to keep in mind for optimal mental health.

Show Highlights:

4:30-12:30: In the beginning of the episode, Keith goes into his educational and professional background, and how he figured out his true passion through his experience in graduate school.
12:30:-22:00: We discuss Keith's research on subjective well-being and happiness, and what parents can do to create the happiest environment for their kids.
22:00-30:00: Keith sheds light on the areas of therapy that he didn't expect in first, and the emotional barriers that we as humans face.
30:00-43:00: Keith describes what it means to find the "why" behind everything and calling out the elephant in the room, and how this allows him to deal with any sort of pushback or barriers in the therapy realm.
43:00-52:30: As Director of the Butler Counseling & Consultation center, Keith highlights what he does to create a trustworthy environment. He also explains the factors that have led to the increasing role and benefits of the center, and how the stigma behind going to therapy has changed.
52:30-1:01:30: Keith discusses the best advice and action steps for students transitioning out of college.
1:01:30-1:14:30: Keith highlights the educational opportunities on campus for mental health, suggestions on the best readings for mental health, and the benefits of meditation.
1:14:30: Keith gives provides his knowledge on what it means to live a meaningful life.