The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 10: “Two-Face, Part 2”
The epic origin of Two-Face continues with Part Two! It’s been six months since we last saw Gotham’s former District Attorney disfigured by a horrible blast. Now he’s become one… Read the Rest »
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The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 10: “Two-Face, Part 1”
What can cause a virtuous citizen to transform into a destructive villain? It’s the first time we analyze Two-Face, one of Gotham City’s most interesting baddies! The amazing two-part episode… Read the Rest »
The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 9: “Be a Clown”
Gotham’s most dangerous villain is back—this time, with something to prove! We’ve deconstructed yet another episode of Batman: The Animated Series which features The Joker! This portrayal of the “psychotic… Read the Rest »
Heroes in Harm’s Way: Understanding Compassion Fatigue and the Impact of Trauma on Professional Healers
I used to work closely with veterans and retired soldiers at the VA Hospital. I did bedside psychological evaluations following their surgeries, amputations, and traumatic brain injuries. I treated them… Read the Rest »
The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 8: “The Forgotten”
Bruce Wayne gets hit over the head by a street thug and develops amnesia in “The Forgotten,” a memorable–see what we did there?– episode of BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES. We… Read the Rest »
The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 7: “P.O.V.”
Did you know that an episode of BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES deals with eyewitness testimony, memory, and perception? How can three members of the Gotham City Police Department remember the… Read the Rest »
The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 6: “The Underdwellers”
Imagine that Fagin from Oliver Twist and Captain Hook from Peter Pan had a love child. Now give him an eyepatch and pet killer crocs. You’ve got the Sewer King,… Read the Rest »
The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 5: “Pretty Poison”
It’s finally time to talk about the ladies of Gotham! Or at least one lady: Poison Ivy. Maybe we’ve fall under her tantalizing spell, but we’re pretty sympathetic of her… Read the Rest »
The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 4: “The Last Laugh”
The Psychotic Clown is back! But, wait– is “psychotic” the right word to describe the Joker? Join us in the 4th episode of The Arkham Sessions as we delve into… Read the Rest »
The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 3: “Nothing to Fear”
What are phobias? How are they treated? And what is Batman really afraid of? (OK, that one is fairly obvious, we admit). The Arkham Sessions explores the theme of fear… Read the Rest »