7 Movie Marriages that are ACTUALLY Healthy!

From Cinema Therapy. What makes a marriage work? What are your favorite movie marriages? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are diving into great movie marriages and sharing the beautiful lessons they can teach us. They discuss seven movies and lessons in marriage: Julie & Julia, supporting dreams; Father of the Bride, showing…

Psychology of a Hero: ROCKY and Healthy Masculinity

From Cinema Therapy. How do you respond when life gets tough? Who are your role models for healthy masculinity? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are breaking down 8 lessons for healthy masculinity through Rocky Balboa. Like Aragorn, he displays healthy masculinity, but he’s also humble, tender, strong, and teachable. They discuss how…

Therapist Ranks MARVEL Bromances

From Cinema Therapy. How do you know if a friendship is strong and everlasting? Do you put in the work to maintain your friendships? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are ranking Marvel bromances, brought to you by the healthiest bromance on the internet. They’re taking a look at ride and die besties…

Therapist Reacts to LILO & STITCH with guest Rebecca Parham

From Cinema Therapy. What does your chosen family look like? Do you resonate with Lilo? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker, filmmaker Alan Seawright, and guest Rebecca Parham of @LetMeExplainStudios are reacting to the beloved Lilo and Stitch. It is Rebecca’s favorite movie, and it’s admired by so many for its portrayal of neurodivergent and autistic people.…

FIREFLY: Teamwork and Found Family

From Cinema Therapy. How do you set aside differences to work as a team? What makes a great team? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright go back in time to Cinema Therapy’s origin story when Jono and Alan bonded over Firefly. They discuss the eight principles for uniting a team as portrayed by…

Therapist Reacts to THE BAD GUYS

From Cinema Therapy. Are the bad guys naturally bad or are they socialized that way? Have you ever been given a second chance? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are reacting to Ocean’s Eleven for kids, The Bad Guys! They discuss why the bad guys never had a chance to be good but…

Therapist Reacts to SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

From Cinema Therapy. How do you handle pressure, expectations, and finding your sense of self? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker, filmmaker Alan Seawright, and Cinema Therapy producer Sophie Téllez are reacting to Miles Morales and his journey in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. They discuss how Miles struggles to grow into himself and his power. Jono notes…