Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#751 Best Of: Counseling Predators - Dr David Hirohama
#751 Best Of: Counseling Predators - Dr David Hirohama
#751 Best Of: Counseling Predators - Dr David Hirohama
Friday 6th June 2025
Explore Dr David Hirohama's experiences counselling sexual predators and how Buddhism helped him cope in this riveting podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Dr Hirohama shares insights from working with sexual predators.
- Buddhist practices helped him manage the emotional strain.
- Discussion on societal issues around offender rehabilitation.
- Exploration of empathy and compassion in challenging roles.
- Unique perspective on mental health within criminal justice.
"Walking the gauntlet every day was definitely a challenge where I had to really work through my fears."
In this gripping episode of Mental Illness Happy Hour, Dr David Hirohama, a third-generation Japanese-American psychologist, opens up about his intense experiences counselling sexual predators at Coalinga State Hospital in California. This 'Best Of' episode revisits Hirohama's journey, revealing how he managed to maintain his composure and sanity in a challenging environment. With a background in Buddhism, Hirohama shares how meditation became his anchor amidst the chaos of working with individuals convicted of heinous crimes.
Listeners are taken on a journey through Hirohama's reflections on the complexities of human behaviour and the dark side of the mind. He discusses the mental and emotional toll that comes with working in such a high-stakes environment and how it has shaped his understanding of empathy and compassion. It's not every day you hear about someone who willingly steps into such a daunting role, but Hirohama's curiosity about the human psyche led him to embrace this challenge.
The episode also sheds light on the broader societal issues surrounding the treatment and rehabilitation of offenders, questioning the balance between justice and mental health support. Hirohama's candidness offers a unique perspective on how professionals cope with the emotional burden of their work. If you're intrigued by the human mind's intricacies or curious about the intersection of psychology and criminal justice, this episode is a must-listen.
It challenges preconceived notions and encourages a deeper understanding of what it means to walk a mile in someone else's shoes.