Psychologist Reacts to Monk

[@rchambers1993]

The chair angles are strictly for the camera. We viewing are the third chair. It’s a theater trick for stage setting. A way to draw in the viewer. I used to be a theater major and remember those things.

[@PrivatePracticeSkills]

I didn't know that, interesting!

[@StudioKujira]

Not just for theatre but from comics to animated films to normal filming. Generally characters will always be at a 3/4 angle, not just live performances.

[@deborahbee7122]

So I am not OCD, but I do have autism and anxiety which present themselves similarly. Growing up (I was diagnosed very young) Monk was one of the only characters where I felt that I was truly understood and seen. I’m only twenty so I watched this show very young, and while I forced myself to mask outside of the home, it reminded me that I don’t have to mask at all times to be accepted. To this day I have not seen a better portrayal of neurodivergence.

[@jimgunthorpe1681]

Just so you know we are the 3rd person watching in the therapist session where you said that there should be a “third chair/or a third person in the room “

[@rchambers1993]

Intrigued you chose Monk. It was one of my favorite shows many years ago and cathartic when it ended. It was like having to let go of someone you’ve known for so long, but as life goes.. so did the show. Ironically, I became a therapist starting my private practice last year. Looking back , I guess I’ve always been interested in interesting people ( not like everyone else..seemingly)

[@rchambers1993]

It was sad when the actor playing the therapist died in real life and how they acknowledged it…

[@PrivatePracticeSkills]

I'm glad you mentioned this. I learned about the actor's passing after I already recorded this video while I was in the editing process. I haven't gotten to see how they acknowledged this within the show yet but that would be interesting to see.

[@rchambers1993]

@@PrivatePracticeSkills this is the episode that causes him to make drastic life choice, because his therapist died. He ends up getting a new therapist

[@AgusSkywalker]

They mention he had a heart attack, and then he gets a new therapist, Doctor Neven Bell played by Hector Elizondo. It's a shame you didn't react to their first session, because it's a really good scene.

[@FernandoRodriguez-kl3oc]

Didn’t know that. Wow.. thanks

[@CreekSong.warriors]

Dr Kroger was my hero it’s so sad the actor died this show is what made me want to be a therapist

[@mincoarmin1260]

Did you do it?

[@jamesamick2568]

I think one thing I've read is that a lot of psychiatrists had written letters to the producers of the show saying thank you for not you know making fun of the profession, or making light of people who see a psychiatrist. I see a psychiatrist myself and monk is pretty accurate to how real psychiatrists are, in fact my psychiatrist has brought up monk sometimes during our sessions.

[@lauraacg]

As an autistic person, I can relate to Monk A LOT. It’s a gift and a curse 😢❤😊

[@aquasky77]

When reacting to Movie or a TV show, you have to take it account that it is a Movie or a TV show, meaning there is a Camera, the 3rd eye watching, it needs space, so a lot or scenes and orientation takes that into account too. Like the white noise machine scene, it works for the scene that the machine is handy for the doctor even if it does not happen in real life. About the last scene, this is season 6 of the show. Monk has been in sessions with this doctor for 10 years, he has called his home many many many times, spoken to his wife and son, landed in his house. So that sharing bit is not a problem here.

[@StudioKujira]

Regarding the chair oriention, they are filming at the normal 3/4 angle and then over the shoulder. Youll generally always see that camera angle; filming, animation, comics, etc etc. Looks much better than side profile shots.

[@johanna2995]

I really enjoyed watching this. I would love it if you did any other scenes of Monk in therapy.

[@wg7644]

Best comment Monk ever made in session was that his father only gave him only one "walkie-talkie" radio because he didn't have any friends.

[@Lori-sn6ws]

This was so fun. Monk is my favorite so-called crime show. I love both of his therapists and find their interactions fascinating. I've had a lot of therapy and I thought your thoughts were very good. Thanks so much.

[@RisingEdge111]

Rewatching Monk series for the 3rd time. Just started S7 where we are informed that Monk's therapist, Dr Kroger, shown in this video, died of a heart attack. In reality, the actor Stanley Kamel who played the part, had indeed unfortunately died of a heart attack recently. RIP.

[@aslikaya4129]

Rewatching too. I love Monk.

[@Jellybeansatdusk]

I think the chair orientation is so weird because they have to have the camera set up lol

[@AgusSkywalker]

The island scene is one of my favorites in the whole show.

[@shacheb]

My favorite show.

[@rahbeeuh]

Mine too!

[@TV-Tony]

Some therapists will make you figure things out sometimes and I tend to find it annoying. The best therapists I've worked with are ones that actually will clearly explain things to me so as not to waste my time. And yeah, someone blocking out a therapist not being around probably has more to do with a particular illness, like Monk's OCD and him being used to his routine. The chair arrangement is probably for the cameras. And I get along way better with therapists that talk about themselves.

[@groundhogburrow]

love these reaction videos!

[@heatherinth3sky]

How do you factor in self-disclosure in terms of your internet presence?

[@kiyan5340]

In everyday life, I talk with people all the time angled away from them. The anxiety of looking directly at someone or being looked at directly while talking can be overwhelming. Chairs angled so far away from each other is fine, and is in fact reminiscent of confession booths (not that therapy is meant to be a confession booth, but I totally understand how not being in eyesight helps)

[@richardeldridge8335]

Excellent. Now do Monk and Harold Krenshaw.

[@lizdestefano4905]

I love this show

[@kaleemyers6613]

U should react to a full episode of monk season 5 episode 7 Mr monk gets a new shrink

[@jimgunthorpe1681]

Good video!

[@jaysonsk]

look, if there was a pebble like that in my shoe it would consume my whole world until i got rid of it

[@Jellybeansatdusk]

Never had a therapist do the: “I know what the answer is, but I’m not going to tell you” I have had my mother do it 😂 very mom therapy for me. She’s always like: what do you think I’m gonna tell you? Lol

[@GlennaVan]

There was a valid reason for him to insist Monk figure it out himself. Monk would never have empathy about the fear of elephants and her need for him to understand if he did not figure it out himself. This was not the "usual" problem but the entire relationship with Monk and his assistent rested on Monk understanding that himself, at the core, not someone explaining it. Those who watched the episode know it worked and likely understand it was the only way it would work. (I loved it when he asked, "Now can I be the one with all the problems again?")

[@Cestreparti]

Love this ❤ Could you react to the new Monk movie ?

[@DeanneM1726]

He really don't seem to be a good counselor. But it's a comedic show and I guess it won't be funny if Andrian Monk got better.

[@keithbannister9271]

This woman is gorgeous!!! WOW 😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@WhiskeyChaser-q3q]

If you are a real therapist. How is it fun, to react to this.? You used the word "fun". I lost my wife 13 years ago, and I have severe OCD, and tourrettes. I can only hope this gave many therapists great "fun".

[@GlennaVan]

I totally understand. Frankly, based on this video, I would never choose this person as a therapist for a variety of reasons. One of the most important is that how can any therapist analyze a character, a fictional person created by a team of writers?!! Another is her speech cadence. Yes, there is more but that is enough for here. I also understand your frustration with this. After the death of my youngest son, I sought out a therapist who had lost a child because that is the only way she/he could understand the depth of the pain. At our first session, I clearly told her that I wanted to know how I could get through tomorrow! I thought that was very clear. I went three (maybe four) times and ALL she wanted to talk about was my childhood! Frankly, I was over fifty years old and I did not want to talk about my childhood, long ago resolved, but how do I handle this intense grief and loss living in the house where my son died! I made that very clear my first visit. My mother's behavior when I was under ten had nothing to do with what was going on in my life today - just trying to make it through and not letting my two older sons also lose their mother. Basically, she was, "We will avoid the elephant in the room by talking about the monkeys in the next cage." She may have lost a child herself, but she didn't understand sh!t about what was needed by a grieving mother. I sincerely hope this video does not discourage anyone from going to a therapist if they feel it will help them.