October 30, 2008
Series Premiere
In a groundbreaking new series, Dr. Phil counsels 14 strangers in an intense three-day retreat where they face their problems in an effort to turn their lives around.
“Tell yourself the truth,” Dr. Phil says. “We put our cars in the shop more than we put ourselves in the shop. How many times in your life have you called a timeout and said, ‘You know what? I’m taking some time for me. I don’t want to let days turn into weeks, and weeks turn into months, and months turn into years, and I keep looking in the mirror, and I keep getting older, and older, and sadder and lonelier. I don’t want to do that the rest of my life’?”
Angie and Ron struggle with Ron’s alcoholism while trying to parent their 2-year-old daughter.
“Is that what you want your daughter growing up to be?”
Paige is in love with a married man and has been waiting two years for him to divorce his wife.
“For two years. Are you a slow learner?”
Kathleen hates and fears all African-Amercian men because of something horrific that happened to her over 20 years ago.
Dr. Phil encourages her to confront her fear.
Wade calls his childhood a “horror story,” having been abused by mutiple people. He says it eventually caused the failure of his marriage.
He has a lot in common with Kathleen.
Kicked Out
After a break, Dr. Phil asks his guests to share, but no one speaks. Frustrated, Dr. Phil kicks everyone out of his studio.
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At the end of day one of the retreat, Dr. Phil assigns some homework. Try working on these items yourself and see what you discover about your life:
Are you a bridesmaid under pressure to look “perfect?” Is the bride demanding that all her bridesmaids lose weight and get into shape before the big day?
Is your son or daughter a moocher and refusing to grow up? Is your loved one having a midlife crisis or wearing inappropriate clothing?
Do you feel she is your worst enemy? Can you not believe you are related to someone you dislike so much?
Do you suspect your partner/ family member to be a narcissist? Do they behave in a way that leaves you confused, distressed and fearful?
Are you part owner in a family business and feel like you don’t get your fair share of profits?
Check out the mental health treatment programs that have assisted Dr. Phil guests.
Learn how you can help feed a child this summer.
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