Splitting

Hey Everybody!  This week Chad digs into his bag of psychiatry to talk about a concept called splitting.  We all do it, some more than others, but it's a concept that we should all be able to identify and acknowledge. We also introduce our Pokemon Go challenge!  Gotta Catch Em All!  Try to beat the Good Guys and catch more distinct pokemon.  Prove it and send us a pic of your Pokedex! Thanks for listening!!   What is Splitting? Splitting is the psychological term for a defense mechanism in which people utilize "all-or-nothing" thinking to make the world more comfortable and predictable.  We all do this to some degree, and most of the time it's not really an issue - think about when your cheering for your favorite sports team as they play their rivals.  You might catch yourself assuming only benevolent actions from your side while the opposing team is constantly trying to cheat their way to victory.  Of course, the reality is that both teams are made up of a group of people who likely h