Gus was a pet parakeet that two Maine-based psychologists adopted and lived with for 5 years. They join us to share the story of how Gus’s remarkable ability to talk to humans taught his owners lessons about the value of communication and empathy.
Panelists:
David Bellows, retired clinical psychologist who practiced psychotherapy privately in Maine for over 30 years; author of Gus: A Bird's Life in His Own Words
Barbara Held, Barry N. Wish Professor of Psychology and Social Studies Emerita at Bowdoin College; her writings focus on discerning truth in psychological science and in our sociopolitical world; her work includes the book Stop Smiling, Start Kvetching
