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This episode is a round table discussion with other Norfolk area mental health professionals. We discuss the topic of social media use for youth and adults. We also discuss the topic of loneliness among both youth and adults as well as ways to try and reduce feelings of being alone. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode many of us from COR Therapeutic are talking to TLC, Tranquil Lotus Collaborative out of Norfolk, Nebraska. We wanted to get to know some of the mental health professionals at TLC and what services they provide. We also discuss what got us into the mental health field. You can find more info about TLC at their website traquillotuscollaborative.org Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode, Caleb Greene and I are at the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska Conference that was held at Wayne State College. We talked to participants about the ethics of social media usage and consumption in Mental Health.

Payton Hogan joins me for this episode where he shares some of his expertise in a variety of areas. Payton is an LIMHP out of Omaha l, Nebraska. Payton and I discuss working with youth, working in schools, changes since the pandemic, and methods of improving client engagement. Payton is incredibly knowledgeable in his work and has excelled since starting in the field. You can find more information on Payton on Facebook by looking him up by name, you can find his company website at bearcompanycounseling.com and you can find his channel on YouTube by searching his name. Big thanks to Payton for coming to us to do this episode.

In this episode, Caleb and I talk with Jesse Jensen who is with the Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Services in Madison, Nebraska. Jesse shares some information about the program he runs at the JDC in Madison and some of his experiences working with youth. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode Caleb Green and I discuss the role of challenging in the therapeutic process. We look at challenging diagnosis and people coming to therapy with a previous diagnosis or even self diagnosis. We also look at the role of challenging in therapy in general. Part of this discussion came from discussions taking place on some social media platforms where people have discussed feeling invalidated by mental health professionals. We also try to establish the difference between challenging and invalidating. Into and outro music by Broke for Free

In this episode, Caleb Greene and I talk about things we wish we knew when we first started in this field. We want to make this an ongoing topic that we come back and add to in future episodes. We also want this to be a discussion that can apply to other fields, rather than just counseling, specifically. We will discuss topics such as imposter syndrome, feeling confident in what we know, and doing things out of experience vs doing things out of compliance. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Also, if you have questions you would like us to answer or things you would like us to talk about, leave us a message on our webiste www.cortherapeutic.com  Intro and Outro music by Broke for Free. 

In this episode I am talking with Ondrej Zak. Ondrej of the CEO of Zario, a company focused on digital wellbeing (meetzario.com). Their app Zario: Digital Wellbeing is aimed at helping individuals have a healthier relationship with their smartphone. Ondrej and I discuss smartphone use, what defines “problematic use”, and discuss the cultural attachment to technology. Intro and Outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode I am talking with Caleb Green of COR Therapeutic Services on the topic of emotions. We discuss where emotions come from, how emotions lie to us, and what can happen if you over-identify with your emotions. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode I am talking with 2 other members of the COR Therapeutic team about domestic violence. October is domestic violence awareness month so we wanted to have a discussion on the topic including what defines domestic violence, misconceptions of domestic violence, and how culture and gender norms can play a role. Some information is taken from our work in therapy with abusers and abuse victims as well as our Batterer's Intervention Class. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode I speak with Lois Letchford about dyslexia, learning disorders, and her personal experience in working with and overcoming learning disorders with her son. She is the author of "Reversed: A Memior", an international speaker, and educator for children who fail standardized reading programs. (Intro and outro music by Broke for Free).

In this episode I am talking with another therapist from COR Therapeutic Services, Paige Kracl. We talk about all things mental health such as what mental health care entails, some background of getting into mental health care, and some questions we often get asked. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

Hope everyone had a great and safe 4th of July celebration. In this episode, I talk with Keith Harrison about mental health in first responders. Keith started a clothing line to help raise awareness around mental health, primarily around first responders and their families. A portion of all proceeds go to mental health programs. Keith and I discuss the difficulties first responders face on the job and how we can change the way society reacts when those who help us, need help themselves. You can find more information about Keith and the tier response apparel at https://www.tierresponseapparelcompany.com Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode you will hear from Robert Nelson. Robert is an existential mind coach and has been working in mental health care for the past 10 years. Robert wrote a book which is available on Amazon called Skilled Compassion a concise guide for helping mental health workers jump the learning curve. He also co-hosts a podcast with Kyra Carlin called Enter the Mind. You can find more information about Robert at existencefirst.com and his podcast is on all podcast apps. You can also find him Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube under Existence First. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode I talk with Marc Azoulay from Boulder Colorado. Marc is a psychotherapist in private practice who often works with men and business/community leaders. Marc discusses some thoughts on leadership and how he works with individuals to help cultivate a strong sense of effective leadership. He also discusses his thoughts on being a man in today's society and how he helps men find a better sense of masculinity by first defining masculinity in today's world. Marc has some great insights into working with men and other leaders. He discusses some key points of leadership as well as pillars of masculinity and how both can apply to anyone, not just the men he works with. You can find more information on Marc at his website Marc-azoulay.com Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode I talk with Brian Sibert who is the owner and director of personal training at Anytime Fitness in Norfolk Nebraska. We discuss the link between mental health and physical fitness. Brian talks about how he got into personal training and how he is aiming to shape the culture of fitness. Brian has a lot of great information on the positive health effects of staying active and insights into helping people get and stay motivated.

In this episode I talk with Sabrina Cadini of San Diego California. Sabrina is a holistic life coach who focuses on life-work balance, epi-genetics, and stress management. Her program focuses on 6 key aspects of nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, self-care, and time optimization. Sabrina gives some great tips and strategies for each of these categories. You can find more info on Sabrina at her website sabrinacadini.com or Facebook, twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube.

I talk with Anna Malone with Replay Counseling in Norfolk NE. Anna is a registered play therapist and has 13 years of experience with family support and mental health practice. She also has a background in childhood education. Anna and I discuss her work with kids, types of play therapy, as well as her work with trauma.

I have a conversation with Jeremy Sherman PhD. Jeremy studies evolutionary epistemology, or how organisms interpret and adapt to circumstances. He has written 1000 blog articles for Psychology Today. He has been studying 'assholes' going beyond the dark triad. He recently wrote a book called What's Up with Assholes? How to Spot and Stop Them Without Becoming One. You can find out about Jeremy on his website jeremysherman.com

In this episode, I talk with Donna Wolff who is with the Northeast Nebraska Suicide Prevention Coalition. Donna talks about her own experience losing her son to suicide. She also discusses her work with the coalition.

In this episode I speak with Jeremy Eberle with Alternative Avenues and Associates in Lincoln, NE. Jeremy is a LIMHP, CDGC, and LADC. He is also the current president elect for the Nebraska Counseling Association. Jeremy has primarily focused on treatment of substance use disorders and gambling disorders. He was a lead researcher on a study linking college students to daily fantasy sports use and his findings were presented at the National Gambling Conference in a Portland. Jeremy and I discuss his work with the NCA and some upcoming events the NCA has planned. He also discusses some of his work and experience with substance use disorders and gambling addiction. Lastly, we talk about how the world of gambling has started to intersect with younger and younger children through mobile apps and games. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

We hope everyone had a great holiday season! This week I have a discussion with Beth Larson of COR Therapeutic Services and Katie Loberg with Behavioral Health Specialists in a Norfolk. We discuss a variety of topics such as general mental health practice, addiction, and social interaction and relationships. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode I talk with Beth Larson and Nicky Kettler about holiday stress. We also cover some tips about approaching gift buying, treating store employees, and interacting with family. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode I talk with Wendy Heckert of Heckert Health Center in Norfolk. Wendy is an APRN, forensic nurse, and teacher. We discuss some services she offers at her clinic such as genetic testing, her background in healthcare, healthcare as is it relates to mental health, and forensic nursing. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free. Any questions please email us at Paul.davies@cortherapeutic.com

In this episode we host another round table discussion. The topic is anything that has blown our mind in the field. We cover a range of topics ranging such as memory, biases, and dreams. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode I discuss ADHD and the attention span. Defining attention, understanding the mechanisms involved in attention, and how attention differs in individuals are all discussed. Signs and symptoms of ADHD are discussed at the end of the episode. Into and outro music by Broke for Free.

Guest in this episode is Courtney Liester out of Omaha, Nebraska. Courtney discusses her work with eating disorders, her private practice, and supervision. Courtney is the owner of Guiding Light Therapy in Omaha and does some contracting with EDCare in Omaha as well. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

In this episode I talk with Andrew Gerodias from Sioux City Iowa about some of his practice, a dissertation he is completing, and some general psychology/mental health topics. Intro and outro music by Broke for Free.

We continue to discuss memory and some of the concepts regarding it. We discuss false memories, memories regarding social interaction, reframing, and the Mandela Effect. Intro music is Golden Hour by Broke for Free.

This week we are doing another round table with a few members of the COR team. We discuss the concept of change.

This episode we cover a brief background of trauma and memory and they are overlap. We discuss the topic of memory reconciliation and it's implications. Intro music by Broke for Free.

This is our first round table episode where we, as a group, discuss COVID-19 and it's effects from the past year. Christy Brooks, Beth Larson, Stephanie Wragge, Kendra Freudenberg, and Paul Davies take part in the discussion. Intro music by Broke for Free.

Question and answer session with questions from social media. This episode covers staying calm in difficult situations, 'contagious' emotions, willpower, and anxieties role in completing tasks. Intro music by Broke for Free.

Continuing the discussion on mental health, we discuss how mental health conditions involve normal reactions occurring abnormally. Intro music by Broke for Free.

An overview of mental health, self talk, and when therapeutic services can be helpful.