Homeward Collective

Pat Ward and Jeni Bond kick off Season 3 with a brief discussion of the principles in Don Miguel Ruiz' book ‘The Four Agreements'. Taken together, these simple commitments have helped a lot of the people we work with deal with anxiety, drama, and sadness in their lives. To connect with Pat, check out patwardcounseling.com

In this important episode, we discuss eating disorders - what are the warning signs, discussing their impact, promoting empathy, and sharing hopeful options for treatment. To connect with us, check out patwardcounseling.com or taryncooper.com

In this episode, we look at Postpartum Depression, its common symptoms, and treatment options. We'll also provide helpful information for those who love a new mom who may be struggling with PPD. To connect with us, check out patwardcounseling.com or taryncooper.com

In this episode, listeners will come away from this episode with a better understanding of what it means to live with someone with ADHD and how to navigate the challenges that come with it. They'll also gain insights into how to care for themselves and find support when needed. To connect with us, check out patwardcounseling.com or taryncooper.com

Loving someone with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a challenging experience. It can be difficult to understand what your loved one is going through and to know how best to support them. In this episode, we'll explore the various challenges that come with loving someone with PTSD and discuss some strategies for navigating those challenges. To connect with us, check out patwardcounseling.com or taryncooper.com

Loving someone with bipolar disorder can be a challenging and complex experience. It can be difficult to understand what your loved one is going through and to know how best to support them. In this episode, we'll explore the various challenges that come with loving someone with bipolar disorder and discuss some strategies for navigating those challenges. To connect with us, check out patwardcounseling.com or taryncooper.com

Loving someone with depression can be a challenging and complex experience. It can be difficult to understand what your loved one is going through and to know how best to support them. In this episode, we'll explore the various challenges that come with loving someone with depression and discuss some strategies for navigating those challenges. To connect with us, check out patwardcounseling.com or taryncooper.com 988 is the 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis line that we mentioned in this episode.

Season 2 is here! Helpful insight and encouragement for friends and family members of those who struggle with anxiety. To connect with us, check out taryncooper.com and patwardcounseling.com

Pat and Taryn reflect on the first 30-episode season of the Homeward Collective podcast and get ready for a recording sabbatical. Please give us feedback on the first season! If you have ideas for upcoming episodes, please contact us at pat@patwardcounseling.com

On this episode, Pat and Taryn discuss mom guilt, parental burnout, and several other internal struggles associated with running a modern family. Whether you are a new parent, a tired parent, or just someone who knows a parent who could use a little perspective, this episode is for you. As mentioned, you can find the Sunday Night Rundown here: https://www.patwardcounseling.com/rundown/ Search the Podcast App for Big Little Feelings for another good parenting show and feel free to check out the book Are My Kids on Track by Sissy Goff, et. al To connect with us, check out patwardcounseling.com or taryncooper.com

On today's episode, Pat and Taryn discuss porn addiction, how it impacts individuals and their relationships, and how we help people break free. We've added links to the helpful resources we discussed below. To connect with us more, find us at PatWardCounseling.com and TarynCooper.com Research and Resources: https://fightthenewdrug.org/ Pat's Online Course: patwardcounseling.com/freedomfor Brain Buddy App: https://www.brainbuddyapp.com/

In this episode, Pat and Taryn are talking about medication: antidepressants, antianxiety meds, and more. We reached out to a local medical provider, Dr. Martha Catlette, for some important information for anyone who has been prescribed, considering, or curious about medications that may help them feel better and think more clearly. To connect with Dr. Catlette, find her at MarthaCatlette.com

In this episode Taryn and Pat discuss Burnout and what we can do if we find that it's creeping into our professional and personal lives. To connect with us more, check out PatWardCounseling.com or TarynCooper.com

Today Pat and Taryn are taking about emotions, emotional vocabulary, and emotional awareness. If you've ever felt like your emotions were beyond your control or beyond comprehension, this episode is for you!

On this episode, Pat Ward and Taryn Mau discuss the journey of grief and how we can help others (and ourselves) travel it well. To learn more, check out PatWardCounseling.com or TarynCooper.com

Taryn and Pat discuss self-talk: what it means, how to identify it, and what we can do if we realize that we aren't as kind to ourselves as we want to be. To learn more, check out PatWardCounseling.com or TarynCooper.com

In this important episode, Taryn and Pat discuss the information and advice they give to clients who struggle with thoughts of suicide and self-harm to keep them safe. They also discuss helpful, practical ways you can respond if you get a crisis call from a loved one who is in a dangerous headspace. If you need immediate help, The number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or you can text the crisis text line by texting HELLO to 741741.

Pat and Taryn discuss attachment styles, how relationships patterns can follow us through our whole life, and how we can shift our relationship to be more secure and bonded over time. To learn more, check out patwardcounseling.com or taryncooper.com

Making new friends and maintaining strong connections are challenging endeavors for both men and women in these modern times. In this episode, Pat and Taryn discuss practical ways to cultivate these essential relationships.

Infidelity impacts many marriages and almost everyone is surprised when it happens to them. During this episode, Pat and Taryn share insights into how people often find themselves drifting toward doing something they consider inconceivable, ways to prevent affairs, and what the roadmap to recovery looks like. To connect with us, check out taryncooper.com and patwardcounseling.com.

Sex can be one of the most life-giving AND most challenging aspects of a committed relationship.  It's worth talking about and, because communication in this area can be hard, it's worth talking about how to talk about it.   To connect with us more, check out patwardcounseling.com or taryncooper.com.

As the year draws to a close, Taryn and Pat discuss the benefits of focusing on habits over resolutions, how to build healthy rhythms, and how to find freedom over some unhealthy patterns.

Taryn and Pat discuss the simple interactions at the heart of every relationship. Learn ways to communicate more clearly and respond more effectively. To learn more, check out TarynCooper.com or PatWardCounseling.com

Consider this your primer on Depression. Listen for helpful insights and coping skills for you or anyone you know who may be struggling with it. For more information check out PatWardCounseling.com or TarynCooper.com Because this episode deals with depression, if you are struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255

The COVID pandemic of 2020-21 impacted our lives, communities and our culture in many ways. Although most of our primary day-to-day lives have returned to a new normal by the time this episode is published, many people are finding some things to be very different after all we've been through. Listen for insight and practical tips as the next wave brings new perspectives and, hopefully, positive changes.

Consider this your primer on Anxiety. Listen for helpful insights and coping skills for you or anyone you know who may be struggling with it. For more information check out PatWardCounseling.com or TarynCooper.com

On the importance of a momentary conversational ceasefire during heated arguments or other relationship disagreements. To connect with us, check out TarynCooper.com or PatWardCounseling.com

Today we seek to understand one of the biggest driving influences of the human condition. It isn't what you think. To connect with us, check out TarynCooper.com or PatWardCounseling.com

Making a good apology is often the key to resolving conflict and for having healthy and restored relationships. Learn how to make a heartfelt apology that matters in this episode. To connect with us, check out PatWardCounseling.com or TarynCooper.com

No one wants to cultivate an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and, yet, people commonly struggle in this area. Learn warning signs, helpful management tips, and what to do if you think you have a problem in this episode. To connect with us, check out PatWardCounseling.com or TarynCooper.com.

Asking these simple questions before popping The Question will help you avoid blindspots and set yourselves up for lifelong love. To connect with us, check out TarynCooper.com or PatWardCounseling.com.

Practical insight for family visits, merry boundaries, and healthy expectations during the holiday season. To connect with us, check out TarynCooper.com or PatWardCounseling.com

Important information and insight about couples counseling for those who are interested, unfamiliar, or apprehensive. To connect with us, check out TarynCooper.com or PatWardCounseling.com

This episode includes the practical advice we give others (and ourselves!) about screens, connecting, and attention. To connect with us on your screens, check out TarynCooper.com and PatWardCounseling.com

In the second of two episodes about boundaries, Pat Ward and Taryn Mau discuss some common myths around this important topic. Connect with us at TarynCooper.com or PatWardCounseling.com

In the first of two episodes about boundaries, Pat Ward and Taryn Mau discuss some common myths around this important topic. Connect with us at TarynCooper.com or PatWardCounseling.com

Some quick insight on bringing relationship conflict under control, arguing less, and paving the way for healthy communication. Hosted by Taryn Mau and Pat Ward. Connect with us at TarynCooper.com and PatWardCounseling.com

Learn more about what you can expect from the Homeward Collective podcast and get to know the show hosts here. Connect with us at TarynCooper.com or PatWardCounseling.com