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New episodes every Monday morning! Join Heather and Gabriel as they discuss all things "Community Mental Health" for the new professionals as well as the seasoned clinician.

Informed Consent


    • Mar 23, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 374 EPISODES


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    Final Episode Take 2: Counseling and Podcasting in the Age of Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 16:12


    Changes in home life and daily living, our roles as counselors and how we serve our clients and our community, and podcasting life have all been disrupted. Heather and Gabriel are back for a second final episode to explore the ways in which our lives are affected by the continued spread of Coronavirus. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.ne

    Final Episode Take 2: Counseling and Podcasting in the Age of Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 16:12


    Changes in home life and daily living, our roles as counselors and how we serve our clients and our community, and podcasting life have all been disrupted. Heather and Gabriel are back for a second final episode to explore the ways in which our lives are affected by the continued spread of Coronavirus. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.ne

    Final Episode: Moving the Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 3:09


    Heather and Gabriel are MOVING!After a long discussion Heather and Gabriel decided it was time to move their conversation their started almost 4 years ago, to a new podcast channel. They will still be talking about the Mental Health Profession but as it pertains to not only Community Mental Health, but also private practice, techniques, theories and everything else in between. So please join them over at Informed Consent Vol. II next monday for a brand new episode and a brand new conversation!

    Final Episode: Moving the Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 3:09


    Heather and Gabriel are MOVING! After a long discussion Heather and Gabriel decided it was time to move their conversation their started almost 4 years ago, to a new podcast channel. They will still be talking about the Mental Health Profession but as it pertains to not only Community Mental Health, but also private practice, techniques, theories and everything else in between. So please join them over at Informed Consent Vol. II next monday for a brand new episode and a brand new conversation!

    Ep. 184: JOKER: Operating in a Broken System

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 29:54


    It’s the end of the month and time for Bibliotherapy. This month instead of using a book or movie as a therapeutic tool, Heather and Gabriel use the movie “Joker” as an example of the broken mental health system and a catalyst for a conversation in surviving and thriving in this broken system. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 184: JOKER: Operating in a Broken System

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 29:54


    It’s the end of the month and time for Bibliotherapy. This month instead of using a book or movie as a therapeutic tool, Heather and Gabriel use the movie “Joker” as an example of the broken mental health system and a catalyst for a conversation in surviving and thriving in this broken system. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 183: When Case Management Operates as Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 27:34


    Case management and crisis services are not the same service yet much of the time case management seems crisis driven. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss the roles of each service and how the two intersect as well as how to survive as a case manager when your program is operating as a crisis service. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 183: When Case Management Operates as Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 27:34


    Case management and crisis services are not the same service yet much of the time case management seems crisis driven. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss the roles of each service and how the two intersect as well as how to survive as a case manager when your program is operating as a crisis service. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 182: Court testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 19:05


    For many counselors, receiving the dreaded subpoena for court is our worst nightmare. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel prepare listeners for testifying in court. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 182: Court testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 19:05


    For many counselors, receiving the dreaded subpoena for court is our worst nightmare. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel prepare listeners for testifying in court. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 181: Goal check-in

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 19:48


    It’s the first week of February and time for our first check in on progress in our goals. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore their own progress and support listeners in staying focused. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 181: Goal check-in

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 19:48


    It’s the first week of February and time for our first check in on progress in our goals. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore their own progress and support listeners in staying focused. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 180: Cinematherapy: Instant Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 16:47


    It’s the last Monday of the month...time for Cinematherapy! Heather and Gabriel explore the use of the movie Instant Family. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 180: Cinematherapy: Instant Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 16:47


    It’s the last Monday of the month...time for Cinematherapy! Heather and Gabriel explore the use of the movie Instant Family. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 179: Cultivating a Growth Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 20:48


    Sadly, there are not always opportunities in community mental health for professional growth and development. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the means by which you can cultivate growth for yourself and your colleagues. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 179: Cultivating a Growth Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 20:48


    Sadly, there are not always opportunities in community mental health for professional growth and development. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the means by which you can cultivate growth for yourself and your colleagues. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 178: Let’s Talk Continuing Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 17:56


    As licensed mental health professionals, we all have a requirement for continuing education. In this episode, Gabriel rerecords this episode where he and Heather reviewed the regulations regarding CEs and explore their methods for optimizing their learning experiences. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 178: Let’s Talk Continuing Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 17:56


    As licensed mental health professionals, we all have a requirement for continuing education. In this episode, Gabriel rerecords this episode where he and Heather reviewed the regulations regarding CEs and explore their methods for optimizing their learning experiences. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    EP 177: Goal Setting 2020 Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 25:35


    Happy New Year!!! As 2020 rolls in, so does our need for goal setting. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore their professional goals for the coming year. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    EP 177: Goal Setting 2020 Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 25:35


    Happy New Year!!! As 2020 rolls in, so does our need for goal setting. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore their professional goals for the coming year. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 176: Addressing Professionalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 33:20


    Heather and Gabriel round out the year by tackling professional communication. In this episode, they explore the Do’s and Don’ts of professional requests for supervision, networking and collaborating. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 176: Addressing Professionalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 33:20


    Heather and Gabriel round out the year by tackling professional communication. In this episode, they explore the Do’s and Don’ts of professional requests for supervision, networking and collaborating. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 175: More About Boundaries for the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 21:03


    Setting boundaries with our own families can be challenging, especially in regards to our role as parents. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore their own experiences of setting boundaries as well as ways in which to support our clients in setting similar boundaries. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 175: More About Boundaries for the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 21:03


    Setting boundaries with our own families can be challenging, especially in regards to our role as parents. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore their own experiences of setting boundaries as well as ways in which to support our clients in setting similar boundaries. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep 174: Clinically Informed Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 36:22


    Lauren Dempsey has her Masters in Mental Health Counseling and is currently working as a Supervisor in Case Management at the local Community Service board. Lauren is also apprenticing at LostBoys Strength & Conditioning, to develop her coaching and clinical skills to provide coaching for children and adults with various Mental Health Diagnoses. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey of bridging mental health and fitness. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net.

    Ep 174: Clinically Informed Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 36:22


    Lauren Dempsey has her Masters in Mental Health Counseling and is currently working as a Supervisor in Case Management at the local Community Service board. Lauren is also apprenticing at LostBoys Strength & Conditioning, to develop her coaching and clinical skills to provide coaching for children and adults with various Mental Health Diagnoses. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey of bridging mental health and fitness. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net.

    Ep 173: Beating the Winter Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 23:51


    It’s the time of year when the days are shorter, darkness is more prevalent, and it’s colder outside. Heather and Gabriel explore depression with a seasonal pattern as well as some interventions to combat symptoms. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep 173: Beating the Winter Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 23:51


    It’s the time of year when the days are shorter, darkness is more prevalent, and it’s colder outside. Heather and Gabriel explore depression with a seasonal pattern as well as some interventions to combat symptoms. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep 172: Boundaries That Will Make Your Holidays Bright

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 25:24


    We spend much of the fall/winter holiday season focused on helping our clients set boundaries for their self preservation, yet how often do we consider those for ourselves. In this episode, Gabriel and Heather explore the many ways setting boundaries can enrich our holiday experiences. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep 172: Boundaries That Will Make Your Holidays Bright

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 25:24


    We spend much of the fall/winter holiday season focused on helping our clients set boundaries for their self preservation, yet how often do we consider those for ourselves. In this episode, Gabriel and Heather explore the many ways setting boundaries can enrich our holiday experiences. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 171: Cinematherapy with the movie “The Fighter”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 18:04


    Just in time for Thanksgiving, Heather and Gabriel explore family dynamics with the monthly Cinematherapy episode. The movie, “The Fighter” is a real life depiction of addiction itself and family dynamics surrounding addiction. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 171: Cinematherapy with the movie “The Fighter”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 18:04


    Just in time for Thanksgiving, Heather and Gabriel explore family dynamics with the monthly Cinematherapy episode. The movie, “The Fighter” is a real life depiction of addiction itself and family dynamics surrounding addiction. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 170: Adoption and the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 19:57


    The holidays can be stressful for many of us, and especially so for families who have adopted a child. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the unique challenges present for adopted children and their families along with strategies for change. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 170: Adoption and the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 19:57


    The holidays can be stressful for many of us, and especially so for families who have adopted a child. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the unique challenges present for adopted children and their families along with strategies for change. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 169: ADHD and Homework

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 20:06


    Homework is a frequent source of contention for many ADHDers and their families. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss an approach to homework that builds skills and reduces conflict. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 169: ADHD and Homework

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 20:06


    Homework is a frequent source of contention for many ADHDers and their families. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss an approach to homework that builds skills and reduces conflict. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 168: ADHD and Screen Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 38:03


    There is a great deal of hype around screen time for kids. In this episode, Gabriel and Heather explore the research and expert advice around screen time in general and specifically for ADHD. For more info on ADHD and screen time as well as all things ADHD https://www.additudemag.com/ Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 168: ADHD and Screen Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 38:03


    There is a great deal of hype around screen time for kids. In this episode, Gabriel and Heather explore the research and expert advice around screen time in general and specifically for ADHD. For more info on ADHD and screen time as well as all things ADHD https://www.additudemag.com/ Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep 169: Cinematherapy - “The Book of Life”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 16:43


    Just in time for Day of the Dead, Heather and Gabriel are releasing this bonus episode: Cinematherapy with the movie “The Book of Life”. This episode explores the movie’s themes of self actualization and individuation as well as family dynamics, and it’s use in our work with clients and families. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep 169: Cinematherapy - “The Book of Life”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 16:43


    Just in time for Day of the Dead, Heather and Gabriel are releasing this bonus episode: Cinematherapy with the movie “The Book of Life”. This episode explores the movie’s themes of self actualization and individuation as well as family dynamics, and it’s use in our work with clients and families. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 166: ADHD Strengths Finder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 27:57


    October is ADHD Awareness Month, and thus Heather and Gabriel are embarking on another series...this one all about ADHD! In this episode, Gabriel shares his strengths based approach to working with ADHDers. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.netFollow this link for the PDF of the Strength's Finder:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GH7jwluFatZ5PBaCPfvUBjYqD3aTxvb0E219e9_krvY/edit?usp=sharing

    Ep. 166: ADHD Strengths Finder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 27:57


    October is ADHD Awareness Month, and thus Heather and Gabriel are embarking on another series...this one all about ADHD! In this episode, Gabriel shares his strengths based approach to working with ADHDers. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net Follow this link for the PDF of the Strength's Finder: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GH7jwluFatZ5PBaCPfvUBjYqD3aTxvb0E219e9_krvY/edit?usp=sharing

    Ep. 165 Mental Health Awareness Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 23:46


    In today's episode Gabriel and Heather explore some depressing statistics on mental health issues, jump on their soapbox of abundance, and discuss how to have constructive conversation with friends and family members about mental health issues. If you have anything to add, have a question or concern, email us at gabriel@roanokeadhd.com or heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 165 Mental Health Awareness Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 23:46


    In today's episode Gabriel and Heather explore some depressing statistics on mental health issues, jump on their soapbox of abundance, and discuss how to have constructive conversation with friends and family members about mental health issues. If you have anything to add, have a question or concern, email us at gabriel@roanokeadhd.com or heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 164: Self Care Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 23:30


    September is Self Care Awareness Month. Thus in celebration of the month, Heather and Gabriel explore their own self care, both the wins and the misses, and challenge listeners to do the same. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 164: Self Care Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 23:30


    September is Self Care Awareness Month. Thus in celebration of the month, Heather and Gabriel explore their own self care, both the wins and the misses, and challenge listeners to do the same. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 163: It’s Our Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 28:47


    A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated our three year podcast anniversary! In this episode, Heather and Gabriel reflect on three years of hosting Informed Consent. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep. 163: It’s Our Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 28:47


    A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated our three year podcast anniversary! In this episode, Heather and Gabriel reflect on three years of hosting Informed Consent. Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep 162: Cinematherapy - Comedy for Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 29:21


    In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the use of the latest comedies on the experience of motherhood to support moms. Netflix comedies discussed: Ali Wong’s “Baby Cobra” and “Hard Knock Wife”Amy Schumer’s “Growing”“Working Moms”Christina Pazsitzky’s “Mother Inferior”Also discussed:“I Mom So Hard” found on YouTube as well as a standup special on Amazon PrimeJoin the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep 162: Cinematherapy - Comedy for Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 29:21


    In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore the use of the latest comedies on the experience of motherhood to support moms. Netflix comedies discussed: Ali Wong’s “Baby Cobra” and “Hard Knock Wife” Amy Schumer’s “Growing” “Working Moms” Christina Pazsitzky’s “Mother Inferior” Also discussed: “I Mom So Hard” found on YouTube as well as a standup special on Amazon Prime Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

    Ep 161: Chiropractic Care for Mothers and Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 26:04


    The series on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders continues with an interview with Kimberly Chernichky, D.C., CACCP. Kimberly is a chiropractor specializing in care during childhood and pregnancy. In this episode, she discussed her work in supporting mothers and babies, as well as her work with children. For more information on Kimberly’s practice visit www.cfchirova.com If you are outside of the Roanoke, VA area and would like to connect with a Webster Method Specialist visit www.icpa4kids.org Join the conversation by emailing Gabriel gabriel@roanokeADHD.com and/or Heather heatherclifftlpc@cox.net

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