Therapeutic Perspective

Our guest today is Kim Bevans LMHC, BC-DMT; Kim is a licensed mental health counselor and a board certified dance movement therapist. She is also an EMDR trained therapist that has been in private practice for over 10 years. Kim enjoys integrating somatic and embodied work into individual, couples, and group counseling. In this episode, Kim not only talks us through the basics, she also shares ideas about getting started with the process of using somatics in session, and does a live demonstration in this episode. Resources:Kim's latest freebie: kimbevans.comThe American Dance Therapy Association  https://www.adta.org/ADTA video on Dance/Movement Therapy and Anxiety  Dance/Movement Therapy and AnxietyADTA video on Kinesthetic Empathy The Keystone of Dance/Movement Therapy Kinesthetic Empathy: The Keystone of Dance/Movement TherapyHakomi Institute https://hakomiinstitute.com/Sensorimotor Psychotherapy https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/about/#missionSomatic Experiencing https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/somatic-experiencingAmber Gray, polyvagal informed movement therapies: https://ambergray.com/Connect with the Beachfront Therapist: Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes and events, and stay connected through Instagram and Facebook. Also, checkout our free, interactive clinician community and our Facebook group for all things EMDR.

Are you a therapist that's interested in adding coaching to your practice? Maybe you want to make a course, or are you ready to scale up your business and add a passive income stream? Well, this episode is for you! Business coach Carly Hill is my guest, and she shares how she took her practice from 1 to 1 sessions to group coaching and courses. She discusses the process, paperwork, legal considerations, and more. If you're ready to take your business to the next level, my guest breaks down the process in this episode. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes and events, and stay connected through Instagram, Facebook, and our Newsletter. Also, checkout our free, interactive clinician community on Facebook.

In this episode, I provide an in depth discussion of how I target market via social media, including selecting platforms, hashtags, and the best times to post. I also share my unique way of target marketing in the community.It may sound strange, but a hobby of mine is reading about business growth strategies. Ever since I started my practice, I scheduled time to learn about marketing, systems, organization, and business planning and growth. It has become a passion of mine, and while I am not a coach, and I don't have a practice growth course to sell, I do love sharing what I know. As a former teacher, this is just part of who I am, and while I have been told not to give so much away for free, I truly enjoy learning from others, sharing what I've learned, and seeing therapists succeed. We deserve to make a good living too, and we can all success together. I'm happy to do my part and share what I've learned with you.  My goal for this series is to share from one to clinician to another, the strategies and skills that I have learned through running my practice, my continuing education business, coordinating workshops with hundreds of attendees, building a community, and owning a podcast. I hope you find it helpful, and I'm glad you're here. Interview with Lisa Savinon.This episode does not offer CE credit.Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

Our guest today is Jessica VerBout, LMFT-S, CST, and she comes to us from Minnesota. Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. If you work with couples, this episode is for you! Have you ever worked with a couple that struggles with getting on the same page with sex and intimacy? Maybe one partner expresses a desire for more sex and the other is all touched out at the end of the day? If so, you're in the right place, as we discuss all things desire discrepancy! Jessica shares the difference between arousal and desire, common myths about desire, including some that may surprise you, how to work with desire discrepancy in session, specific tools and techniques, and resources for those that want to learn more. She also talks us through the process of becoming a certified sex therapist and shares her current session rate for sex therapy. Interview with Lisa Savinon.Click here to learn more about getting NBCC approved CE credit for this episode.Learning ObjectivesUnderstand the difference between desire and arousalIdentify factors that lead couples to seek counseling for desire discrepancyDevelop appropriate questions to ask during intake for clients seeking desire discrepancy treatmentUnderstand desire response patterns and apply them in desire discrepancy treatmentIdentify common desire response patternsTherapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

While you may think this episode is just for school counselors, it actually has something for everyone. We can all relate to the experience of leaving, or wanting to leave, a stressful job with unrealistic expectations that we have long since outgrown, and in this episode 5 therapists sit down together to discuss why they left, what they're doing now, and how they did it. They share their recommendations for transitioning into private practice and have a very frank conversation about money and fees. This is a don't miss episode for anyone considering making the jump to private practice, especially school counselors and community mental health workers. Join me and my guests, Amy Barton, LPC-S, Jan Osgood, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Amanda Spencer, LICSW, and LeAnna Coulter, LPC-S, for a conversation about career change, life transitions, and finding your passion. Interview with Lisa Savinon.This episode does not offer CE credit.Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

Today's guest is Dr. Jessica Endres, Ph.D, and we are talking about dissociation, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and childhood trauma. Not only do we discuss DID, but we also look at how dissociation can show up in other diagnoses, such as ADHD, OCD, and even eating disorders. We also take an in depth look at the treatment process, assessments and questionnaires, the myths of working with this population, and how DID may not present quite in the way you think it does. This is an episode really is for every clinician, and it's something we all need to know. Due to the topics addressed in these two episodes, please keep the potential for triggering in mind. Episode 58 is part one of a two part episode, and the second part follows in episode 59. So, get ready for two really great episodes! Interview with Lisa SavinonClick here to learn more about getting NBCC approved CE credit for this episode.Learning Objectives​Identify risk factors for the development of Dissociative Identity DisorderUnderstand the difference between dissociation as a symptom and dissociation as a disorderDevelop awareness of common assessment and questionnaires used to evaluate dissociationIdentify when to refer a client for evaluation and seek consultation and trainingTherapeutic Perspective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7087. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapeutic Perspective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

Today's guest is Dr. Jessica Endres, Ph.D, and we are talking about dissociation, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and childhood trauma. Not only do we discuss DID, but we also look at how dissociation can show up in other diagnoses, such as ADHD, OCD, and even eating disorders. We also take an in depth look at the treatment process, assessments and questionnaires, the myths of working with this population, and how DID may not present quite in the way you think it does. This is an episode really is for every clinician, and it's something we all need to know. Due to the topics addressed in these two episodes, please keep the potential for triggering in mind. Episode 58 is part one of a two part episode, and the second part follows in episode 59. So, get ready for two really great episodes! Interview with Lisa Savinon Click here to learn more about getting NBCC approved CE credit for this episode.Learning Objectives​Identify risk factors for the development of Dissociative Identity DisorderUnderstand the difference between dissociation as a symptom and dissociation as a disorderDevelop awareness of common assessment and questionnaires used to evaluate dissociationIdentify when to refer a client for evaluation and seek consultation and trainingTherapeutic Perspective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7087. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapeutic Perspective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

Want to learn the ins and outs of private practice ownership? Maybe you are teetering on the edge of going out on your own and need a little help with decision making. In this episode, five therapists sit down together to discuss private practice ownership. From practice scaling to marketing and side hustles to expanding, we cover it all. Joining us for this episode, we have Cameron Schober, LMFT-S, LPC-S (The Hope Place), Cameisha Brewer, Ed.S, LPC (Cameisha Brewer Consulting), Tryna Jackson, LPC- Associate, supervised by Casey Davids, M.Ed., LPC-S, (New Vibes Therapy), and Amy Barton, LPC-S (Hope and Harmony Counseling). Together, we talk through our whys for opening a practice, how we have grown and expanded over the years, our favorite marketing techniques, and what we've learned along the way. This is a must listen episode! Interview with Lisa SavinonThis episode does not offer CE credit. Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

Therapeutic Perspective welcomes the new owner and host of the Therapeutic Perspective Podcast, Lisa Savinon! Lisa talks about her fully telehealth private practice and her doctoral studies, also sharing that this podcast will continue to offer NBCC-approved continuing education courses! In this week's episode, Lauren Hawkins, MA, LPC, NCC is our guest. Lauren talks us through the relationship between climate change and mental health. She discusses the impact of climate change and Eco- Anxiety on clients and shares her favorite tools to use in session. She also discusses signs to watch for in session and how counselors can begin their advocacy journey. Lauren published a manuscript in the Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy and will be presenting at the NBCC Bridging the Gap Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia. Interview with Lisa SavinonClick here to learn more about getting NBCC approved CE credit for this episode.Learning ObjectivesWhat Ecoanxiety isHow Ecoanxiety impacts clientsHow to assist clients with evaluating their own wellnessThe counselors role in climate change advocacyTherapeutic Perspective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7087. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapeutic Perspective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education.

We know our childhood and family culture play an important role in who we become as adults. Dr. Abby Hamilton, two-time TEDx speaker, Filipino-American industrial/organizational psychologist, and author of Amazon Bestseller Speak Up, Anak, dives deep into the intersection between culture and assertiveness. Dr. Abby helps others find their voice so they can be more and do more in life.In this episode, we discuss how traditional cultural values impact our self-perception, various theories and anecdotal examples, and practical assertiveness techniques we can teach to our clients. 

In this episode, we explore divorce and all the things that you did not want to know, according to Colleen Pellegrino.  Colleen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worked out of Allentown, PA. Through this show, we give our listeners deeper insight into how therapists can better support clients going through a divorce and maybe even inspire you to create a group in your area.  

If you are a parent (or work with them), you have undoubtedly experienced the challenges of raising little (or big) ones. We've all reacted in ways we wish we hadn't with our kids, then berate ourselves for not measuring up and parenting perfectly.  Dr. Carla Naumburg gets it. She has been there AND wants to show us how to go about parenting differently—with less judgment and self-compassion. The author of five books, Carla shares a number of practices and tools for both the mental health clinician working with parents and for all parents, themselves. With humor and relatability, Carla teaches listeners how to create more confidence and joy in parenthood.

Thought Leadership has become a bit of a buzzword these days, but what, exactly, is it? More importantly, why is it a valuable asset to you as a therapist? In this episode, Shonda sits down with Thought Leadership expert and Founder of Medusa Media Group, Eva Jannotta, to drill down on the topic. They discuss the concepts of Values-Based Networking, Slow Marketing, Social Media Monogamy, and the 5 Pillars of Thought Leadership. Listen in and learn practical tips to leverage your own unique thought leadership in service of helping others.

Maybe already you are starting to feel some discomfort at just the word, or you are turning down the volume on this show to make sure no one can hear. But by the end my hope is that we will make you a little more comfortable and inspire you to learn more about the kink community.   Our guest today is Elyssa Helfer, she is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California and specializes in working with the kink community.  Elyssa is on a mission to help destigmatize kink and dismantle false narratives.Check out www.therapeuticperspective.com to earn CE credit hours

Thankfully, Dr. Goali Saedi Bocci sat down with us to dispel myths, educate about commonalities, and simplify how we can best serve our Gen Y clients in therapy. Dr. Goali, as she's known by, is the author of a number of books, including The Millennial Mental Health Toolbox: Tips, Tools, and Handouts for Engaging Gen Y in Therapy and is a sought-after media expert. Listen in to this engaging, value-packed episode that will make you reconsider some of your previously-held assumptions. To receive continuing education credit hours for listening please visit therapeuticperspective.com

What does life balance have to do with therapist burnout? IS there such a thing as life balance, anyway?  After twenty-five years in the mental heath field, I've learned a bit about burnout prevention. With the release of my second book Don't Forget to Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Women, Sarah joins me in the studio to discuss my overall life balance methodology, including practical tips and strategies for both therapists and our clients.  Bonus! If you're inspired by this episode, sign up for my upcoming free 5-Minutes to Better Life Balance 7-day Mini Meditation Challenge. www.shondamoralis.net

Emmy Clendenny is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant on a mission to help families all over the world sleep better with a mindful approach to bedtime routines and everyday life. Emmy started SleepWellThrive four years ago after figuring out her own family's sleep struggles and helping friends and family through those blurry-eyed days of no sleep. Since completing the intensive certification program with Family Sleep Institute, Emmy has been able to help families all over the world find peace and better health by getting the sleep they need. With a background in Broadcast Communications and International Marketing, Emmy lived in NYC and later in Hong Kong for nine years, where she held various editorial positions for local publications and start-ups. Ultimately, this led her to the world of wellness and pediatric sleep hygiene. She now lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with her husband, 5 & 6 year old sons and their Hong Kong rescue dog.   Learning Objectives: 1.     Name the benefits to adequate sleep and link to mental health2.     Explain ways to develop good sleep hygiene3.     Define sleep hygiene4.     Characteristics of sleep hygiene Go to Therapeuticperspective.com to obtain CE credit hours!

The many crises that have been brought about within our society over the past several years have been nothing short of unprecedented.  The covid-19 pandemic, the stressors of politics, and the rise in mass shootings are just a few examples of what has driven more people than ever to seek mental health services in this country. In this episode, we focus on how to keep those in the mental health field from breaking down themselves and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.  Burnout prevention expert Brittany Hoover ABD, LPC, CCTP, MA, NCC shares with us her research and evidence-based interventions on this topic.  She holds a doctorate from the Indiana State University of Pennsylvania and is a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision.  

We humans all face loss. When a child dies, however, it is a particularly brutal, life-altering loss. As caring bystanders, we may not know how to respond, help, or approach those who are grieving. We're worried we'll say the wrong thing and upset the grieving person, and therefore might end up doing nothing at all.  Enter Anita Swartley, grief coach and Founder of Mosaic Restorative Coaching, and Kristin Kane Ford, Founder of the Kellan Ford Foundation. Both have lost children to illness and both are on a mission to help others navigate grief.  These two bright women share their inspirational, messy, heart-wrenching, yet hopeful stories and offer up practical advice on the best ways to walk alongside those who are grieving. This one is a must-listen for every human.   Anita Swartley is the Founder of Mosaic Restorative Coaching, an outreach created to walk alongside individuals who have experienced loss. After experiencing the loss of her father, two children, and her marriage, Anita's life was shattered into a million pieces. Despite these devastating losses, Anita was able to find healing and purpose in her life even through the pain. Her strongest desire is to reach back into the depth to help others find a way to live with their loss, and to create a space for grievers to not only share their pain, but to find hope. Anita has her B.A. in Religious Studies from Moravian University and her M.A. in Human Services Counseling from Liberty University. She is a certified life coach accredited through the International Coaching Federation and is a certified SAP counselor.  Kristin Kane Ford leads a boutique digital marketing firm, Kane Partners. In 2021, Kristin and her husband Mike started The Kellan Ford Foundation in honor of their 5-year-old son, Kellan who lost his life to brain cancer. Kristin is an active member of the community and has been a subject matter expert, featured in numerous media outlets. She speaks nationally on topics related to social media and marketing. And now she shares her grief journey and the impact of her faith. While learning to live with grief Kristin often turns to her son's faith and mantra of "Today I Choose Happiness" for strength and inspiration. She has a new found appreciation for time, especially time spent with Mike and their son Parker.  Learning Objectives: 1.     Name the physiological process that are triggered by an individual who is struggling with a loss2.     Implement 3 effective interventions to use in working with an individual who is grieving 3.     Describe 3 effective interventions to use when working with children who have suffered a loss4.     Utilize effective therapeutic approaches when working with an individual who has lost a childCheck out therapeuticperspective.com to obtain CE credit hours!

 In this episode, we are going to be talking about cults. Cults have made headlines around the world for many years and continue to fascinate us in documentaries and popular podcasts. Most recently you will likely recall the organization known as  NXIVM is a cult organization that gained attention for its Hollywood famous members.   Allison Mack from the show Smallville—she was a member of NXIVM led by Keith Ranieri which allured members by asserting themselves as a professional development program and then subsequently blackmailed and branded its members and used them as sex slaves. The stories behind these cult origins of leaders and their demise are fascinating and so disturbing. We as therapists need to know some of the red flags behind these cults so that we can better serve our clients if we find that they are being manipulated into an organization that potentially can turn abusive.  We will also dive into how to help those who are in a cults find their way out and how to support family members whose loves ones are trapped in.  To help us on this topic I have the author of the book CULTS Inside OUT Rick Alan Ross.

   As clinicians, one of our primary goals is to provide a safe space for our clients. How do we ensure we are not inadvertently triggering a trauma response when working with kids? How can we bring a trauma-informed approach to all of our interactions? In this episode, Shonda sits down with Sarah Dennehy and Melanie Smith of Shanthi Project, an education nonprofit providing evidence-based mindfulness services to more than 4,000 children and adults annually across the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. Learn some practical mindfulness tools and therapeutic applications easily adapted to all populations.

Stacy Mayer is a Certified Executive Coach and Promotion Strategist on a mission to bring more diversity to the leadership table by doubling the number of women promoted to the c-suite each year worldwide.  She is the author of the bestselling book “Promotions Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Executive Suite” and the host of the podcast “Maximize Your Career with Stacy Mayer” where she tackles topics like executive communication, getting more respect in the workplace from challenging bosses and team members, and avoiding the common mistakes that sabotage career advancement.  Her dynamic coaching intensive Executive Ahead of Time has helped hundreds of powerhouse corporate women get promoted into executive roles at some of the world's largest and most prestigious companies.  Learn more at stacymayer.com.

You may understand the need to have wheelchair access under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the need to make the font larger for the visually impaired. But, when it comes to serving the deaf community, many of us are unprepared. Many assume that since they do not know sign language, they cannot serve the deaf community.  But this couldn't be farther from the truth under the ADA requirement.  Learn how to be compliant and what the process is like to obtain an interpreter.

Work with athletes who are mentally struggling? Not sure if you should tame their competitiveness or use it as a strength? Working with athletes of all ages and stages in sports can present some unique emotional challenges. We talk to a former professional athlete and founder of Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression, China McCarney about how therapists can better understand and treat athletes.   

Children's Anxiety Disorders and OCD are at record-level highs. Parents can feel overwhelmed and helpless with how to ease their suffering. Enter SPACE Treatment. SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is an evidence-based approach in which therapists work solely with parents of kids diagnosed with anxiety disorders and behavioral problems. Dr. Rachel Shelley, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine and Founder of Whole Mind Psychology, joins us on our latest episode of Therapeutic Perspective Podcast. This one is a must-listen for clinicians and parents alike! 

Do you have FUN at work? For many of us, a playful work environment is the epitome of an oxymoron. Our Therapeutic Perspective Podcast guest Dr. Heather Walker is on a mission to change that. Founder of Lead with Levity, Dr. Walker discusses evidence-based ways both clinicians and their clients can learn to thrive, not just survive, in the workplace. Drawing on her expertise as a leadership and levity researcher, she shares practical tools to expand resilience through humor, play, and yes, even fun, in our work and overall in our lives.

As mental health clinicians, we may have little scope of knowledge in our understanding of how a Traumatic Brain Injury can affect an individual's mental health.  We all may have some familiarity with brain rest, but there is so much more that clinicians should be aware of to effectively treat our clients. Dr. Alicia Reiser explains how someone might initially appear to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), social anxiety, or depression, when in fact some of these symptoms could be the result of a TBI.  

Do you have a client who seems to be continually questioning their love for their partner? Obsessed with determining if their partner truly loves them despite an overwhelming amount of evidence? If so, they could be suffering from Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ROCD).  Author and private practice owner Sheva Rajee, MFT,  offers insight into the maladaptive thought patterns of ROCD, providing practical treatment that can be applied to this often unfamiliar disorder. https://therapeuticperspective.com/

In this episode we are going to talk about gender questioning. I want this show to help fellow clinicians navigate conversations centered on gender questioning. We will also go over some terminology to help us be better equipped for sessions and resources that you can access for more information. I have with me today Dr. Haasz, to help us feel better equipped for this topic. Dr. Haasz is the co-owner of a private practice in Allentown, PA, H&L Psychological Services, and comes to us with a wealth of experience in treating the LGBTQ+ community as she has been the lead coordinator of a clinician consultation group hosted by the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Center in Allentown, PA for the past 5 years. years.

Ever think about being an EXPERT WITNESS? Looking to branch out outside of direct care, and curious as to where you can go and where to start? Dr. Tom Davis began his career as a General Practitioner in a small medical practice in St. Louis Missouri and has built success as a consultant for professionals in the healthcare field seeking to work beyond direct care. This episode will blow your mind as to the opportunities available for mental health clinicians to thrive in.

Are current ADHD interventions not working?  Let's take another look at it through the lens of executive functioning with Zac Grisham MS LPC-S ADHD-CCSP.  Zac is the author of “Scattered to Focus” and the owner of Clearview Counseling in Dallas,TX, and also has lived experience with ADHD.  This episode includes helpful interventions that you can use immediately in your practice or with your child!

Mortality, disaster, unforeseen health issues. What happens if we become ill? Need to prepare for maternity leave? Who understands our complex business systems, knows our passwords, is authorized to be our second-in-command? Avoidance and procrastination are common reactions when such topics arise. Getting a solid business contingency plan in place, though, frees up our time, energy, and mental capacity to focus on our work. Enter Mary Beth Simon of Niche Partnership Consulting. Mary Beth coaches entrepreneurs and individuals in how to create contingency plans that empower their second-in-command to keep business and life running smoothly in an emergency.Therapeutic Perspective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7087. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapeutic Perspective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Nicole Lewis-Keeber, LCSW, is a business therapist and mindset coach who works withentrepreneurs to create and nurture healthy relationships with their businesses. Certified in Brené Brown's The Daring Way™ and Dare To Lead™ methodologies, Nicole has been featured in numerous media outlets including Fast Company and NPR for her work in breaking the stigma of mental health and business ownership. Nicole is the author of How to Love YourBusiness and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build emotionally sustainable,financially stable businesses.

Starting January 1, 2022 Mental Health Providers will have to abide by the regulations brought about by the No Surprises Act.  This new regulation has brought about many questions for mental health providers. Of course as we all want to make sure that we are compliant and ethically serving our patients.  The goal of this episode is to present you with the information you need to know as well as resources for you to access additional information.  Log on to our website to receive CE credit hours from NBCC for listening to this episode.Therapeutic Perspective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7087. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapeutic Perspective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Female rivalry has impacted nearly every woman in some way, both in our personal lives and in the workplace. It can be insidious, sneaky, and potentially traumatizing—and is not as easily recognized as we may think. Dr. Amber Tichenor has extensively researched this fascinating topic. In this episode, she shares the various types of female rivalry, how we can recognize and heal it, and how clinicians can help our clients cope as well. Dr. Tichenor offers practical ways we can change both our perception and reaction to female rivalry and promote positive sisterhood.

As we are recording this show in December of 2021, we are during what is being called the Great Resignation. The Great Resignation is a mass exodus of individuals leaving their jobs in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.  In August 2021 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs.  It is obvious that with this staggering statistic, in our offices mental health clinicians are inevitably seeing this contemplation of leaving a job discussed in session.  I reached out to our guest because I think we could all use a deeper dive into career counseling so that we can effectively treat those in need. Career Counseling is one of the core competencies that is needed to be a licensed mental health clinician.  So many of us have a basic understanding of the importance of career and its effect on our client's mental state and assessments that can be used for career exploration. But I think for those of us who aren't specialized in career counseling, we need to lean into our skill set a bit more, to help us I have Dr. Sharon Givens, president of the National Career Development Association (NCDA). She comes to us with a tremendous amount of experience, and I am so honored that she agreed to come on the show. Sharon has an undergraduate degree in social work with a minor in psychology. She has a graduate certificate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. She has a Master of Science in Counseling and a Master of Education in Adult Education. Sharon also has a doctorate in curriculum and instruction with a cognate in counseling. Sharon was the recipient of the Lorin Anderson Award for Doctoral Research.   She has over fifteen years of experience in the career development field with roles including a career counselor, college and career readiness project director, mentor, career coach and director of career development training. As a career and college readiness project director in her home state of South Carolina, she developed two major career development infrastructures that has enabled over 20,000 students across the state to attend college and or obtain successful employment.

Did you know what we often disparagingly refer to as “Mom Brain” has a scientific adaptive function?We know motherhood/parenthood affects every aspect of our lives. On our latest episode of Therapeutic Perspective Podcast, Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, author of Mom Brain, shares practical tips to support moms in all stages of parenting—how to negotiate household responsibilities with partners, navigate challenging conversations about boundaries with the in-laws, how NOT to completely lose our identity in parenthood, and coping with the bane of motherhood companionate.

In this episode, we feature Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Melissa Stricklin from Affinity Psychological Services in Edina, Minnesota.  Melissa comes to the show as a solution-focused therapist with extensive knowledge and expertise in working with individuals with disabilities.  They recently conducted a virtual training on Anti-ableism and how to be a better ally for clients with disabilities.  My objective for this show is to help clinicians understand the difference between Ableism vs. Anti-Ableism and gain awareness of the impact these concepts and ideas have on clients with disabilities.

Dr. Kim Dwyer earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and has been licensed as a psychologist in the state of Colorado since 2001. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings prior to launching her private practice in 2009. She is a cognitive-behavioral therapist who incorporates mindfulness, acceptance, and values into her work. Kim has written three books, “Intentional Private Practice Workbook”,  “Mindful Mondays: Transforming the Everyday to Claim Calm and Reduce Stress”, and Rocky's Christmas Journey. In this episode, we explore the impact that values have on our professional workas a means to prevent burnout.

We often take good health for granted until we are forced to pay attention due to illness, disease, or injury. In this episode of Therapeutic Perspective Podcast, Shonda talks with Dr. Marie Cross of Penn State University, whose work focuses on psychoneuroimmunology (the connection between the immune system and mental health for those of us not up on our Latin). Dr. Cross shares how we can encourage our clients (and ourselves) to live a more well-rounded, healthy lifestyle, as well as some practical, evidence-based tips to lower our stress and inflammatory response and boost our overall well-being.

Today our guest has so much knowledge and experience that we will be interviewing her twice on 2 different topics- Expanding your Practice and Business morals to consider as well as exploring healthy relationships with our clients. To inform and educate our listeners today on navigating side hustles, and understanding the field of coaching and the ethics behind it we have Dr. Christie Kederian.  She's all about providing actionable business tools and tips based on evidence and experience and is passionate about empowering them to create a career, business, and practice that they love.  She is a “Triple Trojan” receiving her Bachelor's, Master's & doctoral degree at the University of Southern California in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy.   She is also a radio host of The Lyrical Therapy Hour and has been a featured expert in ABC, NBC, KTLA, the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan, and many more. She is also a professional speaker and provides training with the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.Click here to earn CE Credit Hours: https://therapeuticperspective.com/courses/episode-24-therapeutic-implications-of-opening-a-private-practice-and-expanding-into-side-hustles-and-coaching/

EDMR, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal.  EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. In this episode we feature expert Marisol Solarte-Erlacher, M.A., LPC. iMarisol Solarte-Erlaches a trauma expert, speaker and trainer specializing in post-traumatic growth and resilience. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Resilience and Resistance, which features successful Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color who have overcome trauma and become resilient. As the primary therapist of her own practice, Marisol works with high-functioning adults who have experienced developmental trauma. She improves employee wellness and functionality as a consultant for corporations and nonprofits. Her dedication to Latinx communities is evident in her research and public-speaking engagements as well as her previous work with the non-profits Sisters of Color United for Education and the Rape Assistance and Awareness Program. A leader in her field, she has served as a clinical supervisor, curriculum developer, report writer, and board member for educational, non-profit, and governmental entities. She resides in Denver, CO and enjoys mountain adventures, coffee, and live music.Click here to earn CE credit hours https://therapeuticperspective.com/courses/episode-23-emdr-the-basics-of-a-powerful-therapeutic-intervention/

In this episode we discuss the Influence of Diet Culture and Weight Stigma on Mental Health. When we reflect on our culture's obsession with diets, I think all of us have at least one or more diet trends that quickly come to mind.   For me it's the Adkins diet, the cabbage soup diet, the bone broth diet, weight watchers.   All of those reflect a culture that potentially has a way of making us feel guilty for eating certain things or for not exercising a certain amount.  While some may have found these tactics effective, we need to explore the impact that this could have on an individual's psych, and how to create a body-positive environment within your counseling sessions.  Today, I am so excited to introduce you to our expert Amber Rice. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, facilitator, educator, speaker, writer, and activist. Amber has been a mental health provider for over 25 years, with her roots in social work and non-profit, community-based services. Amber's areas of specialization include trauma, disordered eating, body shame and weight bias, and her Seattle-based private practice supports clients from around the world. Her counseling framework is highly relational and informed by Social Justice, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and radical self-compassion models.  Amber is an AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor and she provides clinical supervision, education, and training to other therapists on topics including countertransference, body politics, anti-fat bias and weight bias in the helping professional fields.Click here to earn CE credit hours https://therapeuticperspective.com/courses/episode-22-the-impact-of-diet-culture-on-mental-health-and-effective-intervention-strategies/

In this episode, Shonda talks to Ray Barrett CEO, LMHC, LPC  owner of The Telehealth Certification Institute. Ray comes to the show with a vast amount of experience and educates our listeners about all the legal, efficacy and other essential considerations for using telehealth for direct mental health services.

Have you noticed that students are struggling with their transition back to school still as we are 4 weeks in? This 2021-2022 school year is like no other after transitioning from a full year of educating our students through a pandemic! Now that many students are back 5 days a week, some caregivers may be breathing a sigh of relief. While many students are struggling with anxiety through this transition. Many are reporting heightened social anxiety and anxiety about leaving their home resulting in early morning struggles just to get out the door. In this episode we cover the the signs and symptoms as well as best practice in treatment options!!!

Episode #19- Stress Over a Summons??? Get in the Know with Court Involved Therapist Dene CarrollIn this episode we explore what it means to be a Court Involved Therapists. I think all of us can agree that the idea of taking on a case which involves a high conflict divorce we ourselves experience a bit of anxiety about the potential of being involved in the court proceedings. We imagine that we will have to share our client's case notes on a witness stand, or determine if it is the best interest of a child to be with a parent. But, I think we've got this all wrong. Shockingly very wrong. I know you will gain a lot by sticking with us over the next hour because in this episode you will gain a new perspective on what it means to be a court involved therapist or CIT as we will refer to it on the show for short! By the end of this show my hope is that you are inspired to learn more about being a CIT, as well as gain confidence and competency in being a CIT

Allison Puryear is the Founder of Abundance Practice Building. She is a Practice Building Consultant and Psychotherapist offering Group and Individual Business Consultation for soon-to-be private practice therapists, those currently in private practice who need help building their business, and clinicians who want help attracting their ideal client. Allison helps her clients work through blocks that have kept them from taking the leap, marketing in a way that isn't salesy, and creating a business that feels authentic and fulfilling.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, also known as CBT, is one of the most effective forms of therapy for children with anxiety. There's a mountain of research behind it to prove that it helps kids with a variety of anxiety-related problems, from tantrums and acting-out behavior to worrying and sleep difficulties. Although it's helpful for all ages, studies show it's especially effective for kids in the 11-13 age range. In fact, studies have shown Research shows that 70-80% of kids respond well to CBT, and they often see lasting results from short-term therapy. As helpful as CBT is, it's also full of intimidating-sounding therapy jargon. In this episode we have Registered Clinical Counsellor Sharon Selby from Vancouver to help us break down some of the main concepts in a child friendly manner. Sharon is a Registered Clinical Counsellor from West Vancouver , British Columbia with over 22 years of experience in counselling and education. She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and obtained a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology.

Today we are going to touch on a word. A word that is creeping into the psychological world that actually has an interesting history as well as a clinical context.  You've likely heard it in session with clients, on social media, in memes, in casual conversation and I actually think there is a song out about it called “Gas Lighter” by the chicks.  But first I think we need to talk about what the word means. Gaslighting is the act of an individual intentionally triggering another by means of making them feel incapable or out-of-control.  In this show, we are going to talk about gaslighting in the context of psychological abuse.  Our objective is to educate listeners on how to identify the different types of gaslighting seen in emotionally abusive relationships.  We will also identify therapeutic approaches that are most effective in helping individuals identify unhealthy relationship patterns and ways to help individuals cope with the after effects of a traumatic relationship.   We will also look at long-term effects of emotional abuse and resources available to victims.  According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, gaslighting  develops over time and typically goes undetected.  The National Domestic Violence Hotline identifies 6 different types. Countering, Withholding, Trivializing, Denial, Diverting, and Stereotyping. We will dive into these various ways in which a perpetrator uses them to cause emotional harm to an individual with our specialist today! Today we have Christy Yerk-Smith she is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in Allentown, PA.  She comes to us with 26 years in the field and specializes in infertility, chronic pain & illness, addiction codependency, gambling and is also a clinical supervisor for individuals seeking licensure.   

In this episode, we debut host Shonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW, who comes to us with twenty-five years of experience in the field. She is the author of the widely popular books, Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms and Breathe, Empower, Achieve: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Women Who Do It All. In this episode, Shonda interviews Connor M. Moriarty, MS, LPC, and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. He earned a dual master's degree from Arcadia University in International Peace and Conflict Resolution and Counseling Psychology with a focus on Trauma and Recovery. Connor is the founder of Reset Outdoors, specializing in merging psychotherapy with nature. Connor was also recently featured at TedX Lehigh Valley. In this episode, clinicians will learn how the outdoors impacts both clients and their own mental and physical health, while also learning how to implement the THRIVE modality into their practice.

In this episode we are going to talk about the psychological concept of Imposter Syndrome. While impostor syndrome is not a recognized disorder DSM-5, it is […]