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In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Chinwe Williams discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), its impact on both adults and children, and effective coping strategies. They explore the symptoms of SAD, the difference between winter blues and clinical depression, and the importance of recognizing these issues in children. Dr. Williams shares practical advice for managing mood changes during the winter months, including light therapy, outdoor activities, and maintaining a healthy diet. The discussion emphasizes the significance of communication and support in addressing mental health challenges. 00:00: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 13:30: Coping Strategies for Winter Blues and SAD 23:57: Recognizing SAD in Children and Teens 36:59: Resources and Support for Mental Health Meet Dr. Chinwe Dr. Chinwé is a highly regarded trauma therapist, bestselling author, trusted keynote speaker and workshop facilitator. Knowledgeable, competent and warm, Dr. Chinwé is a board-certified and dedicated mental health professional. She is an authority on stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma resolution, the intersection of faith, culture and mental health, youth, young adult and women's wellness. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Board Certified Counselor, a Counselor Educator & Supervisor and a certified EMDR therapist. She earned her Doctorate in Counselor Education & Practice from Georgia State University and her Master's degree in counseling from The University of Georgia. Dr. Chinwé lives in Cumming, Georgia, with her husband, two young sons and young adult daughter. Episode Sponsor: For busy days I love Factor meals. They have over 35 meals options every week making dinner a breeze on busy nights! Head to factormeals.com/50mamaknows and use our code, 50mamaknows for 50% off your first order plus free shipping! Element is a zero sugar electrolyte drink that gives you an efficient amount of electrolytes that your body needs. Get your free element sample pack with any purchase at drinkelement.com/mamaknows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheryl Checkers and Dr. Christopher Kye shares their experience working with autistic patients experiencing mental health challenges. Cheryl Checkers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist who specializes in working with teens and adults on the autism spectrum and their loved ones. She is the President of the Board of Directors of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County (NAMI PBC). Cheryl also is a clinical consultant for Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (FAU CARD).She received her Master of Science Degree in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She is both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board-Certified Counselor. She also holds advanced certifications as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Clinical ADHD Treatment Professional (ADHD-CCSP). Dr. Christopher Kye is a distinguished psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in caring for individuals from all walks of life. He is deeply committed to incorporating the latest neuroscience insights to enhance the effectiveness of the treatments he offers. Dr. Kye's clinical practice focuses on the needs of children with autism and individuals with mood disorders who have proven resistant to standard treatments. His approach is rooted in a deep understanding of neuroscience, leveraging his research background to enhance patient care. Dr. Kye regularly shares his knowledge on neuropsychiatric topics at various institutions and conferences, including the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Florida Atlantic University and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. His presentations often focus on the practical application of neuroscience in clinical settings, aiming to improve patient outcomes by better understanding brain-behavior relationships. Dr. Kye is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Society of Biological Psychiatry and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. His commitment to advancing the field is also evident in his role on the Associate Board of Directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Palm Beach County, where he was honored with the 2015 Exemplary Psychiatrist Award. For more about Cheryl: https://www.cherylcheckers.com/ For more about Dr. Kye: https://www.christopherkyemd.com/ For more about FAU CARD: https://www.fau.edu/education/centersandprograms/card/ FAU CARD's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FAUCARD For more about NAMI PBC: https://namipbc.org/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

 In this podast episode we interview Dr. Chinwé William about depression in children and teens. She is is a best-selling author, internationally acclaimed speaker, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Board Certified Counselor and a certified EMDR therapist.

 Dr. Williams is an authority on topics relating to stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma resolution. Together,we will explore the neurobiology of depression and practical tools to help a child or teen who is struggling. To find out more information about Dr. Williams, please click here . Dr. Williams's book "Seen: Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teenagers and the Power of Connection" is available for purchase here. If you love our podcast, you need to check out our membership with ICP!   80+ Parenting & Mental Health Courses Certificates of Completion for Continuing Eduaction Weekly Parent Coaching sessions Printables & Parenting Scripts Resource Library Webinars & Live Events And a Supportive Community Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your 7-Day Free Trial today! And we do not want to forget about our Best-Seller The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children For a limited time only, buy a copy of our book and recieve a free gift! Yes, you get access to our Compassionate Discipline workshop valued at $87.84. Click here for more info or navigate to www.icphelps.com !

Drew & Garden System have a playful conversation about the benefits of sand tray therapy for those living with dissociative disorders with Dr. Elisa Niles Thorne (Dr, E). Topics include how sand tray can enhance internal communication between dissociative selves, how it can help nonverbal selves communicate, and how it can be used to process complex experiences. Whether you are a therapist or a client living with a dissociative disorder, you can learn so much from Dr. E's knowledge about the sand tray.Visit acoupleofmultiples.com to sign up for our mailing list.Thank you to our Gold Plus Sponsor: The Institute for Creative MindfulnessDr. E is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. She is a Board Certified Counselor and a qualified supervisor for mental health interns and marriage and family therapist interns. Dr. E is a recipient of the National Board of Certified Counselor- Minority Fellowship Program (2016). She completed her education at the University of the Virgin Islands 2002, 2005 and Argosy University in 2009. She completed her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Walden University. Her dissertation examined the Impact of Trauma on Re-occurring Homelessness in the U. S. Virgin Islands.Her Specializations include: Christian Counseling; Clinical Supervision; Dissociative Disorders; Play Therapy; Trauma/Complex Trauma; and Women IssuesShe has presented at local, state, and national conferences. She is now a published contributing author in the textbook: Fazio-Griffith, L. J., & Marino, R. (Eds.). (2021). Techniques and Interventions for Play Therapy and Clinical Supervision. IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-4628-4 Dr. E currently works as an associate professor at Hodges University in Fort Myers, Florida. She is the Founder and Owner of SoundMind Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC.Dr. E hails from the Caribbean Island of St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, and has also lived in Jamaica and Antigua.Sand Tray Training Resources:Florida Sandplay Therapy AssociationSouthern Sandtray InstituteFree Online Sand Tray by Dr. Karen FriedSend us a Text Message.

Today, Dan and Stephanie talk about a topic that is listener-requested!Many listeners asked to talk about pornography, sexual addiction, and autism.Today we have as our guest Dr. Jake Porter for this discussion.We will discuss:What is the difference between porn use and porn addiction?What is sex addiction?If a spouse acts out sexually or with porn, is that the spouse's fault?What is betrayal trauma?How does porn use and sex addiction impact the spouse?What about 1 Corinthians 7 and "your body is not your own?"Dr. Jake is a specialist in this field as well as a former pastor who speaks with us spiritually and professionally on these topics.About our Guest:Jake Porter is a Board Certified Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor, Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist, APSATS Certified Clinical Partner Specialist, and the Founder of Daring Ventures Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting. He is also the creator of Couple–Centered Recovery®, a model for overcoming attachment wounds in couples experiencing the trauma of betrayal. Dr. Porter has undergone extensive training in evidence–based treatments for couples who have suffered attachment injuries. He works with couples from around the world who travel to Houston for treatment of severe attachment injuries and relational trauma. Believing in the inherent worth of every person, Dr. Porter utilizes insights from developmental psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and spirituality to help his clients experience greater healing and freedom in their lives. In addition to serving on the boards of APSATS and Christian Sex Addiction Specialists International, he enjoys teaching as an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Kairos University's Houston Graduate School of Theology, where he is also the Lead Professor of the Doctor of Professional Counseling Program. Jake lives in Houston with his wife, Kristen, and daughters, Magnolia Jane and Lottie Jo.https://go.drjakeporter.com/homeFind out more about Dr. Jake and his Betrayal Trauma podcast.

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Chinwé Williams about the teen mental health crisis, what is causing it, and how we can address it. Dr. Williams discusses how social media impacts teen mental health, the "lying" spiral of anxiety, and offers practical tips for parents and guardians to try at home. She also comments on the link between faith and teen mental health. Dr. Williams is a trauma therapist, best-selling author and speaker with over twenty years of experience working with teens and adults. She is the co-author of the books Seen and Beyond the Spiral.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Board Certified Counselor and a Counselor Educator & Supervisor, and a certified EMDR therapist with a doctorate in Counselor Education. You can learn more about her on her website and follow her Instagram here. You can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Eeks on Instagram here.Or Facebook here.Or Twitter.On Youtube.Or Threads.SUBSCRIBE to her newsletter here.Support the show

Holidays and events can be stressful in and of themselves, but when family gets together, there's years of potentially built-up tensions that could explode at any moment. Dr. Cindy Palen offers steps to take to voice lovingly one's feelings as we learn to change our tone. Dr. Palen, MA, LAC, NCC is a Licensed Associate Counselor and a Board Certified Counselor.

What is emotional abuse? Dr. Jake Porter explains how to identify emotional abuse, heal from it, and stop emotionally abusing others.Dr. Jake Porter is a Board Certified Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, APSATS Certified Clinical Partner Specialist, and the Founder of Daring Ventures. He is also the creator of Couple–Centered Recovery, a model for overcoming attachment wounds in couples experiencing the trauma of betrayal. Connect with Jake at drjakeporter.comTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

This episode is part of Dr. Lakeisha Mathews's Presidential Series focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This conversation with Dr. Whitney Swann focuses on natural hair in the workplace.  Lakeisha and Whitney share their own experiences, explore strategies for career development professionals and job seekers, and issue a call to action to support the The CROWN Act - which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair" - a legislative movement to ensure protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles.Whitney Swann, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Board-Certified Counselor in North Carolina. She has over eight years of clinical experience counseling children and adults, as well as couples and families, in various settings including higher education, residential treatment, and private practice. As a scholar-practitioner, she is an advocate of centering marginalized communities and the deleterious effects of sociopolitical oppression on mental health, emotional well-being, and career development. Currently, Dr. Swann is a Behavioral Health Case Manager providing consultation and support for workers seeking short-term disability and serves as an  Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Counseling and Family Therapy at Capella University.Connect with Whitney Swann:Website: http://whitneyswann.weebly.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwhitneyswannRead: Natural Hair is Good Hair: The CROWN Act and  Ending Hair Discrimination in the Workplace , NCDA's Career Convergence Web Magazine - by Whitney SwannAdditional Resources:The CROWN Act website: https://www.thecrownact.com/The CROWN Act on Instagram: @thecrownactNational CROWN Day - July 3rd - https://www.pbs.org/video/crown-day-1656695409/History of race-based hair discrimination: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=19d5a9c7-fd45-4bdb-bdde-ce2d10dceedeLegal Defense Fund – Natural Hair Discrimination: https://www.naacpldf.org/natural-hair-discrimination/

Season 5 is the most candid season yet. Raw and unfiltered audio. Unedited thoughts from Cristal Acosta, LPC-S, Board Certified Counselor takes you along with her on the day to day life of entrepreneur life and therapist life. Visit www.clarityelpaso.com to find out more or https://linktr.ee/Cristalacosta to sign up for consultations, e courses, or trainings!

Tom is a Board Certified Counselor with the National Board for Certified Counselors as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, USA. Tom established his therapeutic practice, InnerWorkings Professional Services, in 2001. His 20+ years experience in psychotherapy as well as prior 14 years of pastoral ministry result in a compassionate and transformational counseling approach to facilitating personal change. His innovative mental health approach, InnerWork, treats the brain, not just the mind. Tom brings many years of experience in combining somatic stress removal through Autonomic Healing Activation to restore the body and nervous system using the homeostasis function in the Autonomic Nervous System. For clients whose life experiences have disrupted their perceptions of self, others and situations, Tom's cognitive behavioral therapy paradigms (InnerWork CBT) transform the mind. As a Board Certified - National Certified Counselor (NCC) with the National Board of Certified Counselors and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Tom specializes in the holistic treatment of mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar and ADD/ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, dysfunctional relationships, and maladaptive behavior problems involving unhealthy urges to experience self-gratification. Tom has developed a new paradigm for forensic mental health evaluations and treatment. An informal network of families who have adopted children with trauma related emotional and behavioral issues has referred many children for the AHA treatment. A new area of treatment is the use of Autonomic Healing Activation with stress-related issues as a support for treatment provided by physical therapists. Until September 2015, Tom served as Director of Research and Assessment at RSA, Inc., a private sector provider of services to individuals with compulsive, abusive, and illegal sexual behaviors. His groundbreaking work in this position has led to significant improvements in cognitive-behavioral therapy, empathy development in victim-perpetrator clarification, and a non-cognitive method of elimination of deviant sexual interest in children. Tom had served at RSA, Inc in various capacities from 1997. Prior to working at RSA, Inc. Tom was a professional church leader serving variously as a minister of youth and music, Associate Pastor and Senior Pastor with congregations in Michigan, Minnesota and Colorado. While serving in the Detroit Metro area he held denominational positions as Chairman of the Southeast Michigan Region Board as well as President of the Southeast Region Minister's Council. Bringing his innovative InnerWork counseling approach abroad, Tom has worked in Cambodia training community leaders with Agape International and AIM4Asia to reduce sexual victimization. Tom's collaboration with AIM4Asia included training for professional staff in the rehabilitation of trafficked children. Tom enjoys spending time outdoors in Colorado, climbing 14ers, and hiking with his family. He is also an accomplished vocalist and avid reader. In this episode, Tom and I talk about Autonomic Healing Activation, homeostasis, and the different functions of the brain and how they respond to stress. For more information on Tom, check out his website www.innerworkings.org and his own podcast, the Autonomic Healing Podcast, which you can find on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0fA2hOff1vDTEMJo9Ezko8?si=5128b97867694e8d) or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Follow me on social media @joshkorac for clips from the show and more content. Follow me on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, for video clips, podcast previews, and more mental health content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we're speaking with Samantha Osborne, a clinician located in Asheville, NC. Sam holds many titles: Board Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Mental Health Integrative Medicine Certified Provider (MHIMCP).  She became interested in mental health after struggling with her own anxiety and depression. She now centers her practice around helping others in similar mental spaces to “live with less anxiety and more joy”. In this episode, Sam will share: What it was like to come from an upwardly mobile, working-class family to owning her own business; Three signs led her to make the change from insurance panels to private pay; How she used a no-judgement, no-nonsense decision making approach to get off insurance panels; How canceling insurance panels led her to having an upwardly mobile family and the impact it's had on the well-being of her family.   Resources mentioned: Fun with Fees  Lean In. Make Bank. 4 Steps to Raise Your Fee Workshop More about Sam:  Samantha Osborne is a therapist for ambitious overachievers in Asheville, NC.  She's a "super fan" of the Money Sessions, and she has picked up several new hobbies since starting her private practice.   To contact - www.SamanthaOsborneTherapy.com

Join Pastor Travis Hall and guest Dr. Dan Sartor as they talk about the problematic notion where "it's ok for everyone to be broken—except the healer." Data shows, 7 out of 10 pastors suffer from depression. Unfortunately, when stress, anxiety, or depression start to creep in, pastors are often the last to realize it. In this episode, Dan talks about the varying symptoms of depression, how God sometimes reveals His works when you seek help, and why Dan thinks love blossoms in places of vulnerability and suffering. Tune in as they put the spot on the Transformational Truth #38 - Wounded healers need a safe place to heal with Dr. Dan Sartor. Ready your notes, as there will be a ton to take away from this episode. In this episode you will learn: · Dan: "I felt like I had to live in a way that looked like I had found the answers." · About the Wounded Healer Paradigm · The symptoms of depression from a pastor's experience · Seeking help can be your discovery of God working to set you free · Why is it not good that man should be alone? · …and so much more! About Dr. Dan Sartor: Dan Sartor is the Vice President of Integration and Professor of Counseling at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Board-Certified Counselor. Dan's clinical specialties include complex trauma recovery, sexuality issues, addiction recovery, marital therapy, and the integration of faith within clinical practice. He provides continuing education, advising, clinical supervision, and consultation to non-profit and ministry organizations on complex trauma, trauma-informed care, vicarious trauma, and compassion satisfaction to promote thriving at the levels of organizational health, staff wellness, and client care. Dan and his wife, Robin, have been married for over 30 years, and they have four young adult children, a beloved son-in-law, and a very stubborn miniature dachshund. Dan enjoys reading, music, and home improvement projects. Connect with Dr. Dan Sartor on: Website: https://www.dansartorphd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-sartor/ Catch Pastor Travis Hall on: Website: http://cultivatemypurpose.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastortravishall/ Seven Deadly Thoughts Book by Travis H. Hall: https://cultivatemypurpose.com/book/

In this episode, I am talking to Dominique Battle a Board-Certified Counselor and Certified Family Therapist specializing in women and couples who have difficulties navigating life transitions, depression, anxiety, and infidelity. She also serves as a Transformation Strategist, where she helps individuals identify barriers, works collaboratively to create actionable plans, and teaches individuals to implement strategies to assist in navigating emotional barriers and mindset shifts to improve personal and professional development. Dominique went LIVE with me on Instagram to talk about anxiety and relationships during the quarantine. Find out more about Dominique Battle You can find Dominique on Instagram &  Facebook  Slaying Self Doubt™ Resources Page ~~~~~~~ Download the 5 Ways to Slay your Self-Doubt at  www.philiciawallace.com Do you have a topic you would like for me to discuss on the show? Complete this form here Looking to improve your social media presence try these Canva, CaptionWriter, Wavve. Your support never goes unnoticed! Support the Slaying Self Doubt Podcast with a small donation to help me to create new content and reach more people by Buying Me A Coffee Disclaimer: I may be an affiliate for products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend products that I use and am genuinely interested in.

Stress in the workplace is at an all-time high, thanks to COVID-19. From budget cuts to adjusting to being remote, to going back to the office after being remote, more and more people are stressed out, and it affects their mental health. In episode 93 of the Mental Health Today Show, I talk about Managing Workplace Stress. Managing deadlines, dealing with a difficult boss, juggling between working from home and helping your kids who are also remote, job layoffs, and worrying how to pay this month's rent or mortgage takes a toll on your mental health. Stress affects sleep, mood, energy levels, and relationships, and can be harmful to your body. A tiny place in our brains called the Amygdala activates our limbic system and creates a stress hormone called cortisol. But, when the cortisol levels are too high for too long, our body will feel the negative effects of stress. Negative effects of stress = rapid heart rate, blood pressure increase, blood sugar rises, muscles tense up, pupils dilate, and perspiration increases.  Three stages of the stress response: Activation: We first perceive a threat, and our Amygdala goes into a fight, flight, or freeze mode.  Reaction: Our body stays activated with a high level of metabolic levels in an effort to stay alert. Exhaustion: Prolong exposure to the stressor will eventually deplete our body's immune system. Ways to Manage Workplace Stress: Take micro-breaks throughout the day. Do something you enjoy. Spend time with people who fill you up. Get a pet. Make intentional downtime for yourself. Practice controlled breathing. Close your lips, inhale deeply, hold your breath for 4 seconds, blow air out of your mouth for 5-8 seconds, repeat slowly 8 times.  Be sure to visit the show's website at mentalhealthtodayshow.com. Please leave a review of the show! I appreciate you, John Cordray, Board Certified Counselor  

Millions of people experience anxiety nausea and it often becomes so bad that they can't go to work or school. In episode 92, I talk about what causes anxiety nausea and what you can do about it. Have you ever felt sick to your stomach while you have anxiety? It's one of the worse feelings in the world.  Have you ever wondered if it was nausea that caused the anxiety, or the anxiety that caused nausea? Many times anxiety is an emotional reaction to fear, and it can be triggered by a person's perception (thinking something bad is going to happen), or it can be triggered by an actual event, such as getting into a car wreck, or abuse.  When your mind is in overdrive with fear and anxious thoughts it releases an excess amount of the stress hormone called Cortisol and causes neurotransmitters to be released. Neurotransmitters are natural chemical substances that our brain produces at the end of nerve fibers to many areas of our bodies to keep us healthy. When a neurotransmitter is released it causes a transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber or muscle fiber and can enter the digestive tract, and can cause the feeling of nausea. There are seven major neurotransmitters: Acetylcholine Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Histamine Glutamate Dopamine Norepinephrine Serotonin When you become anxious, your brain goes into a fright, flight or freeze mode. This is your body telling you that something is not right. Gastrointestinal Problems Caused by Anxiety Constipation Diarrhea Indigestion Loss of appetite Stomach cramps Feeling like throwing up Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Here are many strategies you can try if you have anxiety nausea: Diaphragmatic Breathing Drinking sips of mint tea Closing your eyes and listening to calming music Going for a slow walk in the sunshine Eating some ginger Suck on a peppermint Chewing mint-flavored gum Talking to a friend about how you are feeling Limit caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol  Get plenty of sleep Yoga Choose one or two of these strategies for 30 days and let me know if they have helped. What have you tried? Let me know and I can include them in the list. Thanks for listening to the Mental Health Today Show, John Cordray, Board Certified Counselor

26% of Americans 18 or older have a mental disorder diagnosis, that's 1 in 4 adults that suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder in a given year. That's a lot of people! A diagnosable mental disorder is a mental illness that has been diagnosed by a doctor or a licensed therapist. Example diagnosable mental disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Bipolar Disorder Phobias Many people who have a mental disorder also have co-existing disorders, such as anxiety and depression. And this can lead to a downward spiral of despair and loneliness. Here are the 5 Mental Disorder Early Warning Signs to Watch Out For: Isolation and withdrawal for others for a long period of time. An increase in the use of drugs and/or alochol. Frequent running away and staying away for long periods of time. Feelings of hopelessness for many days in a row. Letting fear keep you from doing things you want or need to do. If you answered "yes" to any of these warning signs of a mental disorder, I recommend you find a therapist. Just because you may have one or more of these warning signs does not mean you have a mental illness, but you should not ignore them. Thank you for listening to the Mental Health Today Show, John Cordray, Board Certified Counselor  

Have you ever said something so stupid that it made you feel like a failure?  Have you ever messed up and were so embarrassed that you felt like something was wrong with you? In this episode, I talk about where feeling like a failure often comes from and what you can do to work on it.  I also talk about the difference between a feeling and a belief and which one is normal, and which one can lead to a problem. Thanks for listening to the Mental Health Today Show! John Cordray, Board Certified Counselor

Episode 149 (Happy New Year!) - Mental Wellness With Dr Chinwe Williams, Part 2 Episode sponsored by DiverseChurchJobs.com Happy New Year! 2021 is off to a roaring start. In some ways, it could feel like 2021 is just a continuation of 2020. Regardless of what 2020 has taught us, we can embrace the opportunity to at least press reset on our calendars and with our approaches to life. As we begin the new year, we will talk through how to develop a healthy rhythm in life, including our mental toughness and our mental wellness. Over the last two weeks, we welcomed Dr Crystal Gant to help us start the year well, focusing on our mind and emotional health. Today, we welcome Dr. Chinwe Williams back to our studio for an incredible conversation about Mental Wellness. She is is the Founder and Owner of Meaningful Solutions Counseling & Consulting. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Board Certified Counselor and a Counselor Educator & Supervisor. You can learn more about her work and biography here: https://meaningfulsolutionscounseling.com/about/ You can listen to Part 1 of our Discussion Here. You can connect with Dr Gant here: Website  | Facebook |  Instagram | Twitter Resources: Parent Cue Author Page: https://theparentcue.org/author/dr-chinwe-williams/ Day One App https://dayoneapp.com/   If you need further assistance or have questions, feel free to email us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com ================== For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com  - Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE!                                                                                         About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation working collaboratively with the Presiding Bishop's Office and Administration for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. Harris currently resides in Florida with his wife Dr Carmen J Harris and their children. You can check him out here: www.ChristopherJHarris.com You can see his Social media here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, and LinkedIn ALL at @CJHarrisOne Here are Christopher's Theological Beliefs: http://christopherjharris.com/what-i-believe/ He is affiliated with the following organizations (among others): www.CrossoverChurch.org , https://www.fullgospelbaptist.org/, and https://www.biblicalleadership.com/ Thank You's: My family for their commitment to the vision to inspire wisdom in others and release me to endeavors like this. To my Producer, Kevin Scullion. (Note: Want your name listed here? Leave a review of this podcast and you may find your name listed here…)

Episode 148 (Happy New Year!) - Mental Wellness With Dr Chinwe Williams, Part 1 Episode sponsored by DiverseChurchJobs.com Happy New Year! 2021 is off to a roaring start. In some ways, it could feel like 2021 is just a continuation of 2020. Regardless of what 2020 has taught us, we can embrace the opportunity to at least press reset on our calendars and with our approaches to life. As we begin the new year, we will talk through how to develop a healthy rhythm in life, including our mental toughness and our mental wellness. Over the last two weeks, we welcomed Dr Crystal Gant to help us start the year well, focusing on our mind and emotional health. Today, we welcome Dr. Chinwe Williams to our studio for an incredible conversation about Mental Wellness. She is is the Founder and Owner of Meaningful Solutions Counseling & Consulting. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Board Certified Counselor and a Counselor Educator & Supervisor. You can learn more about her work and biography here: https://meaningfulsolutionscounseling.com/about/ You can connect with Dr Gant here: Website  | Facebook |  Instagram | Twitter Resources: Parent Cue Author Page: https://theparentcue.org/author/dr-chinwe-williams/ Day One App https://dayoneapp.com/   If you need further assistance or have questions, feel free to email us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com ================== For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com  - Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE!                                                                                         About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation working collaboratively with the Presiding Bishop's Office and Administration for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. Harris currently resides in Florida with his wife Dr Carmen J Harris and their children. You can check him out here: www.ChristopherJHarris.com You can see his Social media here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, and LinkedIn ALL at @CJHarrisOne Here are Christopher's Theological Beliefs: http://christopherjharris.com/what-i-believe/ He is affiliated with the following organizations (among others): www.CrossoverChurch.org , https://www.fullgospelbaptist.org/, and https://www.biblicalleadership.com/ Thank You's: My family for their commitment to the vision to inspire wisdom in others and release me to endeavors like this. To my Producer, Kevin Scullion. (Note: Want your name listed here? Leave a review of this podcast and you may find your name listed here…)

Cherie L. Barnes is an International Best Selling Author, Certified Grief Coach, Therapist, Child of God and Podcaster. She is the founder of The Healing Group Community, LLC. As an advocate of healing, Cherie uses her experiences and others of grief and loss to tell stories that help individuals find meaning in life and support positive actions. Cherie has a master's degree in Counseling and is a Board Certified Counselor. Cherie is the author of several books including, 12 Lessons of Healing Through Grief, Conversations with God: The Devotional, a contributing author in the Awake Anthology, Visionary and Contributor of Triumph Over Grief: The Grief Anthology, author of The Grievers Guide To Healing: Walking In Your Grief Journey and contributing author of Graced For It Devotional: Volume 1: Your Purpose Matters. When she is not glued to her computer, she enjoys cooking, binge-watching television, and volunteer work. She is currently working to include additional projects and other works to help others in their grief journey.

Cherie L. Barnes is an International Best Selling Author, Certified Grief Coach, Therapist, Child of God and Podcaster. She is the founder of The Healing Group Community, LLC. As an advocate of healing, Cherie uses her experiences and others of grief and loss to tell stories that help individuals find meaning in life and support positive actions. Cherie has a master's degree in Counseling and is a Board Certified Counselor. Cherie is the author of several books including, 12 Lessons of Healing Through Grief, Conversations with God: The Devotional, a contributing author in the Awake Anthology, Visionary and Contributor of Triumph Over Grief: The Grief Anthology, author of The Grievers Guide To Healing: Walking In Your Grief Journey and contributing author of Graced For It Devotional: Volume 1: Your Purpose Matters. When she is not glued to her computer, she enjoys cooking, binge-watching television, and volunteer work. She is currently working to include additional projects and other works to help others in their grief journey.

Edward Darrah, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and a Board Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors, joined the Temple Athletics staff as a Mental Health & Performance Counselor in November, 2018. With the appointment, Darrah joins Dr. Stephany Coakley, Sr. Associate AD for Mental Health, Wellness, and Performance, as the second full-time staff member in the department. Darrah, who earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Neumann University in 2009, also played Division III baseball during his tenure. Upon graduation, he completed an internship that focused on sport performance within a private practice in Bethlehem, Pa. Subsequently, Darrah attended La Salle University, graduating with a master's in clinical counseling-psychology with a concentration in organizational consulting, in May, 2012. He completed his practicum at Amtrak within the company's Employee Assistant Program in New York City. His clinical internship was at Northeastern Health Services (NHS) and consisted of long-term counseling for individuals and families of Delaware County. In addition to his graduate work and clinical placements, Darrah worked as an assistant baseball coach at Arcadia University for two seasons. Darrah came to Temple with a robust background in mental health counseling and sport performance. Most notably, Darrah has owned and operated a private practice on the Main Line since 2015. Within his practice at Edward Darrah Counseling & Athlete Wellness, he has worked with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, focusing on wellness and sport performance. Over the past three years, Darrah has provided athlete wellness and performance workshops and talks for the First Tee Foundation, AAU Baseball Teams and varsity teams on the Main Line. This past spring, he was invited to join as a panelist at the Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Conference at Temple University to discuss the topic of Athlete Wellness. Digital Wellness Apps: AutoSleep - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/autosleep-track-sleep-on-watch/id1164801111 Heart Watch - http://heartwatch.tantsissa.com/ NeuroFlow - https://www.neuroflow.com/ Confidently - https://getconfidently.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/athleteevolved/support

We are chatting with Hayley Kirchoff all about healing after a breakup. We talked social media after effects and EMDR. Lots of wisdom in this episode for anyone navigating their own break up, or a break up with a loved one. Hayley has a passion for helping women embrace love again after a painful break up by completely letting go of “the one that got away.” Her own journey through therapy helped her learn that true healing comes from within, and when we feel whole and happy, we positively impact those around us. Hayley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and a Board Certified Counselor. She is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Trained, which helps get the route of trauma and shift those negative beliefs and thoughts we hold about ourselves to more positive ones.