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Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist who firmly believes that there is nothing wrong in asking for help, especially as a Black woman. Dr. Adia talks about how growing up with clinical psychologists as parents, and her love and interest for people inspired her to become one. Dr. Adia also discusses the importance of fighting the social stereotypes and removing the stigma towards asking for psychological help, how to find the therapist that suits your needs and engage in a good relationship with them, and how to have a healthy relationship with yourself and the people that surround you by establishing boundaries. Adia Gooden Dr. Adia Gooden is a licensed clinical psychologist, dynamic speaker, and trainer, who is passionate about cultivating unconditional self-worth in others. Dr. Adia has an independent clinical practice and runs a business focused on helping people connect with their unconditional self-worth. Dr. Adia formerly served as the Director of the Clinic and Community Programs at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and a Staff Psychologist and the Coordinator for Multicultural Outreach and Support at The University of Chicago Student Counseling Service. Dr. Adia has spent more than a decade working with clients to embody mental wellness in their everyday lives and to engage boldly with the world. Dr. Adia received her bachelor's degree from Stanford University and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from DePaul University in which she served for four years. Insights from this Episode What made Adia pursue a career in psychology The connection between self-worth and the willingness to ask for psychological help How social stereotypes impede black women from asking for help How to find the right therapist as a black woman The importance of paying attention to racial trauma as a psychologist The importance of asking yourself questions before getting psychological help Why engaging in a good relationship with your therapist is crucial What are the different alternatives you might take if you can't afford psychological help Misconceptions about therapy The importance of healthy boundaries Stay Connected: Adia Gooden Instagram: Adia Gooden LinkedIn: Adia Gooden Twitter: Adia Gooden Facebook Adia Gooden Website: https://dradiagooden.com/ TED talk: Cultivating unconditional self-worth | Adia Gooden Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Our guest for today is the Student Counseling Service (SCS) liaison to the Divinity School community. Michael Pietrus, Psy.D is a licensed clinical psychologist at the University of Chicago Student Counseling Service with a primary focus in psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation. His work is based in an existential/phenomenological model and is informed by interpersonal, constructivist and systems theory. He also coordinates the ADHD assessment protocol at SCS with additional interests in motivation, innovation, and the intersection of technology and psychology as well as social justice and multicultural issues. See more at http://counseling.uchicago.edu/ Wednesday Lunch is a Divinity School tradition started many decades ago. At noon on Wednesdays when the quarter is in session a delicious vegetarian meal is made in the Swift Hall kitchen by our student chefs and lunch crew. Once the three-course meal has reached dessert each week there is a talk by a faculty member or student from throughout the University, a community member from the greater Chicago area, or a guest from a wider distance. Many times these talks focus on various aspects of religion in public life and the academic study of religion, but not always. Sometimes there are musical performances instead of a talk. All are welcome (you do not have to be a Divinity School student or faculty or staff to come.
If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Our guest for today is the Student Counseling Service (SCS) liaison to the Divinity School community. Michael Pietrus, Psy.D is a licensed clinical psychologist at the University of Chicago Student Counseling Service with a primary focus in psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation. His work is based in an existential/phenomenological model and is informed by interpersonal, constructivist and systems theory. He also coordinates the ADHD assessment protocol at SCS with additional interests in motivation, innovation, and the intersection of technology and psychology as well as social justice and multicultural issues. See more at http://counseling.uchicago.edu/ Wednesday Lunch is a Divinity School tradition started many decades ago. At noon on Wednesdays when the quarter is in session a delicious vegetarian meal is made in the Swift Hall kitchen by our student chefs and lunch crew. Once the three-course meal has reached dessert each week there is a talk by a faculty member or student from throughout the University, a community member from the greater Chicago area, or a guest from a wider distance. Many times these talks focus on various aspects of religion in public life and the academic study of religion, but not always. Sometimes there are musical performances instead of a talk. All are welcome (you do not have to be a Divinity School student or faculty or staff to come.
If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Our guest for today is the Student Counseling Service (SCS) liaison to the Divinity School community. Michael Pietrus, Psy.D is a licensed clinical psychologist at the University of Chicago Student Counseling Service with a primary focus in psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation. His work is based in an existential/phenomenological model and is informed by interpersonal, constructivist and systems theory. He also coordinates the ADHD assessment protocol at SCS with additional interests in motivation, innovation, and the intersection of technology and psychology as well as social justice and multicultural issues. See more at http://counseling.uchicago.edu/ Wednesday Lunch is a Divinity School tradition started many decades ago. At noon on Wednesdays when the quarter is in session a delicious vegetarian meal is made in the Swift Hall kitchen by our student chefs and lunch crew. Once the three-course meal has reached dessert each week there is a talk by a faculty member or student from throughout the University, a community member from the greater Chicago area, or a guest from a wider distance. Many times these talks focus on various aspects of religion in public life and the academic study of religion, but not always. Sometimes there are musical performances instead of a talk. All are welcome (you do not have to be a Divinity School student or faculty or staff to come.
If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Our guest for today is the Student Counseling Service (SCS) liaison to the Divinity School community. Michael Pietrus, Psy.D is a licensed clinical psychologist at the University of Chicago Student Counseling Service with a primary focus in psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation. His work is based in an existential/phenomenological model and is informed by interpersonal, constructivist and systems theory. He also coordinates the ADHD assessment protocol at SCS with additional interests in motivation, innovation, and the intersection of technology and psychology as well as social justice and multicultural issues. See more at http://counseling.uchicago.edu/ Wednesday Lunch is a Divinity School tradition started many decades ago. At noon on Wednesdays when the quarter is in session a delicious vegetarian meal is made in the Swift Hall kitchen by our student chefs and lunch crew. Once the three-course meal has reached dessert each week there is a talk by a faculty member or student from throughout the University, a community member from the greater Chicago area, or a guest from a wider distance. Many times these talks focus on various aspects of religion in public life and the academic study of religion, but not always. Sometimes there are musical performances instead of a talk. All are welcome (you do not have to be a Divinity School student or faculty or staff to come.