Podcasts about child counseling

In this episode, I respond to a question from Lujaina in Texas about what to do when you've clearly communicated that you won't participate in court proceedings—only to be served a subpoena anyway. I walk through how to handle the ethical, professional, and relational implications when parents agree to your boundaries and then later involve you in legal matters. I also share strategies to minimize these scenarios, including how to write clear informed consent policies, communicate expectations confidently, and navigate interactions with attorneys. If you've ever felt blindsided or betrayed in a contentious custody case, this episode will help you feel more prepared, more protected, and more aligned with your CCPT role and scope. PlayTherapyNow.com is my HUB for everything I do! playtherapynow.com. Sign up for my email newsletter, stay ahead with the latest CCPT CEU courses, personalized coaching opportunities and other opportunities you need to thrive in your CCPT practice. If you click one link in these show notes, this is the one to click! If you would like to ask me questions directly, check out www.ccptcollective.com, where I host two weekly Zoom calls filled with advanced CCPT case studies and session reviews, as well as member Q&A. You can take advantage of the two-week free trial to see if the CCPT Collective is right for you. Ask Me Questions: Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com Brenna's CCPT Hub: https://www.playtherapynow.com CCPT Collective (online community exclusively for CCPTs): https://www.ccptcollective.com Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com APT Approved Play Therapy CE courses: https://childcenteredtraining.com Twitter: @thekidcounselor https://twitter.com/thekidcounselor Facebook: https://facebook.com/playtherapypodcast Common References: Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley. VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak, C. C. (2010). Child-centered play therapy. Guilford Press. Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Bratton, S. C., Landreth, G. L., Kellam, T., & Blackard, S. R. (2006). Child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) treatment manual: A 10-session filial therapy model for training parents. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.

In this episode of the CCPT Purism series, I talk about a critical but often overlooked common drift points that shift us from pure CCPT practice. These are small, often unconscious shifts we make in session—like redirecting, interpreting play, or using reflective questions—that quietly pull us out of full CCPT adherence. I explore common causes of drift, including anxiety, pressure for outcomes, prior training in other modalities, and the instinct to be helpful. I also walk through real examples of what these drifts look like in session and why they matter—because every drift adds adult control and takes ownership away from the child. When we drift, we undermine the very conditions that make CCPT effective. This episode is a challenge to bring intentionality, self-awareness, and recalibration into your sessions so you can remain fully aligned with the purity of the model. PlayTherapyNow.com is my HUB for everything I do! playtherapynow.com. Sign up for my email newsletter, stay ahead with the latest CCPT CEU courses, personalized coaching opportunities and other opportunities you need to thrive in your CCPT practice. If you click one link in these show notes, this is the one to click! If you would like to ask me questions directly, check out www.ccptcollective.com, where I host two weekly Zoom calls filled with advanced CCPT case studies and session reviews, as well as member Q&A. You can take advantage of the two-week free trial to see if the CCPT Collective is right for you. Ask Me Questions: Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com Brenna's CCPT Hub: https://www.playtherapynow.com CCPT Collective (online community exclusively for CCPTs): https://www.ccptcollective.com Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com APT Approved Play Therapy CE courses: https://childcenteredtraining.com Twitter: @thekidcounselor https://twitter.com/thekidcounselor Facebook: https://facebook.com/playtherapypodcast Common References: Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley. VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak, C. C. (2010). Child-centered play therapy. Guilford Press. Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Bratton, S. C., Landreth, G. L., Kellam, T., & Blackard, S. R. (2006). Child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) treatment manual: A 10-session filial therapy model for training parents. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.

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Today, I am joined by Lisa Herndon,  – aka the “Health Detective.” Lisa empowers clients to break through specific health challenges to regain their natural vitality for life. She is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Practitioner, Applied Clinical Nutritionist and a Wellness Forum Certified Health Educator who specializes in uncovering hidden stresses and identifying the root causes of her clients' health problems. Her goal is to help her clients return to vibrant health by utilizing non-invasive laboratory assessments to identify the underlying conditions that are at the root of most common health complaints. Armed with this information, she uses her “health detective” skills to help clients take charge of their own health, with results that go far beyond symptom removal.She is also a strong proponent of assisting her clients in the practice of  medically informed decision making based on the latest evidenced based research. She believes deeply in the healthing powers of a plant centered-diet. In addition to her FDN certification, Lisa is certified as a Health Educator through Wellness Forum and as a  Applied Clinical Nutritionist through the Texas Chiropractic College.  Her other academic credentials include a B.S. in Psychology and Business from UCLA, along with a M.S. in Education – MFCC (Marriage, Couple and Child Counseling) – from San Francisco State University. Lisa Herndon has completed Advanced HTMA training / Myer's Detox, Metabolic Blood Chemistry Certification / Metabolic Healing, Toxicity Mastery Course / The Integrative Medicine Academy, Functional Genomic Nutrition and the Energy4Life (formerly called NES Bioenergetics) Practitioner Certification. In this episode Lisa shares her vegan journey, tips to getting started in improving your health, the 3 things she always travels with, hummus, and more! To connect with Lisa: Send her an email: lisa@lisascounterculture.com  Visit her website: LisasCounterCulture.com To connect with me: Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummus For more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠ Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.com Sign up for single meditation sessions here Sign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program here Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest ©2024 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Jenny Shane is the founder of Divorce in Peace. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Florida Bar Licensed Attorney, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS™) through the National Association of DivorceProfessionals, and she has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology.As a divorce coach, Jenny guides individuals through all stages of divorce and life afterwards. She is skilled in helping her clients understand the legal process behind divorce and how to take control of their divorce decisions, whether they are lawyers represented or not. Jenny shares her unique journey from a lawyer to a divorce coach, focused on helping parents create and modify effective parenting plans that prioritize the best interests of the children. The discussion also touches upon empowering children to voice their preferences, especially teenagers, and the significance of a comprehensive approach to mental health within the family dynamic.Takeaways1. Integrate mental health provisions2. Be kind to your co parent during divorce3. Involve teens in time-sharing decisionsTimestamps00:00 Transition from litigation to family law mediation.04:21 Transitioned from law to divorce coaching, found fulfillment.09:33 Working with only one person limits understanding.10:22 Provide tough love, evaluate behavior, improve relationship.16:56 Detailed documentation is needed for custody modification.18:28 Parallel parenting in high conflict divorces occurs when parents refuse to work together, resulting in separate households and parenting styles.22:32 Transition challenges for young children in custody.26:37 Children need both parents for balanced support.29:24 Teen sleeps in closet for privacy, needs empowerment.33:21 Parenting plans address counseling and cost sharing.34:26 Each parent is responsible for child therapy.38:41 Avoiding conflict by intervening in emotionally charged situations.41:02 Communication through DM and email preferred.

In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into a mini lightning round, answering five questions from three different listeners.  Before getting into the Q&A, I share a heartwarming email from Tammy in Ireland, who recounts her early experiences with child-centered play therapy (CCPT) and the amazing progress she witnessed in a young client. For our lightning round, I address the following questions: • Gabby from South Africa asks about the importance of parental support in CCPT, especially when working with children from challenging backgrounds. • Texie from Michigan poses three questions:   1. How to manage suicidal ideation in young children within CCPT   2. Dealing with very young kids who don't want to stay in the playroom   3. The impact of CCPT on children with prenatal substance exposure • Stephanie from Massachusetts inquires about my thoughts on ADHD diagnosis and treatment in children, including the validity of the diagnosis and medication use. Throughout the episode, I share my professional insights, experiences, and opinions on these topics, emphasizing the importance of understanding children's behaviors in context and advocating for their best interests. I also touch on the overdiagnosis and overmedication of ADHD, offering my perspective on alternative approaches through CCPT.   If you would like to ask me questions directly, check out www.ccptcollective.com, where I host two weekly Zoom calls filled with advanced CCPT case studies and session reviews, as well as member Q&A. You can take advantage of the two-week free trial to see if the CCPT Collective is right for you. Ask Me Questions: Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com Brenna's CCPT Hub: https://www.playtherapynow.com CCPT Collective (online community exclusively for CCPTs): https://www.ccptcollective.com Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com APT Approved Play Therapy CE courses: https://childcenteredtraining.com Twitter: @thekidcounselor https://twitter.com/thekidcounselor Facebook: https://facebook.com/playtherapypodcast Common References: Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley. VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak, C. C. (2010). Child-centered play therapy. Guilford Press. Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Bratton, S. C., Landreth, G. L., Kellam, T., & Blackard, S. R. (2006). Child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) treatment manual: A 10-session filial therapy model for training parents. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.

Kelly Whyte a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at Zephyr Wellness. Kelly was born and raised in the central valley of California. She and her family recently moved to Carson City, Nevada after she completed her education at California State University, Fresno. After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and working in a residential program for youth, Kelly realized how passionate she was about helping others and continued to pursue her education. She received her Master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling and has worked with individuals, children, couples, and families from a variety of backgrounds. Today, Kelly joins us to share her personal story of grief and loss, a journey that has shaped her into the compassionate and insightful counselor she is today. Her story is one of strength, resilience, and the unwavering belief in the human spirit's capacity to heal. Join us as Kelly opens her heart to inspire and uplift, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, there is light. Stay tuned for an episode that is sure to touch your soul and leave you feeling inspired. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link.  TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today's show is brought to you by Audible and Zephyr Wellness. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to www.audibletrial.com/9WOGmy and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening.. If you have any questions or request send us a message at info@nogginnotes.com / info@zephyrwellness.org Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

Are you feeling the weight of physician burnout? Wondering if there's a better way? Join us as we delve into a game-changing discussion with three remarkable guests:DJ Mitsch, MCC, the visionary CEO of Pyramid Resource Group, and the Healthcare Coaching Institute. Dr. Bryant Murphy, a distinguished Professor of Anesthesiology and the Associate  Dean for Leadership Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.Dr. Stephen Bogdewic, a Professor of Family Medicine, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and a seasoned educator with a PhD in Adult Education & Organizational Development and an M.A. in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. These co-authors of the article, "Changing Healthcare Through Coaching ~ The journey map for creating a coaching Culture," unveil the incredible potential of coaching to combat physician exhaustion and catalyze a collaborative environment that enhances patient care and organization advancement.In this enlightening episode, we unpack the pioneering coaching culture established at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Imagine a place where coaching isn't just another corporate buzzword, but a transformative practice that helps individuals excel in patient care, education, and research. Our three esteemed guests walk us through their journey of embedding this culture, right from their first interaction to the impactful results they've witnessed.Lastly, we explore the tangible and intangible benefits of coaching, measured through factors like burnout, and how these findings can serve as a blueprint for other organizations. We also highlight the relevance of staying updated with the current trends in health and medicine through Choice Magazine. So, are you ready to challenge the status quo and rethink healthcare with us? Tune in for an episode brimming with fresh insights, inspiring stories, and the powerful potential of coaching in healthcare.Watch the full interview by clicking hereFind the full article here: https://bit.ly/BTP-DJBSGrab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/ In this episode, I talk with DJ Mitch, Dr. Bryant Murphy, and Dr. Steve Bodgwick about their article published in our September 2023 issue.

In preparation for a summer filled with fun and exciting summer camp opportunities, I am welcoming Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW on The Heartful Parent Podcast today. Cherie has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years in various school settings. Currently she works at the Director of National Outreach and Education for the Center for Child Counseling.  In 2009, Cherie founded the KidSafe Foundation, a non-profit with a focus on child sexual abuse primary prevention. KidSafe has many programs for parents and educators, but today we are talking about CampSafe which is geared towards providing strong foundational knowledge of child sexual abuse prevention and awareness within a  day camp or overnight camp setting. Cherie shares with us two imperative conversations parents or caregivers need to have if you are sending your child to camp this summer. First are the questions you must ask the director of your child's camp in order as part of the process of researching and vetting the camp you choose for your child. And second are the conversations to have with your kids, starting way in advance, so they know what to expect, what healthy boundaries might look like, and what options they have for protecting themselves and who to go to if something feels off.  Cherie and I share an absolute love for camp, and the experiences it can bring to our children's lives. But it is our job to project all the children! So Cherie encourages us to not only have these tough conversations with the directors of the camps and help our kids feel prepared, but also make it the norm that camps participate in a program like CampSafe as part of their own process to keep kids safe at their camps.  Find out more about CampSafe, and the other programs offered by the KidSafe Foundation at their website: kidsafefoundation.org and connect with Cherie and the work she does for the Center for Child Counseling at centerforchildcounseling.org. Note: I offer resources and support for child safety with Savvy Parents Safe Kids as part of The Heartful Parent Collective. Sign up to get resources from me delivered right to your inbox! You are not meant to do this alone!

It can be difficult to understand the differences between a shy child, an introverted child, and a socially anxious child especially when those things overlap. In this week's episode we look at ways to determine whether a child's reluctance to be social is their natural way of functioning or if it might be cause for concern. 

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (as well as Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month). Join us for a conversation with Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW. We discuss her work at The Center for Child Counseling, especially primary prevention efforts with kids, parents, and others in the community that aim to stop child sexual abuse and promote healthy behaviors and safe families.EPISODE INFORMATIONHost: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In DistressGuests: Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW at The Center for Child CounselingLearn more about her organization here: https://www.centerforchildcounseling.org/Music by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/Check us out on our social media:On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WomenInDistress@WomenInDistress on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenindistress@WID_Teen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WID_TeenABOUT THE PODCAST"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This show, brought to you by the Education & Prevention team at Women In Distress in Broward County, FL is building awareness to end domestic violence. Each episode, we'll be breaking down different aspects of the work – we'll talk to survivors, advocates, community members, and others to explore the things that are happening right now and the work that still needs to be done. ABOUT WOMEN IN DISTRESSWomen In Distress is the only state-certified, nationally accredited domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is "To stop domestic abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy." https://www.womenindistress.org/GET HELP:If you are in immediate danger:Call 9-1-1Women In Distress (Broward County)24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711https://www.womenindistress.org/ FL Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1199 Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violenceNational DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text "START" to 88788https://www.thehotline.org/SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988https://988lifeline.org/ 

This week I talk about anxiety in the context of a post traumatic stress disorder diagnosis and discuss how it should be addressed. I mention EMDRIA.org in the podcast and wanted to be sure to include a link.  You can also read more about the other treatments I mention here: TF-CBT (this links to a PDF published by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network) What is PCIT? (a definition and explainer about Parent-Child Interaction Therapy from PCIT international) Child-Parent Psychotherapy Research overview   

Joining us this week is clinical social worker and family psychotherapist Keren Gonzalez. Along with Keren's story, we discuss various Narrative Therapy concepts (externalizing, re-authoring, absent but implicit, etc.) and how they connect with Keren's practice and passion as a mental health advocate.  Keren Gonzalez graduated from Florida Atlantic University with her Master's in Social Work and has her LCSW. She completed her undergraduate studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University where she received her BS in psychology. She is trained in EMDR and is a Circle of Security facilitator. Currently, she works as therapist at The Center for Child Counseling, focusing on using Child-Parent Psychotherapy to address trauma in families and children ages 0-5. Keren believes that all of her experiences—both personal and professional—have driven her interest in pursuing justice for vulnerable populations. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, reading a good book, and playing with her dog Luna. Support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsnarrativepodcast/membership  All Things Narrative cultivates personal development through storytelling. Become more purpose-driven by learning how to better understand and communicate your life story. Offerings include: The ‘Live A Meaningful Story' Coaching Program, workshops for organizations, storytelling classes, the All Things Narrative Podcast, 1-on-1 Narrative Coaching, speaking engagements, and facilitating storytelling events. Led by award-winning Narrative Practitioner Derrick Hatch, we will be your guide towards telling and living a meaningful story. Learn more at allthingsnarrative.com and schedule a FREE consultation to see how we can support you! Like us on Facebook @allthingsnarrative Follow us on Instagram @allthingsnarrative Read my Film Diary (including reviews and rankings) on Letterboxd @derrickhATN

This week's question is meant to address the concerns of parents who contact me and say they've tried to get their child help and it isn't working or it hasn't worked and they're asking me what to do next. So I'm squishing all of these questions together into one to talk about the things that get in the way of child anxiety treatment. 

It's possible you've heard of ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the impact they have on people in their adult lives. The CDC started conducting ACE studies in the mid-90s and today we know that nearly 60% of adults have experienced one type of ACE. On the newest episode of the VSC Podcast, we sit down with Center for Child Counseling's National Outreach Coordinator, Cherie Benjoseph, and Nida Paul, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Center for Child Counseling, to talk about what ACEs are, how trauma impacts the way we parent, and some things parents who are survivors can do to help teach regulation to children while also taking care of themselves. Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW (she/her) is the National Outreach Coordinator for the Center for Child Counseling, of Palm Beach County, FL. She is an expert on child sexual abuse primary prevention, with a focus on customizing training and curriculum for school, camp, and other youth serving organizations as well as reaching parents with practical tools to keep their children safe from child sexual abuse and exploitation. Nida Paul (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who has worked with children and families since 2010. Nida is passionate about working with children and families who experienced trauma and helping them heal from these adverse experiences. She provides individual, group, dyadic, and family therapy and focuses on providing trauma focused treatments to children and parents who suffer from post-traumatic stress and attachment issues. She also provides trainings for caregivers and providers in variety of topics including impact of Trauma and ACEs on children to help adults promote resiliency in children. Interested in learning more? The Center for Child Counseling provides free online workshops, tips sheets, advice for ways to talk to children, resources for parents and children, as well as information on trauma-informed care and their KidSafe program. You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to make a difference? Visit victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma. _______ Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

There are lots of reasons why your anxious child's anxiety might not be improving with therapy. We talk about them on this week's episode. While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Figuring out when to intervene with our anxious child is tricky and it's personal. Here are some questions to consider as you're trying to figure it out. While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

A child of the ‘50s and ‘60s, Connard dropped out of engineering school in 1968, and as a result of the draft, served in the US Army, including a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam. Following an honorable military discharge, he received a BS in Sociology at Western Kentucky University and then an MA in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from the University of San Francisco. As a licensed therapist, Connard worked twenty-five years in various settings treating alcoholics & addicts and those suffering major psychiatric disorders before he retired. He authored Once Upon a Kentucky Farm: Hope and Healing from Family Abuse, Alcoholism and Family Dysfunction, which was published March 2022.Follow Connard:FacebookLinkedInYouTubeWebsiteBuy his book, Once Upon A Kentucky Farm: Hope and Healing From Family AbuseWatch the interview on YouTubeSupport the show

Weary parents, take a much deserved break and listen in! Daystar founder and Raising Boys and Girls leader, Melissa Trevathan, wraps up season 4 with a message of hope for parents in the trenches. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Raising Boys and Girls HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. We've got some big changes coming for Season 5. We can't wait to share more with you next month!! Stay tuned.

Be encouraged to help your kids find and cultivate lifelong friendships as you listen in to this fun interview with David, Sissy, and her childhood friends.  Grab show notes HERE. Connect with David and Sissy HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE.

Original Air Date: September 23, 2020 "It's about the therapist's ability to attune in order to facilitate a process of attunement and playful touch between caregiver and infant." - Janet Courtney Traditional play therapy targets children ages 3 and older, but what about the children who aren't yet three? How do we help these children? Join Lisa as she talks about infant mental health with special guest, Dr. Janet Courtney- founder of FirstPlay Therapy. Together they explore the biggest myth related to infants, the significance of implicit memory and most importantly, how clinicians can support healing and re-patterning for these very special little people. Janet Courtney, PhD, LCSW, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, is Founder of FirstPlay® Therapy which is offered for two different developmental levels including “FirstPlay® Developmental Infant Play Therapy” for ages birth to 2 years, and FirstPlay Kinesthetic Storytelling®” for children ages 3 years and older. Dr. Courtney is author and Editor of the groundbreaking books, “Infant Play Therapy: Foundations, Models, Programs, and Practice,” “Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical Guide,” and “Healing Child and Family Trauma through Expressive and Play Therapies: Art, Nature, Storytelling, Body, and Mindfulness.” Dr. Courtney specializes in the areas of attachment and infant mental health and infant play therapy and offers a certification training to practitioners in FirstPlay® Therapy.   *

Parenting is hard. But we can do it with intentionality when we lean into God and His Word. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Kirsten and Ben Watson to talk about parenting with purpose. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE.

My incredible guest today is Rachael Hunt Elmore. She is a licensed Christian counselor in North Carolina and she specializes in helping moms in the throes of postpartum depression as well as helping all moms find ways to develop and maintain emotional health. In addition to being a fulltime mom, wife and practicing counselor, she is finishing up her manuscript for her first book, A Mom is Born and speaking in a variety of places to share her wisdom around motherhood. For this pod, she showed up to talk about the power and promise for change in our lives, the shift that happens when we accept the promise of our worth, key tips for how to find the right fit when you are ready to meet with a counselor, and my favorite bit of all - three minute and low cost self-care. This episode is for everybody - moms and non-moms alike. Everybody deserves a counselor and we can all benefit from the wisdom of Racheal. It's the middle of summer and I'm stoked to try the swanky mid-day tip she shares with us during this episode of 8000 Promises. Rachael is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC-S) in North Carolina with 17 years of experience in the counseling field. She is also a National Certified Counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). She is a clinically-trained Christian counselor. Rachael holds a Master's Degree in Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Family and Child Counseling from North Carolina State University. Prior to working in private practice, she has worked in the church, school, hospital, and community mental health settings. Rachael is passionate about repairing relationships, restoring healthy identity, and helping individuals in finding purpose in Christ. She utilizes creative therapy in counseling and desires to aid others in navigating through struggles to reach restoration, meaning, and hope. You can find Rachael and more about the upcoming book at her website Elmorechristiancounseling.org . Connect with Rachael on instagram at Rachaelhuntelmore . That's R-A-C-H-A-E-L-H-U-N-T-E-L-M-O-R-E Find Rachael on Facebook at Rachael Elmore, Author and Counselor. Self-care Wheel - this is the one our TBRI coach shared with us, but there are many versions available on-line. May great things happen to you today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sissy and David are chatting with singer, songwriter, artist, and podcaster, Dave Barnes and his wife, Annie about the Enneagram, parenting, and community. Grab show notes to today's episode HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE.

Candy Smith Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Somatic Experiencing™ (SE®) Practitioner Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor https://www.candysmithcounseling.com/ Join myself and my mental health clinician and SE® colleague Candy Smith of a Candy Smith Compassionate Counseling https://www.candysmithcounseling.com]. Candy Smith Compassionate Counseling is located in Leawood, Kansas. You can check out Candy's bio and clinic at candysmithcounseling.com. Candy earned her Masters Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling at California State University, Fullerton in 1993. She became a Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner in 2001 and has continued to assist and provide SE® sessions and consults. Candy is a PACT trained Marriage Therapist using Somatic Principles to help couples communicate and regulate. She also is just finishing a year of study with Deb Dana on becoming a Polyvagal informed Psychotherapist. Candy has almost 30 years of practice in psychotherapy and has a passion for integrating trauma work with mindfulness that helps her clients move through past traumas, understand how their ego states keep them stuck and move into the reality of their present lives. “I believe if you choose to do this hard, courageous work your lives will transform and you will be able to live a balanced life with connection to your body, your emotions and your truth”. Candy is physically located in the U.S. State of Kansas. This podcast episode is a front line direct practice offering and perspective from the first-hand experience of certified SE® Practitioners. This episode shares some fun and informative details with Candy around mental health and the integration of the trauma modality known as Somatic Experiencing™ [https://traumahealing.org/se-101/] We discuss SE® training and how it changes one personally and professionally in a way to enlighten those who may be interested in seeking body-based healing therapy be it professionally or personally. Join us for a conversation that enlightens others on the clinical work that is Somatic Experiencing™ Candy talks about how adults have lost the capacity for play and are often led by fear. She discusses in this episode, how play essentially is the way to experience joy and be in the here and now. This assists us to be more relational, reasonable and open. Candy shares how SE® makes going to work as a therapist joyful and provides hope by helping clients connect to their body and brain, taking away the shame of their mental health issues. SE® is a human experience really feeling the nervous system, slowly, while learning to sit with the uncomfortable by focussing and imagining play. There are misconceptions from individuals who have not experienced SE®, but it taps into something that creates a new experience which alleviates the client.

This week we talk about what parents need to understand when they bring their child to counseling to address anxiety. This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only.  While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with mom, educator, writer, and addiction expert, Jessica Lahey about how to prepare kids to guard themselves against addiction. Grab show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE.

We have all been through breakups but few of us have the courage to come on a podcast just a month after a major breakup. Teacher and child psychologist Amanda Kline is such a bold and brave person. She comes on the show to share her very raw experience of being left by her fiance just months before the wedding. She even talks about receiving her wedding dress in the mail after the breakup. Ouch for sure. But most importantly, she discusses the importance and challenge of having hard conversations to keep a relationship moving in the right direction. Bio: I am originally from New Jersey, and attended college in Boston. I have a Psy.D in Child Counseling,  and I have my own tele-health practice. I also teach Pre-K. Social Media Website: www.childcounseling.netInstagram: @amanda.k1018Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/amanda.kline.31337?tsid=0.9370152601615276&source=result

Lydia from North Carolina calls in to ask what to do for her 10-year-old, who seems to be in distress about events happening at her other parent's home. Diane & Rick unpack when it is appropriate to speak to the other parent about what a child is reporting or when it is best to maintain confidences. They also discuss four signposts to look for in deciding if counseling is needed for a child. Become a CPDilemmas VIP patron and support our work with co-parents. Visit our Patreon page to get special listener perks like VIP access to our monthly live Q&A sessions!We support the people of Ukraine and encourage our listeners to provide financial and prayer support. To give to a reputable organization, follow one of these links: UMCOR, Ukrainian Red Cross, The International Rescue Committee, or GobalGiving.com.CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming topics!Do you have a co-parent dilemma? Call our voicemail number at 1-234-DILEMMA (1-234-345-3662) or email 1234Dilemma@gmail.comWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp,  visit www.BetterHelp.com/Dilemma

Famed Swiss Psychologist Carl Jung created a theory of psychological types to categorize people in terms of their primary modes of psychological functioning.  Learning and understanding these personality types and how they work together have many real-world applications including workplace environments.  Veteran trial attorney Eddie Stephens will describe these various personality types, how they can be strategically placed for optimum performance for your organization (work, volunteer, social), and how to anticipate and deescalate conflicting personality types. About the Presenter:Eddie is an equity partner in Ward Damon, PL, where he leads the family law department and manages community relations for the firm. He is a Board Certified Family Law Attorney who specializes in high-conflict matrimonial law and is also the Director of Legal Education for the Center for Child Counseling, Inc. He has earned the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a professional rating indicating the highest ethical standards and professional ability.In addition to practicing family law, Eddie is an author, lecturer, and community leader who supports a number of local civic and charitable organizations including Center for Child Counseling, Leadership Palm Beach County, Boy Scouts of America, Delta Sigma Pi, Kibblez of Love, Inc., and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. His hobbies include cooking, yoga, camping and spending time with his family. Eddie is happily married to Jacquie and has two children, Christopher and Matthew, and they all call Palm Beach, Florida home.

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week, in a replay episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C shares two past episodes from earlier this year. Laura interviewed infant and child therapy specialist Dr. Janet Courtney, who shares why she uses play therapy and expressive arts in her work with traumatized children and families. In part two she speaks about infant mental health and how she works with traumatized infants and their families. About this episode's guest: Janet A. Courtney, PhD, RPT-S is Founder of FirstPlay® Therapy (an infant play therapy model) and founder of the FirstPlayCafe blog. Dr. Courtney is author of, “Healing Child and Family Trauma through Expressive and Play Therapies: Art, Nature, Storytelling, Body and Mindfulness,” and author and Editor of the groundbreaking books, “Infant Play Therapy: Foundations, Models, Programs and Practice, “ and “Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical Guide.”  She is a TEDx Speaker, a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, and past chair of the Ethics and Practice committee for the Association of Play Therapy and past President of the Florida Association for Play Therapy. Since 1997 she was an Adjunct Professor in the School of Social Work at Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida. Her research into practitioner experiences of training in touch and Developmental Play Therapy is published in the American Journal of Art Therapy and the International Journal of Play Therapy.    She offers a certification to practitioners in FirstPlay Therapy® and provides training to professionals in the Ethical and Clinical Competencies of Touch, Expressive Play Therapies, and nature-based Play Therapy. Dr. Courtney has created a unique form of therapeutic storytelling called, FirstPlay Kinesthetic Storytelling® that can be found in her children's book, The Magic Rainbow.  Resources Website: www.FirstPlayTherapy.com and www.FirstPlaycafe.com Thank you to this week's sponsors! Sunset Lake CBD is created on a small farm outside of Burlington, Vermont that is a producer for Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.  Sunset Lake CBD customers support regenerative agriculture that preserves the health of the land and creates meaningful employment in the community. Farm workers are paid a living wage, and employees own the majority of the company. Therapy Chat listeners, get 20% off your entire order of Sunset Lake CBD products using promo code CHAT at www.sunsetlakecbd.com.  Help us make Trauma Therapist Network the best resource it can be! Send a message about resources you think should be included in the Trauma Therapist Network Site using the form on this page. Looking for a trauma therapist or are you a trauma therapist wanting to join the network? Check it out at: www.traumatherapistnetwork.com! Therapy Chat and Trauma Chat podcasts are also found on the site. Follow Therapy Chat on Instagram Follow Trauma Chat on Instagram Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio

Kelly Hutcheson – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 016: Harmony in the Home Kelly Hutcheson is a child counselor with a Masters in Child Counseling, a Certified Life Coach from The Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo, a behavior specialist, a teacher and a parent of 2 is addicted to positivity and living her best life each and everyday without coasting! She has overcome people pleasing, perfectionism, and caring what others think to live her most authentic life and she loves teaching others how to do the same. Her passion has always been for kids and her emphasis in life is in helping parents connect more with their children, getting them to listen without yelling and restoring the harmony in your home forever.  Kelly is a bundle of positive energy who radiates this through her message of having fun again with your children, enjoying them on a whole new level. Kelly loves teaching and will help you see your children in their miraculous light, as they were hand chosen for you to raise! Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Kelly Hutcheson about finding harmony in the home. Here is what to expect on this week's show: ●    How people have a limited amount of emotional bandwidth each day. ●    Why there is no such thing as the perfect parent or the perfect child. ●    How no amount of education can prepare people for real life parenting. ●    Why children are trying to please their parents any way they can. ●    How it's important to empower your kids with skills to deal with tricky emotions. Connect with Kelly: Links Mentioned: coachingkelly.com Guest Contact Info: Instagram @kelly.hutcheson Facebook facebook.com/Kelly.stouthutcheson Follow Rebecca Greene Blog whinypaluza.com bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram @becgreene5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! In this week's episode Laura interviews Dr Janet Courtney, a play therapist and author of several books including, "Healing Child and Family Trauma through Expressive and Play Therapies: Art, Nature, Storytelling, Body and Mindfulness." In this week's episode, part 1 of a two part conversation, Janet describes how she uses expressive and play therapy as well as nature, somatic work and mindfulness to help children and families who have experienced trauma. Listen in to this fascinating conversation that will be of interest to parents and therapists alike.  Janet A. Courtney, PhD, RPT-S is Founder of FirstPlay® Therapy (an infant play therapy model) and founder of the FirstPlayCafe blog. Dr. Courtney is author of, “Healing Child and Family Trauma through Expressive and Play Therapies: Art, Nature, Storytelling, Body and Mindfulness,” and author and Editor of the groundbreaking books, “Infant Play Therapy: Foundations, Models, Programs and Practice, “ and “Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical Guide.” She is a TEDx Speaker, a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, and past chair of the Ethics and Practice committee for the Association of Play Therapy and past President of the Florida Association for Play Therapy. Beginning in 1997 she was an Adjunct Professor in the School of Social Work at Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida. Her research into practitioner experiences of training in touch and Developmental Play Therapy is published in the American Journal of Art Therapy and the International Journal of Play Therapy. She offers a certification to practitioners in FirstPlay Therapy® and provides training to professionals in the Ethical and Clinical Competencies of Touch, Expressive Play Therapies, and nature-based Play Therapy. Dr. Courtney has created a unique form of therapeutic storytelling called, FirstPlay Kinesthetic Storytelling® that can be found in her children’s book, The Magic Rainbow. She has been invited to speak nationally and internationally including Bali, Indonesia, the Cayman Islands, England, Ireland, Morocco, Russia and the Ukraine.  Thank you to this episode's sponsor, TherapyNotes. Get a 2 month free trial of TherapyNotes by going to www.TherapyNotes.com and using the promo code TherapyChat. Resources www.FirstPlayTherapy.com  www.FirstPlaycafe.com  Want a cool Therapy Chat t-shirt, sticker or mug? Find them here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/therapychat  Leave me a message via Speakpipe by going to https://therapychatpodcast.com and clicking on the green Speakpipe button.  Thank you for listening to Therapy Chat! Please be sure to go to iTunes and leave a rating and review, subscribe and download episodes. You can also download the Therapy Chat app on iTunes by clicking here.  Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio 

In this episode, Dr, Janet Courtney talks with us a little bit about the creation of her books and trainings that focus on infant mental health, development play, and expressive therapies. Her passion for supporting infants, children, and families is contagious and the stories that she shares in this episode reflect the neuro-developmental as well as relational impact of this type of work. This episode is full of stories, clinical examples, and such wonderful information that could be useful to any therapist working with infants, children, and families. Enjoy! Janet A. Courtney, PhD, LCSW is Founder of FirstPlay Therapy® [an Infant Mental Health & Developmental Play Therapy model] and Founder and Editor of FirstPlay® Café: An e-magazine for parents (womb to six Years). She is Director of Developmental Play & Attachment Therapies, Inc. She is a Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor, TEDx Speaker and presently Chair of the Association for Play Therapy Ethics and Practice Committee and past President of the Florida Association for Play Therapy and former Chair of the Viola Brody Award Committee. Awarded Third Place overall in the Best Practices Showcase for FirstPlay Therapy at the First 1000 Days Infant Mental Health Summit (Sept, 2018) along with the Children’s Healing Institute. She is author and co-editor of Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical Guide. New York, NY: Routledge, and her research into practitioner experiences of training in touch and Developmental Play Therapy is published in the American Journal of Art Therapy and the International Journal of Play Therapy. She is a contributing author for the chapter, “Touching Autism through Developmental Play Therapy” in the book, “Play-based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders;” and has a chapter in the book, Environmental Expressive Therapies (2017), titled: “The Art of Utilizing the Metaphorical Elements of Nature as ‘Co-Therapist’ in Ecopsychology Play Therapy.” She is also published in the Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture. She offers a certification in FirstPlay Therapy® (including FirstPlay® Infant Massage Storytelling) and provides training to professionals in the Ethical and Clinical Competencies of Touch, FirstPlay® Therapy, Ericksonian-based StoryPlay®, Expressive Therapies, and Ecopsychology Play Therapy. She has been invited to speak nationally and internationally including the Cayman Islands, England, Ireland, Morocco, Russia and the Ukraine. She is a provider through the Florida state boards of Mental Health and Massage Therapy, and an approved provider through the Association for Play Therapy. She specializes in Infant Mental Health and Infant Play Therapy, Attachment, and Trauma related issues. Dr. Courtney’s new form of Kinesthetic Storytelling® can be found in her children’s book, The Magic Rainbow. Website: www.FirstPlayTherapy.com and www.FirstPlaycafe.com Email Dr. Courtney at janetcourtneyphd@gmail.com Check out Janet's book, "Infant Play Therapy: Foundations, Models, Programs, and Practice"  Check out the Janet's newest book, "Healing Child and Family Trauma through expressive and Play Therapist: Art, Nature, Storytelling, Body & Mindfulness" Curative Touch Of A Magic Rainbow Hug Ted Talk First Play Trainings   Follow CTU on Instagram! Join the Creative Therapy Umbrella Hub Facebook group to further discuss, collaborate, and create with your fellow creative arts therapy community! Looking for more creative content? Sign up for our newsletter and get a free creativity guide! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!

Parents , kids, humans (in general) :- we have a lot going on right now. Tensions are high. Working from home & home schooling is hard enough, let alone finding the time to PLAY !!! but what if the answer to all your family tensions, was to engage in PLAY THERAPY? Dr Jodi Mullen recommends dedicating time to PLAY with your children for 30 non-distracted minutes a day. To Carve out time for you to skip, to twirl on the front lawn, WORK hard at PLAYING hard, to cultivate your joy.....All your relationships benefit when we do this, together - all of them: both internal & external Dr. Jodi Weinstein Mullen, PhD LMHC NCC RPT-S CCPT-Master, is a professor at SUNY Oswego in the Counseling & Psychological Services Department. She primarily teaches in the Mental Health Counseling Program and Graduate Certificate Program in Play Therapy. She is the Director of Integrative Counseling Services, with several offices in Central New York. Dr. Mullen is an international speaker, author, credentialed play therapist and play therapy supervisor. Dr. Mullen has over 25 years in the field of counseling. She has authored books on play therapy, counseling children and adolescents, grief counseling and parenting. Dr. Mullen was the 2008 recipient of the Key Award for Professional Training & Education through the Association for Play Therapy. She is the proud Momma of Leah & Andrew.

Eddie's Podcast – Episode 2with Special Guests Renée E. Layman, MS, LMHC, Chief Executive OfficerAmber Payne, MSW, MPH, Director of Community Education and DevelopmentCenter for Child Counseling, Inc. to discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).https://www.centerforchildcounseling.org/andJacquie Segment:  Jacquie discussed the return of Ahsoka Tano to The Clone Wars.and more...To Subscribe to Podcast: EddiePodcast.comMore on Eddie Stephens: www.EddieStephens.com

Hoy tengo el privilegio de presentarles a Andrea Vargas, LMHC, RPT-S. Ella vive y trabaja en el Sur de Florida, donde tiene su práctica privada. Estoy muy emocionada de que oigan la información que Andrea nos comparte acerca de este tema en el cual ella es experta; el play therapy. Hablamos un poco mas a fondo acerca de la técnica del masaje para infantes y como le puede beneficiar a los padres y los hijos en esta primera etapa en su relación de apego. El tacto es super importante para los seres humanos y ha sido comprobado a través de investigación desde tiempos inmemoriales que el apego es básico en el desarrollo saludable de los niños inclusive desde la etapa de infantes. A las personas que estén interesadas en aprender mas del tema, Andrea nos da excelentes recomendaciones. La pg. web https://firstplayinfantmassage.com/, y los libros; “Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy” y “The Magic Rainbow Hug” por Janet Courtney, PhD. Pueden encontrar toda su información en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreavargaslmhc/ o su website https://www.andreavargaslmhc.com/blog/ Para más información acerca del Podcast ‘Viviendo mas Allá de la Resiliencia’ visítanos en: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondresiliencelife/ https://www.facebook.com/thebeyondresiliencelife www.thebeyondresiliencelife.com   Contáctanos: info@thebeyondresiliencelife.com

Today I have the privilege of introducing Andrea Vargas, LMHC, RPT-S based in South Florida. As I am expecting a little one very soon, I am excited to listen to everything she has to say about her expertise; play therapy. We discuss a little more in-depth what Infant Massage Technique is and how it can benefit babies and parents in this first part of their bonding relationship. Touch is incredibly important for humans and it has been proved through research time and time again how it helps babies thrive. For anybody interested in looking into this topic a little further Andrea recommends these books: “Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy” and “The Magic Rainbow Hug” by Janet Courtney, Ph.D. You can find all of her contact info on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreavargaslmhc/ or her website https://www.andreavargaslmhc.com/blog/ For more information about ‘The Beyond Resilience Life Podcast’ please visit us @: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondresiliencelife/ https://www.facebook.com/drlydianagarcia www.thebeyondresiliencelife.com

Please join us Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. PST and 1:00 p.m. EST for a live show with host Denise Messenger.  Our returning guest is Holli Kenley.  Holli is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a California State Licensed Teacher. She holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. She has worked in a variety of settings: a women’s shelter, a counseling center, and in private practice. Counseling with teens, adults, and couples, Holli’s areas of specialized training and experience include sexual abuse and trauma, betrayal, codependency, cyber bullying, and screen addiction.  After relocating to Southern California, Holli reopened her private practice in Rancho Mirage.  Holli Kenley is the author of nine recovery books including: Pilates for Parenting: Stretch Yourself & Strengthen Your Family (2019)Daughters Betrayed By Their Mothers: Moving From Brokenness To Wholeness (2018)Power Down & Parent Up: Cyber Bullying, Screen Dependence & Raising Tech-Healthy Children (2017)Second Edition of Breaking Through Betrayal: And Recovering The Peace Within  (2016) You asked for it and we deliver.  

KELLY HUTCHESONis a child counselor with a Masters in Child Counseling, a Certified Life Coach from The Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo, a behavior specialist, a teacher and a parent of 2, addicted to positivity and living her best life each and everyday without coasting! She has overcome people pleasing, perfectionism, and caring what others think to live her most authentic life and she loves teaching others how to do the same. Her passion has always been for kids her emphasis in life is in helping parents connect more with their children, getting them to listen without yelling and restoring the harmony in your home forever.  Kelly is a bundle of positive energy who radiates this through her message of having fun again with your children, enjoying them on a whole new level.   Kelly loves teaching and will help you see your children in their miraculous light, as they were hand chosen for you to raise!In this episode, we cover:How to STOP yelling at your childrenThe six strong WHYs to help you commit to making a forever changeEmotional literacy: How to start teaching it to our children and its importanceThe perfect place to start even if you feel like it is a hopeless causeHow to fall in love with life's messy moments and create an amazing connection with your childrenThis is a powerful episode! It has been a week since we recorded it and I already feel like I am making large strides in the right direction... LIFE CHANGING!Learn more about this amazing woman on both instagram and facebook as well as at her website : https://coachingkelly.com/Or listen to her amazing podcast: Harmony in the home

KELLY HUTCHESON a child counselor with a Masters in Child Counseling, a Certified Life Coach from The Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo, a behavior specialist, a teacher and a parent of 2, is addicted to positivity and living her best life each and everyday without coasting! She has overcome people pleasing, perfectionism, and caring what others think to live her most authentic life and she loves teaching others how to do the same. Her passion has always been for kids her emphasis in life is in helping parents connect more with their children, getting them to listen without yelling and restoring the harmony in your home forever. Kelly is a bundle of positive energy who radiates this through her message of having fun again with your children, enjoying them on a whole new level. Kelly loves teaching and will help you see your children in their miraculous light, as they were hand chosen for you to raise!Learn more about this amazing woman on both instagram and facebook as well as at her website : https://coachingkelly.com/ 

Tim wraps up this first year of Navigate talking to Dr. Sam Huddleston about cultivating honor in the places we live and serve as leaders.While there are many components to healthy culture, honor is certainly an important one which often gets neglected in the rush to get things done. Discover how cultivating a culture of honor can transform your relationships and create an atmosphere where ministry can flourish.Bio:Dr. Samuel Huddleston, Assistant Superintendent of the Northern California and Nevada District Assemblies of God assists in giving oversight to over 430 churches. He also served as the founding pastor of Lighthouse Covenant Fellowship in Benicia, California from 1993 to 2004, a church that was started in his living room. He served as the lead Pastor for 11 ½ years until he was elected to his present position. Graduating in 1980 from Bethany College in Santa Cruz, CA, Samuel and his wife Linda moved to San Rafael, California, where he attended Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Sensing a call to youth ministry, Samuel accepted a position at Church on the Hill in Vallejo, California, where he served from 1981 to 1988 under Pastor Terry Inman. While there, Pastor Inman encouraged Samuel further his education, and he subsequently enrolled at Azusa Pacific University, eventually earning his Masters Degree in Marriage Family and Child Counseling.That educational experience also helped Samuel to finally understand his troubled childhood and what had driven him, years earlier as a reckless teenager, to be involved in a crime that had cost him five years of his life in prison. While incarcerated, Samuel surrendered his life to Christ and learned about God’s unconditional love. His autobiography, Five Years to Life, has inspired people across America and throughout the world, giving them hope for a new beginning. Samuel has shared his testimony with thousands – including, government officials, businessmen, colleges, high schools, and prison inmates – reminding them not only with words but also with his very presence, that God has the power to put broken lives and broken relationships back together again. Before entering the pastorate in Benicia, Samuel was appointed Executive Director of Match Two Prisoner Outreach, at the time was the largest and most successful prison visitation program in the nation, which matches adult inmates and wards (youth) with outside volunteer visitors. Serving from 1988 to 1994, Samuel Huddleston remains the only former prisoner to ever lead a California Department of Corrections program.For 2 ½ years after M-2, during the time he was pastoring Samuel returned to his alma mater to serve as Dean of Students at Bethany University under Dr. Everett Wilson. It was while serving under Dr. Wilson that Samuel decided to continue his education at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.In May 2006 Samuel received his Doctorate of Ministry degree from Regent, with his wife of 30 years, parents, children, and grandbabies in attendance. Samuel and Linda reside in Rancho Cordova, CA near their three children: Royce, Andre, and Ericka. They have thirteen grandchildren.Resources:Five Years to Life, by Dr. Samuel Huddleston, Available on AmazonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/timaustin)

Kelly Hutcheson is a child counselor with a Masters in Child Counseling, a Certified Life Coach from The Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo, a behavior specialist, a teacher and a parent of 2 is addicted to positivity and living her best life each and everyday without coasting! She has overcome people pleasing, perfectionism, and caring what others think to live her most authentic life and she loves teaching others how to do the same. Her passion has always been for kids her emphasis in life is in helping parents connect more with their children, getting them to listen without yelling and restoring the harmony in your home forever. Kelly is a bundle of positive energy who radiates this through her message of having fun again with your children, enjoying them on a whole new level. Kelly loves teaching and will help you see your children in their miraculous light, as they were hand chosen for you to raise! She can be found at coachingkelly.com Or Listen to her podcast Harmony in the Home / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harmony-in-the-home/id1471554293 Or Join her free parenting group https://mailchi.mp/038b02da043a/freebootcamp Melissa Alves Can be reached at https://www.facebook.com/melissa.alves.7121 For a dive into your deeper purpose join her free group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThePowerWithinWithMely/

We are blessed this weekend to have Dr. Sam Huddleston with us. Besides being a great friend to our pastors, Dr. Sam has served as the Assistant Superintendent of the Northern California and Nevada District Assemblies of God since 2004. He also served as the former founding pastor of Lighthouse Covenant Fellowship in Benicia, California, 1993-2004. The church began in the Huddleston's home with six families. Graduating in 1980 from Bethany College in Santa Cruz, CA, Samuel and his wife Linda moved to San Rafael, California, where he attended Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Sensing a call to youth ministry, Sam accepted a position at Church on the Hill in Vallejo, California, where he served from 1981 to 1988 under Pastor Terry Inman. While there, Pastor Inman encouraged Samuel to further his education and he subsequently enrolled at Azusa Pacific University, eventually earning his Masters Degree in Marriage Family and Child Counseling. That educational experience also helped Samuel to finally understand his troubled childhood and what had driven him years earlier as a reckless teenager to be involved in a crime that had cost him five years of his life in prison. While incarcerated, Samuel surrendered his life to Christ and learned about God’s unconditional love. His autobiography, Five Years to Life (Perkins Publishing, 2013), has inspired people across America and throughout the world, giving them hope for a new beginning. Samuel has shared his testimony with thousands — including prison inmates — reminding them not only with words but also with his very presence, that God has the power to put broken lives and broken relationships back together again. Before entering the pastorate in Benicia, Samuel was appointed as the Executive Director of a state wide non-profit organization under the auspices of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, which matched adult inmates and wards (youth) with outside volunteer visitors. Serving from 1989 to 1991, Samuel Huddleston remains the only former prisoner to ever lead a California Department of Corrections program. Later, Samuel returned to his Alma mater to serve as Dean of Students at Bethany College under Dr. Everett Wilson. In May 2006 Samuel received his Doctorate of Ministry degree from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. Samuel and Linda reside in Rancho Cordova, CA near their three married children: Royce, Andre, and Ericka. They have thirteen grandchildren. Sermon: He is with you! Dr Sam speaks on Luke 24:13-33. On the road to Emmaus the disciples encounter Jesus.

Dr. Gordon Greenhalgh has been a good friend for many years. We started Campus Life and Youth Guidance for YFC when we were in our 20s. He's a surfer. I witnessed him surfing with whales in California. He was a high school wrestler and more. Gordon is a licensed psychotherapist, has been in practice over 25 years counseling individuals, couples and families. He has a Master's Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling and a Ph.D. in Psychology. He talks about the importance of youth workers and volunteers taking care of themselves, both mentally and physically, so you can better care for others. Dr. Gordon is a father and a husband. He's the homerun hitter that I send families to when they have real problems with their adolescents and young adults. I've seen him change the lives of inner-city students in Orlando, FL as a Youth Guidance Director/YFC. Outside he looks like a calm cool individual but inside he is full of fire to help those who are hurting. Get his books and go online to www.AskDrGordon.com questions. He's the real deal.  

Guest Robyn Mourning, is a healing alchemist, soul-artist and intuitive boundary pusher. While Robyn received her Masters of Science in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling and became a trauma recovery specialist at her private mental health practice, she has since broken the mold that kept her in the status quo. As a spiritual healer, Robyn joins her clients as a co-healer in their trauma healing journey by offering ritual healing practices that harmonize ancient/spiritual wisdom with modern approaches. In this episode, we discuss her use of African traditions, co-creating oracle cards and each of us reclaiming spiritual practices that are soul-led. www.nicoleburgesscoaching.com/ep53

"Give yourself time to realize where you are physically and emotionally ." - Nancy Smith I want you to meet Nancy Smith. Nancy was on a trip with her daughter's Girl Scout troop when a head-on car accident paralyzed her from the neck down. That happened ten years ago. Nancy is the author of Only the Rats are Walking. She has taken part in research of the brain at CalTech and UCLA. She’s also, with the help of her husband, created art pieces for CalTech and a gallery at Montclair Mall. Before becoming paralyzed, Nancy taught high school. She has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. This conversation is a very raw and honest conversation about what it’s like to realize you no longer have control over your body. Nancy talks about the crash, rehab... and what she’s learned about life through this experience. And sometimes... it’s very difficult to find joy - we talk about how she has been able to find glimmers of happiness. CONNECT WITH NANCY: Only the Rats are Walking Website CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Sign Up for the Happier in 2019 Challenge This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

Talked with Kerry Jamieson, Director of Community and Public Relations, Center for Child Counseling and Randy Scheid, Chief Strategy Officer for Quantum Foundation about a new program at the Center that Quantum is funding. The program, Fighting Aces, is designed to raise awareness about children who've experienced ACEs (Adververse Childhood Experience) how it impacts their health/wellness throughout their lifespan. It also offers screenings for children and then a trauma informed treatment approach. They have the screening test on their website, www.centerforchildcounseling.org and encourage listeners to take it (it's confidential) and for them to get involved by learning more about ACEs and how they can become "buffers" to help. Quantum funds this and many other programs in the community. For more info on them and applying for grant funding, listeners can go to http://www.quantumfnd.org/

Today’s guest is Steven Morrison. Steven is a man obsessed with using higher consciousness to solve problems because it absolutely works.  He holds a Master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling and is a licensed psychotherapist (M.F.T.) in the great state of California. During that multi-year extravaganza of a process, Steven kept asking himself “Who am I?”, “What is this life about?”, and “What the hell am I supposed to be doing with mine?” He started reading a number of New Age, self-help, and personal development books, going to workshops and seminars, listening to audio lectures and before long it seemed clear that they were all pretty much saying the same things.  He then reduced what they were saying to a collection he now simply calls The Concepts. Putting those concepts to use in his own life enabled him to experience deep and meaningful changes.  So he began to bring the concepts into his work with his clients until his entire psychotherapy practice revolved around those 15 ideas.  Eventually, he voluntarily gave up his license to practice psychotherapy, as his more evolutionary practice, the Spiritual Workout was born.  He can be found at www.SpiritualWorkout.com. Please be sure to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to www.MichaelNeeley.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Join us for an informative show this Wednesday at 4:00 PM Standard Pacific time and 7:00 PM Eastern Standard time.  Our show guest is Holli Kenley who is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist . She holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. She has worked in a variety of settings: a women’s shelter, a counseling center and in private practice. Counseling with adolescents, teens, young and older adults, Holli’s areas of training and experience include sexual trauma, abuse, addiction, codependency, domestic violence, betrayal and cyber bullying. We will be talking about Holli’s most recent full-length book published in 2013 on relapse which is called  "Mountain Air: Relapsing and Finding The Way Back…One Breath at a Time."  There are so many challenges these days living in our environment it is helpful to know the measures we can take to prevent short and long-term illness and live the life we deserve! You asked for it and we deliver!

Holli Kenley is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist . She holds a Master's Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. She has worked in a variety of settings: a women's shelter, a counseling center and in private practice. Counseling with adolescents, teens, young and older adults, Holli's areas of training and experience include sexual trauma, abuse, addiction, codependency, domestic violence, betrayal and cyber bullying. Holli is the author of numerous published articles and in 2010, she authored her second book, Breaking Through Betrayal: And Recovering the Peace Within. Recently released are two e-singles: Betrayal-Proof Your Relationship: What Couples Need To Know And Do and cyber bullying no more: Parenting a High Tech Generation. In addition to her work as a therapist and an author, Holli enjoys speaking at workshops and conferences.

Holli Kenley is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist . She holds a Master's Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. She has worked in a variety of settings: a women's shelter, a counseling center and in private practice. Counseling with adolescents, teens, young and older adults, Holli's areas of training and experience include sexual trauma, abuse, addiction, codependency, domestic violence, betrayal and cyber bullying. Holli is the author of numerous published articles and in 2010, she authored her second book, Breaking Through Betrayal: And Recovering the Peace Within. Recently released are two e-singles: Betrayal-Proof Your Relationship: What Couples Need To Know And Do and cyber bullying no more: Parenting a High Tech Generation. In addition to her work as a therapist and an author, Holli enjoys speaking at workshops and conferences.