Podcasts about Community counseling

Special Guest: Retired Mitigation Specialist Expert Theresa Diamond Show Highlights Women who have made an indelible mark on our society, Women who contributed to our society without a lot of fanfare The precious gifts that they gave to the world Biography Theresa Diamond was born and raised in the South Bronx in New York City. She attended public school and graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration & Planning. She went on to gain employment in every arm of the justice system available to her. After over 25 years away from academia, she returned to school and obtained her master’s degree in Community Counseling and completed the first year of her PhD. She has had held the following positions: Civil Investigator, Criminal Defense Investigator, Investigator for the largest County Public Schools System in Atlanta, Integrated the Juvenile Probation Office in Washington State, Integrated The Civilian Police Department for the US Navy at Bangor Submarine Base, Court Bailiff, Clerk for Judge in Traffic Court, Owned & Operated Diamond Discoveries Defense Investigative Firm for Civil and Criminal cases. Mitigation Specialist, and Mitigation Specialist Supervisor. She is a retired Mitigation Specialist Expert. Brought to you by the J.C. Cooley Foundation, "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."#ItsYourLife #Talkshow #Podcast #Radio #cooleyfoundation.orgSupport the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life's demands can leave little room for nurturing ourselves, but what if prioritizing personal well-being was the key to thriving in all areas of life? In this episode, Naeemah chats with Dina Smith, owner of Closet Therapy with Dina, and she shares practical tips for building sustainable self-care habits, overcoming the guilt of putting yourself first, and creating environments that support your mental and emotional health. A Coach, Speaker, and Licensed Professional Counselor, Dina R. Smith has worked in various treatment settings. After obtaining an undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University, Dina began her career in business excelling in consumer finance, sales, compliance, and corporate training. But, her best work was yet to come. Becoming a mother changed every aspect of her life and fueled a desire to help other women lead more fulfilled lives. Obtaining a Master's in Community Counseling from Argosy University changed Dina's career trajectory and she began working in mental health. This focus added anger management, substance abuse counselor, and marriage and family therapist to her well-rounded list of titles. Dina owns and operates a company called, “Closet Therapy with Dina.” Her business focuses on affecting the lives of children by helping moms create more balanced lives through Professional Organizing, Counseling, and Lifestyle Coaching. You can find Dina Smith living purposefully and empowering women to do the same. To learn more about Dina, follow her on social media @closet_therapywithdina To learn more about Naeemah, visit her ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naeemahfordgoldson.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social Media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/organizemeradio ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/OrganizeMeRadio⁠ #OrganizeMeRadio #SelfCareMatters #PrioritizeYourself #WellnessJourney #IntentionalLiving #SelfCareTips #MindBodyBalance #TimeForMe #EmbraceWellness #HealthyHabits #ClutterFreeMind #BoundariesMatter #ElevateSelfCare #HolisticHealth #ThrivingNotSurviving #radicalSelfCare

Miss Dilworth is a motivated individual who is always striving to find innovative ways to bring support to others. Miss Dilworth received her Master's in Community Counseling from Oklahoma State University. She's a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, who specializes in PTSD, Grief, and Sexual Trauma. Miss Dilworth is an International Speaker and a Fellow in Thanatology: Death, Dying, and Bereavement with ADEC. Miss Dilworth is the author of 11 Tools to Help Manage the Aftermath of Trauma and Types of Grief. She has a history of being the Founder a non-profit organization and starting multiple businesses. Social Media: FB- https://www.facebook.com/TiffaniDilworth/  IG- https://www.instagram.com/tiffanidilworth/ X- https://twitter.com/TiffaniDilworth Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@MissDilworth/playlists LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanidilworth/ Website- https://missdilworth.com/  Master of Your Crafts is a captivating podcast featuring conversations with individuals who have dedicated themselves to mastering their craft. Whether it's a gift, talent or skill that comes naturally to them, these individuals have taken ownership and honed their abilities to perfection. Through deep conversation, we delve into their inner dialogue, actions and life circumstances offering words of wisdom to empower and guide you on a journey to becoming the master of your own craft. For more information, visit our website https://masterofyourcrafts.com and Bright Shining Light Website: https://brightshininglight.com Stay connected with us: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterofyourcrafts - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MasterOfYourCrafts/ - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1M0vp9H... - ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b15... - Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...

99% of Couples Forget This Key Discussion Pre-Wedding. Use our affiliate link for OpusClips ➡︎ https://www.opus.pro/?via=Remarry Subscribe to our mailing list here ➡︎ https://scarytoremarry.com/ Get your Love Fearlessly merch here ➡︎ https://scarytoremarry.com/love-fearl.. Follow LaToya here ➡︎ https://www.mrstoyacarter.com/ ===================== Connect With Us! ===================== X ➡︎ https://x.com/scarytoremarry IG ➡︎   / scarytoremarry   ================================ Subscribe & listen to the podcast HERE: ================================ Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast. . Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/3CaG9aQ. . 99% of couples forget this key pre-wedding discussion that can make or break their marriage! In this video, we dive into the essential conversation every couple needs to have before saying 'I do.' Avoid common relationship pitfalls and set the foundation for a lasting, healthy marriage. Don't miss out on this vital advice! LaToya have been in the helping field for over 10 years now. She love when people gain insight and have that “ah- ha moment”. She have worked with a variety of populations including youth, adults, those suffering from substance abuse, depression, and even severe mental illness. She have also helped those who just need a little accountability. LaToya's education includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's of Education degree in Community Counseling both from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. #couples #forget #key #discussion #prewedding --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scarytoremarry/support

Dr. Sara Brammer began working as an overnight victim's advocate in the field of family violence in 1994. She continued working as a therapist for victims and offenders as she completed her Master and Doctoral Degrees in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri. While in her doctoral program, her research and dissertation focused on love relationships and batterer intervention treatment. She is currently the Vice President of Family Violence Services at Synergy Services where she has worked for 23 years. She supervises the Domestic Violence Center, the Children's Center, the Domestic Violence Housing Program, the Batterer Intervention Program, and outpatient domestic violence clinical services in this capacity. She provides frequent training on Domestic Violence and the intersection between Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and trauma. She has also served on a variety of local, state, and national committees related to domestic violence and child abuse service provisions. Her research interests continue to focus on love relationships, batterer intervention and victim services. Dr. Brammer has successfully led the agency through two flawless COA re-accreditations and is a lead peer reviewer for other agencies. Sara was commissioned by the Missouri Supreme Court for best practices committees on Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking. She has received technical assistance from FUTURES and The Center for Justice Innovations for state-wide offender intervention implementation. Additional achievements include partnering with the Domestic Violence Court to offer exclusive offender intervention services, guest editing for the Journal of Child and Family Studies and collaborating with Yale University to implement the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention Program (CFTSI). Sara also represents Missouri on the National BIP Network and serves on the Advisory Board for the University of Missouri's Community Counseling and Assessment Services Center. If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1.For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.For information about Synergy Services visit https://www.synergyservices.org

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Join me as I chat with Healey as she talks to us about the importance is Mental Health. May is mental health awareness month. This episode is not intended for clinical purposes. If you are experiencing some mental health challenges please talk to your Physician and or a therapist. The links are below for help. Healey Ikerd is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas, a Master's of Human Relations Degree from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master's of Science Degree from John Brown University in Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. She has also earned a Certificate in Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. As a veteran of the U.S. Army, Healey now runs her private practice, HopeLife Counseling, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. With 17 years of experience in mental health, she has dedicated her career to helping both children and adults navigate their emotional and mental health challenges. She has authored a workbook called Changing Your Feelings, A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry From a Christian Perspective, and a recently released children's picture book entitled The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness. For 15 years, Healey raised her son as a single Christian parent. She married for the first time at 41 years old and now enjoys life on a small farm with her husband. She is a proud grandma of two beautiful grandchildren and in her spare time, is working on a 40-day devotional to help women understand their God-given identity. https://writtenbyhealey.com/. https://www.betterhelp.com https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clarion-brown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clarion-brown/support

Amber Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 13 years experience. In her clinical work, Amber specializes in mood disorders, military culture and adjustments, trauma, affair recovery, relationship distress. She is certified in multiple types of therapies used help people overcome irrational, dysfunctional, and unhealthy thought process that tend to add to and prolong emotional strain.   Amber Kennedy is trained in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, ART, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and RTM, Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories. This soecific modality is 98% effective in resolving Trauma and the emotional distress that is related to the specific trauma in 3 sessions.    Amber is the the owner of Spring Lake Counseling, Inc., based at two locations, Spring Lake NC and Fayetteville NC,  a full service outpatient mental health clinic, employing 25 Licensed Clinicians and serving 1000 clients a month and growing. 98% of their clientele are military service members and their families.     Amber holds a Masters in Science from Webster University in Community Counseling. She is a mom of 2 boys and a spouse of an active duty soldier.     She also provides supervision for students entering into their Licensed Clinical Mental Health licensure.   Amber Kennedy Links: www.springlakecounseling.com www.mentalhealthmatch.com www.psychologytoday.com   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Special Guest: Mitigation Specialist expert Theresa Diamond.  

Tami Jacob graduated from Lynchburg College and takes great pride in being a first-generation college graduate in her family.  She then went on to receive her Masters in Community Counseling from Eastern Illinois University.  Following a decade raising her 3 daughters, Tami went to law school with a desire to serve. When Tami isn't working tirelessly for the betterment of children and families, you can often find her running alongside her loyal Australian Shepherd, sharing a good book with friends, or engaging in some friendly competition on the tennis court with her husband of 23 years.Tami narrates her story about her dreams of law school as a young woman in her 20s to motherhood, marriage and lifelong goals that keep pushing you to act. After 10 years of mothering 3 girls, she and her husband finally took the plunge into her pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer. Tami recounts her struggles, how she got stronger through the difficulties, her family's support, and how she found her passion in her current law career. This is a story that will encourage and inspire you to keep going in pursuing YOUR dreams! Support the showJoin the new FB group here!Check out the new shop on Buy Me a Coffee and please consider becoming a $5 supporter of the show (I need 8 per month to cover the out of pocket expenses of producing the podcast)I'm so glad you are here! Please share the podcast with a friend and don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

What are you doing with your life's stories?We reach a time in our lives during the third stage when we still envision what we seek to accomplish or discover, but more of our lives are devoted to reflections on the journey that has brought us to this point. In this interview, Alan C. O'Hare discusses his journey as a community psychologist, university educator, actor, playwright, and director, all woven together in his calling and artistry as a "Seanchai/storyteller." These skills are also integrated into being a "curator" who highlights moments from a person's life that can be honored through the art of a story, a journal, a performance piece, music, dance, or visual art form. His model can also be adapted to the life journey of a family, clan, community, or culture.About Alan O'Hare:Alan C. O'Hare is a community psychologist, university educator, actor, playwright, and director. He's both a Celtic storyteller and a Seanchai storyteller. Alan has an incredible history at the Centre for Community Counseling and Education.  He was the director of the Girls Center in Walpole, Mass.He's done consultation in addition to training, instructional design, organizational development work, educational media, as well as community development work. He is a gifted playwright and has both acted and written many plays.Get in touch with Alan O'Hare:Email Alan:  bridges95@aol.comDownload Alan's Handout: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/oharehandout Buy Alan's Book: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/lovemary Watch It Takes a Village Video: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/takesvillage What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

Our guest today is Robby Angle. Robby is the President and CEO of Trueface, a ministry based in Dawsonville, GA.  He specializes in helping churches develop leaders through relational ministry.Prior to Trueface, Robby served for seven years as the Director of Adult Ministry Environments and Men's Groups for North Point Community Church in Atlanta, a church founded by Andy Stanley.Before North Point, he worked in professional counseling and aid work for Samaritan's Purse, overseeing international disaster response teams. Robby has a Masters in Community Counseling from Appalachian State University and a Certificate in Biblical Studies from DallasTheological Seminary.Host: Rodney CoxEmail us at information@ministryinsights.comTweet us at @Insights_IntlFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on FacebookThe podcast is a production of Ministry Insights. Visit us at ministryinsights.com.© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

Erin Diedling, MEd, LCPC, SEP  is the founder of Loft Counseling, PC and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Somatic Touch Therapist and a Somatic Experience Practitioner which are mind-body regulation modalitites. She is passionate about treating trauma and helping her clients heal past complex trauma, eating disorders, childhood development & attachment ruptures and artists with creativity or performance anxiety. She currently practices at the cross-discipline office of Dr. Harold Diaz, M.D. at HD Medical Spa & Clinic www.hdmedspaclinic.com along with napropath, Dr. Michael Venice, N.D.  Erin is originally from Chicago, and grew up in New Orleans. She made Chicago her home again when she pursued studies at Loyola University Chicago. She received her B.A. in English Literature and pre med studies as well as her M.Ed. in Community Counseling from Loyola University Graduate School of Education. In school she specialized in trauma studies, primary attachments in children and adult recovery from childhood traumas. She began to focus upon the interplay of trauma as it pertains to formative attachments.  Erin has been working with trauma survivors since 2002 as the counseling intern at an underserved urban elementary school near Garfield Park in Chicago. She was published in 2002 in The American Journal of Psychotherapy “Learning the ‘Impossible Task' of Psychotherapy”. She was also invited to join Spirit in Flight in 2003, a healing retreat for flight attendants from American and United Airlines who were directly involved in the events of 9/11.  Erin's work has expanded to include clients who handle eating disorders, early developmental and attachment ruptures, complex trauma, career path counseling and life transitions. In addition to training interns, peer supervision and, presenting at conferences she consults and provides workshops for corporations and schools.  Her focus has begun to turn towards releasing a client's blocks to abundance. She assists her clients in creating abundance in specific realms – financial, career, family, and relationships. She describes her work as brief, focused and oriented entirely towards what her clients wish to accomplish.  Erin has had a gift for healing others since she could remember which led her to study as a psychotherapist. Erin became interested in the body-based aspect of psychotherapy in working with trauma and eating disorders. She noticed how separately the body and the psyche were approached.  From there, she sought and received 5 years training in Somatic Experience therapy and bodywork techniques www.traumahealing.org . She is now an assistant in the S.E. trainings. Erin is also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) when she joined the treatment team at The Awakening Center. IFS incorporates the physical awareness and Self Energy and DBT balances mindfulness, emotional regulation, reframing and proactive behavioral approaches to stress in the mind and body. But it seemed like there was more to the work she wanted to do. She knew that her clients with eating disorders were struggling to find freedom from attack on body mind and spirit.  In addition to traditional psychotherapy,  Erin sought training to enhance her healing and psychic gifts from childhood. Erin's curiosity about the body-mind connection led her to training in healing energy work. She became an intuitive healer, spiritual coach and incorporates awareness of energy into her counseling work. Consciousness, energy awareness, intuition and guided imagery became a doorway to learning about consciousness, meditation, and even psychic training. She meets her clients where they want to begin.

Erin Diedling, MEd, LCPC, SEP is the founder of Loft Counseling, PC and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Somatic Touch Therapist and a Somatic Experience Practitioner which are mind-body regulation modalitites. She is passionate about treating trauma and helping her clients heal past complex trauma, eating disorders, childhood development & attachment ruptures and artists with creativity or performance anxiety. She currently practices at the cross-discipline office of Dr. Harold Diaz, M.D. at HD Medical Spa & Clinic www.hdmedspaclinic.com along with napropath, Dr. Michael Venice, N.D. Erin is originally from Chicago, and grew up in New Orleans. She made Chicago her home again when she pursued studies at Loyola University Chicago. She received her B.A. in English Literature and pre med studies as well as her M.Ed. in Community Counseling from Loyola University Graduate School of Education. In school she specialized in trauma studies, primary attachments in children and adult recovery from childhood traumas. She began to focus upon the interplay of trauma as it pertains to formative attachments. Erin has been working with trauma survivors since 2002 as the counseling intern at an underserved urban elementary school near Garfield Park in Chicago. She was published in 2002 in The American Journal of Psychotherapy “Learning the ‘Impossible Task' of Psychotherapy”. She was also invited to join Spirit in Flight in 2003, a healing retreat for flight attendants from American and United Airlines who were directly involved in the events of 9/11. Erin's work has expanded to include clients who handle eating disorders, early developmental and attachment ruptures, complex trauma, career path counseling and life transitions. In addition to training interns, peer supervision and, presenting at conferences she consults and provides workshops for corporations and schools. Her focus has begun to turn towards releasing a client's blocks to abundance. She assists her clients in creating abundance in specific realms – financial, career, family, and relationships. She describes her work as brief, focused and oriented entirely towards what her clients wish to accomplish. Erin has had a gift for healing others since she could remember which led her to study as a psychotherapist. Erin became interested in the body-based aspect of psychotherapy in working with trauma and eating disorders. She noticed how separately the body and the psyche were approached. From there, she sought and received 5 years training in Somatic Experience therapy and bodywork techniques www.traumahealing.org . She is now an assistant in the S.E. trainings. Erin is also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) when she joined the treatment team at The Awakening Center. IFS incorporates the physical awareness and Self Energy and DBT balances mindfulness, emotional regulation, reframing and proactive behavioral approaches to stress in the mind and body. But it seemed like there was more to the work she wanted to do. She knew that her clients with eating disorders were struggling to find freedom from attack on body mind and spirit. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, Erin sought training to enhance her healing and psychic gifts from childhood. Erin's curiosity about the body-mind connection led her to training in healing energy work. She became an intuitive healer, spiritual coach and incorporates awareness of energy into her counseling work. Consciousness, energy awareness, intuition and guided imagery became a doorway to learning about consciousness, meditation, and even psychic training. She meets her clients where they want to begin. www.erindiedling.com

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer and fellow CEO & friend Julie Duffy Dillion as they discuss the importance of timing, embracing change, and building your personal brand. Being open to change and adapting your offers can lead to better outcomes; in life & business. Join us as we dive into Julie's story and discover that it's perfectly okay to adjust your path while pursuing your goals and dreams. Join the conversation as they discuss: Timing and Season: Recognize the right timing for pursuing your goals. Giving yourself permission to wait for the right season can lead to better outcomes. Adaptability: From 1:1 practice to group programs, online courses, and eventually a podcast and book, offers change and that's ok. Being open to change and new opportunities can lead to growth and success. Flexibility and willingness to adapt are essential for personal and professional growth. Building a Brand: Online content can play a significant role in building your brand and attracting publishers' attention. Consistency and branding are powerful tools for achieving recognition and opportunities. Financial Considerations: Pursuing your passion, like writing a book, may not always bring immediate financial rewards. Sometimes you need to acknowledge that you may not make much money in a particular season because you believe in the value of your book and the opportunities it could create. Community and Accountability: Find support and accountability through your audience and community. By thinking outside the box (live sessions & coworking with others) you can engage with your audience which helps you stay on track with your writing goals. Remember that success often involves waiting for the right season and being open to change and new opportunities. After sobbing in her boss's office 20 years ago, Julie Duffy Dillon taught her last diet. Once she saw the anti-fat bias and diet harm, she couldn't unsee it. She is a seasoned dietitian trained as a mental health counselor and podcast host of Find Your Food Voice®. Featured on TLC's My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Julie helps people with a complicated relationship with food better access non diet tools like Intuitive Eating and strategize how to remove the shame and blame dumped on them from diet culture. Julie holds a MS degree in Community Counseling, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor. She is currently writing her first book, Find Your Food Voice, which will be out in January 2025. Connect with Julie on TikTok Connect with Pursuing Private Practice on Instagram. Expand your business beyond 1:1 work without sacrificing your self-care, boundaries, or integrity.  EXPAND Business Coaching is a 4-month, high-support, business coaching program. This program is for you if you are actively growing and want to scale your business. Check out more details and apply here.

Many people believe that individuals who struggle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) need to just restrict their carb intake. Think again. Listen in from the expert herself on what is PCOS, what do we know about it and what do we NOT know about it. How to manage it. And so much more. A bit about our guest: After sobbing in her boss's office 20 years ago, Julie Duffy Dillon taught her last diet. Once she saw the anti-fat bias and diet harm, she couldn't unsee it. She is a seasoned dietitian trained as a mental health counselor and podcast host of Find Your Food Voice®. Featured on TLC's My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Julie helps people with a complicated relationship with food better access non diet tools like Intuitive Eating and strategize how to remove the shame and blame dumped on them from diet culture. Julie holds a MS degree in Community Counseling, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor. Learn more about Julie at JulieDuffyDillon.com The Get INTUIT with Gila Podcast is sponsored by OKclarity.com.OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top-notch therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or dietitian. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com's professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you're in the market for a therapist, coach, dietitian, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately! OKclarity also has an amazing WhatsApp status with over 7 thousand obsessed followers, and yes I am one of them! Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you'll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp, shoot them a message at 917-426-1495.My personal OKclarity website:⁠⁠https://okclarity.com/directory/gila-glassberg/⁠⁠Find an OKclarity verified professional: ⁠⁠https://okclarity.com⁠⁠Become an OKclarity verified professional:⁠⁠https://okclarity.com/for-professionals/⁠⁠Join OKclarity on WhatsApp status or groups:⁠⁠https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=19174261495&text=Hey!%20I'd%20like%20to%20join%20OKclarity%20on%20WhatsApp.%20(Glass)⁠⁠ ______________________________________________ Purchase my live courses on Intuitive Eating here: https://gilaglassberg.com/shop/ If you are looking to make peace with food through the intuitive eating process, you can reach out to work with me one on one or you can sign up for my group counseling. This will include weekly zoom calls, a private WhatsApp community with like minded women, and more support from me! I'd love to have you so please reach out. You can also fill out my application here https://gilaglassberg.com/video-application/ or sign up for a free 20 minute consultation on my website at https://gilaglassberg.com/scheduling/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gila-glassberg/support

http://linkedin.com/in/desmond-wallington-phd-b6a3b4211Desmond Walling ton, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who provides Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Denver, CO. He found his way to working with Ketamine after working on the historic Initiative 301 campaign in Denver that decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms. His political activism in the Denver campaign opened the door for him to gather petition signatures for the 2020 Decriminalize Nature DC campaign to decriminalize entheogenic medicine in Washington DC for their November 2021 campaign. Dr. Wallington earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology and MS in Community Counseling from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. Prior to becoming a licensed psychologist, Dr. Wallington worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor. While at OSU, Dr. Wallington conducted research in forgiveness and American Indian Enculturation. Dr. Wallington's passion for working with entheogenic and psychedelic medicine stems from his American Indian heritage, which fuels his passion for integrating his ethnic heritage with his professional training. Prior to working with psychedelic medicine, the majority of Dr.Wallington's work centered on Post-TraumaticStress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Wallington has found expanding his practice to include psychedelic work has resulted in more dramatic and drastic results than his previous modalities like talk therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

Where does discipleship in the home start? Do you use a particular curriculum or a new Bible study or is there a check list that gets the job done? All of those things can be helpful, but they aren't where discipleship starts. Discipleship needs to begin with a spiritual truth that so many parents miss because often they don't know it themselves.   That truth is identity.   Understanding our identity in Christ is central to our walk with God, which makes it central to our parenting and our discipleship of our kids and their understanding of who God has created them to be. If we miss the core component of identity, that omission will show up everywhere else.   Joining Catherine to unpack the foundational truth of identity is Robby Angle, President and CEO of Trueface, based in Dawsonville Georgia. A small groups expert, Robby is the author of Embark as well as The Cure for Groups. He also hosts a podcast, Trueface: Beyond The Mask, which helps listeners learn how to increase trust in God and experience his grace.   Robby and his wife, Emily, both worked in professional counseling and aid work, where they served with Samaritan's Purse in Pakistan and Myanmar overseeing international disaster response teams. They received a Master's in Community Counseling from Appalachian State University, which has equipped them to teach others how to have a deeper relationship with God. They now have 8 children, most of which are adopted.   Together, Catherine and Robby unpack the critical foundation of our shared identity in Christ and then apply that understanding to our children's specific identity, their purpose in life. The theology and practical applications revealed in this episode are indispensable in our parenting and discipling our kids.   EPISODE LINKS:   Robby's Website: Trueface Robby's Podcast - Trueface: Beyond The Mask More about Robby Angle: Robby's Bio   BOOKS REFERENCED:   The Cure: What If God Isn't Who You Think He Is and Neither Are You by John Lynch, Bruce McNicol, and Bill Thrall The Cure for Parents by Lynch, McNicol, and Thrall The Practice of the Presence by Brother Lawrence Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness by Andrew Murray Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God by Jamie Winship   WEBSITES REFERENCED:   The Giftedness Center – Discovering Your Giftedness: A Step by Step Guide Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On today's episode of Leadership Level Up,  we have the pleasure of hosting Michael Maloney, the CEO and Executive Director of the Garden of Prayer Youth Center. He sits down with Jeff and Brian to provide insight into the influences that have shaped his leadership journey.During our discussion, Maloney takes us back to his roots, reminiscing about the profound impact his grandmother had on his life and how her wisdom continues to shape his leadership approach. She nurtured his innate creativity, which Maloney applies in his role as a leader to discover innovative solutions that may not be immediately apparent.In addition to his creativity, Michael attributes his keen attention to detail to his mother, a trait that has significantly contributed to his ability to excel in diverse environments and adapt swiftly to changing circumstances. Moreover, he acknowledges the influence of Archbishop William Hudson III. From Hudson, Maloney absorbed the invaluable lesson of leadership through fostering meaningful relationships, instead of relying on positional authority.Listen to hear Maloney describe how he merges these impactful influences into a unique and effective leadership style that has helped establish his position as a pillar in the community.Be sure to subscribe to Leadership Level Up so you don't miss future conversations with great leaders!MEET YOUR GUESTMichael Maloney has led the Garden of Prayer as the CEO and Executive Director of the Garden of Prayer since 2006. Previously, he dedicated six years as the Board President before assuming his current role. Under his leadership, the service population has tripled, program offerings have doubled, and the agency's reach has expanded to include five additional locations. Michael's educational background includes a B.A. from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, an M.A. in Community Counseling from Chicago State University, and an M.B.A. from the Keller Graduate School of Management. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Child Welfare Specialist.

Entering the halls of higher education for the first time can feel momentous and exciting, which is true. What is also true is how challenging life can be at the next level of education, especially if you aren't ready for what lies ahead. Amy and Mike invited educator Scott Lutostanski to share how to be a successful college freshman. What are five things you will learn in this episode? In what critical way does life at college differ from the high school experience? What is the definition of success for a college freshman? Why is engagement so critical for new college students? What types of students tend to struggle in college? What strategies can lead to success in all dimensions of college life? MEET OUR GUEST Scott Lutostanski began his career as a Special Education teacher in Chicago Public Schools. While working in special education, Scott also earned a Master's degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University and became a Licensed Professional Counselor. For six years, he worked at a private counseling practice in the suburbs of Chicago. He specialized in providing executive function coaching, academic coaching, and individual counseling for high-achieving, underperforming students. Scott combines his unique expertise in special education, school administration, and therapeutic counseling to foster meaningful relationships with clients. His main goal is to help direct students along the path to self-directed learning, executive function skill sets, personal growth, and independence. Find Scott at scott@statestreeteducation.com. LINKS Your First Year of College: 25 Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive in Your Freshman Year RELATED EPISODES THE UNWRITTEN RULES OF COLLEGE SUCCESS WHAT TO DO WHEN A STUDENT STRUGGLES IN COLLEGE GALLUP ALUMNI SURVEY AND THE SIX COLLEGE EXPERIENCES THAT DRIVE SUCCESS ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

Jennifer Jill Schwirzer, LPC, is an author, speaker, TV host, professional counselor, musician, wife, mother, lover of Jesus, and friend to many. Jennifer holds a Master'sdegree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and a Doctoral degree in Community Counseling from Liberty University. She has spoken all over the world,written 14 books, and hosted two TV programs. Jennifer is passionate about the fascinating intersection between theology and psychology and loves to communicate this message whenever and wherever she gets the chance.

Substance use disorder affects both urban and rural communities. National health data shows that addiction has a particularly significant impact on rural areas. People in rural communities have higher rates of alcohol, tobacco and methamphetamine use compared with those in urban areas, though rates of opioid misuse are similar. But rural areas also often lack the support and recovery services available in larger communities.Community Counseling Solutions provides mental and behavioral health services for five counties in Northeast and Central Oregon, including Grant County. Clinical director Thad Labhart joins us to talk about the challenges of providing those services across a wide swath of rural Oregon. We also hear from Sarah Brown, a peer support specialist at the CCS office in John Day.

Brad Bright is joined by Dr. Seth Scott of Columbia International University. Dr. Scott has his MA in Community Counseling and his PhD in Counseling Education & Supervision.  He is passionate about teaching counseling but also practicing counseling at his private practice. For more on Dr. Seth Scott and Columbia International University go to: https://www.ciu.edu/faculty-staff/seth-scott For more on Brad Bright go to: BrightMedia.org     00:00 INTRO 02:00 Background on Seth 04:20 What was the happiest and unhappiest nations? 6:05 Loneliness and Mental Health 7:05 Are the issues with loneliness the same in the Church? 8:33 We are holistic beings 9:40 Physical feeling effects our Emotions 10:30 Connection between God and Recovery 11:40 What's Driving the Suicide Rate? 12:05  Jesus Promises Joy 19:20 The Moth Effect 22:20 Where is your Focus? 23:55 How is God the Issue in Mental Health?   28:05 What happens when major curveballs happen in people's lives? 32:15 Unrealistic view of God 35:00 Friendship requires Risk 37:00 How do we engage the Culture? 39:45 Questions for People to Ask 42:00 How do you bring Truth into the conversation? 47:30 Best non-threatening Question to ask? 52:00 Wrap Up

Today you are in for a treat! Listen as Robby and I unpack GRACE. What is it really? Why is it so hard to grasp? Why does it make some of us so uncomfortable? Grace is simple but also complex, so it makes for a fun topic to nerd out on, and we do! But more than fun, this episode will challenge any root of self-righteousness, pride, or works-based faith that you might have. Which, if you do have, is stealing the peace and joy and freedom that can be yours RIGHT NOW. Yes, it's true. We all remember when we really got grace. Have you gotten it? Host Information: Rebekah Anne Perkins Website Instagram Speaking Inquiries Join the Membership Guest Information: Robby is the President and CEO of Trueface. He lives in Dawsonville, Georgia with his wife Emily and their eight children. Prior to serving at Trueface, Robby served for seven years as the Director of Adult Ministry Environments and Men's Groups for North Point Community Church in Atlanta, a church founded by Andy Stanley. Prior to joining North Point, Robby and Emily worked in professional counseling and aid work for Samaritan's Purse. They served in Pakistan and Myanmar, overseeing international disaster response teams. They both received a Masters in Community Counseling from Appalachian State University. Robby also holds a business degree from the University of Florida and a Certificate in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. Website: http://www.trueface.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robby-angle-a55b1433/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truefacecommunity Twitter: https://twitter.com/Truefaced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truefacelife/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Trueface The expert guest was booked via The Expert Bookers, www.expertbookers.com.

The Legacy Dads sat down with Robby Angle, President and CEO of Trueface. He lives in Dawsonville Georgia with his wife Emily and they have 8 wonderful children.  Prior to serving at Trueface, Robby served for over 7 years at North Point Community Church in Atlanta, Georgia. In his role, Robby utilized Trueface resources through his various positions as Director of Adult Ministry Environments and Director of Men's Groups.  Prior to joining North Point, Robby and his wife, Emily, both worked in professional counseling and aid work, where they served with Samaritan's Purse in Pakistan and Myanmar overseeing international disaster response teams. Robby and Emily received a Masters in Community Counseling from Appalachian State University. Angle also holds a business degree from the University of Florida, and a Certificate in Bible/Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. He loves Trueface because he believes Trueface has created such a unique and effective way for teaching complex biblical principles of truth and grace, and moving people from pleasing God to trusting God with their new identity. Listen in and enjoy the wide-ranging topics covered in the conversation. Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit https://www.christianparenting.org.

As you pursue your goals, you will need people to keep you accountable, help you navigate, and check your mental health. It's important you know the difference between a Therapist, Coach, and Mentor. Our guest will help answer this question and ensure you are positioned to reach your personal goals. Dr. Sh'nai Simmons is the Co-founder and owner of The Collective Wellness Institute, a private mental health practice committed to providing superior services virtually and in person. Dr. Sh'nai has a Masters in Community Counseling and Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University and is currently a licensed mental health professional in Florida and Virginia.  Mother of many, two biological, two adopted and countless spiritual children, Dr. Sh'nai works closely in ministry with her husband Pastor Taiwan Simmons. Many future counselors who have found themselves under the mentorship and direction of Dr. Sh'nai have benefited from her rich and diverse background. She has authored several collaborative projects and has detailed her breast cancer journey in her book entitled “Fight with Faith”. As a change agent committed to growth and change, Dr. Sh'nai was inspired to create “Health Management Journal”, a life-giving wellness planner to aid individuals who are navigating a health crisis. This incredible resource is designed to maintain a balanced and reflective focus yearlong. Dr. Sh'nai is about solutions and has demonstrated that through her life and diverse endeavors.  www.DrShnai.com

Gail Manahan is a counselor for families, teens, and young adults seeking to step into the best versions of themselves. She holds a Graduate degree in Psychology and Community Counseling and has been an acclaimed licensed mental health counselor for 30+ years, specializing in family therapy and teen behavior in her private counseling practice. She has utilized her experiences and thousands of hours of field study to develop her book, ‘Is Raising Your Teen a Piece of Cake?' Gail now lives in Arizona and is a life and relationship Guide for women and teaches a Tibetan Buddhist Class for our Western Lifestyle. For more, please visit gailmanahan.comPlease rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

Meet Steven Snow, The Executive Director of the Idaho Council of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Steve is a Deaf adult that uses ASL as his primary form of communication. Steve has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Gallaudet University. It is my honor to work with Steve on the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. He is working hard to make sure the deaf/hard of hearing citizens in Idaho. You can find more about CDHH at their website: https://cdhh.idaho.gov/ Steven Bio from the CDHH website: M.A., Gallaudet University, Community Counseling, 2001 B.A., Gallaudet University, Communication Studies, 1998 Steve is a proud native of Idaho. He was raised in Gooding, Idaho. He went to the Idaho School for the Deaf, and then graduated from Gallaudet University in 1998 with a B.A. in Communication Studies. After graduation, he continued his education and received his M.A. in Community Counseling. After his completion, Steve spent seven years working as an Academic/ Career Advisor at Gallaudet University. He has also served as an adjunct faculty in the Communication Studies Department, teaching Public Speaking for several years. During his tenure in Washington D.C., Steve has served on several task forces and committees such as: Academic Technology Advisory Committee, Student with Disabilities Advisory Board, University Accreditation taskforce on Shared Governance, and Foundation of Excellence Workgroup that focused on organizational operations and budget. Steve was enrolled in his Ph.D. studies toward counseling studies but is on leave now. He continues to work as a public speaking consultant. He has participated in several video productions for the Deaf as an actor. Mr. Snow is married to Davina Asmus and they relocated to Boise in January 2008 from Columbia, Maryland with their four children. If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Join our private facebook group: Hearing Mamas Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearingmamastribe Find the Transcript of this episode here: Episode 31: Steven Snow Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Arti Kumar-Jain, Executive Director, is passionate in providing quality care and accessibility through the lifespan. She has over twenty years of experience in the education and mental health settings.Arti also is the Founding Director of Love & Light 4 Kidz LLC which provides parent, child, family coaching through contract services and support. Arti is a Certified Health Coach, Certified Holistic Cancer Coach, Certified Professional Coach, Death Doula, Master Reiki Teacher and Holistic Health Practitioner. She also is a Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher and facilitates workshops with inclusion of guided relaxation and ways to build positivity in one's work environment.Arti believes in collaboration in partnerships and is currently the Transformative Education Coordinator for Pause Inc. located in Boston, Massachusetts. As a strategic alliance partner, the Founder and CEO of Pause Inc. Dahria Williams-Fernandes and Arti believe in education and advocacy to make shifts and change in individual, family, community, and global ways. Arti is also a Reiki Ambassador with the Reiki Healing Foundation and attributes much of the vision behind Diya to this organization. Arti as a Holistic Wellness Practitioner finds looking at the person's mental, physical, and spiritual health is key to the happiness quotient we all hope to lead.Arti believes wholeheartedly in the ability of the person to create their best lives with a safe and comfortable space where alternative healing methods are engaged and activated. Through empathetic listening and compassion, Arti facilitates conversations and alternative health practices to provide comprehensive services through the lifespan.Experienced Presenter, Consultant, and Mental Health professional with a demonstrated history of working in the professional training & coaching industry. Skilled in Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Child Development, and Career Counseling. Strong media and communication professional with a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused in Community Counseling from Marymount University.How Diya came to be?Diya which means “Light” in Hindi came to be out of the vision of the written word of Arti's mom. When Arti's mom was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in the winter of 2018, Arti began to focus on cancer support, wellness, nutrition and everything to help support her mom. When Arti's mom passed in the summer of 2019, Arti found her mom's Bhagavad Gita, the Hindu scripture. There on a piece of paper, Arti found the life stages written down by whom she referred to as “Mummy”. Arti took a look and a few weeks later with her intuition, timing, and Reiki she realized that her mummy was calling to service the life stages through Diya Holistic Life Care and the rest is history in the creation..vision.. And mission. Arti realized in her grief journey she was called upon to do this work as a legacy project and tribute to her parents, ancestors, and those lives that she encounters. The Diya to Arti and team symbolizes being held to carry and light our lives up. Diya's dedication comes from providing care to lead our best lives possible and to evolve in better health and wellness.Diya as a Legacy ProjectDiya Holistic Life Care is Arti's family of origin legacy project. A legacy project is something you create or an activity you do to honor the life of a loved one. With the passing of Arti's mom and reflecting on her Papa's death as well, Arti realized her purpose in life is to serve through the transitions of life. Arti realized that great success comes from being supported, heard, and validated and that is exactly what Diya was designed to do.Website: https://diyaholisticlifecare.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artikumarjainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diyaholisticlifecareFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/diyaholisticlifecarePodcast - Pause: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm6TdLr7mlYWv3jyr1dQUl6ZglYgD59lPDare to be Authentic Vol. 6: Finding Your Purpose: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09BY815GB

Andy Ruffner was born just outside of Cincinnati - and other than leaving town for undergraduate study and a M.A. in Community Counseling from the University of Maryland, Andy spent several of his adult decades back in Cincinnati. He worked in Healthcare, Workplace Training, HIV prevention, most recently as Project Director for the Early Intervention Program at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Emergency Medicine. Andy also taught Sociology, Education and Counseling as an Adjunct Professor at Xavier University, University of Cincinnati and the Art Academy of Cincinnati. And then, in his early 50s, Andy and his now-husband David Weaver left all of this behind to live in a South Florida beach town. Andy did not move for the perfect next job or career advancement - Andy moved for a way of life. He relishes his new life in his beloved Hollywood Lakes neighborhood and currently serves as Director of Education for the World AIDS Museum in Ft. Lauderdale. Why I can't seem to get away from working with HIV/AIDS. How losses in my personal life gave me the courage to move to South Florida. Why I feel called to a life of community service. How the need for freedom and flexibility shape my life choices. https://worldaidsmuseum.org/about/ (https://worldaidsmuseum.org/about/)

Dr. Barnett shares with us tips and strategies for both sides of the classroom to deal with our mental health as we return to school fully this Fall. Dr. Nadia Glover Barnett an Assistant Professor of Human Services at Mercer University. Dr. Barnett earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision along with her M.S. in Community Counseling at Mercer University and her B.S. in psychology from Howard University. She has been teaching in higher education for fifteen years and possesses nearly sixteen years of clinical experience in the areas of adult inpatient care, outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, utilization review, assessment, and post-masters supervision. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor. She maintains professional memberships with the American Counselor Association (ACA), Southern Association of Counselor Education & Supervision (SACES), Georgia ACA, Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia (LPCA-GA), Collaboration for Excellence in Educational Quality Assurance (CEEQA), and the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS). email for resources: barnett_ng@mercer.edu

Are you being a mix of bougie, classy, and ratchet; then consider yourself a well-rounded, healthy Blatchet woman. We are all multifaceted and multidimensional and being mindful of those is key to finding and being our authentic selves.  Dr. Dominque and Terri are here to share their experience of being introspective and how they use that introspection as a tool for personal growth.  The phrase heard consistently in this episode is to be true to yourself.  Prioritize self-care, pause, reflect, and fill your own cup first and you'll be ready to help others. Dr. Dominique Broussard and Terri Lomax co-host the Cultivating H.E.R Space Podcast. Dr. Dom, received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Master's degree in Community Counseling from The University of Georgia. Her career is focused on providing therapy and teaching at college campuses.  Terri, is a globally-recognized podcaster, speaker, and brand strategist.  She empowers entrepreneurs to leverage social media to grow their audience, impact, and bank accounts. She inspires you to walk into your greatness. I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss: WNBA Sylvia Fowles Be true to yourself Dan Hughes Introspection Code Switching Social Capital Oprah Journey Growth Mindset Cherie Buckner-Webb  Reframing Stereotype Threat Affirmations Honorable Mentions Sylvia Fowles Looks Forward to Life As a Mortician Every Athlete Dies Twice What Self-Love Looks Like for Black Woman Mocha Girls Pit Stop Blog The Costs of Code-Switching Black Undergraduate Women Reflect on What Prepared Them for College Behind the Scenes of Oprah Turning 50 How the “Strong Black Woman” Identity Both Helps and Hurts Postpartum Snapback Culture Hurt My Mental Health This is What High Functioning Depression Looks Like Twerk Church   Excited to hear more of what Terri Lomax and Dr. Dominique Broussard has to say? Join them in these spaces: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herspacepodcast/ Website: https://herspacepodcast.com/ Cultivating H.E.R. Space Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/herspacepodcast  

It's easy to minimize what we do as therapists and look at all the years of schooling, experience, and skills as something anyone can do, but there is so much value in what you offer to the world (and what you can offer to yourself if you just give yourself permission to create and live the life you want). In this episode, I talk with Marquita Johnson, therapist, dating coach, motivational speaker, business speaker, author, and amazing single mom, about her experiences building a business, caring for and conserving energy as an entrepreneur, and giving permission to herself to create and seize life-changing opportunities. We talk about: how Marquita brought dreams to reality by giving herself permission to break the mold and take the leap to follow passions and ideas how boundaries and roadblocks are things that you often set for yourself because of impostor syndrome, but you can tear them down how the question, "can I do it?" is often a sign for Marquita that she probably should how doing something first (or new) can be a catalyst for change and people to follow how each therapist has uniqueness and value in the way they do therapy (and that's their secret sauce and superpower) Marquita's passion for working with millennials balancing mommyhood as a single parent with entrepreneurship More about Marquita: Marquita Johnson is a graduate of Mercer University with a Master of Science in Community Counseling and Master of Divinity. Marquita received her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University in Psychology & Sociology. She is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia, nationally certified counselor, board certified tele-mental health counselor, and certified professional counselor supervisor. Marquita is also a brainspotting practitioner. Her specialties include women issues, dating, divorce, spirituality, and step-families. Currently, Marquita enjoys private practice work and supporting the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program at Emory University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision at Walden University. -------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to Episode 95 of The Soul-ish Podcast! In this episode I have a return guest Alex Castro Croy! His last episode (#92) received tons of amazing feedback, and so we had to sit down and continue the conversation and go even deeper in how “The Medicine Is In The Wound”.. and how we begin the journey is forgiveness. More about Alex: He is a bilingual, bicultural, Trauma and Addiction Counselor and owner/Lead Clinician of Life Recovery Centers in Denver and Northglenn Colorado. First generation immigrant from Mexico who accomplished his dream in higher education receiving an AA in Pastoral Ministry (Dallas, Texas), Bachelor of Science in Human Services (MSU in Denver, Colorado) and MA in Community Counseling from Regis University (Denver, Co). He is continuing to pursue his MA/Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Jungian and Archetypal Studies. Alex's passion includes training, teaching, counseling, and consulting. He has been an Adjunct Professor for the Human Services Department at MSU-Denver for 8 years. He has served as an Interventionist for the Latino GLBTQ community, Drug Court Probation Officer at Denver Juvenile Court Probation (8 years), Bilingual Diversion Officer for Denver DA office (5 years), and currently owner and director of Life Recovery Centers (6 years). He has worked with a variety of clients from all walks of life and his eclectic therapeutic interventions have proven to be effective in treating trauma and addiction. As a clinician, he's constantly reminded to engage in the art of self-care within the 5 domains of self. He has learned in his experience as a human in the clinical role, that the human comes first, then the professional side. Therefore, he has learned to honor and respect the human part of ourselves first in order to be effective in the profession role. His Depth/Jungian perspective always defaults back to soul work and soul tending (therapy). IG: @chachodecroy Watch his TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_castro_croy_not_my_chicken Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSoulishPodcast Website: www.whitneyabke.com/thesoulishpodcast Audio: https://anchor.fm/the-soulish-podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesoulishpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesoulishpodcast Book a session with Whitney: www.whitneyabke.com/services To order Zaca: www.zacalife.com and use Promo Code: SOULISH15 p.s. If you love this podcast, please be a wonderful human share, subscribe, rate & review! ❤️ Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/HSK6PtrX4bU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-soulish-podcast/support

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Hugh Henderson, CEO of Capstone Hospice in Atlanta, GA which exists as a values-based company focused on exceptional people delivering exceptional care. They unpack Hugh's story of building this successful business, defining company values,, building a strong company culture centered around calling and purpose, how the need for hospice care has been skyrocketing in our society, and practical advice he would have for other aspiring leaders who want to put “purpose” at the core of their business. MORE ABOUT HUGH: Hugh Henderson began his hospice career in 1992 as a Counselor with a local hospice organization.  After 24 years of seeing the hospice industry from all different angles and serving in various hospice leadership positions with local, regional, and national companies, Mr. Henderson decided to open Capstone Hospice in 2015. Capstone exists as a values-based company focusing on exceptional people delivering exceptional care.   Mr. Henderson holds a Master's Degree in Community Counseling from Georgia State University and a Bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Georgia.  He and his wife, Karen, have been happily married for 28 years and have three children, ages 27, 24, and 21.  Hugh and his family attend Perimeter Church in Johns Creek, where Mr. Henderson serves as an Elder.  When not fulfilling his career-long passion for hospice, Hugh enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and watching college football (Go Dawgs!). WHAT IS A “CAPSTONE?”  In architectural terms, the capstone is the final fixture put in a place on any constructed edifice-- the “crowning achievement” so to speak of a building or, in the case of a hospice patient, a lifetime.  The capstone allows patients and families to put “the final stone” in place as a monument to the value and worth of the life lived by each hospice patient.   The word “capstone” is also a biblical reference found in the book of Psalms (118:22).  Such a reference emphasizes Capstone's values-based approach and our desire to have a positive impact on all we serve. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Go to www.capstonehospice.com  CREDITS Theme Music

If you're like me, you believe on some gut level that burying and ignoring your emotions isn't healthy - and the research continues to back that. A https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110323105202.htm (study) from the University of Texas found that when we avoid our emotions, we're actually making them stronger — which can create serious implications for your body and mind, including depression, aggression, low self-esteem, and physical problems like headaches, insomnia, heart disease, intestinal problems.  Another thing to consider, is that opening up can go both ways.  We want to hold space for our sons and daughters, but when we're feeling off, we make a mistake, or have big feelings, it's also OK to share these with them in an age-appropriate way.  It's only by knowing our hardships and obstacles that our kids will understand how resilient, persistent, and courageous we are. _____ Getting your tween or teen to talk to you can be notoriously difficult. We're all used to one-word answers and hearing “fine” when we ask how they're doing.   Today's article, "How to Get Kids to Open Up," comes from Ezza Mustaffa, a licensed professional counselor who works with individuals of all ages. Learn about: The importance of a safe emotional environment Reptilian brain?! 5 tips on how to create a safe space Ezza Mustaffa received her Masters of Education in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago. She works with individuals of all ages and couples, presenting with a wide range of concerns. Ezza approaches therapy from a relational, integrative, and multicultural framework with skills grounded in mindfulness-based and evidenced-based approaches. Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them New episodes drop every Tuesday (and sometimes in between). Subscribe here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-them-be-them-raise-them/id1581581645 ( Apple),https://open.spotify.com/show/4TUKrwCnfgyMRxjZjJjQWO?si=BiWQGIAtQtque1801ggjTQ ( Spotify),https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9rbm93YmVyYWlzZS5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vcnNzZmVlZA?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjU08G6wszyAhWBU80KHcTLD14Q9sEGegQIARAC ( Google).  And leave a 5-star review, I'd greatly appreciate it! For more doses of information and inspiration: follow onhttps://www.instagram.com/knowberaisethem/ ( Instagram)  https://mailchi.mp/3b8ba41f6629/stay-in-the-know-add-me-to-mailing-list (sign up) for our monthly newsletter visithttps://knowthembethemraisethem.godaddysites.com/ ( www.knowberaisethem.com) email: knowthembethemraisethem@gmail.com

Welcome to Episode 92 of The Soul-ish Podcast! In this episode I have a very special guest Alex Castro Croy who shares his deep work in helping people heal their trauma. More about Alex: He is a bilingual, bicultural, Trauma and Addiction Counselor and owner/Lead Clinician of Life Recovery Centers in Denver and Northglenn Colorado. First generation immigrant from Mexico who accomplished his dream in higher education receiving an AA in Pastoral Ministry (Dallas, Texas), Bachelor of Science in Human Services (MSU in Denver, Colorado) and MA in Community Counseling from Regis University (Denver, Co). He is continuing to pursue his MA/Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Jungian and Archetypal Studies. Alex's passion includes training, teaching, counseling, and consulting. He has been an Adjunct Professor for the Human Services Department at MSU-Denver for 8 years. He has served as an Interventionist for the Latino GLBTQ community, Drug Court Probation Officer at Denver Juvenile Court Probation (8 years), Bilingual Diversion Officer for Denver DA office (5 years), and currently owner and director of Life Recovery Centers (6 years). He has worked with a variety of clients from all walks of life and his eclectic therapeutic interventions have proven to be effective in treating trauma and addiction. As a clinician, he's constantly reminded to engage in the art of self-care within the 5 domains of self. He has learned in his experience as a human in the clinical role, that the human comes first, then the professional side. Therefore, he has learned to honor and respect the human part of ourselves first in order to be effective in the profession role. His Depth/Jungian perspective always defaults back to soul work and soul tending (therapy) IG: @chachodecroy Watch his TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_castro_croy_not_my_chicken Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSoulishPodcast Website: www.whitneyabke.com/thesoulishpodcast Audio: https://anchor.fm/the-soulish-podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesoulishpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesoulishpodcast Book a session with Whitney: www.whitneyabke.com/services To order Zaca: www.zacalife.com and use Promo Code: SOULISH15 p.s. If you love this podcast, please be a wonderful human share, subscribe, rate & review! ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-soulish-podcast/support

Hey Redesigners and welcome to another episode of Women Over 50 - A Life Redesigned. I am your host Shelly Drymon and this is the podcast where I have conversations with women over 50 who are in the world doing amazing things, and busting through the stereotypes of what it means to be a woman over 50 today. My guest today is Susan Haworth. Susan has been providing counseling, coaching and consulting for four decades with a host of clients and customers in a variety of settings on both the East and West Coasts. You can find out more about Susan and grab here book on her https://www.cambioscoaching.com/ (website. ) After receiving her B.A. in Psychology and M.Ed. in Community Counseling, Susan worked in mental health facilities in Atlanta, GA providing counseling to adult substance abusers and adolescents and their families.  Taking a sabbatical from direct service, Susan segued her career into managing social service programs. When the 80's hit, Susan headed back to school and earned an M.S. in Management which she parlayed into a corporate training and consulting business.  As the principal of her consulting practice, Susan provided communication skills training programs and individual coaching for Fortune 500 companies and their managers. Being in the epicenter of technology (the San Francisco Bay Area), Susan seized another opportunity to reinvent herself.  In 2017, she decided to go world-wide by providing coaching and consulting via Skype. Cambios (changes in Spanish) Coaching and Consulting seemed like the ideal moniker under which to operate. Changes are what Susan's life has been about as she moved from coast to coast; married, divorced and remarried; wrangled with single parenting and step-parenting; changed careers; made new friends and continues to turn things inside out. Thank you so much for joining me this week. If this episode resonates with you please take a moment to share with a friend. https://women-over-50-a-life.captivate.fm/listen (Listen to Women Over 50 - A Life Redesigned) This podcast is free and located on all major podcast platforms.

This conversation with Anna is amazing in so many ways! They have been exploring non-monogamy and polyamory for over 12 years after coming from a background of serial monogamy and codependency. They're super honest and transparent about the work that had to be done there to show up in a more authentic way. We also have a great conversation about control in relationships that is quite impactful.   Anna is also the President of Atlanta Polyamory and the owner of Love Positive Counseling. They're passionate about providing a safe space for individuals, couples, poly units, and families to find their innate potential and achieve their dreams, regardless of gender, orientation, race, religion, or love-style. They feel called to help people find internal and external peace by living and loving more authentically.   Anna's experience includes 19+ years practicing BDSM, 12+ years loving polyamorously, and 9+ years of gender exploration. They received their Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Kennesaw State University and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Argosy University (Atlanta). They also received their LPC license in 2018 and my CPCS in 2020.   Check out the full show notes here. Click here to learn about our upcoming in-person events! Click here to join our upcoming Virtual Meet and Greets! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

“If you know that you're not a person who's easily irritated, and you find yourself becoming easily irritated, that might be a definite sign that you are out of mental alignment. If the things that normally bring you joy, you're no longer interested in, you might be out of mental alignment. If you feel it in your body, then you might be out of mental alignment.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard Welcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! If you're tired of feeling worn out, stressed, and like you're stuck in the same sick mental and emotional rut, this episode is for you! Licensed psychologist Dr. Dominique Broussard aka “Dr. Dom” has some immediately actionable tools to help all of us speak up and out for our mental and emotional health. Whether you're 25 or 75, right now is always the best time to learn how to give yourself what you need. For some of us it might be taking inventory of how much sleep we're getting (or not). For others it may be checking in on our spiritual practice. Dr. Dom breaks down her top three strategies for ensuring alignment and exactly what we need to find our voice and speak up for our mental health. More affectionately known as, Dr. Dom, I was born and raised in New Orleans. I received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Master's degree in Community Counseling from The University of Georgia. My Bachelor's degree is in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans. My career has focused on providing therapy and teaching at college campuses in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and California. While I am unapologetically here to provide care for Black people, I use a culturally responsive approach to make clients from any background feel welcome. When I am not seeing clients through my private practice, you may find me working with college students at the University of San Francisco or creating space for Black women through my co-hosted podcast, Cultivating H.E.R. Space. My loves (in no particular order): reading good books, my family, friends, podcasting, traveling, Peloton workouts, and wine. In this episode we cover   [00:01 - 02:41] The Key Ingredients to Embracing your True, Authentic Self [02:42 - 17:27] Introducing Dr. Dominique Broussard [17:28 - 38:35] Getting Into Mental Alignment to Be at Our 100% [38:36 - 54:12] Being in Tune With Yourself to Recognize the Signs [54:13 - 56:25] Closing Segment   Key Quotes “When we sleep, when we rest, that's our brain, our mind's opportunity to reset and restore.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard “More importantly, when you get enough sleep, when you have enough rest, you're able to show up in all of the spaces that need you with a clear mind.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard “Having that moment to be still really allows yourself that time to process all the thoughts that you might be having. It allows you to clear some of those thoughts. It allows you to get in tune with what you really need in those moments of quiet in those moments of stillness. ” - Dr. Dominique Broussard “If you're not truly in tune with yourself, and you're in that focus of being on the grind, then you might not notice it.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard “When you learn to say no to other people, it also, on the flip side, teaches you to seek consent from other people...so that you can honor other people's boundaries as well.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard Connect with Dr. Dominique Broussard Podcast: Cultivating H.E.R. Space Website: www.drdominiquebroussard.com Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommiv Visit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you know that you're not a person who's easily irritated, and you find yourself becoming easily irritated, that might be a definite sign that you are out of mental alignment. If the things that normally bring you joy, you're no longer interested in, you might be out of mental alignment. If you feel it in your body, then you might be out of mental alignment.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard Welcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! If you're tired of feeling worn out, stressed, and like you're stuck in the same sick mental and emotional rut, this episode is for you! Licensed psychologist Dr. Dominique Broussard aka “Dr. Dom” has some immediately actionable tools to help all of us speak up and out for our mental and emotional health. Whether you're 25 or 75, right now is always the best time to learn how to give yourself what you need. For some of us it might be taking inventory of how much sleep we're getting (or not). For others it may be checking in on our spiritual practice. Dr. Dom breaks down her top three strategies for ensuring alignment and exactly what we need to find our voice and speak up for our mental health. More affectionately known as, Dr. Dom, I was born and raised in New Orleans. I received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Master's degree in Community Counseling from The University of Georgia. My Bachelor's degree is in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans. My career has focused on providing therapy and teaching at college campuses in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and California. While I am unapologetically here to provide care for Black people, I use a culturally responsive approach to make clients from any background feel welcome. When I am not seeing clients through my private practice, you may find me working with college students at the University of San Francisco or creating space for Black women through my co-hosted podcast, Cultivating H.E.R. Space. My loves (in no particular order): reading good books, my family, friends, podcasting, traveling, Peloton workouts, and wine. In this episode we cover [00:01 - 02:41] The Key Ingredients to Embracing your True, Authentic Self [02:42 - 17:27] Introducing Dr. Dominique Broussard [17:28 - 38:35] Getting Into Mental Alignment to Be at Our 100% [38:36 - 54:12] Being in Tune With Yourself to Recognize the Signs [54:13 - 56:25] Closing Segment Key Quotes “When we sleep, when we rest, that's our brain, our mind's opportunity to reset and restore.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard “More importantly, when you get enough sleep, when you have enough rest, you're able to show up in all of the spaces that need you with a clear mind.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard “Having that moment to be still really allows yourself that time to process all the thoughts that you might be having. It allows you to clear some of those thoughts. It allows you to get in tune with what you really need in those moments of quiet in those moments of stillness. ” - Dr. Dominique Broussard “If you're not truly in tune with yourself, and you're in that focus of being on the grind, then you might not notice it.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard “When you learn to say no to other people, it also, on the flip side, teaches you to seek consent from other people...so that you can honor other people's boundaries as well.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard   Connect with Dr. Dominique Broussard Podcast: Cultivating H.E.R. Space Website: www.drdominiquebroussard.com Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommiv Visit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Bayer is a Licensed Professional Counselor working at Apple Counseling and Consulting. She is passionate about helping people access mental health support and providing education about the therapeutic process. After graduating from Texas A&M University-Commerce with an masters of science in Community Counseling, Lauren spent a year working with families affected by domestic violence, in order to dedicate more time to working with the LGBTQIA+ community she switching to private practice four years ago. She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, life transitions, gender identity, sexual orientation, career/education choices, family of origin issues, domestic violence, and relationship issues. She believes in working with her clients as an entire person and not as a diagnosis.As a young adult Lauren began attending counseling for the first time and the support from that counselor and others afterwards, were one of the big reasons she decided to become a counselor. Her experience coming to terms with her own identity as a queer woman, developed a passion for providing affirming care for the LGBTQIA+ community. When she isn't working Lauren enjoys board games, reading, crafting and bakes an awesome snickerdoodle. She lives with her wife, two dogs and a cat. 

How we approach our ministers matters to God as does their calling to lay down their lives for the church. There are many situations that have increased the tension felt by ministers and members. Wade joins the channel to discuss a minister's perspective and how to best approach difficult issues with your minister. Originally from Colorado, Wade is a recent transplant to San Diego where he is serving the Pomerado Region of the San Diego Church of Christ. He was baptized in 1987 off the campus of CU boulder and was blessed to have spent all but two of those years in Denver. Wade married the love of his life, Debbie Davis, in 1992. They love their three adult daughters McKenzie, Chandler and Alexis; all of whom are growing in their own walk with God as faithful disciples! Wade and Debbie went into the ministry in 1990 and served 24 years for the Denver Church of Christ where they were appointed an Evangelist and Women's Ministry leader in 2000 and Wade as an Elder in 2017. From 2016 to 2019 they joyfully worked for HOPEww but felt called back to full time ministry which is how they made their way to San Diego in 2019. Wade holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Colorado and a master's degree in Community Counseling from Denver Seminary. He is a Licensed Professional Therapist and has extensive experience in marital and premarital counseling, family dynamics, anger management and substance abuse. He holds certificates in Domestic violence counseling, both group and individual crisis interventions and pre-marriage assessments. Wade co-chairs the diversity and inclusion team of the Sand Diego Church of Christ and is the staff liaison for our HOPE worldwide chapter. Some of Wade's favorite hobbies include golf, volleyball, traveling and home improvements.

“If you know that you're not a person who's easily irritated, and you find yourself becoming easily irritated, that might be a definite sign that you are out of mental alignment. If the things that normally bring you joy, you're no longer interested in, you might be out of mental alignment. If you feel it in your body, then you might be out of mental alignment.” - Dr. Dominique BroussardWelcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! If you're tired of feeling worn out, stressed, and like you're stuck in the same sick mental and emotional rut, this episode is for you! Licensed psychologist Dr. Dominique Broussard aka “Dr. Dom” has some immediately actionable tools to help all of us speak up and out for our mental and emotional health. Whether you're 25 or 75, right now is always the best time to learn how to give yourself what you need. For some of us it might be taking inventory of how much sleep we're getting (or not). For others it may be checking in on our spiritual practice. Dr. Dom breaks down her top three strategies for ensuring alignment and exactly what we need to find our voice and speak up for our mental health.More affectionately known as, Dr. Dom, I was born and raised in New Orleans. I received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Master's degree in Community Counseling from The University of Georgia. My Bachelor's degree is in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans. My career has focused on providing therapy and teaching at college campuses in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and California. While I am unapologetically here to provide care for Black people, I use a culturally responsive approach to make clients from any background feel welcome. When I am not seeing clients through my private practice, you may find me working with college students at the University of San Francisco or creating space for Black women through my co-hosted podcast, Cultivating H.E.R. Space. My loves (in no particular order): reading good books, my family, friends, podcasting, traveling, Peloton workouts, and wine.In this episode we cover[00:01 - 02:41] The Key Ingredients to Embracing your True, Authentic Self[02:42 - 17:27] Introducing Dr. Dominique Broussard[17:28 - 38:35] Getting Into Mental Alignment to Be at Our 100%[38:36 - 54:12] Being in Tune With Yourself to Recognize the Signs[54:13 - 56:25] Closing Segment Key Quotes“When we sleep, when we rest, that's our brain, our mind's opportunity to reset and restore.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard“More importantly, when you get enough sleep, when you have enough rest, you're able to show up in all of the spaces that need you with a clear mind.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard“Having that moment to be still really allows yourself that time to process all the thoughts that you might be having. It allows you to clear some of those thoughts. It allows you to get in tune with what you really need in those moments of quiet in those moments of stillness. ” - Dr. Dominique Broussard“If you're not truly in tune with yourself, and you're in that focus of being on the grind, then you might not notice it.” - Dr. Dominique Broussard“When you learn to say no to other people, it also, on the flip side, teaches you to seek consent from other people...so that you can honor other people's boundaries as well.” - Dr. Dominique BroussardConnect with Dr. Dominique BroussardPodcast: Cultivating H.E.R. SpaceWebsite: www.drdominiquebroussard.com Connect with Me! You can reach Tommi on Instagram @cheftommivVisit https://vincentcountry.com and get connected with us on Vincent Country's Instagram @vincentcountry This episode was Produced By: Tommi Vincent, Tanner Vincent, and Skai Blue MediaMusic By: Stichiz - Big T. Music /Roj&TwinkiELEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants food for the soul, and the key ingredients to embracing their true, authentic self. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Getting your tween or teen to talk to you can be notoriously difficult. We're all used to one-word answers and hearing “fine” when we ask how they're doing.  In this episode, host Carmelita Tiu reads "How to Get Kids to Open Up," by Ezza Mustaffa, a licensed professional counselor who works with individuals of all ages. She tells us about: The importance of a safe emotional environment The reptilian brain! 5 tips on how to create a safe space Ezza Mustaffa received her Masters of Education in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago. She works with individuals of all ages and couples, presenting with a wide range of concerns. Ezza approaches therapy from a relational, integrative, and multicultural framework with skills grounded in mindfulness-based and evidenced-based approaches. You can connect with Ezza Mustaffa on https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezzamelina/. (LinkedIn). Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them New episodes drop every Tuesday (and sometimes in between)! Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-them-be-them-raise-them/id1581581645 (Apple), https://open.spotify.com/show/4TUKrwCnfgyMRxjZjJjQWO?si=BiWQGIAtQtque1801ggjTQ (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9rbm93YmVyYWlzZS5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vcnNzZmVlZA?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjU08G6wszyAhWBU80KHcTLD14Q9sEGegQIARAC (Google). For more doses of information and inspiration: follow on https://www.instagram.com/knowberaisethem/ (Instagram) https://mailchi.mp/3b8ba41f6629/stay-in-the-know-add-me-to-mailing-list (sign up) for our monthly newsletter visit https://knowthembethemraisethem.godaddysites.com/ (www.knowberaisethem.com)

Mental Health is Wealth with Dr. Sh'nai Simmons In today's episode, Alton speaks with Dr. Sh'nai Simmons, a licensed mental health professional, about all things mental health.  Dr. Simmons shares her perspectives on many common topics in the mental health world today, from the effects of COVID, the impact of social media, common trends she notices in healthy marriages, and much more.  She shares tips for getting help for not only yourself, but others as well.  Dr. Simmons has a Master's degree in Community Counseling and a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is licensed to practice professionally in the states of Virginia and Florida and has a virtual presence for consultation with individuals in other states. She has an extensive history of supporting local agencies with her expertise and helping their efforts to dialogue with their stakeholders. Dr. Sh'nai is a passionate mental health professional, public speaker, and community activist who is focused on bringing restoration to communities and committed to “helping people use what they have to get what they want.” This is an episode you don't want to miss!  1:45 Introduction to Dr. Sh'nai Simmons 4:08 How Dr. Sh'nai began her career in Mental Health. 9:09 Dr. Simmons shares her perspective on the correlation between minority communities and mental health.  13:44 How the bible and mental health support each other. 16:59 The effects of the COVID pandemic on mental health. 20:46 How social media negatively impacts teen girls.  26:14 Dr. Simmons shares about her work with married couples. 30:37 Alton and Dr. Simmons discuss marriage with a christian lens.  34:39 Sex Addiction within the church 40:57 Common themes of marriages that lead to separation and divorce 43:35 The importance of meeting people where they are at to get them the help they need 51:07 Alton's personal experience with his therapist 53:23 Dr. Simmons' routines to ensuring her own positive mental health 57:10 Dr. Simmons shares about her family 59:06 How to get in touch with Dr. Simmons Resources mentioned in today's episode:  Dr. Simmons' Personal Website: http://drshnai.com/ (http://drshnai.com/)  Dr. Simmons' Professional Services: http://communityvictory.com/ (http://communityvictory.com/)  Get In Touch Network: https://www.facebook.com/GetInTouchNetwork (https://www.facebook.com/GetInTouchNetwork)  Black Moves First Sex Addiciton Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvqeg7yhn_w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvqeg7yhn_w)  Male vs Man by Dondre T Whitfield: https://www.amazon.com/Male-vs-Man-Children-Elevate/dp/0310357136 (https://www.amazon.com/Male-vs-Man-Children-Elevate/dp/0310357136)  Connect with us: Subscribe to our podcast and share with others.  Sign up for our newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/3ORVW8T/blackmovesfirstsignup (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/3ORVW8T/blackmovesfirstsignup)  You can also view us on the web at http://www.blackmovesfirst.com/ (www.blackmovesfirst.com).  Follow us on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/blackmovesfirst (www.instagram.com/blackmovesfirst) & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/blackmoves1st (https://www.facebook.com/blackmoves1st) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdUxfpQdSfDm_TnB-iSsOg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdUxfpQdSfDm_TnB-iSsOg)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackmovesfirst (https://twitter.com/blackmovesfirst)