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Dr. Edna Bonhomme, Phd speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about her new book "A History of the World in Six Plagues." Dr. Bonhomme discusses the history, the nuance, and difficulties that occur when a pandemic ravages an area. In particular, Dr. Bonhomme dives into six case studies including cholera, HIV/AIDS, the Spanish Flu, sleeping sickness, Ebola, and COVID-19. If you are curious about how power, status, language, narrative, economics, local laws, and health policies effect people during a pandemic--this episode is for you. Dr. Edna Bonhomme author of A History of the World in Six Plagues https://www.ednabonhomme.com https://x.com/jacobinoire https://bonhomme.substack.com/ Dr. Edna Bonhomme is a Berlin-based historian of science, writer, journalist, and multimedia artist whose work explores health, epidemics, and illness narratives. She holds a Ph.D. in the History of Science from Princeton University, an M.P.H. from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Biology from Reed College. Her writing has appeared in *The Atlantic*, *The Guardian*, *Frieze Magazine*, and *The Washington Post*. She is also a contributing writer for *Frieze Magazine* and co-editor of the anthology *After Sex*, which addresses reproductive justice. Her forthcoming book, *A History of the World in Six Plagues*, continues her exploration of health and society. Dr. Bonhomme's research and creative work have been featured internationally, including her dissertation on epidemics in North Africa and multimedia art installations at venues like Haus der Kulturen der Welt. She co-hosts the radio show *As We See It* with Refuge Worldwide and teaches on topics such as race, global medicine, and pandemics at institutions like Bard College Berlin. Born in Miami to working-class parents, she remains committed to critical storytelling and collective power, engaging audiences through her Substack newsletter *Mobile Fragments*. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Living In Wartime" from Purple Heart by Michael Callen (Spotify) "The 1919 Influenza Blues" from Blues with a Message by Essie Jenkins (Spotify)
Andrew Henry LPC and Paul Krauss MA LPC recently met to talk about Andrew's new book "Heartwork"which is not available on Apple Books. From Andrew: Heartwork is a journey within to tap into vital resources for today! I want to thank Paul for narrating this section for me, I suffer from ALS which effects my vocal cords and makes it difficult for me to talk for long periods of time. Thank you Paul for helping me get the word out about my new book: Heartwork. Many counselors treat depression and anxiety by attempting to locate the root cause and process those feelings. While there is nothing per say wrong with this approach, I submit there is a kinder and self-validating way to calm the worry mind, while boosting the higher reasoning. My book demonstrates six case studies which use my Heartwork technique from many different walks of life over the last 1.5 to 2 years. Heartwork is currently available on Apple Books. I am available for comments, and/or questions at counselingbyandrew@gmail.com Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Breathe It In (Expanded)" from Love Dimension by Beautiful Chorus (Spotify) "Love Dimension" from Love Dimension by Beautiful Chorus (Spotify)
Mellissa Perry Hill joins Paul Krauss MA LPC to discuss the many elements of religious trauma, her own story of leaving Mormonism and the Church, as well as how Psychotherapy can help those who have been traumatized, and feel isolated, disillusioned, or existentially lost after a faith transition. Mellissa Perry Hill grew up in Southern California in a large family, heavily involved in high control conservative religion. She went on to attend college at Brigham Young University-Idaho where she studied sociology and family studies. She then spent 10 years as a stay at home parent. Life pivoted for Mellissa when she experienced a divorce and faith transition and began her own work in therapy. She spent 5 years as an educator while obtaining her masters degree in professional counseling. She has spent the last 4 years specializing her practice to help others going through major unexpected life transitions, finding healing in the present moment and creating futures that align with their core values. Mellissa's personal experiences, combined with her specialized expertise and focused study, create a uniquely supportive and effective clinical practice for individuals navigating major life transitions. About Mellissa Faith Transition Journal: A Guide of Therapeutic Prompts for Individuals Leaving High Demand Religion Mellissa Perry Hill on Instagram Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Storma Lee" from Radio DDR by Sharp Pins (Spotify) "Which Way Are You Goin' " from The Original Albums...Plus by Jim Croce (Spotify)
Artist Jef Caine joins Paul Krauss MA LPC for a conversation about his life as he is currently living in a van and working out of Co-Hoots Phoenix. Jef elaborates on his own personal journey of separating from a partner of over 11 years and radically changing his life from working a 9-5pm to becoming a freelance artist. In a way Jef has continued to deconstruct his own life and personality, just as he unraveled his past from Evangelical Christianity. If you enjoy existential philosophy and authentic conversations, or maybe you are just curious about living out of a van, then this is the episode for you. Jef and Paul previously had a long-form discussion on Religious Trauma, Healthy Spirituality, and the Psychology of Deconstruction w/ Jef Caine [Episode 107] Support Jef's art here: Original T-Shirts and other goodies! Stickers!!!! Contract Jef for your graphic design project! Phoenix-based illustrator and animator, Jef Caine is always striving to use his powers for good. Special interests include veganism, bike riding, and existential dread. Follow Jef on instagram. Follow Jef and the FauxtoBooth. Original Music: "Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Wooly Mammoth's Mighty Absence" from Dawn by Mount Eerie (Spotify) "I Hold Nothing" from No Flashlight by Mount Eerie (Spotify) "Huge Fire" from Night Palace by Mount Eerie (Spotify) "Great Ghosts" from Dawn by Mount Eerie (Spotify) "I Saw Another Bird" from Night Palace by Mount Eerie (Spotify) "Grave Robbers" from Lost Wisdom by Mount Eerie (Spotify) "Broom of the Wind" from Night Palace by Mount Eerie (Spotify) "No Wonder I" from Bucolic Gone by Lake (Spotify) "Wonderful Sunlight" from Bucolic Gone by Lake (Spotify) Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube
Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Dr. Supatra Tovar about her new book: Deprogram Diet Culture. Dr. Supatra Tovar shares from her own story, her clinical work, and research about why she believes diets "do not work!"Plus she has some solutions for us! Dr. Supatra Tovar is among the select few globally recognized clinical therapists who also hold credentials as a certified nutritionist and physical fitness specialist. By leveraging the principles of nutritional psychology, Dr. Tovar has assisted numerous individuals in overcoming eating disorders, trauma, depression, and anxiety by imparting effective strategies that benefit both physical and mental well-being. The successes of her clients inspired her to establish ANEW, Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness. This initiative has led to the creation of the pioneering book and online course titled “Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life.” Dr. Tovar is licensed to practice in California, Colorado, Illinois, and New York. You can learn more about Dr. Tovar's work at: • https://drsupatratovar.com • https://www.anew-insight.com Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Key to Love (Is Understanding) by BADBADNOTGOOD feat Jonah Yano (Spotify)
If you are interested in learning about Sexual Health, Sex Therapy, and Healing from Sexual Trauma, you will not want to miss this conversation with Tiffany Taylor LCSW--who is a sex therapist and pleasure coach. About Tiffany Taylor, LCSW: With over 19 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in helping people create positive change to get unstuck. Throughout my career, I've worked in various areas of social work, including community mental health, forensic social work, medical social work, and hospice care. I am also a Behavioral Health Officer in the US Army Reserve still actively serving. In the past 5 years, I have shifted my focus to sex therapy and education, aiming to raise awareness of human sexuality and its profound impact on relationships and well-being. I am currently enrolled in the Doctorate of Social Work program at Tulane University, and I am deeply committed to contributing to the advancement of sexual health awareness within social work practice, particularly in diverse communities. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) ”Cuff It" from Renaissance by Beyonce (Spotify) ”Praying" from Rainbow by Kesha (Spotify)
Paul Krauss MA LPC engages in conversation with Alan Lightman, PhD to speak about his excellent new book THE MIRACULOUS FROM THE MATERIAL: Understanding the Wonders of Nature. This is an episode full of rich conversation, teachings from Alan about natural phenomena, discussion of philosophy and spirituality and much more. Alan Lightman earned his PhD in physics from the California Institute of Technology and is the author of seven novels, including the international best seller Einstein's Dreams and The Diagnosis, a finalist for the National Book Award. His nonfiction includes The Transcendental Brain, The Accidental Universe, Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine, and Probable Impossibilities. He has taught at Harvard and at MIT, where he was the first person to receive a dual faculty appointment in science and the humanities. He is currently a professor of the practice of the humanities at MIT. He is the host of the public television series Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science. His latest book is THE MIRACULOUS FROM THE MATERIAL: Understanding the Wonders of Nature. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Floating Parade" from Small Changes by Michael Kiwanuka (Spotify) "The Physical Plane, The Astral Plane" from West Coast Escapism by Omni Gardens (Spotify)
Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with John Bateson about his new book: Suicide: Understanding and Ending a National Tragedy which provides essential information about the current landscape surrounding suicide - debunking common myths, sharing demographic data, and identifying risk factors and warning signs. More than 49,000 people in the United States died by suicide in 2022 — that's one death every 11 minutes, and more than any other year dating to back at least 1941, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. John Bateson has pragmatic suggestions for multiple segments of society regarding how we as a society can reduce the number of suicides in the United States. John Bateson was executive director of a nationally certified crisis intervention and suicide prevention center for 16 years. He also was executive director of three university counseling centers and deputy director of a multicounty social service agency. He served on the steering committee of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) and was appointed to a blue-ribbon committee that created the "California Strategic Plan on Suicide Prevention." He is the author of The Education of a Coroner, The Last and Greatest Battle, The Final Leap, and Building Hope. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Government Cheque" from Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee (Bandcamp) "Kingdom Come" from Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee (Bandcamp)
Dr. Alice Feller, MD speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about her experiences working as a psychiatrist both within the public mental health system and private practice. Dr. Feller discusses the barriers inside the current system that are diminishing care to helping those who are most afflicted by mental health concerns. Dr. Feller tells stories of those she has worked to help and how some healthcare policies, current laws, and ignorance of mental health conditions negatively affect those seeking care of severe mental illnesses such as Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. Dr. Feller and Paul discuss the correlations between homelessness and those suffering from mental illnesses. According to Dr. Feller, author of American Madness: Fighting for Patients In a Broken Mental Health System, the deinstitutionalization movement (especially the obscure "16-bed law" regarding public federal healthcare funding) caused many of the homelessness issues we see today, and that mental illness and addiction don't necessarily cause homelessness — but that homelessness often triggers or exacerbates mental illness and addiction. What's more, most treatment for serious mental illness and addiction is doled out in American prisons, an issue which criminalizing homelessness would only worsen. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "What I was thinking" from ba ba ba by P:ano (Spotify) "Old Shoe" from ba ba ba by P:ano (Spotify)
Daniel Chapelle is a Psychologist and Author who believes that the Western Therapeutic Psychology model has a lot to learn from Eastern Philosophical traditions. Daniel speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about his new book: A Minimalist Ethic for Everyday Life. Daniel speaks about how Buddhist philosophy, Confucius, and other philosophies can influence our overall belief system and improve our lives. Daniel is an advocate for learning to shift our identification from away from individual selves through meditation and other practices. Daniel Chapelle is the author of Meditative Self-Care; A Minimalist Ethic for Everyday Life; The Necessity of Unhappiness, A Paradox; Karma for Westerners; Nietzsche and the Buddha, Different Lives, Same Ideas; Nietzsche and Psychoanalysis; and The Soul In Everyday Life. Originally a native of Belgium, he has lived in the United States for over forty years. He has a dual background in theoretical or philosophical and clinical psychology, with a doctorate from the Institute of Philosophic Studies at the University of Dallas. His views and practice combine Western psychology and philosophy, Buddhism and Buddhist meditation, and practical ancient Chinese philosophy (especially Confucius, Lao-Tzu, and Zhuangzi). For more than thirty years he worked as a clinical and consulting psychologist. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Continuum 3" from Endlessness by Nala Sinephro (Spotify) "Continuum 4" from Endlessness by Nala Sinephro (Spotify)
Feeling Down? Try the Feeling Great App for Free! The Feeling Great App is now available in both app stores (IOS and Android) and is for therapists and the general public, and you can take a ride for free! Check it out at FeelingGreat.com! Life Coaching: A New Dimension in Counseling Today we discuss the recent upsurge in life coaching, and feature one of the leaders in this emerging field, Angela Poch, and one of her wonderful students, Lorna Bird. Lorna Bird Angela Poch (see featured photo) is a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) with the Canadian Professional Counselling Association, certified Master Life Coach, and TEAM-CBT Level 4 Advanced Therapist and Trainer. She has been teaching health and wellness for over 30 years and was Vice President of Education with the Adventist Association of Health & Wellness Coaching. She has written several articles and books on health and wellness including, “The Truth Will Set You Free.” She has a YouTube channel (@talkingteamcbt) interviewing clinicians about their journeys with TEAM-CBT. She also has a channel on psychology and health (@bodymindhealth4u). Lorna Bird holds a Diploma of Counseling from Australia and is a certified Life and Health Coach. She is also a Level 3 certified TEAM-CBT therapist https://www.yestohealth.com.au/ Angela and Lorna will give us the true scoop on coaching. To get started, what IS coaching, and how does it differ from psychotherapy? I am aware that our podcast goes worldwide, so the answer may differ depending on the country or state where you live. According to AI, “In California, the term "psychotherapist" is defined in the Civil Code to include a number of mental health professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and clinical social workers. In general, anyone who provides psychotherapy or counseling in California, whether in person, by phone, or online, must be licensed.in California.” Coaching is quite different. Again, according to AI, “In California, there are no specific state-mandated requirements for individuals to use the term "coach" or practice life coaching, meaning anyone can technically call themselves a coach without obtaining a specific license.” Angela Poch resides in Canada, and she has been a leading and beloved member of the TEAM-CBT community. She emphasized several differences between a “coach” and a licensed mental health professional: Diagnosis: A coach does not diagnose clients into the familiar DSM categories of “mental disorders,” such as “Major Depressive Illness,” “Bipolar Disorder,” “Schizophrenia,” or any of the hundreds of “mental disorders” listed in the DSM. In the same vein, licensed mental health professionals will typically screen for suicidal thoughts and urges, and will treat suicidal individuals, but this is forbidden territory for coaches. Purpose / aims of coaching: The purpose or aims of coaching do not, as a rule, involve delving into your past to search for the “cause(s)” of your problems, such as adverse childhood experiences or traumas. Instead, the focus of coaching is primarily on making changes in the here-and-now in how you think, feel, and relate to others. This might involve learning to challenge distorted negative thoughts so you will think and feel more positively about your life, as well as how to relate to others more skillfully. Coaching is goal-oriented and forward-moving rather than dwelling on the past. Of course, good counsellors and licensed mental health professionals may also provide tools to move forward as well, so there can be overlap. Training / credentialing: Because coaching is so new, there are not yet any widely accepted standards or requirements for calling yourself a “coach.” There is a varying degree of training to be “certified,” which might just consist of watching a couple videos to 100's of hours of supervision with the ICF (International Coaching Federation), and everything in between. Here's a generalized diagram Angela created to help with further clarification. NOTE: many TEAM-CBT therapists also are client/goal focused as well as and will often use coaching-style tools. Angela described a 20-hour “Feeling Great Coach” certification program she has developed. Her program is based almost entirely on TEAM-CBT and includes a final exam you must pass to get certified. She also offers a TEAM-CBT Masterclass & Mentoring Program for both coaches as well as therapists that includes live training twice a month, online practice groups, case consultation in small groups, one-on-one mentoring sessions, and personal work as well. She said this integrates seamlessly with FGI's Fast Track program, any of David's intensives, or the Tuesday group for those who want more individualized support and training. Lorna enthusiastically described her experiences learning from many of Angela's training programs. I (David) have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Angela for many years now, starting with her attendance at a number of my intensives and two-day TEAM-CBT training programs in Canada. Lorna is really enjoying the Masterclass Mentoring Program and recommends you take Angela's free workshop called “Effective Compassion.” You can check it out at www.teamcbt.ca/effectivecompassion How do I, David, feel about coaching? I am, for the most part, enthusiastic, but with a few reservations. I would have to confess that I spent 5 years in medical school, four more years in psychiatric residency, plus two years in post-doctoral research training at top institutions, but did not learn much at all, if anything, that has really helped me treat human beings who are hurting. Of course, I did learn how to prescribe drugs for those with severe difficulties, like Bipolar I Disorder, or Paranoid Schizophrenia, but that definitely did not require years and years of intensive medically oriented training. All I ever really wanted to do was psychotherapy. In my last year or so of post-doctoral psychiatric training, I discovered cognitive therapy, although it was not a part of the required curriculum, and learned quite a lot that has been really helpful in working with patients. But for the most part, all of the extensive medical training I received had very little, at best, to do with how I now work with patients, and an awful lot of what I do was things I had to figure out for myself. I do have great respect for psychology training (either clinical psychology or PsyD training), because of the emphasis on research and critical thinking, but I do think there is lots of room for new approaches such as coaching to emerge and evolve, and it seems to be the case that more people than ever are still struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, rage, and more. Like any field, I think coaching is vulnerable to misuse by narcissistic individuals who wish to deceive or exploit the general public, and individuals who are naïve or unaware of the background or training of their therapists are perhaps at great risk of abuse. But I would also say that this problem is in no way limited to coaching, since a great many licensed mental health professionals have been charged and convicted of all manner of unethical conduct and as well as malpractice over the years as well. That's why I'm enthusiastic about responsible leaders who, like Angela Poch, are blazing new trails and setting the bar high for those who wish to enter the field of life coaching. I'm also delighted to see that for years now, the Feeling Good Institute (FGI, feelinggoodinsititute.com) has included coaches in their superb training programs as well, and many high profile individuals you may be familiar with, like our beloved Professor Mark Noble, have taken and benefit from TEAM-CBT certification via the FGI. To learn more, contact Angela at feelinggreat@angelapoch.com or visit https://angelapoch.com/ to learn about Angela's many training and treatment programs. You can reach Lorna at:yestohealth777@gmail.com or https://www.yestohealth.com.au/ And here is the contact information for TEAM-CBT Australia: https://www.teamcbtaustralia.com.au/
Trauma can affect anyone at any point in life, including you. Not only difficult experiences during early childhood, but also events later in life can trigger significant trauma in individuals. The American Psychology Association defines trauma as any experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, confusion, or other disruptive feelings. These feelings are so intense that they can have a long-lasting negative effect on a person's mental health and attitude. Here are a few experiences that can generate trauma. Want to learn more about trauma? Check out our video on the signs of unhealed trauma: • 7 Signs You're Not Broken, It's Your ... Script Writer: Sara Del Villar Script Editor: Rida Batool Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Amanda Silvera Animator: Lesly Drue YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong REFERENCES Chamberlain, E. (2020, June 15). 14 signs of trauma you may not recognize. Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eye-the-unseen/202006/14-signs-trauma-you-may-not-recognize Lahousen, T., Unterrainer, H. F., & Kapfhammer, H. P. (2019). Psychobiology of Attachment and Trauma-Some General Remarks From a Clinical Perspective. Frontiers in psychiatry, 10, 914. www.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00914 Peterson, S. (2021, March 1). Traumatic grief. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Retrieved April 27, 2022, from www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/traumatic-grief Phillips, L. (2021, May 4). Untangling trauma and grief after loss. Counseling Today. Retrieved April 27, 2022, from www.ct.counseling.org/2021/05/untangling-trauma-and-grief-after-loss/ Polanco-Roman, L., Danies, A., & Anglin, D. M. (2016). Racial discrimination as race-based trauma, coping strategies, and dissociative symptoms among emerging adults. Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy, 8(5), 609–617. www.doi.org/10.1037/tra0000125 Roberts, N. F. (2020, October 7). 5 ways trauma and poverty affect childhood development. Forbes. Retrieved April 27, 2022, from www.forbes.com/sites/nicolefisher/2020/10/07/5-ways-trauma-and-poverty-affect-childhood-development/?sh=7ea2d9e86cb3 The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. (2021). Understanding the impact of trauma and urban poverty on … The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Retrieved April 28, 2022, from www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/resource-guide/understanding_impact_trauma_urban_poverty_family_systems.pdf
Dr. Joshua Kreimeyer PhD and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss Dr. Kreimeyer's work training clinicians and providing EMDR and other trauma-informed therapies in Ukraine, right now, even as the war between Ukraine and Russia rages on. Learn about Dr. Kreimeyer's mission and how he is collaborating with the Ukrainian government and the United Nations to build programs with an outstanding level of care. Dr. Kreimeyer began his career in the military as a cryptologic linguist before transitioning into counseling. He has worked in various settings, including community clinics, private practice, and the VA. He holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and has taught in graduate programs such as Colorado Christian University. Dr. Kreimeyer has been involved in international work, helping to develop trauma-informed counseling programs in Ukraine and serving as a contractor with the UN. He is a member of the American Counseling Association's International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling. The Ukrainе Institute of Traumatherapy, was created to help veterans and their family members to achieve optimal well-being & adjustment as the war continues or after their service has been completed. We are also focused on helping women and children who suffered from war. This includes mental, physical, spiritual, occupational, and social wellness as well as family life. Our mission is also to educate other professionals in the application of cutting-edge approaches and standards of traumatherapy. The war has been continuing for over 10 years and many soldiers, veterans, women, and children are in need of help today. In addition, we need to be ready to help the 3 million veterans returning home after they have completed their service in the future. Also see their other site: The Center of Psychological Counseling & Traumatherapy Open Doors: Providing US Standards of Care in Ukraine. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Allegro" from · Garrick Ohlsson · Sir Donald Runnicles · Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra by Ludwig van Beethoven (Spotify)
Patricia Roos, Retired Professor Emerita of Sociology at Rutgers University speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about her personal story of losing her son to addiction as well as the systemic failures that contributed to his death. Pat and Paul take a deep dive into the sociological issues, mental health and addiction stigmas, the criminal justice system's approach to addiction, and many addiction treatment centers that are not in-line with what the latest research is reporting works with people experiencing substance use addiction. Mother's Day 2024 will mark nine years to the day since the police showed up on Patricia Roos's door to report that her son died. In 2015, Roos's twenty-five-year-old son, Alex, died of a heroin overdose. Turning her grief into action, Roos, a professor of sociology at Rutgers University, began to research the social factors and institutional failures that contributed to his death. Surviving Alex: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction (Rutgers University Press) tells her moving story—and outlines the possibilities of a compassionate and effective approach to addiction treatment and policy. Patricia Roos' website contains resources and more about her work. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Honeywisp" from Golden Pear by Omni Gardens (Spotify) "Salt Lamp" from Golden Pear by Omni Gardens (Spotify)
Brendan Cole LPC and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss EMDR Therapy for athletes and high performers, performing at work, Olympic athletes, mental health hacks for athletes, the power of EMDR, sports psychology, and how to get the most out of your therapy experience. Brendan is passionate about therapy and helping people not only feel better, but also meet their highest potential. Brendan Cole MA LPC is a therapist in Grand Rapids, MI serving the West Michigan area both in-person and through telehealth. Brendan has extensive experience working with adults, young adults, and teens from a variety of backgrounds through individual therapy, couples counseling, premarital, and using EMDR Therapy. Brendan has helped people overcome issues with athletic performance, business performance, relationship conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other issues. Brendan specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy to help you meet your goals. Brendan identifies as a married white male who cares deeply about the community. Brendan Cole LPC's therapeutic specialties: EMDR Therapy and CBT Therapy for Athletes EMDR Therapy for High Performers and People in Business EMDR Therapy Intensives (4-hours) (for faster improvements), upon request. Freeing Oneself from a Pornography Addiction Couples Therapy Premarital Therapy Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Spotlight" from *69 b/w Spotlite by Born at Midnite (Spotify) ”A Figure in the Surf" from The Sunset Violent by Mount Kimbie (Spotify)
Joe Singleton and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss Joe' new book MARA DAWN BUDDHA RISE: THE AWAKENING . Joe Singleton discusses his background in Existential Philosophy, Buddhism, his previous, his current pursuits, as well as a deep dive into why he believes philosophy and Buddhist practices may help a modern person cope with chaos and difficulties of modern living. Joe's writing and speaking are both poetic in nature and his observations of the current state of the world is at once sharp and loving. If you are wondering why life seems like it never makes it to the point you want, and you notice continuous suffering--this podcast episode is for you. If you are questioning your own life philosophy and you are looking an applied practice--take a list to this episode. JOE SINGLETON IS AN AUTHOR, EDITOR, PUBLISHER, TAROT CARD SPINNER, ROCKHOUND, LAPIDARY ARTIST AND CO-OWNER WITH NOELLE EDWARDS OF 'THE LOCAL STONE' CRYSTAL, TAROT AND CHAKRA JEWELRY BOUTIQUE IN GALVESTON, TX. EVER SEEKING TO FULFILL THE CHALLENGE AND QUEST OF THE GOD APOLLO TO 'KNOW THYSELF', HIS LITERARY JOURNEY HAS TAKEN HIM FROM THE CORE OF EXISTENTIAL PHILOSOPHY ALL THE WAY TO THE REALMS OF THE SPIRITUAL BUDDHAVERSE. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Black Sand" from Mahal by Glass Beams (Spotify) ”Windshield" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify)
Dr. Connie McReynolds, PhD has caused quite the stir in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and counseling as she has approached the ADHD and ADD diagnoses much differently than most practitioners. Rather than debating the nuances of "does someone HAVE ADHD or not", Dr. Connie has researched and utilized sophisticated Neurofeedback Assessments that differentiate multiple different issues that could be contributing to the largest gestalt (or diagnosis of ADHD): Including multiple tiers of auditory processing disorders, visual processing disorders, general learning disorders, differential medical diagnoses, environmental factors, and overlapping clinical psychological diagnoses. If this sounds intriguing, this is an episode you need to hear and she has written a book that I would recommend reading. Dr. Connie McReynolds, PhD and her team have fearlessly pushed forward into researching the nuances of all types of people tagged with the label "ADHD/ ADD." In going deeper, with their neuropsychological assessments and sophisticated proprietary and targeted neurofeedback treatments, they have discovered that there are a myriad of issues that are contributing to what your average clinician may conclude is ADHD (referencing the DSM or ICD codes). Not only have they been able to figure out the etiology of the symptoms that are contributing to the clinical picture / diagnosis--they have worked on treating these symptoms WITHOUT medications or minimal medications, and also with minimal therapy (unless called for from a crossover of other behavioral, environmental, or psychological factors). Dr. Connie McReynolds' team have had incredible results from only 20 thirty minute targeted neurofeedback subjects who are coming in with a range of ADHD-related symptoms. And 6 and 12 month follow up assessments and subjective reports are just as stunning! However, the idea that you can actually reduce ADHD symptoms for the long-term without extensive medications and behavioral therapies goes against the status quo of most practitioners in the United States. Thus, this has not yet been popularized. It also doesn't cost that much money and the treatment is not life-long, so thus it has not yet been picked up by the typical profiteers. The best news is that the data speaks for itself. From multiple published articles to the examples in Dr. Connie McReynold's book, there is hope for those that suffer from ADHD, auditory processing issues, visual processing disorders, and related issues. A guest on CBS, NBC, and NPR, I recommend checking out her website for a free assessment. Dr. Connie McReynolds is a Licensed Psychologist & Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with more than 30 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation counseling and psychology. She is the founder of neurofeedback clinics in southern California working with children and adults to reduce or eliminate conditions of ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, learning problems, and trauma. A seasoned and inspiring speaker, and author of the award winning and Amazon #1 best-selling book in eight categories, Solving the ADHD Riddle, Dr. Connie's whole-hearted mission is to bring hope and resolution to those who are struggling with the symptoms of ADHD, their parents, and teachers. She earned her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison gaining valuable experiences in the Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program at the Middleton VA Hospital, at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Neuropsychological Clinic at Meriter Hospital, and the Mendota Mental Health Institute. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Hide in a Song" from La Fleur by Kelley Stoltz (Spotify) "Make Believer" from La Fleur by Kelley Stoltz (Spotify)
Dr. Edward James III and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the importance of using prevention methods in your relationship. Dr. Edward discussed many communication ideas for couples looking to repair or deepen their connection. Dr. Edward discusses his experience as a therapist and professor in this episode of the Intentional Clinician. In addition, Dr. Edward discusses the "Annual Relational Check Up" that he offers via tele-health or in person. Dr. Edward James III DSW, MSW, ACSW, LMSW is a Social Worker/Marriage Therapist/Life Coach as well as an Organizational and Educational Consultant in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can contact Dr. Edward James on Psychology Today. Dr. Edward James can be contacted on Black Therapists in AZ. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Fight for Love" from 11 by SAULT (Spotify) "My Love Mine All Mine" from The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We by Mitski (Spotify)
Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Kelly Benzin LMSW and Brittani Decess LPC about Non-monogamous Relationships and the Importance of Communication. The conversation covers many aspects including: Myths and Facts of Non-monogamous Relationships, Important Terminology, Intersectionality, Judgements and Stereotypes, Cultural Bias, Intersectional Lens, Safety, Weaponizing Non-monogamy, Jealousy, Communication, etc. For further exploration: Books Polysecure by: Jessica Fern Polywise by: Jessica Fern The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love by: Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton Open Deeply by Kate Loree, MFT Multiamory: Essential Tools for Modern Relationships by: Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, Emily Sotelo Matlack More than Two by: Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert The Polyamory Workbook by: Sara Youngblood Gregory Hot and Unbothered by: Yana Tallon-Hicks Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships by: Tristan Taormino Podcasts Multiamory Queer & Poly Remodeled Love Cheaper Than Therapy Instagram and/or TikTok @chillpolyamory @shelovesradically @elzcunningham @remodeledlove @polyphiliablog @unapolygetically @the_vspot @annie_undone Kelly Benzin, LMSW is therapist serving clients in Grand Rapids, MI. She focuses on working with women, the LGBTQIA + community, and those in non monogamous relationships. Kelly works through a Feminist Theory lens and how the current systems in our society impact our community's mental health. She is a trauma informed and EMDR trained clinician, as well as a self identified Relationship Anarchist. Brittani Decess, LPC is a mental health therapist at Health For Life Counseling and has been practicing since September 2021. Brittani identifies as a queer cis-gendered white female and uses she/her pronouns . Brittani has worked with a variety of individuals and families across the life span using talk and creative therapies to aid clients in healing and processing. Brittani holds a Bachelor's degree in Art Therapy and a Master's Degree in Counseling with a focus on Marriage, Couples, and Families. Brittani is also continuing training in EMDR techniques and Couples Therapy Modalities. Brittani has several years of trauma-informed work including facilitating a Cognitive-Behavoral-Therapy curriculum to youth in court system, being a public speaker and educator on topics related to sexual assault and domestic violence, and counseling children, teens, and caregivers moving through the adoption and foster care system before coming to Health for Life Counseling- Ada, MI. Brittani specializes in topics and issues related to lifespan changes/transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics (couples, families, and other relationship groupings), attachment, communication, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ experiences , sexuality and intimacy, and impacts of unhelpful social narratives. Brittani approaches therapy by working towards processing the meaning of experiences by exploring the intersectionality of cultural identities and how connections to people, places, and events have impacted the client(s) mental health and other areas most important to them. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. You can find Paul on Insight Timer. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Cherry Colored Funk" from Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins (Spotify) "Heaven or Las Vegas" from Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins (Spotify)
Paul Krauss MA LPC and Stephen Whiteside PhD, LP speak about how parents and caregivers can learn to play an important role in helping decrease anxiety and OCD symptoms in children. Stephen Whiteside has authored a new book entitled "Anxiety Coach: A Parent's Guide to Treating Childhood Anxiety and OCD." Dr. Whiteside's book gives parents and caregivers an entire outline of what constitutes clinical levels of anxiety and OCD and what is normal in childhood development. He then explains many different types of treatments that are available and especially the current research on exposure therapy. Through reading this book, parents and caregivers can not only locate the most appropriate care of their child, they can also learn to assist their child in gaining confidence and possibly lowering their symptoms as well. Stephen P. Whiteside, PhD, LP is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychology in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Disorders Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He received a BA in Psychology from Northwestern University and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kentucky before completing a pre-doctoral internship in Pediatric Psychology at the Geisinger Medical Center and a post-doctoral fellowship in Child and Family Medical Psychology at the Mayo Clinic. His research focuses on improving access to evidence-based care for pediatric anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder through the development of effective and efficient treatments facilitated by technology. He has received research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the International OCD Foundation, and the Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation. He has published over 80 scientific articles, co-authored the books Exposure Therapy for Child and Adolescent Anxiety and OCD, Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Principles and Practice (2nd Ed), and Mayo Clinic Anxiety Coach: A Parent's Guide to Treating Childhood Anxiety and OCD. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate / Share with your network Write your congressperson / Sign the Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. You can find Paul on Insight Timer. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Adrifting" from Casio Jazz by Kelley Stoltz (Bandcamp)
Paul Krauss MA LPC shares the unedited audio of his interview with NBC 12 News in Phoenix, AZ. Paul Krauss MA LPC was asked to give a few quotes about the growing violence that Phoenix is experiencing due to gangs of youths forming in the suburbs and beating up (and filming) other teenagers. NBC 12 was particularly interested in the National Violence Prevention Hotline that Paul is working on creating. Some segments of audio that were recorded professional by NBC 12 may be used in upcoming segments. The audio for this podcast was recorded by Paul and he was not able to use a professional microphone. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "May Ninth" from A LA SALA by Khruangbin (Spotify)
Merle Yost, LMFT and Paul Krauss MA LPC speak about how to go beyond recovery from trauma, depression, and anxiety---and actually how to become empowered and live your life with enjoyment. Merle Yost is a major advocate for people going beyond the "unstuck" paradigm and owning their power as they move into their next phase of the journey. Merle believes in his mission so much, that he is offering his book FOR FREE to listeners of the Intentional Clinician. Just please give us a rating on your podcast app and then claim your free gift BELOW. Facing the Truth of Your Life by Merle Yost, LMFT
Dr. Melanie Joy, PhD speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about her new book How to End Injustice Everywhere: Understanding the Common Denominator Driving All Injustices. Melanie's How to End Injustice Everywhere shows the underlying denominator driving all types of injustice and provides an assessment of unjust structures and behaviors, as well as practical techniques to help increase awareness, eliminate infighting, and develop more resilient and successful justice movements. She explains that all injustices, including racism, patriarchy, animal exploitation, environmental degradation, and domestic abuse, have one common denominator: relational dysfunction, or dysfunctional ways of relating to other people, social groups, nonhuman animals, and the environment. This is an interesting discussion that discusses something so simple, yet so difficult to change: human relationships and the way that systems function relationally. Also discussed: Relational dysfunction, forms of injustice, different mentalities, toxic communication, non-relational mentality, how are we being socialized, changing our thinking, reduce infighting, produce more equitable social justice movements, producing healthier systems, polyvagal theory, integrity, dignity, morale values, practices, compassion, caring, justice, the golden rule, humanistic perspectives, etc. Dr. Melanie Joy is an award-winning psychologist specializing in the psychology of oppression. A longtime advocate for justice, she was a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts for 11 years, has written seven books, and is a recipient of the Ahimsa Award—previously given to the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela—for her work on global nonviolence. She's also the founding president of the international NGO Beyond Carnism. Melanie's work is a call for anyone working toward justice for humans, animals, or the environment to unify behind a shared “metamission” of creating a more relational world. Her book provides an empowering and unique approach to ending injustice, and it offers not only an examination of non relational systems and behaviors, but also practical tools to help raise awareness, reduce infighting, and build more resilient and impactful justice movements. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) “Prayer of Peace” by Beautiful Chorus (Spotify)
From early labels like “kindergartner” or “English-language learner” to later designations such as “honor roll student,” how do categories assigned in school affect a young person's life? Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Dr Emily K Penner and Dr Andrew M Penner about their new book “Schooled and Sorted: How Educational Categories Create Inequality.” Schooled and Sorted: How Educational Categories Create Inequality, a new book by Andrew M. Penner, UC Irvine professor of sociology; Emily K. Penner, UCI associate professor of education; and Thurston Domina, professor of educational policy and organizational leadership at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Also discussed: What messages are students getting from their schools when they are divided into categories, what types of categories are there, Who makes the decisions that affect students, the history of schooling in the United States, social categories, instructional categories, a trauma-informed perspective, contradictions, how can educational institutions make more equitable choices, some examples of problematic categories in education that tend to advantage some students over others, What practical steps can higher education practitioners take to address issues of inequality stemming from educational categories & sorting, etc. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) “Show Me How” from Oncle Jazz by Men I Trust (Spotify) “Sugar” from Untourable Album by Men I Trust (Spotify)
Barbara Lane speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about her extraordinary true story of living in the foster care system, suffering abuse, healing, and reuniting with her sisters after 43 years of separation. At three, orphan life with my sisters wasn't bad--it was basically all I knew. Love filled the void left by our parents. But our separation shattered that love and we were lost in the system and separated for most of our lives. The pain lingered for 43 years until a miraculous discovery and reunion occurred. "Broken Water" tells my story - surviving foster care abuse while searching for my sisters. It's a journey of reunion, shared histories of hardship, and a testament to resilience, sisterhood, and faith. In her writing, Rev. Barbara Lane incorporates her experiences as a foster kid, educator, ministerial counselor, speaker, entrepreneur, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and author. Barbara de-stigmatizes the fate of child abuse survivors by sharing her own story, which inspired her to create "Broken Water." In addition to her 25 years of experience working as a ministerial counselor in private practice, Barbara is inspired to share her knowledge of related topics by her education in human development, social sciences, and family psychology with a focus on child abuse. These topics include the family, family separation, the foster care system, attachment and bonding, child maltreatment, relationship formation, the human spirit's resiliency, healing from trauma, and the strength that comes from believing in a force bigger than oneself. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Time (You and I) " from Mordechai by Khruangbin (Spotify)
Brittani Decess, LLPC speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about the importance of relationship counseling programs for the LGBTQIA+ community in the lives of those involved in a relationship as well as the community that surrounds them. Brittani and Paul discuss the current offerings of a Premarital & Commitment Relationship Counseling Program for LGBTQIA+ Couples and a Healthy Relationship Dynamics program for LGBTQIA + Couples (for those who have been together for a time). Also discussed: What each program entails, why they can be effective, the research surrounding couples therapy in the LGBTQIA+ community, why health insurance doesn't cover couples counseling, Research and Literature by Julie Tilsen and Joe Kort, Drs. Julie and John Gottman's love lab, existential couples therapy, solution-focused couples therapy, and more. All Relationship Programs at Health for Life Counseling in Grand Rapids, MI are listed here. How many queer folks want examples of healthy queer relationships, instead of toxic ones? In the 1990s a lot of the movies involved one of the members of a queer couple dying. Stereotypes dealing with (Lesbian too much commitment. Gay men are switching too much). People joke about them. It's common among people to have all sorts of different diverse relationship attachment style. Pressure on the LGBTQIA+ community to get married, and prove “to the community” that our relationships also have love, commitments, sacredness and thus there is pressure. Why did you create these programs? Little to no premarital counseling programs designed for queer relationships in the Grand Rapids, MI area Only a handful of therapists and group practices that are trauma informed and affirming of LGBTQIA+ folx To provide representation that queer couples and those who may be partnered with someone that may not be straight also are deserving of the same services the straight people have access to Brittani Decess, LLPC is a mental health therapist at Health For Life Counseling and has been practicing since September 2021. Brittani identifies as a queer cis-gendered white female and uses she/her pronouns . Brittani has worked with a variety of individuals and families across the life span using talk and creative therapies to aid clients in healing and processing. Brittani holds a Bachelor's degree in Art Therapy and a Master's Degree in Counseling with a focus on Marriage, Couples, and Families. Brittani is also continuing training in EMDR techniques and Couples Therapy Modalities. Brittani has several years of trauma-informed work including facilitating a Cognitive-Behavoral-Therapy curriculum to youth in court system, being a public speaker and educator on topics related to sexual assault and domestic violence, and counseling children, teens, and caregivers moving through the adoption and foster care system before coming to Health for Life Counseling- Ada, MI. Brittani specializes in topics and issues related to lifespan changes/transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics (couples, families, and other relationship groupings), attachment, communication, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ experiences , sexuality and intimacy, and impacts of unhelpful social narratives. Brittani approaches therapy by working towards processing the meaning of experiences by exploring the intersectionality of cultural identities and how connections to people, places, and events have impacted the client(s) mental health and other areas most important to them. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Jackson" from Full Coverage, Vol 1. by Trixie Mattel ft. Orville Peck (Spotify) "Breath" from ALGORHYTHM by Todrick Hall (Spotify)
Brittani Decess, LLPC speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about the importance of relationship counseling programs in the lives of those involved in a relationship as well as the community that surrounds them. Brittani and Paul discuss the current offerings of a Premarital Counseling Program and a Relationship Maintenance Counseling Program (for those who have been together for a time). Also discussed: What each program entails, why they can be effective, the research surrounding couples therapy, why health insurance doesn't cover traditional couples counseling, Drs. Julie and John Gottman's love lab, existential couples therapy, solution-focused couples therapy, and more. All Relationship Programs at Health for Life Counseling in Grand Rapids, MI are listed here. How many adults out there wish that their parents had enrolled in a relationship counseling program? For instance, many people have a “great relationship” on the surface–Bill and Suzy….always out….always having fun….holding hands….but at home…Bill lives in the garage and continues to work on the dead car… and Suzy is secretly drinking because of her resentment toward Bill and reading romance books. Relationships affect how you feel inside with yourself and others. Brittani Decess, LLPC is a mental health therapist at Health For Life Counseling and has been practicing since September 2021. Brittani identifies as a queer cis-gendered white female and uses she/her pronouns . Brittani has worked with a variety of individuals and families across the life span using talk and creative therapies to aid clients in healing and processing. Brittani holds a Bachelor's degree in Art Therapy and a Master's Degree in Counseling with a focus on Marriage, Couples, and Families. Brittani is also continuing training in EMDR techniques and Couples Therapy Modalities. Brittani has several years of trauma-informed work including facilitating a Cognitive-Behavoral-Therapy curriculum to youth in court system, being a public speaker and educator on topics related to sexual assault and domestic violence, and counseling children, teens, and caregivers moving through the adoption and foster care system before coming to Health for Life Counseling- Ada, MI. Brittani specializes in topics and issues related to lifespan changes/transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics (couples, families, and other relationship groupings), attachment, communication, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ experiences , sexuality and intimacy, and impacts of unhelpful social narratives. Brittani approaches therapy by working towards processing the meaning of experiences by exploring the intersectionality of cultural identities and how connections to people, places, and events have impacted the client(s) mental health and other areas most important to them. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Unforgettable" from Unforgettable by Nat King Cole (Spotify) "I'm Glad There is You" from When You're Away by Carmen McRae (Spotify)
This episode features Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Richard Brockman, MD in conversation about Dr. Brockman's story of loss, healing, and piecing together the self. Psychiatrist, playwright, and survivor Richard Brockman delves into his childhood trauma in Life After Death: Surviving Suicide. This deeply personal exploration weaves loss, resilience, and the power of storytelling through a man fractured, then reforged. Richard Brockman, MD, is a clinical professor in the department of psychiatry at Columbia University and a visiting professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Namibia. He has been honored with the Nancy C.A. Roeske Award for medical student education by the American Psychiatric Association and with the Victor J. Teichner Visiting Scholar Award from the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry for his teaching. Also a playwright, his shows have been produced both off-Broadway and on international stages. Pick up Life After Death: Surviving Suicide today. “Once we had a language that included a past and a present and the future, once we could think about what had happened and transfer information to people about what might therefore happen, we were going to be telling stories.” - Margaret Atwood Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3)Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) “Everybody Hurts” from Automatic for the People by R.E.M. (Spotify)
Paul Krauss MA LPC and Laurie Belanger LCSWR speak about the foundations of what Trauma-Informed Care really means in the context of our greater society, not just mental health practice or trauma therapy. Laurie and Paul discuss the intersections of Trauma-Informed Care and change in greater society This is a different way of approaching human behavior and it really ought to help us question, reorganize or even dismantle many of our institutions of care (medical, educational...for starters) and build something better. That may sound a bit ambitious, yet it becomes pretty clear once you begin unpacking the core concepts of Polyvagal Theory. Neuroscience and Trauma therapists agree: It's something like a ‘Windows update' for "being a human.” We are living in a very strange time in history. We actually have the knowledge that we need to create more compassionate and science backed care and education of every member of society. Yet we are falling farther and farther behind in many real spaces. Much of it comes down to systems that were not designed with emotional safety in mind as being important for learning or healing physical health issues. Fear of change keeps broken systems in place. This means that trauma-informed providers and educators are out here in society trying to share and equip a community working from within systems that were not designed to work that way. Rather than become discouraged, Laurie Belanger LCSWR is talking about it. As citizens, the steps we can all take from within the outdated systems we are working within. We are talking about the possibilities of someday re-inventing the systems that no longer serve us. Laurie Belanger LCSWR is a licensed Clinical Social Worker & Trauma Psychotherapist in New York State. With a bachelors in Psychology from Moravian University and a Masters in Social Work from The University at Buffalo Graduate School of Social work, Laurie continues to pursue a lifetime of advanced learning attending conferences and training herself on the advances continuing to be made in the field of trauma, social work and psychology. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) “Zoom Zoom” from Caravelle by Polo & Pan (Spotify) “Canopee' ” from Caravelle by Polo & Pan (Spotify)
Dr. Ryan Lambros and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss: Is Religious Deconstruction Good for your Mental Health? Deconstruction is the free act of valuing (evaluating) what was, experiencing what is, and holding a posture of curiosity moving forward. Some points to consider: A.The intention of this discussion is not to destroy a faith system. It's not even to deconstruct a faith system. “De” words won't provide holistic health. Rather, the intention is to evaluate systems, dogmas, and ideas based on our experience and reason. Curiosity and compassion are key to pursuing spiritual health. The intention is to offer freedom, hope, and beauty for people to pursue healing in their spiritual journey. B. Why are so many people deconstructing Evangelical Christianity and leaving the church? C. The church isn't controlling the narrative anymore. D. Are we lacking deep and meaningful spirituality practices in our current culture? Also Discussed: Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Evangelical movement, Power, Money, Control, a partial History of the Church, Sex-Cult, Patriarchy, bibliolatrous behavior, critical thinking, scientific exploration, Spirituality, Healthy Spirituality, Unhealthy spirituality, Gaslighting, Narcissism, Truth, "truth", Catholic Priest letters from 500 years ago, Jesus, the Book of Enoch, the Gnostic Gospels, the Bible, US Politics, dogma, tithing, religious fundamentalism, capitalism's influence on the church, purity culture, internal family systems, counseling, therapy, trauma, defense mechanisms, human adaptation, "the self", integration, healing spirituality, curiosity, compassion, learning from myths, etc. Dr. Ryan Lambros is a Certified Life Coach and Chaplain in Gilbert, AZ. He is married to Jessica, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and they have two sons. Ryan completed his doctorate from Northwind Seminary with his doctoral work focusing on the intersection of philosophy and psychology as it pertains to a phenomenological metaphysic of healing. Ryan is passionate about walking with people in their healing journey, specifically in relationships and religious trauma. Website: www.thetablecoach.com/coaching Instagram: @tablecoaching Bonus IG: @hereticallife "On this immediate level of life and structure, myths offer life models. But the models have to be appropriate to the time in which you are living, and our time has changed so fast that what was proper fifty years ago is not proper today. The virtues of the past are the vices of today. And many of what were thought to be the vices of the past are the necessities of today. The moral order has to catch up with the moral necessities of actual life in time, here and now. And that is what we are not doing. The old-time religion belongs to another age, another people, another set of human values, another universe. By going back you throw yourself out of sync with history. Our kids lose their faith in the religions that were taught to them, and they go inside."- Joseph Campbell Myth is powerful not just because it holds value in its literal-ness (which it may), but because it transcends the literal facts as well - offering us something more valuable than truth…beauty. -Dr. Ryan Lambros Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Summer Dream" from Rolling Golden Holy by Bonny Light Horseman (Spotify) "Beware of Darkness" from All Things Must Pass by George Harrison (Spotify) "May Increase" from Shall We Go On Sinning So That Grace May Increase? by The Soft Pink Truth (Spotify) "Souvlaki Space Station" from Souvlaki by Slowdive (Spotify)
Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD is interviewed by Paul Krauss MA LPC about his new book Healing the Traumatized Brain: Coping after concussion and other brain injuries (co-authored by Vani Rao, MBBS, MD). If you are interested in the brain, brain injuries, neural plasticity, the various issues that brain injuries may cause, as well as how one may recover from a brain injury than this episode is for you. Also discussed: ways to increase neural plasticity and overall brain health. Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD, is a Duke Institute for Brain Sciences faculty member and an adjunct associate in the Department of Medicine at Duke University. He is also a neuropsychiatrist and the chief medical officer designate at ARC Health. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Harvest Moon" [Neil Young Cover] from Pacific Standard Time by Poolside (Spotify)
Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks to trauma experts Duygu Balan, LPCC & Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA about how trauma counseling and treatment is changing as well as how expressive writing can help between sessions. They are the authors of Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal. Re-Write is a comprehensive medical textbook that explores the identification and treatment of trauma-related stressors through creative expression and mindfulness. It features illustrative case studies, various writing prompts, and a discussion of the financial benefits for businesses, making it a valuable resource for mental health professionals, individuals impacted by trauma, educators, parents, social workers, and anyone seeking to understand the effects of trauma. Duygu Balan, LPCC is an author and psychotherapist who specializes in intergenerational trauma. She gained her expertise in intergenerational trauma while working as a clinical counselor in New York City, helping patients on society's outskirts. She is a registered psychotherapist and co-author of Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal, as well as a contributor to the best-selling medical textbook, The Big Book of Emergency Department Psychiatry: A Guide to Patient Centered Operational Improvement. Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA, is a board-certified psychiatrist and the bestselling author of Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal and Big Book of Emergency Department Psychiatry. He is a renowned fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and currently works for a large health care organization as the vice president of mental health and medical specialty services. Yener has considerable experience working in high-volume emergency departments, is a specialist in hospital operations, including emergency room work, health care business and management, and has conducted lectures and workshops all over the world. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "May Increase" from Shall We Go On Sinning So That Grace May Increase? by The Soft Pink Truth (Spotify) "On" from Shall We Go On Sinning So That Grace May Increase? by The Soft Pink Truth (Spotify) "Broken Hearted Kota" from Anne, EP by Joseph Shabason (Spotify)
In this special episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Katy Jaramillo LPC, ATR about the psychology of horror as a genre, why some people like being scared, what being scared can do to your nervous system and much more. Katy also discusses many types of horror genres, the sociology of horror, and the fear/stress cycle that can occur due to reading a horror book or watching a horror movie may be useful for some people. Katy goes into depth about how movies and stories can offer people a safe place to be scared--versus the unpredictable elements of regular life. Katy Jaramillo MEd, LPC, ATR is a counselor and registered art therapist serving the Grand Rapids and West Michigan area. Katy's counseling approach is creative, person-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed, and existential. Katy Jaramillo is a White-Hispanic cisgender woman with the lived experience of her own neurological recovery. She is a passionate ally to underrepresented communities and is interested in helping people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, genders, and abilities. To learn more about Katy, click here. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Original Music: ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Monster Mash" from The Original Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Picket (Spotify) "Freaky Deaky Ice Cream Parlor" by Casket Robbins ft. Joshua Von Werewolf (Spotify)
In celebrating cultural diversity and language inclusivity, ACA is proud to air its very first Spanish-speaking episode. Dr. Edil Torres Rivera, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, ACA's 72nd President, has a conversation with particular guest host Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa, Ph.D. , LPC-S to discuss Dr. Torres's journey toward becoming the current President of ACA, his hopes for the counseling profession, and his focus on cross-cultural competencies, decolonization, and social justice. Find the Spanish transcript here. English transcript coming soon. To learn more about Dr. Torres, check out his introductory Counseling Today article.
In this episode Jenny discusses with Dr Kathleen Smith the challenges and opportunities for parents managing fears and anxieties.What are the challenges of managing anxiety about our kids? What are the opportunities and benefits of parents working on managing their fears? Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and mental health writer who lives in Washington, DC. She has written for popular publications such as Slate, Salon, New York Magazine, Lifehacker, Bustle, and Counseling Today, among many others. She is an associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and hosts the show Family Matters, a production of the University of the District of Columbia.Resources:https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Isnt-Terrible-Insecurities-Interrupt/dp/0316492531https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01HYP9SJ2/about
Joseph Campbell en su libro “El Héroe de las Mil Caras” describe un camino de desarrollo personal llamado El Viaje del Héroe que describe las etapas que atraviesa un personaje o héroe y que pueden encontrarse en religiones occidentales y orientales de todo el mundo. El protagonista va pasando por varias fases completando lo que se llama el arco del personaje o su evolución, y dichas etapas suelen dividirse en tres secciones: La salida, la iniciación y el retorno. En este episodio, además de hacer una sinopsis de las fases del Viaje del Héroe, comparto un resumen de un programa de diez pasos para la sanación del trauma propuesto por la autora Arielle Schwartz, quien introduce la idea de ver la recuperación del trauma como el viaje de un héroe o heroína. Este viaje anima a las personas a transformar el sufrimiento en una sabiduría que proporcione una guía hacia la autoconciencia y el crecimiento emocional. Fuente: “A hero/heroine's journey: A road map to trauma healing” by Federico Carmona, at Counseling Today.
Biblical Counseling Today, Part 4 In this classic series of lectures at Grace Theological Seminary, Dr. Jay E. Adams gives his perspective concerning where biblical counseling is “today.” Even though these lectures are now more than a few years old, the listener will find much of what he said back then is still relevant today. Check out our online courses, including, Introduction to Nouthetic Counseling and The Use of Scripture in Counseling, taught by Jay Adams! Books related to counseling others: Competent to Counsel by Jay Adams The Christian Counselor's Manual by Jay Adams How to Help People Change by Jay Adams Check out our Bookstore for all the best counseling books! The Christian Counselor's New Testament and Proverbs, translated by Jay Adams Visit our online bookstore for all your biblical counseling resource needs. For more biblical counseling training, check out our list of INS Online Courses. Follow INS on Social Media: – Facebook: noutheticstudies – Twitter: @noutheticstud – Instagram: @noutheticstudies
In this classic series of lectures at Grace Theological Seminary, Dr. Jay E. Adams gives his perspective concerning where biblical counseling is “today.” Even though these lectures are now more than a few years old, the listener will find much of what he said back then is still relevant today. Check out our online courses, including, Introduction to Nouthetic Counseling and The Use of Scripture in Counseling, taught by Jay Adams! Books related to counseling others: Competent to Counsel by Jay Adams The Christian Counselor's Manual by Jay Adams How to Help People Change by Jay Adams Check out our Bookstore for all the best counseling books! The Christian Counselor's New Testament and Proverbs, translated by Jay Adams Visit our online bookstore for all your biblical counseling resource needs. For more biblical counseling training, check out our list of INS Online Courses. Follow INS on Social Media: – Facebook: noutheticstudies – Twitter: @noutheticstud – Instagram: @noutheticstudies
In this classic series of lectures at Grace Theological Seminary, Dr. Jay E. Adams gives his perspective concerning where biblical counseling is “today.” Even though these lectures are now more than a few years old, the listener will find much of what he said back then is still relevant today. Check out our online courses, including, Introduction to Nouthetic Counseling and The Use of Scripture in Counseling, taught by Jay Adams! Books related to counseling others: Competent to Counsel by Jay Adams The Christian Counselor's Manual by Jay Adams How to Help People Change by Jay Adams Check out our Bookstore for all the best counseling books! The Christian Counselor's New Testament and Proverbs, translated by Jay Adams Visit our online bookstore for all your biblical counseling resource needs. For more biblical counseling training, check out our list of INS Online Courses. Follow INS on Social Media: – Facebook: noutheticstudies – Twitter: @noutheticstud – Instagram: @noutheticstudies
In this classic series of lectures at Grace Theological Seminary, Dr. Jay E. Adams gives his perspective concerning where biblical counseling is "today." Even though these lectures are now more than a few years old, the listener will find much of what he said back then is still relevant today. Check out our online courses, including, Introduction to Nouthetic Counseling and The Use of Scripture in Counseling, taught by Jay Adams! Books related to counseling others: Competent to Counsel by Jay Adams The Christian Counselor's Manual by Jay Adams How to Help People Change by Jay Adams Check out our Bookstore for all the best counseling books! The Christian Counselor's New Testament and Proverbs, translated by Jay Adams Visit our online bookstore for all your biblical counseling resource needs. For more biblical counseling training, check out our list of INS Online Courses. Follow INS on Social Media: – Facebook: noutheticstudies – Twitter: @noutheticstud – Instagram: @noutheticstudies
The Therapeutic Alliance: its importance, components, and how to build it.References:Art Therapy Resources (n.d.). How to establish a therapeutic alliance with your client. https://arttherapyresources.com.au/therapeutic-alliance/Building the Therapeutic Alliance. (2016).[Video/DVD] Microtraining Associates. https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/building-the-therapeutic-allianceCampbell, B. K., Guydish, J., Le, T., Wells, E. A., & McCarty, D. (2015). The relationship of therapeutic alliance and treatment delivery fidelity with treatment retention in a multisite trial of twelve-step facilitation. Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors, 29(1), 106–113. https://doi.org/10.1037/adb0000008Chang, J. G., Roh, D., & Kim, C. H. (2019). Association between Therapeutic Alliance and Adherence in Outpatient Schizophrenia Patients. Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience : the official scientific journal of the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 17(2), 273–278. https://doi.org/10.9758/cpn.2019.17.2.273DeAngelis, T. (2019, Nov. 1). Better relationships with patients lead to better outcomes. APA.org. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/11/ce-corner-relationshipsFlückiger, C., Del Re, A. C., Wampold, B. E., & Horvath, A. O. (2018). The alliance in adult psychotherapy: A meta-analytic synthesis. Psychotherapy, 55(4), 316-340. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pst0000172Luborsky, L. (1976). Helping alliances in psychotherapy. In J. L. Clegh-horn (Ed.),Successful psychotherapy(pp. 92–116). New York, NY:Brunner/Mazel.Meyers, L. (2014, Aug. 2014). Connecting with clients. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2014/08/connecting-with-clients/Miciak, Gross, D. P., & Joyce, A. (2012). A review of the psychotherapeutic ‘common factors' model and its application in physical therapy: the need to consider general effects in physical therapy practice. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 26(2), 394–403. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-6712.2011.00923.xStratford, T., Lal, S., and Meara, A. (2012). Neuroanalysis of therapeutic alliance in the symptomatically anxious: the physiological connection revealed between therapist and client. Am. J. Psychother. 66, 1–21. doi: 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2012.66.1.1Yalom, I. (1980) Existential Psychotherapy. Basic Books.
Gregg Krech is an author, poet, and one of the leading authorities on Japanese Psychology in North America. His work has been featured in THE SUN magazine, Tricycle, SELF, Utne Reader, Counseling Today, Cosmopolitan and Experience Life. His books include "Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection," "A Natural Approach to Mental Wellness," "The Art of Taking Action" and "A Finger Pointing to the Moon." Gregg and his wife, Linda, founded the ToDo Institute (http://www.todoinstitute.org), a non-profit center in Vermont that uses Japanese Psychology as an alternative to traditional Western approaches to psychology. Over the past 25 years, Gregg has introduced Japanese Psychology, particularly Naikan Therapy, Morita Therapy and Kaizen, to thousands of people through his workshops and online courses. His work supports a blend of the psychological, the spiritual and the practical, and helps individuals to clarify purpose, cultivate gratitude, develop compassion and engage in meaningful action.
I recently read an article in Counseling Today entitled Six Steps for Addressing Behavioral Addictions in Clinical Work and knew immediately I needed to invite the author onto the podcast. Fast forward a few short weeks and I was able to sit down with Dr. Amanda Giordano and talk all about behavioral addiction. What is a behavioral addiction you may be wondering. Well most folks recognize gambling addiction as the behavioral addiction, but Amanda sheds light on this topic as we discuss gaming, social media, pornography, sex, food, and others as behaviors where addiction can manifest. We talk through the difference between high engagement and addiction, the importance of education and early intervention, how families with kids and teens can address behavioral addictions, what recovery from a behavior addiction looks like, and frankly way more than I can possibly include in this intro. Amanda is an amazing guest, she is so passionate about her field, and wants to raise awareness and educate people about this critical issue. She recently published a book of encyclopedic information on the topic of behavioral addiction for professionals doing clinical work. In the process, she interviewed numerous experts in the various fields of behavioral addiction and has been sharing this knowledge through regular articles in Psychology Today. I guarantee your knowledge and understanding of this topic is going to get a massive infusion of information. Notes from Episode 29 A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions by Dr. Giordano: https://g.co/kgs/n88sVA Counseling Today Article: https://ct.counseling.org/2021/10/six-steps-for-addressing-behavioral-addictions-in-clinical-work/ Psychology Today Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/amanda-l-giordano-phd-lpc Dr. Giordano's Author Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/amandaleegiordano/ The Well Mind Podcast email: thewellmind@blc.edu
Hey helpers! This week we're taking umbrage with the concept of "Imposter Syndrome," sharing some readings and intersectional ideas we hope you'll consider in reclaiming some healthy self doubt AND questioning the environmental and relational elements perpetuating your sense of not belonging. It's time to get inclusive out here y'all, tune in, we're so glad you're here. Readings and Resources: Dan Siegel's book - The Mindful Therapist: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/7529269-the-mindful-therapist Ruchika Tulshyan & Jodi-Ann Burey HBR Articles: "Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome" https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome "End Imposter Syndrome in Your Workplace" https://hbr.org/2021/07/end-imposter-syndrome-in-your-workplace Feenstra, S., Begeny, C. T., Ryan, M. K., Rink, F. A., Stoker, J. I., & Jordan, J. (2020). Contextualizing the Impostor “Syndrome.” Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 3206.https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.575024 ( https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.575024) Herman, J. L. (1997). Trauma and recovery: The aftermath of violence ; from domestic abuse to political terror (Kindle Edition.). Basic Books.https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00X2ZW918&language=en-US ( https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00X2ZW918&language=en-U) Langford, J., & Clance, P. R. (n.d.). THE IMPOSTOR PHENOMENON: RECENT RESEARCH FINDINGS REGARDING DYNAMICS, PERSONALITY AND FAMILY PATTERNS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR TREATMENT. 7. McNally, J. (2019, July 9). The Pretend Professional. Counseling Today, 62(1), 44–47. Validation of the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale.: EBSCOhost. (n.d.). Retrieved November 8, 2021, fromhttps://web-p-ebscohost-com.er.lib.k-state.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=bcbd0e24-f4da-46ca-85b4-34fac9cd064d%40redis ( https://web-p-ebscohost-com.er.lib.k-state.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=bcbd0e24-f4da-46ca-85b4-34fac9cd064d%40redis) The Moth | Stories | What Can't Be Fixed. (n.d.). Retrieved November 8, 2021, fromhttps://themoth.org/stories/what-cant-be-fixed ( https://themoth.org/stories/what-cant-be-fixed)
GREGG KRECH is an author, poet, and one of the leading authorities on Japanese Psychology in North America. His work has been featured in THE SUN magazine, Tricycle, SELF, Utne Reader, Counseling Today, Cosmopolitan and Experience Life. His books include "Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection," "A Natural Approach to Mental Wellness," "The Art of Taking Action" and "A Finger Pointing to the Moon."Gregg and his wife, Linda, founded the ToDo Institute (http://www.todoinstitute.org), a non-profit center in Vermont that uses Japanese Psychology as an alternative to traditional Western approaches to psychology. Over the past 25 years, Gregg has introduced Japanese Psychology, particularly Naikan Therapy, Morita Therapy and Kaizen, to thousands of people through his workshops and online courses. His work supports a blend of the psychological, the spiritual and the practical, and helps individuals to clarify purpose, cultivate gratitude, develop compassion and engage in meaningful action. He is a member of the North American Naikan Counsel and Editor in Chief for the quarterly journal "Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal for Purposeful Living. https://www.thirtythousanddays.org/
Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide
Borderline personality disorders make things appear as black and white with no integration between the two. It manifests as rejecting the love and support from a partner, the very thing that a person with this disorder actually needs in the first place. Gabrielle Usatynski, a licensed professional counselor and relationship expert, explains that borderline personality disorders cause radical misperceptions which cause confusion in relationship. Displaying compassion plays a central role in healing the very source of the trauma to result in more loving and fulfilling relationships. Gabrielle is the host of the new TV show "Iconic Couples of History" and the Founder of the Power Couples Institute. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Counseling Today, and Women's Health. She has an upcoming book entitled "The Power Couple Formula" due for release later this year. Check out the transcript to this episode in Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode: 06:51 Personality disorders impair the way we look at our identity and the identity of others. This has a significant impact on displays of empathy and intimacy in relationship. 13:15 "Splitting" in personality disorders means a person cannot integrate opposing thoughts and only sees things as one or another. There is a lack of integration between the two, something which normally develops very early in life. 18:57 There is a nurture aspect to borderline personality disorders which is attributed to trauma, abuse, and/or neglect. Any sabotage to a growing person's self-activation will manifest in relationships well into adulthood. 26:46 Borderline personality disorder affects the socio-emotional capacity to separate raw emotions and physiological experiences. It is a lack of neural integration that results in poor reality testing. 35:08 Clinicians can easily misdiagnose borderline personality disorders. There is a need for partners to display love and compassion to address the root trauma that is causing so much disconnect in relationship. 41:01 Borderline personalities sabotage the very thing they need the most, which is the love and security they receive from their partners. 44:53 How to care for a partner with borderline personality disorder. 51:34 Having a third party observe the dynamics of a relationship and attempt to fix the system can create profound changes in the individuals. 53:42 Couples with a shared mission, an organized principle between them, give a reason to hold in the relationship through the good and bad times. 56:35 Get in touch with Gabrielle. Mentioned Gabrielle's website The Power Couple Formula book website Power Couples Education YouTube Channel The Power Couples Institute ERP: 180: What If I Think My Partner Has a Personality Disorder? An Interview with Gabrielle Usatynski Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins Twitter: @DrJessHiggins Website: drjessicahiggins.com Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here. Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship. Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here. Thank you!
What exactly is open adoption? Is it psychologically healthy for the child and adoptive parents? Are there lingering fears, like the birth parents will come back to "steal" away the child? Today's guest, Dawn Friedman, an expert on adoption, breaks down the research, shares her experiences, and addresses the fears biological parents often have. Learn more and/or read the transcript by visiting the official episode page. Guest Bio Dawn Friedman, MSEd, is the owner of YouAreNotYouMother.com, a membership site for parents interrupting family patterns of dysfunction in their own parenting. Friedman has been working with families for the past 30 years. She has a masters in clinical mental health counseling and post-grad certification in infant-toddler mental health. She's also completed the certification training for postpartum mood disorders through Postpartum Support International. Friedman regularly speaks about parenting, mental health, and adoption, and her writing on these topics has appeared in publications that include Parenting Magazine, Yoga Journal, Greater Good Magazine, Adoptive Families, and Counseling Today. About the Inside Mental Health Podcast Host Gabe Howard lives with bipolar disorder and is a nationally recognized speaker and podcast host. He's the author of the book, “Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations,” available from Amazon; signed copies available directly from the author. To learn more about Gabe, please visit gabehoward.com.
Join us for a discussion with Debbie Riley. Ms. Riley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 40 years of professional experience. She is the CEO, and co-founder of The Center for Adoption Support and Education, a nonprofit adoptive family support center. Debbie shares information that every adoptive parent needs to know. Don't miss out on vital resources you can use before, during and after your adoption process. To see the interview and get links and more join us inside Adoption University at AdoptionDiscovery.org. Get in touch: Twitter: @AdoptDiscovery Facebook: @AdoptionDiscovery Join the AdoptionDiscovery.org Adoption University program here: https://adoptiondiscovery.org/ Order a copy of Bridgette's new book on Amazon Smile ( choose Adoption Discovery): 10 Things You Need To Know Before You Adopt For more information about Sponsoring this podcast or any other Adoption Discovery events admin@adoptiondiscovery.org If you like this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5 star review and tell your friends!
Today, Carmen and I met with Erin Moran Wiley, CEO of the Willow Center located in Northwest Ohio. After a career in the fine arts, Erin transitioned mid-life to pursue a degree in clinical mental health counseling, eventually building up one of the largest private practices in the area. She talks about the importance of therapy, access, being entrepreneurial and how to build a business, and offers other terrific insights about how therapists can be part of the change in the communities they serve. Powerful perspectives from this inspiring therapist and business leader. To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu. About the Willow Center: https://willowcenter.com/About Erin: https://erinmoranwiley.com/about/ Erin Wiley, MA, LPCC, is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and the founder of The Willow Center, a group family counseling practice in Toledo, Ohio. She leads a team of twenty five other therapists in their goal of meeting the counseling needs of the people and families of Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan. The clinical focus of her therapy work is marriage, family, parenting, and relationships. Her most recent areas of research include the management and regulation of big emotions, and the ways in which we all carry the pain of childhood trauma physically and emotionally.Erin has served as a speaker for a variety of groups and organizations, and has taught undergraduate classes at Michigan State University, Davis College, and The University of Toledo, and graduate level courses in marriage & family counseling at Bowling Green State University. She serves as an on-air consultant for journalists that are seeking the point of view of a mental health professional for their stories at both WTVG 13, and WTOL 11 in Toledo, Ohio. Her thoughts on mental and emotional health have been published in Newsweek, Counseling Today, and on various sites online like BuzzFeed, Marketwatch and Elite Daily. She was a featured therapist on TLC's reality show “Lost In Transition”.In the “Best of Toledo” contests sponsored by Toledo City Paper, Erin was named “Best Therapist in Toledo” in the 2017, 2018, and in 2019 her practice was nominated and won “Best Counseling Practice” in Toledo. She hosted a podcast about improving mental & emotional health called The Erin Wiley Therapy Show, and has recently started a new podcast called “Manage Your SHIfT”. Personally, Erin has a passion for musical theatre, comedy, gardening, and aquariums. She has been happily married to her husband Michael for 24 years. They reside in Maumee, Ohio with their 2 teenage sons, and two Bichon dogs.
Courtney Armstrong is a licensed professional counselor specializing in grief and trauma recovery and the Founder of the Institute for Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy. With a career spanning more than two decades, she has helped thousands of clients overcome trauma and has trained mental health professionals worldwide in creative, empowering approaches to trauma treatment and mind-body healing. Courtney has written for the Psychotherapy Networker, Counseling Today, and The Neuropsychotherapist and is author of Transforming Traumatic Grief (2011), The Therapeutic “Aha!” (2015) and Rethinking Trauma Treatment (2019). You can access free resources on her site https://realworldtherapy.com. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute Subscribe to our affiliate Science of Psychotherapy
Discover what’s possible when you start to examine your own biases. Maria Davis-Pierre is a mother to an 8-year-old girl on the autism spectrum, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and the Founder and CEO of Autism in Black Inc., an organization dedicated to raising autism awareness and reducing the stigma within the Black community. Maria is also a coach, speaker, advocate, and author. She has been featured in Forbes, the New York Times, and Counseling Today, and her book The Self-Care Affirmation Journal was published in 2018. In today’s conversation, Maria talks about the challenges of receiving her daughter’s diagnosis and explains why she started Autism in Black. As a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy intern, she describes how PC-IT can benefit families who are dealing with behavioral challenges. We discuss how religion, misunderstanding of autism, and distrust of the health care system contribute to misdiagnosis. We also address the lack of research on autism in the Black community and why this problem leads to culturally-insensitive assessments and treatment plans. Maria shares some of her experiences as a Black parent, including dealing with stress and being judged according to stereotypes. For more information about Maria Davis-Pierre, please visit autisminblack.org and follow her on Instagram @autisminblack. ----more----Resources:Racialized Emotion Recognition Accuracy and Anger Bias of Children’s Faces ----more----Related Episodes: 17. Growth, Diversity, and Cultural Humility, with Brandy Collins and Crystal Thompson 43. Social Media and Intersectional Advocacy, with Tiffany Hammond ----more----We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.----more---- Follow us on Instagram @autismpodcast Join our Facebook group Autism Knows No Borders Subscribe to our YouTube channel Global Autism Project ----more----We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey.
Oakland University professor Dr. James Hansen discusses how the DSM-5 may be necessary for counselors to use, but it does not help people. Instead, it inserts symptom-based reductionism into talk therapy, contradicts the helping relationship, and violates counselor identity. Dr. Hansen explains the history of the DSM, and its adoption of descriptive psychiatry beginning with the DSM-III. Check out where he discusses more of these ideas in Meaning systems and mental health culture: Critical perspectives on contemporary counseling and psychotherapy. For the mentioned Counseling Today article featuring Dr. Hansen, click here. For the mentioned two episodes from The Thoughtful Counselor podcast, click here and here. For more from Dr. Hansen, visit sites.google.com/site/jamesthansenphd/. Recommended APA citation example: Mazzone, J. T. & Switala, R. P. (Producers). (2021, January 04). Ep. 5: The dark side of the DSM - A special feature with Dr. James Hansen [Audio podcast episode]. In RENAR Voice. Rho Eta Nu Alpha Rho of Chi Sigma Iota, Liberty University.
When Vedic kings faced an emotional dilemma or a moral crisis, they sought the wise counsel of Vedic sages called as Rishis. These Rishis, also called as Rajagurus or Royal Mentors, had a unique approach to counseling, which often empowered these kings to resolve their adverse situations simply by decluttering …
In this episode Heather and I are talking how we can live in the idea of Black mental health matters. 1. Context matters2. Self-awareness and honesty around bias3. Finding voice and value4. Less talk more action Heather and I want to know how you are focusing on Black mental health. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. Phillips, L. (2020). Black Mental Health Matters. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/07/black-mental-health-matters/
Support the Stitch Please podcast and Black Women Stitch$15 to the Paypal account for a Black Women Stitch lapel pin! DM or email your mailing to address for free shipping. You can also pay with Cash App Sustained support also appreciated here:For as little as $2 a month, your Patreon support means a lot: Join here PatreonFollow Jessica, The Fashionable Therapist on her website and on Instagram Jessica explains her approach to her work-sewing balance this way. "I take my job very seriously because I know the profound impact my words have on people's lives and outcomes. So, everyday I get to be a Therapist is a day that is both meaningful, and heavy to me. Sewing, on the other hand provides me with the freedom to be myself. It gives me a space to make mistakes and say exactly what I have to say, in the way I want to say it without consequence. That experience is so meaningful to my emotional and mental health. I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist, in private practice for 10 years By far, branching out on my own to become an entrepreneur of a sustainable business has been an awe inspiring event for me. Over the years, I/my business has been featured in publications like Parenting Magazine, Heart and Soul magazine, Counseling Today magazine, but my greatest accomplishment is the work that happens behind closed doors, with my people. I have only been sewing for 5 years but my sewing journey has provided me with so many opportunities to learn who I really am through the process of building my own self-esteem. I never would have imagined that 5 years ago, when my client gifted me an old sewing machine of hers, that I would become a Janome maker, be featured in Sewn magazine, have an opportunity to speak on a sewing related podcast or even become a coalition member of Black Makers Matter. I have learned that my perspective matters and I don't want to squander the opportunity to positively affect people, either through sewing or through my therapeutic intervention. To me, there is nothing more meaningful than that!"Her upcoming project is the relaunch of Relationship Rocket Science: I am so excited to be relaunching my Relationship Rocket Science brand which is geared toward teaching people how to create the lives they want through their relationships. I am an educator at heart, so it is very important to me that my people walk away from me with tools and skills that will allow them to execute what they have learned successfully. For this reason, I will soon be releasing a series of workbooks that will address healing oneself, communication skill building and, dating and marriage tools for success. I realize that I cannot be everyone's therapist, so I'm using Relationship Rocket Science to touch as many people as I can in a variety of ways. I love to answer people's questions about love and all kinds of relationships, so My Relationship Rocket Science advice column podcast is in the planning stages and will be up and running soon. I'm so excited about all of it!
In this episode Heather and I are talking confabulation in counseling and supervision. 1. What is confabulation?2. What is not confabulation?3. What to do when confabulation enters supervision or counseling?4. What next? Heather and I want to hear about your experiences with confabulation. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. Brown, J., Carter, M. (2020). A beginner’s guide to client confabulation. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/09/a-beginners-guide-to-client-confabulation/
In this episode Heather and I talking about having self-compassion, including: 1. Regulating mind and body2. Creating emotional boundaries3. Self compassion4. Self regulating in sessionHeather and I want to hear how you and your supervisees are feeling self-compassionate lately. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. Phillips, L. (2020). Grappling with compassion fatigue. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/08/grappling-with-compassion-fatigue/
In this episode Heather and I discuss the changing face of counseling and the use of technology. 1. Technology blunders2. Adjustments you make that you didn’t want to make3. What adjustments do supervisors and supervisees make4. How do you pump yourself up for this Heather and I would love to hear about how you think the pandemic is impacting the experience your supervisees are having. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. Bray, B. (2020). United in Uncertainty. Counseling Today. https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2456/united-in-uncertainty
In this episode Heather and I discuss beginning a career as a counselor during a pandemic. 1. Acknowledge loss2. Be flexible3. Stay sharp4. Look at the big pictureHeather and I would love to hear about how you think the pandemic is impacting the experience your supervisees are having. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. Bray, B. (2020). Starting post-college life in a pandemic. Counseling Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/202007/7-signs-gaslighting-the-workplace
COURTNEY ARMSTRONG, MEd. LPC, joins me today to discuss: how to E.M.E.R.G.E. from grief; when cognitive behavioral therapy isn't useful for treating suicidality; how to make a therapeutic playlist; difference between rituals and routines and how men and women grieve differently. BIO: COURTNEY ARMSTRONG, MEd. LPC, is a licensed professional counselor and Nationally Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy who specializes in grief and trauma recovery. With a career spanning more than two decades, she is the founder of the Institute for Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy and developed her Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy(TM) approach after studying with numerous trauma experts and helping thousands of clients overcome trauma and grief.Known for her warm, engaging teaching style, Courtney offers both live and online training to mental health professionals in Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy and other experiential, brain-based strategies that help clients access inner resources for healing.Her professional expertise has also made her a much sought-after media guest, and she has appeared on CBS Radio News, NPR affiliates, and media outlets in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Courtney has been a contributor to Psychotherapy Networker, The Neuropsychotherapist, Counseling Today, and many others, and is author of Transforming Traumatic Grief (2011) The Therapeutic “Aha!”: 10 Strategies for Getting Your Clients Unstuck (2015) and her latest book, Rethinking Trauma Treatment: Attachment, Memory Reconsolidation, and Resilience (2019).BOOK: https://realworldtherapy.com/shop/1-ON-1 COACHING: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together. Suicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Do you need COUNSELING TODAY? Know your forecast. When you know better you do better. Start with clarity. What is the energy of the day? How will today's element impact you? Knowing is better than not knowing. And if there's a way for you to know on how you can better maximize or manage the opportunities of this day would you take it? Isn't that a blessing? To plot your destiny chart and of the people you love. See step by step instructions here; https://www.facebook.com/221670854702866/posts/1356630621206878/ Watch the Daily Bazi Destiny Forecast at 8:30 am live! Follow me on Instagram @juditheugenioglobal. Create opportunities for yourself. Start with clarity. #fengshui #fengshuimaster #geomancy #bazi #astrology #chineseastrology #forecast #destiny #astrologer #juditheugenioglobal #startwithclarity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juditheugenioglobal/support
In this episode Heather and I are discussing self-disclosure in counseling and supervision. 1. What did we learn about self-disclosure and how do we guide supervisees around self-disclosure?2. Intra-therapy3. Extra-therapy4. What are sometimes you have disclosed during supervision or counseling?Heather and I would love to hear about how you discuss self-disclosure with supervisees. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. Heam, B. (2020). Counselor considerations for disclosing LGBTQ+ identity. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/06/counselor-considerations-for-disclosing-lgbtq-identity/
In this episode Heather and I discuss social justice and supervision :1. Our experiences with social justice in counseling2. Be involved3. Share your experience 4. Know your lens Heather and I want to know about your experiences of social justice in counseling. Please let us know what you think and leave a review. Takakjy, D. (2020). The counselor’s role in community outreach and resiliency building. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/04/the-counselors-role-in-community-outreach-and-resiliency-building/
In this episode Heather and I discuss when supervisees:1. Want to know what to do2. Are afraid of making mistakes3. Try to avoid being vulnerable 4. Learn how to recover with grace Heather and I want to know what you have learned from your mistakes. Please let us know what you think and leave a review. Phillips, L. (2020). Bouncing back from “failure” as a counselor. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/03/bouncing-back-from-failure-as-a-counselor/
In this episode we discuss how important it is for supervisees to:1. Enjoy the process2. Continue learning3. Be flexible4. Find support5. Know and take care of themselves Heather and I would like to know what tips you have for supervisees to help them have long happy careers as counselors. Please let us know what you think and leave a review. Bray, B. (2020). Marathon vs. Sprint: Building a Sustainable Career As A Professional Counselor. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/03/marathon-vs-sprint-building-a-sustainable-career-as-a-professional-counselor/ Ronnestad, M. H., Skovholt, T. M. (2012) The Developing Practioner: Growth and Stagnation of Therapists and Counselors. Routledge.
In this episode we discuss: 1. Stresses of a counselor 2. Feeling dissatisfied, disconnected, and underappreciated 3. Signs you or your supervisee are stressed 4. How you monitor stresses Heather and I would love hear how you know you are feeling stress, and how you help your supervisees identify and manage their stress. Bray, Brittany. (2020). Help Wanted: Managing Work Stress. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2020/02/help-wanted-managing-work-stress/
I'm really excited to bring this one to you guys. This episode I have on Oliva Pelts she is such strong powerful woman with many gifts. We are diving into her story and the benefits of counseling. Where to find her?? https://www.sunshinecitycounseling.com/ She is located in St. Pete. But she is always available virtual if that works better for you. Or maybe one of the many strong empowering women at her office may be a good fit for you. Options are always good! Also she has her own podcast that I highly recommend as well https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nasty-girls-podcast/id1223818583. And also if you want to find her on office on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesunshinecity/ Let's dive in!!
Meet SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR Laura Ross of Gwinnett Cty schools in Georgia......her insights are invaluable as we explore counseling at all education levels.
Meet SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR Laura Ross of Gwinnett Cty schools in Georgia......her insights are invaluable as we explore counseling at all education levels.
My guest is Dr. Kathleen Smith, author, therapist, and associate faculty member at The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. Her writing has appeared in Salon, Slate, New York Magazine, and Counseling Today. She is the author of The Fangirl Life and the forthcoming book, Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down. Dr. Smith offers practical tips for maximizing your experience in an online counseling degree program, highlights helpful strategies for effectively marketing a private practice, discusses her work and involvement with The Bowen Center, shares about the joys and challenges of launching and maintaining a writing career, and describes the core principles that guide her clinical work. To learn more about Dr. Smith's new book and to subscribe to her weekly newsletter, The Anxious Overachiever, visit: https://kathleensmith.net/
My guest this week is Gregg Krech, who specializes in Japanese psychology. We focused on the principles of Morita therapy, which emphasizes taking action that brings meaning to one's life. This approach contrasts with our tendency to dwell on how we feel and what we feel like doing, and to get lost in self-focused attention. By asking instead, "What needs to be done?" we can build a life defined by meaning and usefulness. Topics we discussed in this episode include: Valuing action over words, and purpose over feelings The distinctions between Morita therapy and action-oriented Western therapies like CBT The power in realizing we can accomplish things that are important to us even if we’re feeling anxious, down, or other uncomfortable feeling states Overlap between Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Morita therapy Feeling better as a “fringe benefit” of Morita therapy Co-existing with one’s feeling state while doing what one wants to do The suffering that comes from self-focused attention The benefits of shifting our attention from our internal experiences to the world around us How to know which action is the right one to take at a given time The contemplative Japanese practice of Naikan Figuring out what to do by starting with action The problem with trying to figure out life in your mind The crucial role of momentum to combat paralysis The effects of technology on our attention span, and our experience of life The joy and pleasure we can find by being in the present moment of our lives The compatibility of fun with Morita therapy Feelings as one actor or actress, and not the director of the play Acceptance as a common precursor to action The Rule of 3 for setting priorities The power of helping others to put our own problems in perspective The history and mission of the Tōdō Institute in Monkton, Vermont The concept of having, on average, 30,000 days in a lifetime Early in the episode I mentioned the book that introduced me to Morita therapy, Constructive Living by David Reynolds, who offered Gregg his first introduction to Japanese psychology. (A percentage of each purchase made through this affiliate link will be used to support the podcast, at no additional cost to you.) Here's the fascinating book Gregg mentioned called The Un-TV and the 10 mph Car. We focused our discussion around concepts from Gregg's book The Art of Taking Action: Lessons from Japanese Psychology. Some of Gregg's other books include (these are affiliate links): A Natural Approach to Mental Wellness: Japanese Psychology and the Skills We Need for Psychological and Spiritual Health Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection Question Your Life: Naikan Self-Reflection and the Transformation of our Stories Tunneling for Sunlight: Twenty-One Maxims of Living Wisdom from Buddhism and Japanese Psychology to Cope with Difficult Times Gregg Krech is an author, poet, and one of the leading authorities on Japanese psychology in North America. His work has been featured in The Sun magazine, Tricycle, SELF, Utne Reader, Counseling Today, Cosmopolitan, and Experience Life. Gregg and his wife, Linda Anderson Krech, founded the TōDō Institute, a non-profit center in Vermont that uses Japanese psychology as an alternative to traditional Western approaches to psychology. Over the past 25 years, Gregg has introduced Japanese Psychology—particularly Naikan Therapy, Morita Therapy, and Kaizen—to thousands of people through his books, workshops, retreats, and online courses. His work supports a blend of the psychological, the spiritual and the practical, and helps individuals to clarify purpose, cultivate gratitude, develop compassion and engage in meaningful action. Gregg is a member of the North American Naikan Counsel and Editor-in-Chief for the quarterly journal Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal for Purposeful Living.
In today’s topic, we will explore advocating for your child’s education. Whether it is academic achievement, social/emotional growth, or even having the best resources for their respective sport, we are discussing what this looks like for the current African American family. Marvelous Mahogany Mom: Phaedra Burton Phaedra Burton is our Mahogany Momologist of the Week. This mother of two showed up and showed out in a video for the #cardibmoneychallenge. www.facebook.com/com/34404586/posts/10104399048234215 Nominate a mom today emailing us or going on to our website. Mom Group of the Week: Sol Mamas are folks from all tribes building friendship, extended family and community while enjoying the outdoors and a host of other activities. Enjoy toddler play dates, field trips, group fitness classes, and more. Based in the Bay Area of California you can check them out on MeetUp - www.meetup.com/sol-mamas Resources Griffin, D (2012) The need for advocacy with African American parents. Counseling Today; Retrieved from: https://ct.counseling.org/2012/05/the-need-for-advocacy-with-african-american-parents/ Pigford, A (1993) Advice to the Parent of the Black Child. Educational Leadership, 50 (8), 66-68 Producer: Greenville Ave. Studios - http://www.greenvilleaverecordingstudio.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com
Gregg Krech is an author, poet, and one of the leading authorities on Japanese Psychology in North America. His work has been featured in THE SUN magazine, Tricycle, SELF, Utne Reader, Counseling Today, Cosmopolitan and Experience Life. Krech and his wife Linda are the founders of The ToDo Institute, a non-profit center in Vermont that uses Japanese Psychology as an alternative to traditional Western approaches to psychology. Over the past 25 years, Krech has introduced Japanese Psychology, particularly Naikan Therapy, Morita Therapy and Kaizen, to thousands of people through his workshops and online courses. Mentioned in this episode: Upside.com – Use code TO DO to get an Amazon gift card! The Art of Taking Action Please connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network showsThe Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcastingBeyond the To-Do List: Personal and professional productivityThe Productive Woman: Productivity for busy womenONCE: Once Upon a Time podcastWelcome to Level Seven: Agents of SHIELD and Marvel’s cinematic universe podcastAre You Just Watching?: Movie reviews with Christian critical thinkingthe Ramen Noodle: Family-friendly clean comedy
This week we talk to Gregg Krech GREGG KRECH is an author, poet, and one of the leading authorities on Japanese Psychology in North America. His work has been featured in THE SUN magazine, Tricycle, SELF, Utne Reader, Counseling Today, Cosmopolitan and Experience Life. His books include Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection, A Natural Approach to Mental Wellness, and The Art of Taking Action. His newest book, Question Your Life, will be available soon. Gregg and his wife, Linda, founded the ToDo Institute (http://www.todoinstitute.org), a non-profit center in Vermont that uses Japanese Psychology as an alternative to traditional Western approaches to psychology. Over the past 25 years, Gregg has introduced Japanese Psychology, particularly Naikan Therapy, Morita Therapy and Kaizen, to thousands of people through his workshops and online courses. His work supports a blend of the psychological, the spiritual and the practical, and helps individuals to clarify purpose, cultivate gratitude, develop compassion and engage in meaningful action. He is a member of the North American Naikan Counsel and Editor in Chief for the quarterly journal "Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal for Purposeful Living. In This Interview, Gregg Krech and I Discuss... The Wolf Parable His book, The Art of Taking Actions: Lessons from Japanese Psychology How Eastern wisdom is directed towards taking action, as well as contemplation Taking your practice off your cushion The misguided premise that we have to figure things out in our life before we can act The power of momentum in action when small steps are taken Cultivating gratitude Avoidance, resignation, complaining How accepting things as they are isn't necessarily passive That complaining keeps us stuck in focusing on the trouble in our lives The overlap between ACT and Japenese Therapy Feelings and thoughts are uncontrollable by our will Allowing feelings to be what they are but not letting them inhibit our ability to move forward and take action Taking action based on the needs of the situation rather than just on the feelings we have How essential it is to step back from our lives and reflect and then make choices on how you need to move forward How most of the time we do not feel like doing the things that need to be done Exercise being an example! The maxim: Lead with the body How if you don't feel like something now, you're probably never really going to want to do it so get it done now That the anticipation is often worse than the consummation His next book that focuses on self-reflection Please Support The Show with a Donation
#103: Counseling Today, a publication of the American Counseling Association, published an article titled ‘Cultured’ Counseling. It is the cover story of Counseling Today’s July 2017 print issue and Geek Therapy was featured in it! If you haven’t read the article yet, here is an audio version for you to listen to and share. Notes: ‘Cultured’ […] The post Using Pop Culture in Counseling (Counseling Today Cover Story July 2017) appeared first on Geek Therapy.
A conversation with Stacey Diane A. Litam on the reality and nature of human sex trafficking in the United States and what counselors need to know. Stacey Diane A. Litam, M.A., LPC, NCC is a doctoral candidate in Kent State University’s Counselor Education and Supervision program and adjunct faculty at the Northeast Ohio Medical University. Stacey’s dissertation examines the influence of gender and discourse on counselors’ reported levels of empathy and acceptance of rape myths when counseling sex trafficked survivors. Stacey currently works as a licensed mental health counselor at a Northeast Ohio agency where she co-developed the Human Trafficking Docket with the Cleveland Municipal Court. Stacey currently provides counseling services for survivors of sex trafficking, persons with addictions, and LGBTQ clients. She is a researcher, educator, and social justice advocate for human trafficking, LGBTQ, and multicultural issues. Ms. Litam has facilitated over 30 state, regional, national, and international presentations on topics including human sex trafficking, integrating creativity with diverse populations, and the influence of internalized racism and intra-ethnic othering on Asian American adult identity development. In February 2016, Ms. Litam was a recipient of the Movers and Shakers Award from the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club, which honored 25 leaders in Northeast Ohio under the age of 30. Ms. Litam’s clinical work was featured in the December 2015 cover story of Counseling Today. Stacey's email: Slitam@kent.edu Stacey's article in The Professional Counselor - Human Sex Trafficking in America: What Counselors Need to Know For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com
A conversation with Dr. Sidney Shaw - Core Faculty in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Walden University and a Certified Trainer for the Center for Clinical Excellence - on addressing multiculturalism in counseling through humility, thoughtful response, and client feedback. Sidney's Full Bio: Dr. Sidney Shaw has been a mental health counselor since 2002 and he has worked in a variety of settings. His clinical experience includes working in rural community mental health in Alaska, Adventure Based Counseling in schools, medical clinic settings, Alaska Native villages, and private practice. Dr. Shaw has conducted trainings and presentations at national, regional, state, and local levels and was selected as the keynote speaker for a state counseling association annual conference. He has published in the Journal of Mental Health Counseling, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, The Family Journal, and several articles in Counseling Today. Originally from Georgia, Dr. Shaw now lives in New Mexico. He earned his Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Montana. His research interests are in feedback informed counseling, common factors, multicultural counseling, cultural humility, and counselor self-efficacy and self-assessment. When not teaching or wrestling with statistics he enjoys hiking with his wife and dog, traveling, and trying to make music on stringed instruments. You can email Sidney at sidneyleeshaw@gmail.com Sidney's website: https://sidneyleeshaw.wordpress.com/ The Center for Clinical Excellence: www.centerforclinicalexcellence.com/ The CT article this interview is based on: http://ct.counseling.org/2016/12/practicing-cultural-humility/ For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com
A conversation with Dr. Gregory K. Moffatt - Licensed Professional Counselor and Professor of Counseling and Human Services at Point University in Georgia - on the importance of touch in human development, the ethics of touch in therapy, and how the therapeutic tool of touch is used well beyond the traditional bounds of counseling. Gregory's website Gregory's article in Counseling Today:http://ct.counseling.org/2017/03/healing-language-appropriate-touch/
A conversation with Dr. Susan Branco, a licensed professional counselor and researcher, about counseling transracial adoptees, race in adoption, and biculturation. Check our Susan's website: http://adoptiontherapist.org/ Here are a few articles of Susan's in Counseling Today: http://ct.counseling.org/2014/07/counseling-transracial-adult-adopted-persons/ http://ct.counseling.org/2016/12/adopting-across-racial-lines/ In this episode I am joined by Kelsi Macklin, a good friend and transracial adoptee. You can hear more about her story here: http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/better-way-talk-about-adoption Or email her at macklin.kelsi@gmail.com For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com
Gregg Krech has served as the Executive Director of the ToDo Institute since 1992. Gregg is one of the leading authorities on Japanese psychology in the United States and the author of several books including the award-winning book, Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection (Stone Bridge Press). His work has been featured on public TV and radio, and in books, professional journals, and magazines such as Body & Soul, Utne Reader, Cosmopolitan, SELF, Tricycle, and Counseling Today. He is the Editor of Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal of Purposeful Living and frequently conducts programs for audiences ranging from Zen Center students to mental health professionals. "The Art of Taking Action" Gregg Krech opened new doors to self-reflection in his book, Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection. Now he draws on Eastern philosophy, Buddhism, Japanese Psychology, Zen, and Martial Arts to offer an approach to ACTION that goes beyond productivity and time management. Find out more about Gregg Krech here http://www.todoinstitute.org Read Gregg Krech's fantastic blog: http://www.thirtythousanddays.org Purchase "The Art of Taking Action" here: http://www.Amazon.com/ Follow this podcast for future updates and visit http://www.TalkBoxRadio.com/ for more information. Music provided for this episode courtesy of Steve Vousden
Gregg Krech, founder of the To-Do Institute joins us to discuss the Japanese art of self reflectionHighlights Learning to put yourself in someone else's shoesHow emotions color our perceptionsReflecting without our emotional coloringInterpersonal skills that are an important part of character educationThree questions to ask about people in your livesCo-existing with your internal experiences and feelingsIncorporating a self-reflective practice into lifeQuotesEvil is in the inability to put ourselves in another person's shoesWhat we don't see is many people setting aside a weekly practice of self reflectionIf we look at mental health as a skill that can be learned, we can get out of the model that it's something that's part of us.Gregg Krech has served as the Executive Director of the ToDo Institute since 1992. Gregg is one of the leading authorities on Japanese psychology in the United States and the author of several books including the award-winning book, Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection (Stone Bridge Press). His work has been featured on public TV and radio, and in books, professional journals, and magazines such as Body & Soul, Utne Reader, Cosmopolitan, SELF, Tricycle, and Counseling Today. He is the Editor of Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal of Purposeful Living and frequently conducts programs for audiences ranging from Zen Center students to mental health professionals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
For Life on Purpose Episode #42, author, speaker, and teacher Gregg Krech, one of the leading authorities on Japanese Psychology in North America returns to the show. Gregg joins me for a very timely and inspirational conversation about New Year's Resolutions and why they often don't work; using dreams as a motivator instead; identifying your purpose vs. using feelings to guide your life; taking action as a way of figuring things out; the urgency of 30,000 — the amount of days the average person has in their lives; the Japanese psychology of Naikan; and much more! About: Gregg Krech is an author, speaker, teacher, and one of the leading authorities on Japanese Psychology in North America. He's also the founding Director of the TohDoh Institute, an educational center for purposeful living, based in Vermont. Gregg is the author of the award-winning book: Naikan: Gratitude, Grace & the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection, which has been translated into five languages, and he's the editor of Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal for Purposeful Living. His work has been featured in a wide range of publications including THE SUN magazine, Utne Reader, Fitness, Counseling Today, Cosmopolitan, and Experience Life. His most recent book, The Art of Taking Action: Lessons from Japanese Psychology brings an eastern perspective to the issue of purpose is currently an Amazon best-seller in the Zen category. It offers an empowering approach to meeting our own personal goals, but also focuses on the impact on our actions (and inactions) on the world.. To learn more about Gregg and his work, visit: http://www.artoftakingaction.com or http://www.todoinstitute.org.
For Life on Purpose Episode #20, my guest is author, speaker, and teacher Gregg Krech, one of the leading authorities on Japanese Psychology in North America. Gregg joins me to discuss the importance of taking informed action, how maintaining awareness of our finite reality can infuse your life with passion and urgency, the Japanese philosophies of Naikan and Morita Therapy, and some of the tools he uses to live a meaningful and purposeful life. About: Gregg Krech is an author, speaker, teacher, and one of the leading authorities on Japanese Psychology in North America. He's also the founding Director of the TohDoh Institute, an educational center for purposeful living, based in Vermont. He is the author of the award-winning book: Naikan: Gratitude, Grace & the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection, which has been translated into five languages, and he's the editor of Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal for Purposeful Living. His work has been featured in a wide range of publications including THE SUN magazine, Utne Reader, Fitness, Counseling Today, Cosmopolitan, and Experience Life. His most recent book, The Art of Taking Action: Lessons from Japanese Psychology brings an eastern perspective to the issue of purpose is currently an Amazon best-seller in the Zen category. It offers an empowering approach to meeting our own personal goals, but also focuses on the impact on our actions (and inactions) on the world.. To learn more about Gregg and his work, visit: http://www.artoftakingaction.com or http://www.todoinstitute.org.
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