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This week on The Perinatal Podcast!I'm joined by my colleague, Alex, for an insightful conversation about digital spaces and mental health. We explore how to recognize when your own digital habits might not be serving you, ways to seek support, and how to foster meaningful connections with your children—especially when navigating conversations around gaming and online interactions. Don't miss this important discussion on intentionality, balance, and well-being in the digital age!Alexandra Waxer, LCSW-S, is the Director of HG Institute and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Supervisor specializing in adolescent mental health. As Director, she develops innovative training programs that equip mental health professionals to support clients in the digital age, particularly gamers and youth navigating online spaces. Her work bridges traditional mental health practices with modern technology to address evolving needs. As a clinician, she has extensive experience in anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention with a particular interest in working with geeks and gamers. Welcome back to The Perinatal Podcast!Find Alexandra, The HG Institute, and some of our topics of discussion!HG Institute: ⁠Healthy Gamer Institute⁠YouTube: ⁠HealthyGamerGG - YouTube⁠Habitica: ⁠Habitica - Gamify Your Life⁠Jane McGonigal: ⁠you found me. | game designer, author, future forecaster, PhD⁠Thank you to today's show sponsors!Momanda: ⁠https://us.momanda.cc/Perinatal⁠ Promo Code - PERINATALEssenther: ⁠https://us.essenther.com/AMPLIFYWELLNESSWITHMEG⁠ Promo Code: AMPLIFYWELLNESSWITHMEGNeeded: ⁠Needed.com/PerinatalPodcast⁠ Promo Code - PERINATALPODCASTMuse: ⁠Muse.com/AmplifyWellness⁠ Promo Code - AMPLIFY WELLNESSThanks so much for joining me for this episode of The Perinatal Podcast. I'd love for you to write a review of my show on your app, and don't forget to subscribe so you get a notification when new content is posted. Take a moment to leave a 5-star rating, too! You can access additional mental wellness content and ad-free episodes by purchasing a monthly subscription at ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theperinatalpodcast/subscribe⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perinatal-podcast/id1590957531⁠⁠.Follow me at @AmplifyWellnessWithMeg on Instagram and find Meg Duke LCSW on Facebook. You can also look for The Perinatal Podcast content by searching the hashtag, #ThePerinatalPodcast. Our show is executive produced by David Presley and produced by Meg Duke. Our theme song was written and performed by Antwone McDuffie.

Today on the podcast, Vanessa Scaringi, PhD, CEDS-C, a licensed psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist supervisor, and Kathryn Garland, LCSW-S, CEDS-C, a clinical social worker and certified eating disorder specialist supervisor, discuss: How attachment styles influence our relationship with our body and eating habits How different attachment styles may experience eating disorders The impact of early relational experiences on eating behaviors Tools to heal and rebuild a positive relationship with your body And so much more! Vanessa and both co-own a group practice Calm Counseling in Austin Texas that specializes in the treatment of disordered eating and body image issues.  Contact Vanessa and Kathryn: www.keepcalmtx.com Instagram: @calmcounselingatx Work with Jessica: www.jessicadasilvacoaching.com Instagram: @thejessicadasilvacoaching

In this powerful episode of Confident Sober Women, I sit down with Michelle Risser, LISW-S, a therapist, coach, and consultant with 24 years of sobriety. Michelle shares her journey from early recovery to becoming a certified EMDR therapist, while navigating life's challenges including trauma, a car accident, and breast cancer. Learn practical strategies for emotional regulation, nervous system healing, and building a thriving life in long-term recovery.Episode Highlights:Michelle's journey to sobriety at age 26 and breaking the family cycle of addictionTransforming trauma into purpose: Becoming an EMDR therapist after a life-changing car accidentPractical tools for managing emotions and regulating the nervous system in recoveryThe power of routine and self-trust in maintaining long-term sobrietyInnovative approaches to changing negative thought patterns, including "ridiculously over-the-top self-talk"Navigating life's challenges while maintaining professional responsibilities and sobrietyThe importance of body awareness and somatic healing in recoveryKey Takeaways:Recovery is a layered approach combining different healing modalitiesThe importance of addressing trauma for sustainable recoveryPractical strategies for managing emotions without substancesHow to build self-trust through consistent daily routinesThe role of humor and perspective in emotional regulationResources Mentioned:EMDR TherapyMeditation practices for recoverySomatic healing techniquesNervous system regulation strategiesGuest Bio:Michelle Risser, LCSW-S, is a therapist, coach, and consultant with 24 years of sobriety. She specializes in helping professionals increase their impact while decreasing burnout. As a certified EMDR therapist and consultant, she brings both personal and professional expertise to trauma healing and recovery work.Connect with Michelle:Website: www.mrisser.comInstagram: @michelle_risserRecovery Tools Discussed:Body scan techniquesBreathwork practicesMeditationIce pack for nervous system regulationPositive self-talk strategiesWorst-case scenario exercisesLaughter as a healing toolSupport the showSupport the showOh, and by the way, if you didn't know, my program Sober Freedom Transformation is now open! It is for women who have been sober for a year to many and are ready to discover who they want to be in long term sobreity, develop confidence and improve their relationships.If you aren't part of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group, it's a great place to be. There are over a thousand other sober women there building lives they don't want to escape from. Come on over and join us.And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy today and maybe a second one for a friend. There is so much hope in recovery, and I shared my story so raw and vulnerably so that others would know they aren't alone and that there is a way to live well, manage relationships, parent your kids, and have a healthy body, all while staying sober. Grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.

Kate Garland, LCSW, Dr. Vanessa Scaringi, and I talk about attachment theory and how it shapes our relationship with food, eating habits, and body image. Whether you have an anxious, avoidant, or secure attachment style, the way you relate to others can reflect deeply in how you nourish yourself and view your body. We'll explore the emotional and psychological connections between attachment and food, break down how early relational experiences influence eating behaviors, and offer tools to heal and rebuild a positive relationship with your body. Tune in to learn how understanding your attachment style can be a game-changer in your body liberation journey!   LEARN MORE ABOUT KATE GARLAND, LCSW-S Kathryn "Kate" Garland, LCSW-S, CEDS-C is a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor in Texas, New York, and Massachusetts. She is an IAEDP approved Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant. Kathryn spent her early career and completed postgraduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy in New York City. She incorporates relational and intuitive methods into her work with clients. Her experience includes working with LGBTQ+ teens in the NYC foster care system, community mental health clinics, as well as primary therapist and IOP Program Coordinator at an eating disorder treatment center. Kathryn co-owns a group therapy practice called CALM Counseling in Austin, Texas.   LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. VANESSA SCARINGI Dr. Vanessa is a Licensed Psychologist (PhD), Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor (CEDS-S), and one of CALM's co-owners. She works with adolescents, young adults, and adult populations. Vanessa has dedicated much of her career to working in the eating disorder field. She is a relational psychologist who strives to understand the context of one's eating disorder. By facilitating insight, Vanessa works with her clients to identify patterns and behaviors that interfere with living the life they want to live. Vanessa also strives to create a sense of hope in her clients, as she has found this is an important part of the change process.   LEARN MORE ABOUT AND CONTACT CALM COUNSELING, LLC   https://keepcalmatx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/calmcounselingpllc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/calm-counseling-pllc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-garland-lcsw-s-ceds-c-9074a612/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCEwnnwdVxPRJ3nwrdCI5ug   INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Check out my NEW, virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course In the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Chat with me about my online binge eating program that provides 1:1 virtual coaching support and online curriculum. It is called the Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method. Need a place to start? Check out my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

Jane Ballard, LCSW-S, CEDS, PMH-C is a licensed psychotherapist, certified eating disorder specialist and perinatal mental health certified clinician in Dallas, TX. As an enneagram 5, Jane has a love of learning and continually honing her knowledge and expertise to meet the unique needs of her clients. She's on a mission to walk alongside women of all ages, particularly those experiencing anxiety, OCD, infertility, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, peri/menopause and disordered eating/body image concerns.After an epiphany moment in the fall of 2022, Jane realised that she would never reach her full potential in life with alcohol along for the ride. She embraced sobriety and set off down a path of unexpected joy and adventure, finding true self-acceptance and clarity along the way. Her hope to spark curiosity and change the dialogue around drinking led to the co-creation of Mindful Sobriety: The Podcast and the recent completion of the first annual Living Your PurposeSimplified Retreat in Bali, Indonesia. Jane is passionate about connecting with women intent on living an extraordinary life. Whether you're just contemplating the alcohol-free path or further along but wondering what's next, Jane would love to connect with you! Reach out to snag your spot on Living Your Purpose Bali2025 or just to say hi! She would love to hear from you at https://www.janewballard.com orhttps://www.instagram.com/janewballard/For more information on Alcohol Free Living,Follow Olivia on Instagram @greyareadrinker Visit Olivia's website www.greyareadrinker.ie

Episode DescriptionIf you have experienced trauma, these experiences get stored in your body's memory, literally on a physical or somatic level. This unreleased trauma manifests in our emotions, behaviors, and health since it hasn't been resolved or released, and we pay a price. However, there is hope. We are not stuck with trauma. God has given us modern techniques to help us release trauma from the body.  In Therapies and Practices to Release Trauma from the Body, we discuss how trauma gets trapped in the body based and it's impact on the brain, neural network, and our health. We then review practices you can use to release trauma somatically from the body to help you heal complex trauma, going more in-depth on how trauma releases from the body from a physiological standpoint. Lastly, we discuss therapies that can help us release trauma from the body, including using biofeedback to monitor physical responses as we release trauma and do healing work. God has given us tools to help us release trauma we never asked for, and there is hope to live the life God meant for us to live. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro 4:29 How Trauma Gets Trapped in the Body 16:09 Practices to Release Trauma From the Body30:44 Therapies to Release Trauma From the Body40:20 How Biofeedback Can Heal Trauma in the BodySourcesBenefits of Biofeedback at Profoundtreatment.com, no author givenHow to Release Trauma From the Body by Amber Foster, LCSW-S, medically reviewed by Heidi Moawad, MD in Choosing Therapy Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

Liberation is a two-way street, dear practice owner. Making an innovative, enlightened leap forward means going up against old ways of doing things.  Unsustainable management practices! Limiting mindsets! Antiquated business models! To say nothing of capitalism, racism, or the patriarchy. Jessica Eubanks Chavira, LCSW-S, wanted to liberate herself and her community. Once she articulated that desire, Jessica divorced herself from white supremacy culture and created Purple Couch Counseling, a sacred space cultivated specifically for Black womxn healing.  GUEST BIO Jessica Eubanks-Chavira, LCSW-S, is the owner and founder of Purple Couch Therapy. She is a mother, wife, goofy, human, imperfect, rooted, system disrupter, norm shifter, and grief warrior. Jess uses a historical, intergenerational, institutional, and interpersonal lens when working with people. Basically, we know it's not all on you; there are many factors that play into our mental health… and you're doing your best to thrive despite everything. SUPPORT THE SHOW Conversations With a Wounded Healer Merch Join our Patreon for gifts & perks Shop our Bookshop.org store and support local booksellers Share a rating & review on Apple Podcasts *** Let's be friends! You can find us in the following places… Sarah's Website: www.headheartbiztherapy.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartBizTherapy/ Instagram: @headheartbiztherapy Anne's Website: www.spareroomwellness.com Instagram: @spareroomwellness  

Living an alcohol-free life can be a transformative journey, revealing deeper self-awareness and clarity. In this episode, Jane Ballard joins us to share her decision process, the psychological impacts, and how going alcohol-free has enriched her holistic wellness approach and professional life. Things we discussed: Jane's personal decision and transformative moment to go alcohol-free. The impact of alcohol on memory and maintaining integrity with oneself. The role of social anxiety and how alcohol-free living improves social interactions. How therapists discuss or avoid discussing the topic of alcohol use. Jane's current work, including her retreats, podcast, and coaching programs. TLDR:  Jane Ballard's journey to an alcohol-free life shed light on the profound impacts it has on mental clarity, integrity, and overall wellness. She now uses her experience to guide others through a similar transformation, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's lifestyle with personal values and purpose. Connect with Jane Ballard She would love to hear from you at https://www.janewballard.com https://www.instagram.com/janewballard Bali Retreat Info https://www.janewballard.com/sobriety-simplified-bali-retreat Connect with Megan Swan https://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness/ http://www.meganswanwellness.com     Keywords alcohol-free lifestyle, living alcohol-free, professional experience, negative consequences of drinking, memory loss, blackout, brownout, prefrontal cortex, judgment impairment, pandemic journey, personal purpose, spiritual clarity, detachment from alcohol, social situations, social anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, neurotransmitters, dopamine, anxiety relief, perinatal mental health, eating disorders, therapist perspective, high functioning alcoholic, societal norms, alcohol consumption, mental health in therapists, therapy training, alcohol-related anxiety, therapist-client relationship.   More on Jane: Jane Ballard, LCSW-S, CEDS, PMH-C is a licensed psychotherapist, certified eating disorder specialist and perinatal mental health certified clinician in Dallas, TX. As an enneagram 5, Jane has a love of learning and continually honing her knowledge and expertise to meet the unique needs of her clients. She's on a mission to walk alongside women of all ages, particularly those experiencing anxiety, OCD, infertility, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, peri/menopause and disordered eating/body image concerns.    After an epiphany moment in the fall of 2022, Jane realized that she would never reach her full potential in life with alcohol along for the ride. She embraced sobriety and set off down a path of unexpected joy and adventure, finding true self-acceptance and clarity along the way. Her hope to spark curiosity and change the dialogue around drinking led to the co-creation of Mindful Sobriety: The Podcast and the recent completion of the first annual Living Your Purpose Simplified Retreat in Bali, Indonesia.    Jane is passionate about connecting with women intent on living an extraordinary life. Whether you're just contemplating the alcohol-free path or further along but wondering what's next, Jane would love to connect with you! Reach out to snag your spot on Living Your Purpose Bali 2025 or just to say hi!     

In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we start a conversation about Maternal Mental Health. According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women experiences postpartum depression; 50% of them are untreated. Maternal Mental Health conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorder affect 1 in 5 women, and are referred to by the American Hospital Association as the most prominent complications of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.   Sonia sits down with Megan Graves, LCSW-S, from Texas Health Behavioral Health to discuss the reality of this major life shift into motherhood, and how we can better support our friends as they navigate their new roles as mom. Additional Resources: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) is a free and confidential service that provides access to trained counselors and resources 24/7 in a multitude of languages. Texas Health Resources provides free behavioral health assessments. You can schedule an assessment online at www.texashealth.org, or by calling (682) 626-8719.

Neathery Falchuk, (they/them), LCSW-S, CGP, is the founder of Ample and Rooted, a psychotherapy and training practice specializing in eating disorders and body liberation. Our hosts sat down with Neathery at The Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals to discuss body trust and what that means to align with our own inherent wisdom that comes from our bodies. This conversation is inspiring, empowering, and motivating to discover our true selves in a society where biases exist all around. We highlight key insights from Neathery's compelling presentation titled: Embodied Presence: Fostering Body Trust in the Therapeutic Alliance.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email podcast@renfrewcenter.com for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

In this episode, Dr. Fred Moss interviews Julia Aziz, LCSW-S, OIM, a holistic psychotherapist, interfaith minister, and author, known for guiding healthcare practitioners and overwhelmed parents away from burnout. Julia's approach involves daily grounding practices, community healing through her Release & Empower Women's Circle, and a focus on embracing imperfection. In this brief but insightful episode, she emphasizes the importance of becoming one's own leader, trusting inner instincts, and recognizing the healing power within community. Julia Aziz offers a refreshing perspective on holistic well-being, urging listeners to rewild and rediscover their inner wisdom.   Here are some key takeaways from the podcast interview: Julia helps healthcare practitioners and overwhelmed moms prevent burnout through reconnecting with inner resources.  She leads retreats utilizing writing, movement, singing, and sharing for self-healing and empowerment.  Her offerings involve shedding excess noise/information and coming back to basics - tuning into the "wisdom within."  ⁠Daily grounding practices like forest walks, meditation, creating transitions, and setting boundaries prevent overwhelm.  Healing happens in community, accountability and remembering our humanity and imperfection, not seeking perfection.  ⁠Rather than following gurus, Julia guides people to become their own leaders, trusting innate inner knowings.  ⁠She holds space for people to access their own "medicine" - what they offer others is precisely what they deeply need.   Links: Sign up for Julia's mailing list: https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1ecd543de213adba0fdddce56&id=e5f7cf0210 Release & Empower Women's Circle: https://juliaaziz.com/release-and-empower-online/ Holistic Psychotherapy: https://juliaaziz.com/counseling/ Professional Consultation and Training: https://juliaaziz.com/consulttrain/ Lessons of Labor: One Woman's Self-Discovery Through Birth & Motherhood: https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Labor-Self-Discovery-through-Motherhood/dp/1933455926/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422116400&sr=8-1&keywords=Lessons+of+Labor When You're Having A Hard Time: The Little Book That Listens: https://www.amazon.com/When-Youre-Having-Hard-Time/dp/B089M4236G/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Follow Julia on FB: https://www.facebook.com/juliasaziz/ Follow Julia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliasaziz/   Show Notes: Health and wellness with a guest from Austin, Texas. 0:08 Burnout and compassion fatigue in helping professions. 1:11 Self-care and interfaith ceremonies. 4:13 Simplifying life, trusting instincts, and connecting with nature. 11:37 Self-care practices for mental well-being. 16:40 Self-care and prioritizing mental health. 21:38  

Chloe Picot-Jacobs, LCSW-S is the Clinical Director at Happypillar. A therapist and clinical program leader, Chloe has over a decade of experience working with kids, families, and schools. She earned her BA from Northwestern University and her MSSW from the University of Texas at Austin. She loves mallomars, attachment theory, and making mental health support more accessible for children and their caregivers.   For more information about the Happypillar App: Our website 2-minute video intro to Happypillar Parent handout Clinical whitepaper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happypillar.app/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happypillar.app  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happypillarapp   __________________________   You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast  

In today's episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sat down with Bree Borgsteadt, LCSW-S, Director of Outpatient Services at Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute. During the conversation, they discussed Self-Injury Awareness Month and the importance of understanding, identifying, and addressing self-injury among students.KEY POINTS:• The concept of self-injury, differentiating it from suicidal behaviors • Misconceptions and stigmas surrounding self-injury • How educators and school staff can support students dealing with self-injuryGuest Bree Borgsteadt, LCSW-S, Director of Outpatient Services at Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute, specializes in intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services for adolescents and adults. Her work includes developing non-suicidal self-injury protocols for a large school district, showcasing her commitment to supporting individuals through difficulties toward recovery.

We're Back! This is Season 7. Our first episode of the season and we have our good friend and colleague, Queen J aka Jirzia Blackman, LCSW-R, LCSW-S.  In this episode we discuss about the loneliness that is felt more and more in the age of technology. Mrs. Blackman is the Founder and CEO of Rhapsody Counseling and Wellness Center. Mrs Blackman is licensed in Texas and NY. She is in the process of obtaining her Psy D. To learn more about her and her practice please check out her website www.rhapsodycounseling.com. 

What is alive in you right now? What does it mean to return to the body as the place where we experience life? The concept of embodiment has become more present in the lexicon of body image and body liberation. While deeply important to our collective divestment from diet culture, exploring your own embodiment may feel confusing, intangible, or incongruent with your lived experience. Neathery Falchuk, LCSW-S, CGP (they/them) joins us this week to dig all the way in: What is embodiment, really? What does it look like? Feel like? Is it a destination, or something different? And how can we practice it?  We're diving into the answers to these questions and more with the amazing, wise, funny, Neathery -- who also speaks to intersectionality in embodiment as a queer, trans and non-binary, fat, neurodivergent, white Latinx therapist.  I can't wait to hear from you on this episode. I think it will bring together a lot of things we've been talking about on the show: from our relationship with food, to the identities we hold, and what it means to experience the world in the body we have. We discuss so (so!) much in this one, including… What's on Neathery's plate (hint: baby-led weaning and oatmeal) Neathery's experience of disembodiment as a queer and trans teen How disordered eating develops without embodiment Why embodiment isn't always a positive experience Barriers to embodiment, including those we can't control Working through trauma and the importance of co-regulation Self-compassion as a tool to connect to ourselves Learning to trust the wisdom of our body Grief work and its connection to embodiment The need for more access to supportive communities in the embodiment and body liberation space   Neathery Falchuk (they/them) is a queer, trans and non-binary, fat, neurodivergent, white Latinx therapist, licensed clinical social worker supervisor, certified group psychotherapist, certified Body Trust® provider, and certified meditation teacher. Neathery is the founder of Ample and Rooted, an inclusive psychotherapy, consulting, and training practice specializing in working with LGBTQ+ communities, eating disorders, body shame, sex and sexuality, gender, relationship concerns, trauma, mindfulness, grief and loss, and substance use. Neathery currently serves on the program committee for Project HEAL and is a past President of Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists, past board member of Austin Group Psychotherapy Society and former chair of the DEI Committee, and past board member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health. Neathery lives in Austin, TX with their wife and child and enjoys hiking, meditation, sipping coffee on patios, and starting and never finishing books.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Transcripts: If you're looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast  Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

Today on Brave and Well podcast, I'm joined by Pearl Bryant, LCSW-S to discuss the importance of community building for breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health and entrepreneurship.Pearl Bryant has 15+ years of experience in the social work field. She is the Owner + Founder of Pinnacle of Purpose Counseling + Consulting, PLLC a group therapy practice committed to serving women of color. Pearl is also a Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer at The University of Houston-Downtown.In this episode, Pearl shares her journey of becoming a therapist and entrepreneur, and we touch on the challenges and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the need for flexibility and reevaluating traditional business practices.Tune in as we explore:Being out in the community to break stigmaLearning from imposter syndrome as an entrepreneurInternalized oppress & its impact on marginalized communitiesHealing trauma & it's impact on businessPersonal & profession growthTransitioning to an abundance mindsetMore from Pearl:Follow Pearl on Instagram @the_socialworktherapistVisit the Pinnacle of Purpose Counseling websiteFollow @pinnacleofpurpose on InstagramFollow Pinnacle of Purpose on FacebookMore from Vanessa:Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterGet her workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private Practice

In this episode, Ashley and Sam sit down with Kathryn Garland, LCSW-S and Vanessa Scaringi PhD, CEDS-S to discuss the theory of attachment and how this may show up in someone with disordered eating or an eating disorder. Join us as Kathryn and Vanessa explain the fundamentals of attachment theory including what secure, anxious, ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized attachment looks like as well as helpful tools and tips for anyone who may be uncovering their own attachment style. To learn more form Kathryn and Vanessa, check out their website www.keepcalmatx.com or follow them on Instagram: @calmcounselingpllc   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email podcast@renfrewcenter.com for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this week's episode, Meg is joined by Vanessa and Kate discusses Attachment Theory and its connection to Eating Disorders. They share their personal backgrounds and interest in exploring attachment wounds and eating disorders. They defined what Attachment Theory is, highlighting how early childhood experiences shape attachment styles and influence behavior in relationships. They then explore the correlation between attachment styles and eating disorders, explaining how attachment plays out in disordered eating and how societal factors impact individuals in recovery. Kate and Vanessa draw on their professional experiences to shed light on the application of attachment theory in their practice. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the intricate relationship between attachment theory, eating disorders, and the journey towards healing and recovery. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how attachment styles shape relationships and influence the journey to recovery. Don't miss out on this valuable discussion - listen now! ABOUT OUR GUESTS Vanessa Scaringi, PhD, CEDS-S, is a licensed psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist supervisor based in Austin, Texas. With a focus on adolescents, young adults, and adults, Vanessa provides individual, group, and family therapy. Her approach creates a safe and collaborative environment for clients to openly discuss challenges while integrating theoretical approaches and evidence-based techniques to promote self-awareness and facilitate positive change. Vanessa's dedication to instilling hope and her extensive training experiences, including a postdoctoral fellowship and predoctoral internship, equip her with a diverse skill set to address various mental health concerns. Kathryn Garland, LCSW-S, is a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor practicing in Texas, New York, and Massachusetts. With a collaborative and exploratory approach, Kate specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, identity issues, trauma, disordered eating, negative body image, and chronic illness. She draws from psychoanalytic, relational, and mindfulness techniques to create a safe therapeutic space and foster lasting change. With a diverse background working in various settings, including an eating disorder treatment center and with LGBTQ+ teens in foster care, Kate brings a wealth of experience to her practice. Her passion lies in helping clients overcome barriers to growth, navigate life transitions, and discover resilience. Guest's Website: https://keepcalmatx.com/ Guest's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calmcounselingpllc/ Grab your Full and Thriving Merch!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/RecoveryCollective Sign up for a free 1:1 coaching consultation with Meg http://bit.ly/3A1Cw5r The Recovery Collective Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_recoverycollective/ Watch and Subscribe to The Meg and Anne-Claire Show https://bit.ly/3cdHfIx Meg's website: www.meg-mccabe.com Meg's Instagram: www.instagram.com/meg_mccabe/ Listen to these free eating disorder recovery affirmations: megmccabe.lpages.co/200-recovery-affirmations/ Support the show by purchasing anti-diet merchandise here: www.etsy.com/shop/RecoveryCollective

Ever wonder how your attachment styles are connected with your relationship with food?    In this episode we talk about: Different attachment styles How our way of "attaching" is developed  The significance of the culture by which we are surrounded  Working through attachment stuff Practical tips A bit about our guests: Kathryn Garland, LCSW-S is a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor in Austin, Texas. Kathryn spent her early career and completed postgraduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy in New York City. She incorporates relational and intuitive methods into her work with clients and has specialized in eating disorders over the last decade. Her experience includes working with LGBTQIA+ teens in the NYC foster care system, community mental health clinics, college counseling centers, as well as primary therapist and IOP Program Coordinator at an eating disorder treatment center. Kathryn currently co-owns a group therapy practice called CALM Counseling in Austin.   Vanessa Scaringi is a licensed psychologist in Austin, TX. Vanessa co-owns a group therapy practice called, CALM counseling where she works with adolescents, young adults, and adult populations. Vanessa has dedicated much of her career to working in the eating disorder field. She is a relational psychologist who strives to understand the context of one's eating disorder. By facilitating insight, Vanessa works with her clients to identify patterns and behaviors that interfere with living the life they want to live. Vanessa also strives to create a sense of hope in her clients, as she has found this is an important part of the change process.   Calm Counseling    LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com

Award-winning musician and licensed clinical social worker Michael Romero shares his personal journey of being a caregiver for his Mom who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and how he and his family were able to use music to connect with her as the disease progressed. Michael is now using his lived experience with Caregiving for persons with Dementia along with creative and technological tools to support other Caregivers and their loved ones. About our guest:  Michael D. Romero, LCSW-S is an award-winning Musician and Social Worker from Austin, TX. Romero, founder of Tonality Counseling, PLLC, has served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras and as a U.S. State Department Musical Ambassador. Currently, he teaches at the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work, provides counseling, and writes songs and puppet skits for youth and families on various topics along the childhood journey. Romero's latest focus utilizes his studies and lived experience with Caregiving for persons with Dementia, blending creative and technological tools to support Caregivers and their loved ones. Connect with Michael: https://www.icecreamfordogsbookclub.com/https://www.mrmichaelgroup.com/ Instagram: icecreamfordogsbooks; mrmichaelgroup Facebook:  themrmichaelgroup  

Vanessa Newton, LCSW-S, CDWF, joins Allison on today's podcast. Tune in as they discuss some major problems in group practice, how to help clinicians in your practice feel supported, plus why taking the time for a group practice mission & vision is vital to ongoing success. Sponsored by: TherapyNotes™ To learn more about today's guest, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/blog. Join the Abundance Party & fill your practice. Learn more at https://abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty & get 40% off your 1st month with coupon code WINTER.

This week, Karin sits down with Vanessa Scaringi, PhD, CEDS and Kathryn Garland, LCSW-S, co-owners of CALM Counseling, in our newest episode (and first sprinkle), ”Relational Ramblings.”Visit keepcalmatx.com and follow @calmcounselingatx on Instagram for more.Begin your healing journey with Karin and her team now!

This week's episode is all about unique strategies you can implement into your private practice in order to provide more accessible care within your community! Julie's sitting down with Vanessa Newton of Colors of Austin Counseling Group and Brave and Well to chat about the many ways she has expanded her outreach and accessibility within her own community.Vanessa Newton, LCSW-S is a first generation Latina and Entrepreneur. She is the Owner and Founder of Colors of Austin Counseling, a group practice in Austin, TX that provides mental health services to clients in the state of Texas. She also created Brave and Well as a community for therapists seeking to launch or expand their private practice and believes in supporting clinicians in building businesses that are sustainable, profitable, and value-aligned. She has spent over a decade working with teens, survivors of trauma, LatinX women and communities of culture. Her training in EMDR and the curriculum of Brené Brown has helped transform the way clients heal. She believes in removing barriers of access to mental health treatment for all and uplifting the future generation of therapists so that together we can decolonize mental health and business.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSWhat are 4 ways that practice owners can provide more accessible care to their communities?Accepting insuranceCapping sliding scalesPartnering with organizations and non-profitsOffering groups and workshopsAccepting InsuranceBy becoming paneled with multiple insurances, you open the door to clients who many not be able to afford out-of-pocket sessionsCapping Sliding ScalesCreating a policy within your practice ensures that your clinicians are taken care of and your clients still have access to servicesYou can cap sliding scale rates as well as the number of sliding scale spots that each clinician can offerPartnering with OrganizationsConsistency is key when searching for partnerships that align with your values and can target your ideal clientSome non-profits can create grants to help members of the community to receive services through your practice, which allows them to service the community and also help you grow your businessOffering Groups and WorkshopsBeing able to offer groups and workshops can allow clients to gain access to services they otherwise may not be able to affordLINKS & RESOURCESGreenOak Accounting - www.GreenOakAccounting.comTherapy For Your Money Podcast - www.TherapyForYourMoney.comProfit First for Therapists - www.ProfitFirstForTherapists.comBrave and Well - www.braveandwell.comColors of Austin Counseling - www.colorsofaustincounseling.comEmergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Shannon Malish, the founder and CEO of Brain Frequency Center as they discuss this cutting-edge treatment. Shannon Malish is an LCSW-S and has a master's degree from the University of Texas-San Antonio in Social Work with an emphasis in addiction counseling. With a personal connection of losing her younger sister to anxiety and depression, Shannon began her Master's in Social Work, which ran 12 inpatient centers in 3 different states. Her dedication and passion for helping people heal by putting the patient first further spurred Mrs. Malish to open an inpatient/outpatient facility unlike any other in its specialties of trauma, drug addiction, and mental health. In this episode, they delve into the use of magnetic frequencies to help balance the brain; the big takeaway that there is another way to treat many disorders, and it is a much kinder way. Moving on, Shannon also mentions how durability is incredible, that people don't need to keep coming back and that there is a real solution to problems for some of the sickest people. Do you know that you don't need to wait to get the help you need? Do you know there is still hope and you can feel joy again? Listen to hear more.  Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120!    Steve brings up using magnetic frequency to help balance the brain. (0:43)  Dr. Gladden shares how he met Shannon at a conference and reviews her profile. (0:50)  Dr. Gladden talks moving the mental health space from subjective to objective measurement. (2:05)  Shannon states that substance abuse is just a symptom of a mental health issue. (3:50)  Shannon goes over her experience, talking about her need for education. (5:18)  Dr. Gladden asks about going deeper into hammering the brain. (7:24)  Shannon explains what people experience with the hammering effect of the TMS. (9:21)  Shannon poses the question that drove her to this point: What happens when we balance the entire brain? (11:29)  Shannon talks about how they look at the response when their brain is firing, how it is firing, and their basic electrical signature. (14:50)  Shannon clarifies that if a person does not sleep well at night, they may not get a good read. (17:30)  Shannon elaborates on how they can see the patterns in the brain and reverse them. (19:39)  Shannon details how the EEG tells us how the brain functions. (21:27)  Shannon says a small group of people can get a slight headache after treatment. (23:25)  Shannon emphasizes that brain frequency treatment does not change your personality. (24:41)  Dr. Gladden describes the treatment as exercise for the brain and how you need recovery time. (28:10)  Shannon speaks about how the treatment fills a gap in the story about what is going on. (30:32)  Dr. Gladden brings up that substance use disorder's recidivism or recurrence rate is really high. (34:10)  Shannon adds that if someone has been using for an extended period, they may not have daily coping skills. (37:09)  Dr. Gladden asks Shannon how soon after a concussion one can start therapy. (40:00)  Dr. Gladden wants to know if brain frequency can help those who want to tune up their brain. (42:48)  Shannon talks about how there are some clear indicators on the EEG of women going through menopause. (47:13)  Shannon mentions how most people get sleep disorders which then turn into depressive disorders. (51:04)  Dr. Gladden states how brain frequency gets you there faster than neuro-feedback. (55:14)  Dr. Gladden clarifies that Gladden Longevity is not set up for pediatric per se but is more prepared to handle older kids. (58:09)           Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you'd like us to talk about on the podcast too!          Follow us on social media!         Instagram: @gladdenlongevity         Twitter: @gladdenlongevit         Facebook: @GladdenLongevity                  For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com          Call us: 972-310-8916          Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com     To learn more about Shannon, her work, or her treatment center:  Website: BrainFrequency.ai  Email: info@brainfrequencycenter.com  Telephone number: (830) 730-5100  IG: @windmillwellnessranch  FB: Windmill Wellness Ranch  LinkedIn: Windmill Wellness Ranch       Discount:  ½ brain map and consultation for $199 at all affiliate sites  Affiliate sites located on the website* Affiliate site: Gladden Longevity Clinic  

  Janice Poplack, LCSW-S, ACSW Brandi Powell, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-S Jill Sechi, MS, RDN, CEDS-S, LD & Theresa Fassihi, PHD, FAED, CEDS-S   Today's episode we talk about: Virtual caregivers support for eating disorders - parent's often feel helpless. Find out not only what every professional and parent should know, but "What every human should know"    Ways we can help caregivers with the ups and downs of refeeding This work is a supplement to family based team training based on what parents need while their child has a team For professionals - Monthly peer supervision group – sign up using this link https://www.empoweredurecovery.com/for-clinicans   Empowered U's Seasonings: How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder -Plate by plate approach – Casey Crosbie and Wendy Sterling https://www.platebyplateapproach.com What to Say to Kids when nothing seems to work - https://www.routledge.com/What-to-Say-to-Kids-When-Nothing-Seems-to-Work-A-Practical-Guide-for-Parents/Lafrance-Miller/p/book/9781138344631 "Make sure you (the professional) do supervision" https://www.empoweredurecovery.com/ Bios: Theresa Fassihi, PHD, FAED, CEDS-S, is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience treating eating disorders at all levels of care. Dr. Fassihi was first exposed to FBT in 2001 at The Maudsley Hospital in London, where she did her first training in the model. She has since trained in Chicago with the team of Daniel LaGrange, at UCSD with Dr. Walter Kaye and his colleagues and Adele LaFrance. Dr. Fassihi is also a trauma specialist and recognizes how traumatic it can be to have an eating disorder and also to see a loved one struggling with an eating disorder. Part of the work towards recovery is learning to cope with the trauma. Janice Poplack, LCSW-S, ACSW is a clinical social worker specializing in family systems and mental health including Eating Disorders (ED,) has been in practice for more than 40 years. She graduated with a BS from Syracuse University and received a MSSW from Columbia University with post graduate training in psychoanalytic psychodynamic psychotherapy from the D.C. Institute of Mental Hygiene. Janice worked in community mental health in NYC, Washington DC and Houston, before joining the clinical staff at The Menninger Clinic in 2003, retiring from the Clinic in June of 2021. At Menninger, Janice served three years as the interim Director of the Eating Disorder Unit, and assisted in the development and supporting the work of the current ED Track. In 2009 Janice became Director of Clinic al Social Work, a position which promoted the importance the family can play in mental health treatment and recovery. Janice has presented at local and national conferences on a variety of topics including “ED: Fact and Fiction”; “Mentalizing Treatment for the Treatment ED Patients (with T Fasshihi, Ph.D).”; ”Treating the Complex ED Patient”; and “Family Matters: An Orientation to Family Therapy”. Janice was honored at Menninger with an “Excellence in Social Work Leadership Award”, “The Arthur Mandelbaum Distinguished Educator's Award” and, “Excellence in Patient Advocacy” recently named in her honor. Janice has been a member of The Academy of Eating Disorders, The National Eating Disorders Association, Houston Eating Disorder Specialists, The National Association of Social Workers, Houston Psychoanalytic Society, and The American Group Psychotherapy Association. Brandi Powell, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-S is a registered dietitian and certified eating disorders specialist and supervisor. She obtained a masters of science in nutrition and has worked in higher levels of care (including IOP and PHP). She currently runs a private practice in Pearland where she focuses on eating disorders and providing supervision/consultation to other dietitians. She began working with eating disorders in 2005 and is passionate about guiding her clients to fully recover. She has learned about FBT and EFFT through supervision, reading and attending educational sessions. Jill Sechi's episode - The ED RD Residency With your host Beth Harrell IG @beth.harrell.cedss Supervision Freebies

On episode 139, as part of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, we address depression and suicide among neurodivergent people. We talk about intervention techniques that can help parents, teachers, or anyone who interacts with neurodivergent people to understand and support them through trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation. We are joined by Kelsie Bacon, a licensed clinical counselor and play therapist who works with young neurodivergent people to help them feel connected and supported. Also, if you're an educator, we have a great continuing education course called Strategies for Supporting Twice-Exceptional Students. Here's the link to pre-order the course for independent study at a 20% discount! If you're an administrator and want to utilize it district-wide, click this link and we'll get in touch and answer your questions. All of the details are at www.Neurodiversity.University. ABOUT THE GUEST - Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S, RPT, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the Albuquerque, NM area. She graduated from UNM with a B.A. in Psychology and Family Studies and received her master's degree from New Mexico Highlands University in Clinical Social Work. She's currently earning her certification as a Registered Play Therapist. She provides school-based and agency-based therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents and teens. ​She utilizes DIRFloortime techniques with many clients, and finds it particularly rewarding to work with teenagers to help them feel understood and supported.

There are so many stages to motherhood. Join Marquette as she interviews Miki Johnston, LCSW-S, as they break it all down from the beginning & discuss transitions from stage to stage. Pre-K Kinder Middle School High School College Marriage You can find Miki on Instagram @mikijohnstontherapy Facebook at Miki Johnston, LCSW-S www.mikijohnstontherapy.com Thank you for listening & happy parenting! • • • #mindbodydallas #mikijohnston #dallas #dallaspodcast #dallastherapy #dallasmoms #dallasparents #dallasparenting #dallasdads #mommode #momsofinstagram #instagrammom #therapist #dallastherapist #stagesofparenting #stagesoflife #stagesofchildhood #childhood #parenting #stagesoflife --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to A Way Through, a podcast brought to you by Archway Academy! The purpose of this podcast is to remind you that though you may not see it now, something different is possible; Recovery is possible! **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of Archway Academy. Any content provided by our student co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of Archway Academy itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. In this episode of A Way Through, Jamie Edwards, Director of Community Relations at Archway Academy, is joined by Christopher M. Crawford, MSW, LCSW-S, LCDC. Christopher is in long-term recovery and is a Social Worker at Life Spring Behavioral Health. Listen in as Jamie and Christopher discuss teen substance use and its impact on the family system. A Way Through invites you to join in on the conversation and hear stories of triumph, self-discovery, and healing. Be sure to subscribe to A Way Through to stay updated on each new episode and leave a review of the show! Topics Discussed: The importance of understanding family history with addiction Educating parents on dealing with their own traumas Why substance abuse is a family systems issue The difference between therapy and recovery Overcoming the guilt and shame cycle Connect with Christopher M. Crawford: Website: https://www.lifespringbehavioral.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041187012889&sk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccrawford8721/ Additional Resources: “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” https://www.amazon.com/Realm-Hungry-Ghosts-Encounters-Addiction/dp/155643880X Connect with Archway Academy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archwayacademyhtx/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archwayacademy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBgxwG5CC6qBcJ3U6KcK5Q Contact Archway Academy: If you or a student you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule a tour. We are here to help. Address: 6221 Main Street Houston, TX 77030 Call: 713.328.0780 Email: sasha.coles@archwayacademy.org Website: https://www.archwayacademy.org --- About Archway Academy: "Where Education Meets Recovery." Archway is the largest recovery high school in the nation, located in the sunny heart of Houston, Texas. We meet the individual educational needs of teens recovering from Substance Use Disorder with care, compassion, respect, and rigor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/archway-academy/message

Content advisory: This episode is a discussion about suicide and domestic violence, a topic that some may find troubling. Listeners are encouraged to consider their own needs before proceeding and to practice self-care when listening to this conversation. Description: September marks Suicide Awareness Month in the United States, a country where 25% of female domestic violence survivors have attempted suicide and where child abuse survivors are 150% more likely than their peers of dying by suicide later in life. The CDC reported that in 2020, suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death for children ages 10-14, and the 3rd leading cause of death for young adults ages 15-24. Across the country, experiences of domestic violence and child abuse significantly increase suicidality in women and children, and the individuals we serve at Genesis Women's Shelter & Support in Dallas Texas are no exception: upon intake at Genesis, 50% of women clients and 20% of child clients report having suicidal thoughts, and 20% of clients have attempted suicide. Ruth Guerreiro, LCSW-S, Senior Director of Clinical and Non-Residential Services at Genesis Women's Shelter & Support leads a team of licensed mental health professionals who work directly with women and children experiencing domestic violence. Ms. Guerreiro joins the podcast to present the facts about suicide and domestic violence including non-fatal forms of suicidality, the warning signs and red flags of suicide within abusive relationships, and to offer resources and ways to seek support. 

It's the final episode of Season 2, folx! Hound Opinions will be taking a break for the month of September, but Bill will be back with Season 3 on October 6. We see the term "self-care" tossed around a lot these days, especially on social media. Really, since the covid pandemic began, we've been talking about how important it is to practice. But the term "self-care" isn't particularly descriptive, is it? So it's hard to know what it actually entails. That's why Bill wanted to do this episode. It's a dog-adjacent topic that's important because if you're not caring for yourself, it's tough to care for your dogs. And on the flipside, dogs can be a central part of your self-care regimens. With Bill on the pod for the Season 2 finale is Sara Polk, LCSW-S. Sara is a very dear friend of Bill's from college (seriously, they each had a Beatles-themed radio show on their school's station) who is now a licensed mental health provider in El Paso, Texas, focused on providing trauma-informed care to survivors of crime and justice-involved youth. Outside of her day job, she's focused on giving her three rescue pups the lives they deserve. She's also an avid and award-winning cosplayer and all-around fantastic human. Bill and Sara break down what self-care actually is and why it's important, as well as how dogs factor into it. Big Wags Chicago is on the web at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Twitter and Instagram at @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email podcast@bigwagschicago.com.

What Therapists Need to Know about Abortion and Termination for Medical Reasons: An Interview with Jane Armstrong Curt and Katie interview Jane Armstrong, LCSW, a clinical social worker in Texas, about terminating a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons. We look at the impacts of the overturn of Roe v Wade on reproductive care. We also dig into what termination for medical reasons (TFMR) is, how society stigmatizes these parents, and what therapists can do to effectively support clients facing this decision and the outcome of TFMR. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! An Interview with Jane Armstrong, LCSW-S, PMH-C Jane is a termination for medical reasons (TFMR) mom, native Texan, & clinical social worker certified in perinatal mental health. Following the birth & death of her first child, Frankie, through TFMR, Jane opened Both/And Therapy, PLLC to provide individual therapy & support groups to other TFMR parents. These services aim to support clients through the unique barriers & grief of ending a wanted pregnancy, particularly in the state of Texas where such care is no longer accessible. She's passionate about building community, eliminating shame, & honoring grief for TFMR families.   In this podcast episode, we talk about Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) In the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, we reached out to Jane Armstrong, LCSW-S, PMH-C who specializes in TFMR and is based out of Texas, a state with some of the biggest barriers to this type of medical, reproductive care. What are the clinical impacts on individuals who are considering or who have had an abortion? Trauma related to pregnancy as well as abortion The differences between ending wanted and unwanted pregnancies The shame – societal and internalized What therapists can get wrong when interacting with the topic of abortion Unexamined bias related to abortion TFMR – is baby loss and TFMR parents are entitled to grief Disenfranchised grief and traumatic loss The impact of anti-abortion legislation on patients considering abortion and TFMR Lack of access to all types of medical care Logistics related to getting access to medical care The emotional impact of continuing to carry a pregnancy when it is known that the baby will die How late parents can find out about medical concerns that mean that TFMR is indicated The lack of time to make a decision What is Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR)? “These are things [a health issue with the pregnant person or with the baby leading to TFMR] that may be fatal, it may not be. A lot of them you may not know, but you do know that there is the potential for tremendous suffering.” – Jane Armstrong, LCSW Terminating a pregnancy due to health issues with the pregnant person or with the baby For the pregnant person: fatal Hyperemesis Gravidarum, requirement for treatment, mental health conditions For the baby: 12 week genetic screenings or subsequent testing, scans, etc. can point out chromosomal abnormalities, neural tube deficits “In my own experience, we did do an amniocentesis, but we knew that we likely wouldn't get the results until after my pregnancy had ended, because it would be typically about two weeks, which would have pushed us over the limit in our state. So, there is a very loudly ticking clock over most of these parents on what should be – and is – the most important decision they've ever made. And it leaves very little room for compassion for the time these parents need to research and get second opinions and really understand what this diagnosis means.” – Jane Armstrong, LCSW How can therapists work with TFMR clients? The conflict between the laws and a clinician's own ethics Make sure your clients know you will be a support resource to them The importance of the client being able to tell their story Recognizing that TFMR is typically not talked about and opening space for these clients Trauma, grief, loss – sitting with the client with their hard stuff Helping clients to make this impossible decision Affirming parenthood and the challenge of the decision Decision versus “choice” and the ways in which bias can enter the conversation about decision-making Our Generous Sponsors for this episode of the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide: Thrizer Thrizer is a new modern billing platform for therapists that was built on the belief that therapy should be accessible AND clinicians should earn what they are worth. Their platform automatically gets clients reimbursed by their insurance after every session. Just by billing your clients through Thrizer, you can potentially save them hundreds every month, with no extra work on your end. Every time you bill a client through Thrizer, an insurance claim is automatically generated and sent directly to the client's insurance. From there, Thrizer provides concierge support to ensure clients get their reimbursement quickly, directly into their bank account. By eliminating reimbursement by check, confusion around benefits, and obscurity with reimbursement status, they allow your clients to focus on what actually matters rather than worrying about their money. It is very quick to get set up and it works great in completement with EHR systems. Their team is super helpful and responsive, and the founder is actually a long-time therapy client who grew frustrated with his reimbursement times The best part is you don't need to give up your rate. They charge a standard 3% payment processing fee! Thrizer lets you become more accessible while remaining in complete control of your practice. A better experience for your clients during therapy means higher retention. Money won't be the reason they quit on therapy. Sign up using bit.ly/moderntherapists if you want to test Thrizer completely risk free! Sign up for Thrizer with code 'moderntherapists' for 1 month of no credit card fees or payment processing fees! That's right - you will get one month of no payment processing fees, meaning you earn 100% of your cash rate during that time.   Resources for Modern Therapists mentioned in this Podcast Episode: We've pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! Jane on Instagram: TFMR Social Worker  Both And Therapy Jane Armstrong, LCSW TFMR Social Worker – Both And Therapy Website Resources for TFMR Statement from Planned Parenthood: Attributable to Dr. Meera Shah, Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic & National Medical Spokesperson at PPFA  The Supreme Court has taken away our constitutional right to abortion. Any person who believes in and values a person's inherent right to control their own bodies, their lives, and their futures recognizes this decision for what it is: a disgrace to our society, to our health care system, and most importantly, to patients. This decision robs our right to control our bodies and personal health care decisions, giving it to lawmakers and leaving millions without access to safe, legal abortion. Overturning Roe means dozens of states could swiftly move to ban abortion — including 13 states with laws that will go into effect immediately or shortly thereafter. That's half the country where people may no longer have power over their own bodies and their own lives.  We know the harm that will come from this decision because we've seen it play out in Texas: People who do not have access to the financial resources and support they need to travel out of state are forced to carry pregnancies against their will, and some will seek abortion outside of the health care system. Where you live should not determine your ability to control your reproductive future. There's no one way that a person feels emotionally before, during, or after having an abortion — their feelings are unique to them. But we know that being denied an abortion can cause physical harm. And we also know that being forced to continue an unintended pregnancy can cause financial, mental, and emotional harm. People from Black, Latino, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and other communities historically targeted by racism, bias, and discrimination will disproportionately feel the effects of abortion bans and restrictions. This might feel like a scary and confusing time. But while we are devastated, we are not deterred. Abortion is health care, and as the nation's leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for all, Planned Parenthood is committed to meeting the health care needs of as many people as possible.  This is a crisis moment for abortion access. Organizers, advocates, providers, and patients need supporters and fellow providers across broad disciplines to channel outrage into action and send a clear message: We won't back down. Here are some specific ways listeners can take action in the fight to protect our right to control our own bodies: Attend a Decision Day Mobilization by visiting bansoff.org and clicking “events” Give to Planned Parenthood organizations and abortion funds, and Share why you fight for abortion access with #BansOffOurBodies and #WhateverTheReason by visiting bansoff.org and clicking “get involved”, then “share your story”  Relevant Episodes of MTSG Podcast: Infertility and Pregnancy Loss Therapy for Intercountry Transracial Adoptees   Who we are: Curt Widhalm, LMFT Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy, LMFT Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also a former President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We're working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren't trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don't want to, but hey. Stay in Touch with Curt, Katie, and the whole Therapy Reimagined #TherapyMovement: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Podcast Homepage Therapy Reimagined Homepage Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   Consultation services with Curt Widhalm or Katie Vernoy: The Fifty-Minute Hour Connect with the Modern Therapist Community: Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano https://groomsymusic.com/

On this week's episode, our hosts Rachel, Sean, and Ajai discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health with 2 of St. Hope Foundation's own trained mental health professionals Mallory Medellin, LPC & Sherletta Carter, LCSW-S. To get help with your mental health for those in our Greater Houston, Texas area visit:https://www.offeringhope.org/healthcare-services/behavioral-health-houstonTo find a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist in your area visit:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Julia Aziz, LCSW-S, sheds light on the challenges of managing the role of 'healer' when we ourselves are struggling, and explores the impact of being an actively wounded healer on therapy outcomes.

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Ava Profota, CSW-S, CSAT-S, CMAT-S. Ms. Profota is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT), certified multiple addictions therapist (CMAT), and supervisor for all three credentials. She practiced and supervised clinical services in a residential SUDs center for six years & treated multi-addictions and co-occurring diagnoses, and launched a clinical track for sex and love addiction & family of origin trauma.    In addition to CSAT training with Patrick Carnes, she has trained with Pia Mellody in childhood developmental trauma resolution & studied the work of Bruce Perry, M.D., who recently wrote a book with Oprah on childhood developmental trauma. Ava founded Inner Loop Counseling in 2010 to treat trauma & addictions in an IOP. Ms. Profota was voted Counselor of the Year by the Houston regional Texas Association of Addiction Professionals.   Topics Discussed: How early pain, trauma, & our environment can affect our developmental brains  The effectiveness of brain-based trauma interventions Understanding somatic experiencing, EMDR, and brainspotting Where trauma lives in our brains and bodies Advanced resourcing in brain spotting (Positive energy, feelings, & thoughts)   Connect with Ava Profota, LCSW-S, CSAT-S, CMAT-S:   Website: https://innerloopcounseling.com    Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg    Contact Positive Recovery Centers:   If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help.    Call: 877-476-2743 Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006 Website: https://positiverecovery.com  Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/  FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/  ---  About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:   The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.    This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.    To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we'll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.   About Positive Recovery Centers:   Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.    Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

We interview two innovators in addiction treatment: Dr. Heather Ingram and Shannon Malish, LCSW. Each talks about how she works directly with people's brains to help them recover. Special Guests: Heather Ingram, PsyD and Shannon Malish, LCSW-S.

Dr. Jena Vasquez, LCSW-S, NARM Therapist, SEP, Yoga Therapist and Instructor, professor and researcher recently completed her doctoral dissertation, Meaning Making: Understanding Professional Quality of Life for NARM Trained Trauma Therapists, one of the first research studies on how professional training in trauma impacts quality of life for trauma therapists. Dr. Vasquez specifically chose NARM to research, and throughout their conversation, she shares the findings of her research, including powerful quotes from those she studied. Dr. Vasquez has worked in the field of trauma for many years and observed that so many of her colleagues and supervisees were getting burned out. She reflected on what resources were available and realized that those that went for further training in trauma seemed to fare better. In her search to better support fellow therapists and supervisees she began to hypothesize that there's something in the NARM Training that can be beneficial for trauma therapists.  Dr. Vasquez shares a few powerful quotes from research subjects (i.e., NARM Therapists), including: “I feel more joy in my work, and in my life personally.” “Working with trauma is a difficult choice, and using NARM has allowed me to really stay in it without being in it in a way that's impacting myself and my ability to be there and be present.” “Not only is the modality effective, but it also supports me in being able to do the work and sustain it.”  Dr. Vasquez also shares about her own journey through the NARM Therapist Training, the impact this work and community had on her, and how she now integrates NARM into her teaching, supervision and clinical work.  We invite you to listen to the full episode to hear their full conversation and to learn more about Dr. Vasquez' research and work with NARM. About Dr. Vasquez: Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Supervisor (LCSW-S), Neuro-Affective Relational Model (NARM) Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT-C) Certified Yoga Therapist, and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) with a specialization in developmental trauma. She integrates somatic psychotherapy and therapeutic yoga techniques to support her clients' holistic healing. She co-founded the group practice Inspired Practice, LLC with her son, a fellow Social Worker, to provide psychotherapy and clinical supervision services. Learn More: https://www.yogajena.comhttps://www.instagram.com/yogajena/ www.inspiredpractice.com To read the full show notes and discover more resources visit http://www.narmtraining.com/podcast *** NARM Training Institute http://www.NARMtraining.com View upcoming trainings: https://narmtraining.com/schedule Join the Inner Circle: https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle *** The NARM Training Institute provides tools for transforming complex trauma through: in-person and online trainings for mental health care professionals; in-person and online workshops on complex trauma and how it interplays with areas like addiction, parenting, and cultural trauma; an online self-paced learning program, the NARM Inner Circle; and other trauma-informed learning resources.   We want to connect with you! Facebook @NARMtraining Twitter @NARMtraining YouTube Instagram @thenarmtraininginstitute

For those of you who are interested or curious about the PhD track in therapy, here are two of my colleagues talking about their experiences in higher education. Viridiana Sigala and Federico Mendez discuss balancing personal and work life, first generation student struggles, bilingualism, marginalization, biculturalism, and more.   My new Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/Therapistcristal   Here's more about today's guests:   Federico Mendez, (he/him), is a cisgendered, Hispanic, gay, male who is a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist in North Richland Hills, TX. He sees individuals, couples/marriage and families struggling with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, marital issues, sexuality, and overall relationship issues. He has his own private practice, Intimacy Counseling & Consulting, serving clients online throughout the State of Texas or in-person in the Fort Worth, TX areas. He is also the Director of Veteran Mental Health Services at a local non-profit providing therapy to Veterans and their families. Federico is also pursuing his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth with research interest in male sexual fluidity and romantic relationships. You can reach him by visiting his website at: www.intimacycc.com or on social media FB: @Intimacy.cc or TikTok: @intimacycounseling or IG: freddy_junior2000 Viridiana Sigala (she/her) LCSW-S, is a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician who has experience in medical social work, mental health services with Native American and Hispanic children, adolescents and adults, crisis intervention, and mental health program administration. Her research interests include mental health disparities in minority communities, cultural competence, community-based behavioral health practice, and immigration. She is currently the Mental Health Coordinator at Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and has been there almost 6 years now. Viri is a Ph.D.Candidate at Our Lady of the Lake University pursuing her doctoral degree in Social work. She is also a part time faculty professor at the University of Texas at El Paso. You can reach her at vsigalamh@gmail.com

On this installment, Ms. Tapley welcomes Kiva Harper, LCSW-S of Harper Counseling and Consulting. Ms. Harper offers keen insight and useful information for all to take better emotional care of themselves and their loved ones. 

In this important, personal episode Tara Hutton welcomes the founder of The Semicolon Group, Whitcomb Terpening, MSW, LCSW-S for a conversation about a topic we can't afford to ignore - suicide. This critical hour explores the correlation between belonging, community,  and suicidal thoughts and presents eye-opening statistics for parents of kids from hard places.  If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) any time day or night, or chat online. For more from Whitcomb Terpening visit: https://thesemicolongroup.com/ Additional resources: "How Stress Response and Trauma Relate to Suicide" - a United Survivors International webinar: https://fb.watch/bxUf2_We2M/ ______________________________________ Join the Mamas Well Community for the latest podcast releases, useful resources and Wisdom From The Well Cards HERE: https://www.mamaswell.com/community Subscribe to Mamas Well YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5B52aJ6... Subscribe and listen to Mamas Well on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Mamas Well on Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaswelll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamas.well/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5B52aJ6...

When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven't seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I've provided some guidance on what you can do; however, there is nothing better than sitting with a licensed therapist to really get underneath what is bothering you.So that's what we are doing on episode 165, and I didn't have to look very far. My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader at a well- known non-profit Tina L Robertson, LCSW-S graced the show and we talked about what's ailing us all in the midst of our current crisis sandwich. She is a licensed clinical social worker and practicing trauma therapist.In this two part series, we discuss everything from "TikTok psychology" and the need to label everyone with some ailment that actually requires a diagnosis or professional designation (ie narcissism to bipolar or sociopath) and even the trend of unqualified coaches, counselors and therapist who are now swarming the Internet.She even provides tips on how to know the real ones from the others.Can a date gone wrong simply be a mismatch, or do we instantly resort to to "cut-off" culture or brand them with one of the many popular terms that are swirling? You know, from one of the several attachment styles to a ghost or brand crumber.Is that really imposter syndrome you are feeling, or is it simply self doubt?Tina helps us all to take several seats in the name of a profession that is sorely needed right now and in the quest for better mental health.Tune in Thursday for part 1 of this conversation on The Culture Soup Podcast®

Arielle Sokoll-Ward, LCSW-S, CCTP-II, (she/her/hers) finds it to be most rewarding working directly with clients in a warm, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment. Arielle likes to provide a space where clients feel comfortable processing difficult emotions so they can leave the session feeling a greater sense of resilience, confidence, and happiness. Arielle is here to listen, hold space, and process with you as you tell your story. As a grief and trauma therapist trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and a Level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Arielle knows that processing our past can be an intimidating and vulnerable experience. Foundationally, coming from a relational approach, she is here to tell you that you are not in this alone and she will meet you where you are in your journey. Arielle graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and has years of experience working with an array of populations. She has been professionally speaking since 2014 and a 2019 TEDx speaker on finding resilience within grief. Arielle is the author of the new book, Adding the E: Perspectives of Grief Through Recounts, Letters, and Poetry. In this episode your host Laurel Sims-Stewart and Arielle Sokoll-Ward discuss grief, trauma, and using a relational model in clinical practice. Arielle shares about the path that led her to grief and trauma work, and we talk together about how the bodymind processes trauma, modeling humanity as a therapist, self-disclosure for building rapport as part of a relational model in treating trauma, and more! Arielle also shares about her experience writing her newly published book, “Adding the E: Perspectives of Grief Through Recounts, Letters, and Poetry.”Check out Arielle's website: https://www.ariellesw.com/Find her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/adding_the_eArielle's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/KfxCcMUWTp4Buy Arielle's book, “Adding the E”: https://www.gcrr.org/inara-publishing-books/adding-the-eSupport the show

Welcome to A Way Through, a podcast brought to you by Archway Academy! The purpose of this podcast is to remind you that though you may not see it now, something different is possible; Recovery is possible! **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of Archway Academy. Any content provided by our student co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of Archway Academy itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. In this episode of A Way Through, Sasha Coles, LMFT, LPC, Executive Director at Archway Academy, is joined by Robert Hilliker, LCDC, LCSW‑S. Robert is the CEO of The Prairie Recovery Center and the Chief Clinical Officer at Ethos Behavioral Health Group. Join Sasha and Robert as they discuss the deeper look behind Substance Use Disorder, letting go of the shame and guilt behind relapse, and understanding your life's purpose by building the life you want to live. A Way Through invites you to join in on the conversation and hear stories of triumph, self-discovery, and healing. Be sure to subscribe to A Way Through to stay updated on each new episode and leave a review of the show! Topics Discussed: The importance of adolescent mental health wellness Conceptualizing addiction as an “Attachment Disorder” How isolation and loneliness increases the risk of relapse Building a strong community and healthy relationships Shifting the language around healing and “Recovery Protection” Connect with Robert Hilliker, LCDC, LCSW‑S: Website: https://prairierecovery.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prairierecovery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprairierecovery/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethosbhg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ethosbhg Connect with Archway Academy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archwayacademyhtx/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archwayacademy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBgxwG5CC6qBcJ3U6KcK5Q Contact Archway Academy: If you or a student you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule a tour. We are here to help. Address: 6221 Main Street Houston, TX 77030 Call: 713.328.0780 Email: sasha.coles@archwayacademy.org Website: https://www.archwayacademy.org About Archway Academy: Welcome to a A Way Through, brought to you by Archway Academy, "Where Education Meets Recovery". Archway is a sober high school located in the sunny heart of Houston, Texas. We meet the individual educational needs of teens recovering from Substance Use Disorder with care, compassion, respect, and rigor. Archway is the largest recovery high school in the nation. We are here to remind you that though you may not see it now, something different IS POSSIBLE -This is a Way Through. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/archway-academy/message

Jane Armstrong, LCSW-S, PMH-C, is a TFMR (termination for medical reasons) mom, Texan, and clinical social worker certified in perinatal mental health. Following the birth and death of her first child, Frankie, through TFMR in February 2021, Jane is opening a private practice aimed at supporting other TFMR parents through the unique barriers and grief of ending a wanted pregnancy in the state of Texas where such care is no longer accessible. She's passionate about building community, eliminating shame, and honoring grief for TFMR families. Instagram: @tfmrsocialworker @bothandtherapy Website: www.tfmrsocialworker.com

Sexuality and relationship therapist De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar returns to the SheConfidential Podcast for some sistergirl talk about everything from Netflix's Love, Sex, and Goop series, entrepreneurship struggles, responsibilities of cisgender heterosexuals, and a lot more between sighs and laughs.   CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS Highlights importance of exploring and appreciating our bodiesReminder that “Kegels” may not be what you needDescribes opportunities for therapists to expand services through coaching or licensure reciprocity in other statesExplores challenges to adopting an entrepreneur mindset Explains if someone can m*sturbate "too much" Discusses how marriage counseling can enrich your intimacy and s*x lifeCONTENT WARNINGSIncludes discussions about sexual activity/behavior and is for mature audiences.GUESTDe-Andrea Blaylock-Solar MSW, LCSW-S (she/her)Sexuality and Relationship TherapistSankofa Sex Therapyhttps://www.sankofasextherapy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskAboutSex.LCSWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sankofasexYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AskASexTherapist/featured RESOURCESAn Intersectional Approach to Sex Therapy: Centering the Lives of Indigenous, Racialized, and People of Color,  edited by Reece Malone, et. al.  (De-Andrea is a co-author for this book)FOR MORE INFORMATIONVisit https://sheconfidential.com/ for more!Subscribe and watch the SheConfidential podcast here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwhWLZhyY7UbTyjmu0k91w.Follow on Instagram and Facebook @she.confidentialJoin the SheConfidential Online Community waitlist here https://mailchi.mp/20cb09978a8f/sheconfidential-online-community-waitlistNOTEThe information provided on SheConfidential pertaining to your health or wellness, relationships, business/career choices, finances, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for individual consultations, professional advice, diagnosis or treatment rendered by your own provider.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSEpisode artwork and video production by Eye AM Media https://www.eyeammedia.com/. Follow on Instagram @eyeammedia

Jane Armstrong, LCSW-S, PMH-C, is a TFMR (termination for medical reasons) mom, Texan, and clinical social worker certified in perinatal mental health. Following the birth and death of her first child, Frankie, through TFMR in February 2021, Jane is opening a private practice aimed at supporting other TFMR parents through the unique barriers and grief of ending a wanted pregnancy in the state of Texas where such care is no longer accessible. She's passionate about building community, eliminating shame, and honoring grief for TFMR families. Instagram: @tfmrsocialworker Website: www.tfmrsocialworker.com

In this session we are digging deep and discussing the difference between religion vs spirituality and how that can influence or inform our Social Work practice. For this we turn to Queen J aka Jirzia Blackman, LCSW-S. Queen J is the founder and CEO of a Counseling and Wellness Center located in San Antonio, Texas. She specializes in individual, couples and family therapy. She also loves teaching and mentoring future social workers; being a gatekeeper and giving back to the profession. Jirzia is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, with over 17 years of experience. She obtained her Masters of Social Work at New York University Silver School of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brooklyn College.  She is dedicated to serving diverse populations using holistic approaches specifically tailored to her clients needs. Mrs. Blackman has experience working with children/adolescents, adult men, women, couples, groups, and families; in a wide range of settings. From non-profits; working with children and families who were at-risk of placement providing individual, play, and family therapy; To hospital settings, with adults living with HIV/AIDS, providing them with support, resources and running a Spanish Speaking support group.  She worked with Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, providing crises intervention, and short-term therapy. She is also a certified Trauma professional, EMDR trained and certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. You can follow Queen J on IG: @rhapsodycounseling_wellness. Take a listen and let us know what you think. You can reach us by email thequeensofsocialwork@gmail.com, on ig @thequeensofsocialwork and twitter @queensofswpod. Drop us a line! 

ZAHARA WILLIAMS, LCSW-S and Dr. Antwan Player joined us to discuss athletes dealing with racism in the world of sports

It's about building relationships and effective communication! Great talk with Katie Malinski as we discussed her book How to Talk to Your Teen About Anything. She shared strategies that parents and educator alike can implement. Katie Malinski, LCSW-S, is an Austin-based parenting coach and family therapist. With over 2 decades' experience, Katie helps parents see the key connections that help resolve family difficulties, strengthen the parent-child relationship, and get families back on balance and moving forward together. She presents parenting workshops on a broad spectrum of topics, including managing difficult behavior in children, parenting through divorce, parenting teenagers, and communicating about sexuality. Katie is also the author of the book "How to Talk to your Teen about Anything," available online and in indie bookstores near you. Katie's calling – and passion – is improving family lives by offering understanding, a fresh perspective and hope. Learn more about her approach, practice and workshops at ParenthoodUnderstood.com. Follow Katie @parenthoodunderstood For more education resources subscribe to: www.multiculturalclassroom.com

For National Adoption Month, Karen welcomes adoption advocate Katy Perkins, LCSW-S, to the show for the conclusion of their discussion on what it means to be "adoption competent."

This episode continues our discussion on supporting siblings with input from a mental health professional. Our guest, Lynn McLean, LCSW-S, RPT-S, gives advice on how to talk to children about struggles one child may have and gives ideas for supporting families as they navigate family dynamics and emotions. During our conversation Lynn not only gives specific strategies and tips, but also encourages parents and caregivers to hold space for big emotions and lean into hard conversations even when they make us uncomfortable. She also shares a bit of her experience as a parent who has navigated this herself. Lynn McLean, LCSW-S, RPT-S is a licensed clinical social worker. She received her master's in social work from the University of Houston and started her career at Texas Children's Hospital. In 2004, she opened her own private practice, Houston Family Therapy Associates, giving her the opportunity to focus 100% on children and families. Lynn specializes in play therapy and is certified through the Association of Play Therapy as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She offers play therapy training, supervision, and consultation to other professionals who serve children and families.  Links:Houston Family Therapy AssociatesLynn McLean on InstagramUnbabbled on InstagramThe Parish School InstagramSupport the show (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/supportTPS?code=New%20Website)

For National Adoption Month, Karen welcomes adoption advocate Katy Perkins, LCSW-S, to the show for part one of their discussion on what it means to be "adoption competent." Part two will be released Tuesday, November 23rd.

On this episode Che'lyn has a conversation with Kierra Lloyd, LCSW-S. They discus her personal, academic and professional journey and her inspiration/motivation in  becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and  Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist. Kierra shares about her experiences in her childhood/ adolescents with  navigating her personal family origin story, faith/mental health, self -image/identity, bullying, peer relationships, failures, self-actualization and ultimately developing coping strategies and discovering her own creative voice. About Kierra Lioyd, LCSW-S: Kierra earned social work degrees from Abilene Christian University and University of Texas at Arlington with a focus on children and families.Kierra's credentials include: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist and Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner.Kierra has used her skills to address a wide range of parent/child concerns. She and her team at Conscious  Freedom focus on trauma, attachment styles, depression, anxiety and offer parent consultations to increase parental success. Kierra is working on further licensure in the state on Louisiana, Georgia and California while working towards her PsyD in Psychology. Her ultimate goal is to provide Animal Assisted Play Therapy. Connect with  Kierra Lloyd at: KLloyd@consciousfreedomtherapy.com   Office: (972) 333-8173 Facebook: Conscious Freedom, LLC Instagram;@consciousfreedomtherapy Connect with me at InteriorMotivespodcast@gmail.com  Thank you listeners for your continued  love and support. Remember to rate, review and subscribe so more people can discover this platform.

There is often so much shame around substance abuse relapse. We have framed it as a failure, but what if we looked at it as an experience that those who have slipped back into addiction can use when beginning their journey of sobriety again? This is just one of the valuable lessons that today's guest, Robert Hilliker, LCSW-S, LCDC, shares with us. Robert has 17 years of experience in the field of addiction and mental health. His work spans private practice, clinical supervision, and the creation and management of clinical programming. Additionally, he also co-founded The Lovett Center in 2014 and Ethos Wellness in 2018. In this episode, Robert shares how his personal and familial struggles with addiction led him to this line of work. We talk about why it is important to think about addiction through a disease model lens rather than villainizing it. So often, people think about addiction as bad behavior but as something that requires treatment. We also touch on the need to reframe addiction and why it is necessary to remove the shame around it. Our conversation also delves into how the pandemic has impacted people with substance abuse problems, how families and friends of those who have relapsed can deal with it, and we end with a story of hope from Robert.Key Points From This Episode:Get to know Robert and how he came to work in substance abuse. What Ethos Wellness Center and Prairie Recovery Center offer and how they differ from similar centers. Moving past the pejorative understandings of relapse. Insights into the disease model behind substance abuse and addiction. Five key areas of brain activity that are influenced by addiction. One of the biggest challenges when it comes to treating addiction. Rethinking addiction as an attachment disorder; what we can learn from this. It really is very difficult to stay sober if you started using substances early in life. When people look at addiction from the outside, they want to make it seem logical, but it's very much an emotional issue. We cannot criminalize people who struggle with addiction; it's a disease. What Robert has seen about reframing relapse as recurrence. Talking about recurrence openly removed the stigma around it. Yellow flags that are common when it comes to recurrence.  It is important for practice and treatment theories to evolve and be exciting. How the pandemic has affected people's relapsing or others turning to substance abuse. Why hopelessness is what is most worrying to Robert. The pandemic has taken away those in recovery's role models. There are so many new scenarios that are happening in the pandemic. How Robert believes we can deal with families of those who have relapsed. It is so important for families to be vulnerable and feel the fear, not only the anger. A story of hope from Robert to end the show.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Robert HillikerRobert Hilliker on LinkedInRobert Hilliker Email — rhilliker@ethosvhg.comEthos WellnessThe Lovett Center

In an effort to get word out about the podcast as a resource to the Austin area community, I am currently raising funds to advertise on KUT! Please consider making a donation to the GoFundMe for this endeavor at gf.me/u/zrakdh   This week's episode features Katy Bruce, LCSW-S on The Melted Ice Cream of Being a Person (Codependence, Guilt, and Shame, Oh My!).    Sara's website: https://austinconciergetherapy.com/about-sara/   Theme song credit: "NextQuestion" by Greer Culbertson, LCSW-- lyrics, guitar, and vocals and Landon Laws-- drums   Sound Engineer: Amanda Justice   The interview process on this show is based entirely on the concept of consent in which an interviewee may choose to pass on any question at any time by simply saying "NextQuestion." No questions asked.    Thank you for listening to NextQuest Podcast. I learned something new today and I hope you did too. Stay tuned for next episode featuring Izzy Sundet, Licensed Professional Counselor, who will be talking about her practice and an area of specialty, Treatment for Sex Offenders.  NextQuest Podcast relies solely on donations to keep this project going. Please consider making a donation via Venmo to username @NQCATX or by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nxtquestpodcast

After the recent Olympics, where we saw Simone Biles step out of competition because she valued her mental and physical health over a medal, we now have a new benchmark and a new discussion about this very important topic. In just a month, The DFW Hospital Council will again co-sponsor Audacy Radio's "I'm Listening" program, where we shine a light on it being OK to do exactly what Simone did.Ken Jones, PsyD, LCSW-S, Director of Behavioral Health at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital joins us with tips and important reminders to help preserve our mental health during these challenging days.Dr. Jones mentions two contact numbers in the show:Texas Health Resources1-877-847-9355National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE Next, we talk to Steven Davis, MD, Medical Director of Infection Control at Medical City Las Colinas about the long arm of Covid-19: "Long Covid" as it is known. What are the lingering affects after the virus heals, and what can you do about it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an effort to get word out about the podcast as a resource to the Austin area community, I am currently raising funds to advertise on KUT! Please consider making a donation to the GoFundMe for this endeavor at gf.me/u/zrakdh   This week's episode features Cyndi Collen, LCSW-S, CMHIMP on Integrative Psychotherapy.   Cyndi's practice website: https://flourishinaustin.com/ Cyndi's Non Profit, Mindful Wellness Center of Austin: https://www.mindfulwellnessaustin.org/   Theme song credit: "NextQuestion" by Greer Culbertson, LCSW-- lyrics, guitar, and vocals and Landon Laws-- drums   Sound Engineer: Amanda Justice   The interview process on this show is based entirely on the concept of consent in which an interviewee may choose to pass on any question at any time by simply saying "NextQuestion." No questions asked.    Thank you for listening to NextQuest Podcast. I learned something new today and I hope you did too. Stay tuned for next episode featuring Nichole Hart, LPC who will be talking about her practice and area of specialty, Imago Therapy. NextQuest Podcast relies solely on donations to keep this project going. Please consider making a donation via Venmo to username @NQCATX or by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nxtquestpodcast

Topic: Let's discuss having a partner and/or being the partner who is neurodiverse with two Momologists: a Therapist, and a Mom who has ADHS herself.   Guest Momologists: Meet LaTisha Thomas, LCSW-S graduated in 2005 with her Bachelor of Social Work from Texas Woman's University She then received a Master's in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2006. She has worked at the Department of Veteran Affairs as a clinical social worker for 13 years. In April of 2019, she opened a private practice called Tomorrow and Beyond PLLC in Desoto, Texas. The mission of the practice is to normalize mental wellness for black and brown families. Her specialty is in assisting individuals process traumatic experiences that hinders them from being their best selves.  She's a current professor at Texas Christian University where she sees herself as a catalyst to mold future social workers. LaTisha Thomas does all of this in hopes to live out the legacy of her parents and to ensure her four children have the lives they deserve. Meet Inger Shaye Colzie is an ADHD Coach and Psychotherapist specializing in making a difference for Black woman executives and entrepreneurs, supporting women through clarity, empowerment and resilience. She has successfully run her practice, Alchemy Coaching & Counseling, as a therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 15 years in spite of being undiagnosed until in her 50s. She offers the benefits of professional expertise with a lifetime of experience.   Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website and Shopping: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Robert Hilliker, LCSW-S, LCDC received his Master's degree from the University of Houston's Graduate College of Social Work. Following graduation Robert pursued additional training working as a Post-Graduate Social Work Fellow at The Menninger Clinic. He then completed a two-year fellowship at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies. Currently, Robert is a doctoral candidate at the Institute for Clinical Social Work in Chicago, IL. In April 2014, Robert co-founded and became the Managing Partner for The Lovett Center LLC with his business partner, Will Davis. At The Lovett Center, Robert works with patients in private practice and serves as the Clinical Director for Pathos. Pathos offers intensive outpatient, supportive outpatient, and aftercare programming for people struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. Robert's private practice focuses on work with professionals, addictive disorders, shame resiliency, and behavioral health issues. He provides individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy. Matt and Robert discuss post-pandemic mental health and some of the current work that Robert is pursuing around men and emotional issues.

In an effort to get word out about the podcast as a resource to the Austin area community, I am currently raising funds to advertise on KUT! Please consider making a donation to the GoFundMe for this endeavor at gf.me/u/zrakdh   This week's episode features Neathery Falchuk, LCSW-S who will be discussing their practice and an area of specialty, Body Liberation & Body Trust.   Neathery's practice website: https://www.ampleandrooted.com/ Sign up link for additional info on the topic: https://forms.gle/uKNwdV3qAYrzwdAS6   Theme song credit: "NextQuestion" by Greer Culbertson, LCSW-- lyrics, guitar, and vocals and Landon Laws-- drums   Sound Engineer: Amanda Justice   The interview process on this show is based entirely on the concept of consent in which an interviewee may choose to pass on any question at any time by simply saying "NextQuestion." No questions asked.    Stay tuned for our episode next week featuring a mystery guest. NextQuest Podcast relies solely on donations to keep this project going. Please consider making a donation via Venmo to username @NQCATX or by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nxtquestpodcast

In an effort to get word out about the podcast as a resource to the Austin area community, I am currently raising funds to advertise on KUT! Please consider making a donation to the GoFundMe for this endeavor at gf.me/u/zrakdh   This week's episode features Michael Romero, LCSW-S who will be discussing his practice and an area of specialty, Creative Therapeutic Interventions in Working with Children, Teens, & Families.   Michael's therapy website: https://www.tonalitycounseling.com/ Michael's music website: https://www.mrmichaelgroup.com/   Theme song credit: "NextQuestion" by Greer Culbertson, LCSW-- lyrics, guitar, and vocals and Landon Laws-- drums   Sound Engineer: Amanda Justice   The interview process on this show is based entirely on the concept of consent in which an interviewee may choose to pass on any question at any time by simply saying "NextQuestion." No questions asked.    Stay tuned for our episode next week featuring Neathery Falchuk, LCSW-S who will be discussing their practice and an area of specialty, Body Liberation & Body Trust. NextQuest Podcast relies solely on donations to keep this project going. Please consider making a donation via Venmo to username @NQCATX or by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nxtquestpodcast

In an effort to get word out about the podcast as a resource to the Austin area community, I am currently raising funds to advertise on KUT! Please consider making a donation to the GoFundMe for this endeavor at gf.me/u/zrakdh   This week's episode features Daniel Linder, LMFT who will be discussing his practice and an area of specialty, The Effects of Stigma and the Internalization of Social Conditioning on Mental Health.    Daniel's website: https://www.relationshipvision.com/   Theme song credit: "NextQuestion" by Greer Culbertson, LCSW-- lyrics, guitar, and vocals and Landon Laws-- drums   Sound Engineer: Amanda Justice   The interview process on this show is based entirely on the concept of consent in which an interviewee may choose to pass on any question at any time by simply saying "NextQuestion." No questions asked.    Stay tuned for our episode next week featuring Michael Romero, LCSW-S who will be discussing his practice and an area of specialty, Creative Therapeutic Interventions in Working with Children, Teens, & Families. NextQuest Podcast relies solely on donations to keep this project going. Please consider making a donation via Venmo to username @NQCATX or by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nxtquestpodcast

This episode features Stephanie Broadnax- Broussard, LCSW-S, ACHP_SW, Therapist, Motivational Speaker, and Educator. Stephanie focuses on helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of life transitions including difficult conversations surrounding end of life care and advanced care planning. Stephanie is passionate about meeting her patients where they are, providing education and guidance towards living a purposeful life. Thank you Stephanie for your contributions to your community, your patients and your fellow social work colleagues.

In today's episode, we talk with Julia Aziz, LCSW-S, Rev., CCH, holistic psychotherapist, ordained interfaith minister, and faculty at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. She supports women struggling with anxiety, grief, and big life changes through individual counseling, hypnotherapy, and the Release & Empower online community, a weekly women's practice that combines writing, movement, meditation, and personal sharing. She is also the mother of three children and the author of Lessons of Labor: One Woman's Self-Discovery Through Birth and Motherhood and When You're Having A Hard Time: The Little Book That Listens. Today we define and discuss holistic psychotherapy and somatic release, and how these practices can be used to help people towards healing from anxiety, trauma, and other struggles. We discuss Julia's spiritual background and ministry. We then discuss Julia's approach to helping women who have experienced trauma navigate birth, and how childbirth has the potential to be a healing experience for some people with trauma. We talk about the importance of simplifying mental health and coming back to this moment by slowing down and living in the present. We also the discus the importance of recognizing how everyone is different, including with the use of medication. We talk about an intuitive approach to finding the best treatments for your problems. We talk about spirituality and rituals associated with birth. We discuss how to learn from your dreams during pregnancy. We then discuss how to help parents when a pregnancy ends in loss, as well as ways of dealing with grief. We finish our discussion by talking about how you can develop a mantra that will help you through your birth experience. We invite you to learn more at https://juliaaziz.com/.  3:07 What is Holistic Psychotherapy?  10:10 Helping Women With Severe Trauma Navigate Birth 22:18 How to Find the Best Treatments and Assistance For You 37:31 Helping Moms Manage Grief After Loss 46:25 Finding Your Mantra  “We basically do self-healing practice together. So we do a writing practice, and we do somatic release, guided meditation, and then a brief sharing, where we're just witnessing each other rather than doing cross-talk. And so it's like a weekly practice for women who are often caregiving for other people — like moms — to make some space for themselves.”  50:27 https://birthcircle.com For Any Questions, Email Me at media@birthcircle.com

This episode covers the barriers within the Hispanic & Latino community, religious impact, safe spaces and cultural competence. José De Jesús Garcia-Cuellar, LCSW-S is the Owner & Founder of Own Your Happiness in Austin Texas. He can be reached using the social media handles below. https://www.ownyourhappiness.org/ Facebook: @JoseGarciaCuellarOYH Instagram: @j_garciacuellar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support

We are in the middle of a series about mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness month. I am so excited about this series. I hope to debunk myths about mental health issues, provide resources, help you gain insight that will help you understand mental health issues. We're going to be talking about addictions, bipolar, suicide, and childhood mental illness. Last week, we heard from Dr. Rhonda Johnson, about children and mental health. Be sure to go back and listen after today's interview if you didn't get a chance to listen to that episode previously. Before we dive in, I want to give a few facts to note the urgency and importance of this conversation: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US for all ages. Every day, approximately 123 Americans die by suicide. There is one death by suicide in the US every 12 minutes. Depression affects 20-25% of Americans ages 18+ in a given year Today, we will continue the conversation with a dear friend, Stephanie Coker. We're diving into a sensitive but necessary topic about suicide and suicide prevention. Stephanie Coker, LCSW-S, LCDC, CDWF has been helping people find freedom from the struggles of perfectionism, codependency, addiction, and toxic relationships for 25 years. She has her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Baylor University and Her Master's in Social Work from UT-Arlington. She's worked in various settings including community clinics and psychiatric hospitals and currently has a private practice in Plano, TX. To know more about the organizations she's involved in, visit cokercounsling.com or check out her Facebook page, for resources and upcoming events. In our conversation, we discuss: Who is at risk for suicide? What are some of the ways to protect/prevent from suicidality? Religious shame and its' impact on one's willingness to reach out for help Listen now: Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts | Click here to listen on Spotify | Click here to listen on Stitcher Helpful Links: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-faq/index.shtml https://wmich.edu/suicideprevention/basics/faq https://www.hanna4hope.com/resource Thank you so much for joining me this week on the Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free! Make sure to visit my website where you can subscribe to the show so you never miss a show!! Hey, while you're at it, help me out by adding some stars to the rating and tell a friend about the show. Have a great week, wash your hands and stay safe! Melissa

Today's podcast episode is a lesson in creativity and preparedness. It's okay to slow down, get your bearings, and help your staff rise to the occasion before adding in more clients. Once the transition has happened, then you can move into marketing and visibility. This pandemic is allowing us to rethink everything we know about therapy, and recognize myths we had never challenged before. Lynn McLean, LCSW-S, RPT-S talks about her experience transitioning to tele-play therapy, and how children CAN be helped during this time.  Just like so many other things, we are seeing that healing play is possible virtually, and that by being forced to look at your practice in a new way, you may discover new things about your processes that will strengthen your business, too.

Julia Aziz, LCSW-S, CCH, Rev. joins the show to talk about the importance of empathy, intuition, mental health, and so much more when trying to heal oneself - a great conversation! cultivatewellnesspodcast.com @cultivatewellnesspodcast Always brought to you by Peoples Rx, Austin's Favorite Pharmacy!

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