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The Brian Lehrer Show
Back to School: Emotional Health

The Brian Lehrer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 11:55


Following up on Thursday's calls from parents of kids whose education was interrupted by the pandemic lockdown, Angela Mora, LMSW, child therapist at Cope With School NYC, talks about some of the emotional health issues children face today.

The Naked Patient
Episode #127 - Lindsay Taylor, LMSW: Therapist And Fellow Writer's Island Cast Member

The Naked Patient

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 45:55


In this episode, Lindsay shares her own experiences on the island and discusses her first book, “The Rise of a Soul Soldier”, and the book she is currently writing as part of Writer's Island. You will love her story and her heart!

Misconceptions
50. Introducing The Team of Dvora Entin & Associates: Friendship, Conversation, And Questions Answered

Misconceptions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 58:31


Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C is nationally recognized as a specialist in Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health, including infertility, perinatal loss, post-hysterectomy support,  fetal anomaly terminations, and postpartum depression/anxiety. Her passion for helping women "find their footing" through the challenges of womanhood and motherhood drives her commitment to excellent, professional care. Dvora presents nationally on compassionate bereavement support, issues facing women post perinatal death and other women's health matters. She is an adjunct professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a lead trainer for Postpartum Support International. Dvora maintains a private practice in Philadelphia and provides tele-mental health services by phone or online. Dvora is the clinical consultant for Yesh Tikva and K'nafayim. Shifra Rabinowitz, MHC is committed to providing quality mental health care and support for individuals and families navigating the challenges of fertility and family.  She has extensive experience in crisis response, managing a shelter for recovering addicts and trauma survivors and mentoring single mothers. She is a sleep consultant and passionate about empowering women throughout the lifespan.  Shifra has a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, and has advanced training in Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health. She is currently seeing clients through telehealth in NY, PA, and NJ. Dubby Rosner, LAC, PMH-C specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health, treating individuals who are experiencing infertility, perinatal loss, traumatic birth, terminations, fetal anomaly diagnosis, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She is incredibly passionate about connecting clients with supportive resources and spends many hours as a volunteer support group moderator for Yesh Tikva and Postpartum Support International. Dubby has advanced training in Perinatal care, Compassionate Bereavement, Birth Trauma, and Infertility from ASRM. She is seeing clients  through telehealth (PA, NJ) and in-person in Lakewood NJ area.  Chaya Kohn, LMHC holds a Masters in Mental Health counseling from Touro University and  advanced training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Grief Counseling, and Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International.  Through a trauma focused and holistic lens, Chaya supports individuals through grief, anxiety and depression, and perinatal and reproductive health challenges.  She is passionate about helping women thrive by helping to bridge the gap between the heart and the mind in a supportive and compassionate space. Chaya is accepting new telehealth clients in NY. Yaakov Rabinowitz is an ordained rabbi and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Yaakov attended New York University where his focus was in substance use disorders and completed CASAC (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor ) training in addition to his Masters Degree in Social Work. Yaakov has experience working with teenagers and adults with substance use and mood disorders. He has advanced training in Perinatal Mood disorders, and experience working with men struggling with infertility, the stresses of parenthood, and dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety in themselves and their spouses. He has additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is passionate about helping men navigate life's challenges from a biopsychosocial lens. Talia Hindin, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her doctorate from Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.  Talia has received additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, maternal mental health, infertility, grief and loss.  Talia is passionate about women's health and well-being and is grateful to have opportunities to support women and families during challenging times. In addition to treating clients privately, Talia presents to communities about the importance of building community sensitivity and compassion around fertility, coordinates Yesh Tikva's peer mentorship program to provide social-emotional support for couples facing infertility and facilitates support groups for women facing infertility. Talia provided telehealth services in NY and Israel. Gitty Sofer, LSW is a graduate of Wurzweiler School of Social work's Sarah Schnierer program and is passionate about providing quality mental health care to women who are navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and adjacent mental health challenges. Gitty respects the therapeutic relationship and works from a psychodynamic, strengths-based approach committed to empowering women in their role as parents so that they can learn to love and experience the joy in parenthood. Gitty has advanced training in perinatal loss from Postpartum Support International and reproductive mental health with ASRM and provides in-person therapy in Lakewood, NJ as well as telehealth in NY and NJ. Sarala is a licensed clinical social worker and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. Sarala is dedicated to providing a warm and safe space for women across the lifespan. She has experience working with adult women of all ages to ensure they are given the support, validation and proper knowledge to meet their goals and quality of life they are aiming for.Sarala works with clients struggling with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, grief, loss, relationship struggles, caregiving, infertility, hormonal imbalances, and chronic illnesses. She uses a strength based approach to build upon clients' strengths and utilize that in their everyday lives. Sarala is trained in CBT and aims to help bring awareness and change to the many automatic negative thought patterns that can cause challenging mood disorders. Sury Weisz, LMSW specializes in supporting women through perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, reproductive mental health challenges, grief and trauma. With a unique blend of an attachment based and psychodynamic framework, Sury offers an individualized approach tailored to each client's specific needs and preferences. Her goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space for women to explore their emotional well-being and find healing and strength in their own narratives. Sury has advanced training in perinatal loss from postpartum Support International and reproductive mental health with and provides in person therapy in the Monsey area as well as telehealth in NY. Hannah Kraus, LMSW, brings a grounded, resource-oriented presence, integrating evidence-based tools into the therapeutic relationship. Hannah supports her clients where reproductive and perinatal journeys can feel the most isolating, through perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, fertility, and loss. In these spaces, Hannah holds deep respect for each client's lived experience, with a belief that no one should have to figure it out alone.Hannah's background in residential and inpatient settings informs her care across a wide range of emotional and psychiatric experiences. Hannah completed her MSW through the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She has advanced training in perinatal care through PSI and in reproductive care through ASRM. Hannah is currently accepting new clients via telehealth in New York and Florida.  CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
Reliability vs. Validity - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams - Updated!

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 18:14


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Cinema Sessions
Her (2013): Is AI an Effective Tool For Companionship, Romance, & Therapy?

Cinema Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 61:12


On this episode, licensed therapists Rick Guttersohn, LMSW and Kailah Tuttle, LPC explore the 2013 movie 'Her' featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson.Can AI meet our emotional needs? Is it an effective way to provide companionship, romance, and even therapy?There is value in this episode even of you've never watched the movie!Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah TuttleConnect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod

Psych and the City
Sides and Mixed Orientation Marriages With Dr. Joe Kort

Psych and the City

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 46:30


Sarah speaks with psychotherapist Dr. Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW about his 40-years long work with individuals and couples trying to strengthen their relationships. Dr Kort specializes in marital problems and conflict, mixed orientation marriages, male sexuality, and out of control sexual behavior to name just a few of his areas of expertise. In 2013, Dr Kort coined the term 'sides', finally terming an identity that many share but few named. Sides typically describes gay men who do not engage in anal sex, instead preferring other forms of outercourse. We discuss mixed orientation relationships, clinical considerations when working with certain populations, as well as the problem with 'sex addiction.'Prefer to read instead of listen? Podcast episodes are transcribed at Sarah's Ghost page called Kiss and Tell. Resources and Contact:Mankind projectMaya Coleman TIktok: DrJoeKortFacebook: DrJoeKort Linkedin: DrJoeKortDrJoeKort.comInstagram: @psychandthecitybkwww.sarah-kelleher.comKiss and Tell

InKredible Kids
Brave Beginnings: Practical Advice for Being the New Kid and for Welcoming Someone New

InKredible Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 64:28 Transcription Available


What does it take to start over in a new place? The Stern siblings—Yakov (10), Rina (8), and Toby (5)—know firsthand, having just moved from Miami Beach, Florida to Manchester, New Jersey less than a week before our conversation. Their honest reflections reveal the complex emotions of leaving behind everything familiar: excitement about living closer to extended family, sadness about missing friends, and nervousness about fitting in at a new school.Each child approaches this transition differently. Yakov proactively seeks out future classmates, gathering intelligence about his new school. Rina worries about being included in games and conversations. Toby packed a framed photo of her and her friend to keep memories close. Their differing approaches remind us that personality, age, and individual resilience all shape how children navigate life changes.Social worker Avi Kohn, LMSW offers transformative wisdom about transitions, introducing the crucial distinction between confidence and courage. "Confidence comes from experience," he explains, "but courage is what we call upon when we have no confidence yet." This powerful framework helps children understand that feeling uncertain doesn't mean they're doing something wrong—it means they're facing a situation that requires bravery rather than prior experience.Rabbi Kohn shares practical strategies for both newcomers and those welcoming them. For new children: take initiative rather than waiting for others, be prepared for adjustment to take months rather than days, and respond to potential unkindness with kindness. For welcoming students: remember the mitzvah of being kind to newcomers, recognize that small acts of inclusion can have lasting impacts, and understand that differences may initially feel scary but offer opportunities for growth.Whether your child is starting kindergarten, moving to a new community, or joining a new activity, this episode provides the emotional vocabulary and practical tools to transform challenging transitions into opportunities for developing resilience. How might calling upon courage today build confidence for tomorrow?.........................................................................Join the Summer Health Challenge at nefeshinspired.com and print your charts to build healthy habits, earn points, and win prizes!.........................................................................ALL IK MERCH is now 25% off including the new LIMITED EDITON zip up hoodies!!  InKredibleKids.org. Use promo code LASTLICKS at checkout through August 29, 2025..........................................................................

PASSION PURPOSE AND POSSIBILITIES
Dave Roberts - Grieving Out Loud: Science, Spirituality and the Double Rainbow

PASSION PURPOSE AND POSSIBILITIES

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 49:41


Here's what to expect on the podcast:How grief transformed Dave's life and perspectiveFacing the unimaginable pain of losing a child, and how Dave found a way forwardThe intersection of psychology and spirituality in understanding grief Continuing bonds and connection with loved ones beyond physical deathThe inspiration behind Dave's book and why it's a must-read for anyone on a healing pathAnd so much more! About Dave:David J. Roberts, MSW, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on March 1, 2003, at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at  Pratt Munson School of Art and Design. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on most podcast platforms and YouTube.Dave has been a workshop presenter, keynote speaker, has contributed articles to numerous online publications, and has been a past HuffPost contributor.He also co-authored a book with Reverend Patty Furino titled, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister, which was published on March 1, 2021. Connect with Dave Roberts!Email: bootsyandangel@gmail.comPersonal Website: https://davidrobertsmsw.com/Author Site: https://psychologyprofessorandminister.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.roberts1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-56690513/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daver3103/The Teaching Journeys Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/theteachingjourneys/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daveroberts301/podcastsCheck out Dave's book, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister, on Amazon! https://tinyurl.com/bddz4ypd----- If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp.Visit https://betterhelp.com/candicesnyder for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.*This is a paid promotionIf you are in the United States and in crisis, or any other person may be in danger -Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988----- Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdrPassion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
Hardest ASWB Practice Questions Exam #2 - Social Work Shorts - ASWB Prep - LMSW, LSW, LCSW Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 20:28


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Normalize The Conversation
The Truth About Diet Culture: Journey Through Obesity, Restriction & Recovery with Lisa Schlosberg

Normalize The Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 51:21


What if your struggle with food isn't about willpower—but about unhealed pain?In this raw and powerful episode of Normalize The Conversation, trauma-informed coach and Out of the Cave founder Lisa Schlosberg, LMSW, shares her personal journey from childhood obesity to extreme dieting—and how she finally broke free from diet culture for good.We explore:✅ The toxic truth behind diet culture and emotional eating✅ How restriction and obsession with weight keep us stuck✅ Why lasting healing is about compassion, not control✅ How to build a peaceful relationship with food, body image, and selfThis is not another weight loss story. It's a conversation about freedom.

Parenting Post-Wilderness
156. Understanding Why Teens Lie, With Therapist Dana VanRenterghem

Parenting Post-Wilderness

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 31:56


When your teen lies to you, it can feel like a betrayal, whether it's about doing the dishes, where they were last night, or something much bigger. But what if their dishonesty isn't a sign of disrespect, but a sign of something deeper?Today, therapist Dana VanRenterghem is back to unpack the emotional complexity behind why teens lie. From little white lies to big cover-ups, together we explore what's often happening beneath the surface: fear, shame, and the deep need for connection. And with all those new insights into why your teen or young adult might lie to you, how can you shift from punishment to understandingYou'll gain insight into how to stay grounded in moments of dishonesty, why rewarding truth-telling might not build integrity, and how to create a home where your teen feels emotionally safe enough to be honest, even when it's hard.This is the long game of parenting. It's not about quick fixes or bribing your teen into transparency. It's about building trust, speaking to the emotional brain, and being a safe person for your child to come to, especially when they mess up.In this episode on why teens lie, you'll learn:How lying often stems from fear of losing connection;Why consequences don't usually solve dishonesty?What's behind the impulse to hide, withhold, or bend the truth;How to validate your teen's feelings without condoning the behavior;The importance of avoiding labels like “liar”;Ways to foster emotional safety and encourage honest conversations;What to say when your teen does tell the truth;Why this kind of parenting takes time, and how to stay the course;And valuable insights from Dana!More about Dana VanRenterghem, LMSW (she/her) Dana is a therapist who believes in the healing power of relationships. With a background in residential treatment, trauma recovery, and family systems, she brings deep compassion and insight to her work with parents, teens, and young adults. Dana is part of the team at the Family Intensive Institute and draws from approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Outside of therapy, she's a marathon runner, jiu jitsu purple belt, and proud stepmom who knows firsthand that parenting is the toughest challenge of all.More episodes with Dana: #145 How to Apologize to Your Teen or Young Adult Kid With Dana VanRenterghemLooking for support?

Mom & Mind
436: Healing After Birth Trauma and Postpartum Preeclampsia with Courtney Costello, LMSW

Mom & Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 44:32


Today's guest tells her story of birth trauma, postpartum preeclampsia, and how therapy helped her to process her emotions. I'm thrilled to have Courtney here to share her story and how she is helping other moms. Join us! Courtney Costello is a licensed master's social worker with nearly 15 years of experience in the field. She worked predominantly with families and children before having her son in 2023, when she became personally and professionally passionate about maternal well-being and mental health. After going to therapy for her own postpartum challenges (birth trauma and PTSD), she was inspired to be more of a support for others in the perinatal period. Combining her education and lived experience, Courtney now works as a perinatal mental health counselor in Buffalo, NY. In addition, she runs an online maternal mental health training for other clinicians who are interested in learning more about supporting mothers. This year, Courtney is acting as a co-leader for Buffalo's local Climb through Postpartum Support International.  Show Highlights: Courtney's “normal” pregnancy and the labor/delivery that did NOT go according to plan Labor/delivery expectations vs. reality Feeling fear with a sense of not knowing what was happening Finally, a healthy baby—and a blizzard rolls in to complicate everything and add stress Uncertainty and conflicting restrictions about leaving the hospital with their newborn son Driving home, getting stuck in a white-out, and finally making it to her brother's house A story of fear and multiple kindnesses from others A few days postpartum: feeling “off” and seeing floaters in her vision A diagnosis of postpartum preeclampsia and a hospital stay, but not much of an explanation from the nurses Getting home and facing fear and anxiety about being separated from her family Finding help with therapy with a therapist who was the perfect fit Questioning her return to her job and finding where she fits best in working with the perinatal population Finding healing and deciding to have a second child, which previously felt impossible Resources: Connect with Courtney Costello: Website, Instagram, and Psychology Today  Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms. Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
Test Strategies and the 5 W's - FREE ASWB Study Group - BSW, LMSW, LCSW

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 64:10


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
Top 5 ASWB Exam Mistakes - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 8:38


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 7 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Champions of Active Women
125 - Nicoletta Nerangis, Founder and Executive Director Run4Fun

Champions of Active Women

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 34:16


Nicoletta Nerangis is the founder and Executive Director of Run4Fun with the inspiration of her son, Panagiotis. Nicoletta has completed 12 marathons, including the Boston and NYC Marathon. Nicoletta's life mission is to spread the powerful and healing impact of physical activity on children's mental health and sense of empowerment. Nicoletta, a LMSW, is a certified RRCA Coach, holds a BM in Opera Performance from Shenandoah University and an MSW from Fordham University. Nicoletta's work has spanned over 30 years with young people as a social worker, crisis counselor, teacher and coach, receiving awards for her work with children and individuals with disabilities. Nicoletta, a trained opera singer, can be heard singing at the start of running races that she runs together with her son, youth, and communities. Nicoletta firmly believes that children generate powerful ideas that can truly change the world.  For more information about Run4Fun, visit: https://www.run4funinc.org/.   If you enjoy this podcast, please click "subscribe" wherever you listen to episodes and we hope you'll consider leaving us a review.  Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UKAGHW, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ukaghw, or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/active-girls-healthy-women.   Sign up for the Active Girls Healthy Women newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/h6e30b or learn more about our Program here: https://linktr.ee/ukaghw.  If you want to help us sustain the Champions of Active Women podcast, please consider donating to the University of Kentucky Active Girls Healthy Women Program at https://give.uky.edu/campaigns/47165/donations/new?aft=87003cbf2438ea9d126a47dbe0395353    

The Latinx In Social Work Podcast
Cafe y Charla Series : Dealing with addiction, grief, and loss with Erica Sandoval and Basiliso (Bas) Moreno, LMSW

The Latinx In Social Work Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 46:16


We are bringing our inspirational and thought provoking series Cafè y Charla to the podcast. On today's episode Erica talks about addiction and it's impact on families with Basiliso (Bas) Moreno, LMSW, host of the The Social Work Rants Podcast.Guest Information:Basiliso (Bas) Moreno, LMSW is a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker and a Certified School Social Worker in the state of Delaware. In October 2020, Basiliso started his online business Bas City Entertainment LLC. Bas City Entertainment LLC focuses on providing his fellow social workers holistic self-care focusing on poetry and virtual Zumba classes. Basiliso is also the host of The Social Work Rants Podcast which can be currently listened to on all audio platforms and can be seen on YouTube. Basiliso's first book, Triumph Through Pain, How to Maximize Your Full Potential In Hard Times, is written in chronological order. It describes the pain of losing his hero to achieving his goal of becoming a 1st time home owner to learning to build a legacy for his family.Follow LatinX in Social Work on the web:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-priscilla-sandoval-lcsw-483928ba/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialwork/Website: https://www.latinxinsocialwork.com/Get the best selling book Latinx in Social Work: Stories that heal, inspire, and connect communities on Amazon today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952779766

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
ASWB Accommodations - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 14:42


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Cancer Out Loud: The CancerCare Podcast
73. From Provider to Patient: Fernando's Story 

Cancer Out Loud: The CancerCare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 59:28


In this next episode of Cancer Out Loud, guest host and oncology social worker Daniel LaPook, LMSW, speaks with Fernando Palacios, an oncology nurse and cancer survivor, about his journey from healthcare provider to patient. Fernando shares his experiences with diagnosis, treatment, and the emotional complexities of navigating cancer as a young adult. He emphasizes the importance of communication, support systems, and self-advocacy in the healthcare process. The conversation highlights coping strategies, the intersection of patient and provider identities, and the ongoing impact of cancer on mental health and relationships. Key Takeaways Navigating dual roles—such as being both a provider and a patient—can bring emotional complexity. Coping strategies like therapy, journaling, and open dialogue can support emotional resilience. A supportive network significantly influences emotional and mental well-being. Young adults often encounter unique challenges and assumptions within the healthcare system. Self-advocacy is critical in ensuring one's needs are met in complex care systems. Language and tone used by healthcare professionals can profoundly impact patient experience. Experiencing a wide range of emotions is a natural and valid part of the illness journey. 

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
Avoiding Cognitive Overload - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 22:00


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

The Institute for Person-Centered Care Podcast
[Non]conscious Influence: Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias

The Institute for Person-Centered Care Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 63:16


[Non]conscious Influence: Understanding and Addressing Implicit BiasImplicit bias, or non-conscious bias, affects decision-making through stereotype activation and is connected to behavioral outcomes. Using the understanding of impact versus intent as a frame for learning about implicit bias will be highlighted to help reduce the negative influences of bias in the work.  At the conclusion of this presentation, discussion of cultural humility will create an opportunity for forward movement in self-discovery.Objectives: 1.  Describe concepts of impact versus intent for greater understanding of shifting focus2. Explain how implicit bias is formed and how it could affect decision-making3. Discuss strategies for creating opportunities to move forward in understanding cultural humility in our daily livesChris Martin, MSW, LMSW, PhDDr. Chris Martin is an Associate Professor and MSW Program Director in the School of Social Work at St. Ambrose University and serves as the Interim Associate Dean for the College of Health and Human Services.  She teaches both diversity and advanced individual and family skills courses in the School.  Her scholarship lies in the area of implicit racial bias and this led her to create a curriculum for the Iowa Department of Human Services to educate both employees of the Department and community members across the state in a 6 hour implicit bias learning exchange.  Dr. Martin is committed to the teaching and learning of bias, characteristics of white supremacy, antiracism, and social justice.

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
Self-Determination - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 8:02


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast
Under Pressure: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in Law

State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 33:58


We see higher rates of mental illness, divorce, alcoholism, and more in the legal profession, but what can we do to change it? In the difficulties of the practice of law, some attorneys struggle to care for themselves in the midst of the critical care they must provide their clients. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Rick Barinbaum to gain a deeper understanding of the adversarial systems lawyers must operate within and how to protect wellbeing in the midst of these challenges.    Rick Barinbaum, LMSW, is a clinical social worker, educator,and practitioner.

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Under Pressure: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in Law

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 33:58


We see higher rates of mental illness, divorce, alcoholism, and more in the legal profession, but what can we do to change it? In the difficulties of the practice of law, some attorneys struggle to care for themselves in the midst of the critical care they must provide their clients. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Rick Barinbaum to gain a deeper understanding of the adversarial systems lawyers must operate within and how to protect wellbeing in the midst of these challenges.    Rick Barinbaum, LMSW, is a clinical social worker, educator,and practitioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
Active Reading Strategies - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 17:09


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Psych Talk
Episode 234 | Parenting with ADHD with Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP

Psych Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 55:31


In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP about parenting with ADHD. Justin first shares his personal journey with ADHD and how he came to specialize in working with people with ADHD. He then defines what ADHD is, how it presents in adulthood, and some differences between childhood and adult presentations. We then discuss some ways and areas in which ADHD impacts functioning as an adult and how ADHD impacts parenting. Justin discusses some of the unique challenges that adults with ADHD face when it comes to parenting, as well as shares tips, tricks, and interventions adults with ADHD can implement when it comes to parenting.Connect with Justin:IG: @adhdtherapist_jayTikTok: @adhdtherapist_jayWebsite: https://superior-center.comHire a Coach Not a TutorLife Has No Purpose and then You DieConnect with Me:Follow me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psych.talk.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Facebook community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Through What You Go Through⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways to Work With Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind Over Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest on my podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anti-Racism Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/Outro Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life of Riley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Kevin MacLeod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Stories From Women Who Walk
60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday: A Mission to Empower Women With The Teaching Journeys & Dave Roberts

Stories From Women Who Walk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 2:56


Hello to you listening in Utica, New York! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing the mic with my friend, colleague, podcast host, author and genuinely wonderful human being, Dave Roberts, (The Teaching Journeys podcast) about the mission of empowering women through storytelling and resilience. If you are curious to learn how adventure, justice and self-expression show up in Diane's mission to empower women, this profoundly revealing episode is for you! Join us!Highlights• Diane's post-college backpacking adventure across Europe, serving as a USNavy nurse, and pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago;• The importance of understanding one's identity (your Who) through personal narratives;• The role of safe spaces in amplifying voices;• Emphasizing self-empowerment through affirmations like 'I am, I can, I will'; and• The tools and services Diane provides women through her organization, Quarter Moon Story Arts.Click HERE to listen to our conversation on Apple.Click HERE to watch the broadcast on YouTube. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC_gxhy228E&t=3s]Please be sure to spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment; it helps us all.ResourcesDave Roberts, MSW, LMSW is an adjunct professor of psychology child life at Utica University, an author and a bereavement support specialist. He created The Teaching Journeys Podcast with one thing in mind: To have meaningful conversations with individuals , young and old, whose life journeys/challenges, can teach us something about addressing our own. It is Dave's hope that the teachings from these conversations live on in future generations. "We are all students and teachers...... let's learn from each other."• The Teaching Journeys Podcast is available on your favorite podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-teaching-journeys-podcast/id1680247119• To find out more about Dave go to: davidrobertsmsw.com and his author site psychologyprofessorandminister.com• Email: bootsyandangel@gmail.com• Blog: When the Psychology Professor Met the Minister: https://psychologyprofessorandminister.com/blog/You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your story questions, don't delay - get in touch today,✓ Stay current with Diane as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
ASWB Do's and Don'ts - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 21:12


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Girl Let’s Talk!  The Self Love Playbook
Can you be in your self season and still show up?

Girl Let’s Talk! The Self Love Playbook

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 20:25


In this episode, we explore the idea of being in your “self” season; sacred moments when you're focused on healing, growing, and pouring into you. But what does that mean for how you show up in the world, in relationships, and in your purpose?Joined by special guest Destiny Lasane, LMSW, we unpack the misconception that self-love means isolation. We talk about the power of setting boundaries, staying connected while protecting your peace, showing up for your close friends, and how honoring yourself doesn't mean cutting everyone off.This conversation is a reminder: you can prioritize yourself and still be present in community, love, and purpose.As always, you can connect with me. Just a little differently now!! I now offer life coaching services and the first consultation is on me!! Just click the link below, and let's chat! I also offer a book, Reclaim your Power: Healing from the Inside Out if you're looking to begin or need help carrying through on your healing journey!! https://reclaimyourpower.usIG: @iamlatricerainerIf you just want to stop by and speak, send love, or whatever the case may be, my inbox on IG is always and will always be open! I'm here for you!! I also wanted to add information for our special guest Destiny Lasane, LMSW, who also offers life coaching and group services. Her website and IG is below:https://insideoutconnect.comIG: @therealinsideoutThank you for listening

Cancer Out Loud: The CancerCare Podcast
72. Survivorship in Real Time: Then and Now

Cancer Out Loud: The CancerCare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 46:58


In honor of National Cancer Survivor Month, guest host Christina Monaco, LMSW, sits down with young adult survivor Neema Philippe for an unflinching conversation about being diagnosed with cancer at age 29—and what comes next. Neema revisits the shock of her diagnosis, the whirlwind of treatments, and the grief of watching life plans shift overnight. She shares how vulnerability became a healing tool, why self-advocacy matters at every stage, and the small rituals that help her reclaim joy. Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, or clinician, Neema's reflections on self-care, community, and life “after” will leave you inspired—and better equipped to navigate your own path beyond cancer. Key takeaways: A cancer diagnosis at any age can be shocking and life-altering. The words “you have cancer” often bring intense emotional overwhelm. Life stage can deeply shape how someone experiences cancer, especially when it disrupts expectations or milestones. Medical decisions—like fertility preservation—carry emotional complexity and long-term considerations. Support systems play a vital role in coping with the isolation that can come with a cancer diagnosis. Embracing vulnerability can foster healing and a deeper connection. It's common to grieve the loss of imagined futures while navigating illness. Fear of recurrence can linger long after treatment ends. Finding moments of joy and meaning can help support emotional well-being during and after cancer treatment. Self-advocacy is essential when navigating the healthcare system and making informed decisions. 

He Said She Said Counseling
231 - Navigating ADHD in Relationships: Compassion, Connection, and Understanding

He Said She Said Counseling

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 30:59


Purchase the Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseAre you wondering how ADHD can impact intimate relationships and what unique challenges couples face when one or both partners have ADHD? Are you curious about the difference between character traits and neurological wiring when it comes to forgetfulness, time blindness, and emotional connection? Want to learn concrete ways to cultivate compassion and create systems of support in relationships touched by ADHD?In this insightful episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin welcome special guest Alex Romo, LMSW and therapist, to dive deep into the lived experience of ADHD within relationships. Drawing from both his professional expertise and personal journey with adult ADHD diagnosis, Alex sheds light on how neurodivergence shapes communication, emotional intimacy, self-esteem, and day-to-day interactions between partners. The conversation thoughtfully unpacks misconceptions about ADHD as a “character flaw,” instead reframing it as a neurological difference that deserves curiosity and compassion from both partners.Whether you're newly navigating an ADHD diagnosis, suspect your relationship is impacted by undiagnosed ADHD, or simply want to foster greater empathy and understanding, this episode offers relatable stories, practical advice, and powerful encouragement. Discover how both partners can move from judgment to acceptance, create supportive systems together, and find empowerment in their unique strengths. Listen now to find out how ADHD can be a source of connection, growth, and deeper intimacy—not just frustration—in your relationship!Visit relationshiprenovation.com for more tips and resources to elevate your partnership and emotional well-being!Relationship Renovation YoutubeContact UsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

TRUST & THRIVE with Tara Mont
288: The Intersection of Religion, Politics, & Therapy - with Liz Rhea, Licensed Master Social Worker

TRUST & THRIVE with Tara Mont

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 47:10


Liz Rhea, MSW, LMSW is an associate licensed social worker and private practice owner in Atlanta, Georgia. Liz is a queer-identified therapist and specializes in supporting queer and trans folks, as well as folks navigating complex trauma, including religious trauma and purity culture recovery. Liz believes deeply in the utilization of reclaiming and healing within community in the therapeutic space. In addition to her work as therapist, Liz is a Founding Organizer for Let's Talk About It, a queer and trans-centered mental health training organization, and she creates content about being a chill therapist for both therapists and therapy-goers on instagram and tiktok! In this episode, we explore the intersection of religion, politics and therapy, and what it means to hold space for clients navigating all three. We discuss the nuances of religious trauma, especially as experienced by queer individuals. We also unpack ways to navigate the politics of religion in the therapy space, balancing personal and professional beliefs, why therapy is inherently political, and showing up online as a therapist. FOLLOW LIZ: INSTA: @lizrheatherapyTIKOK: @lizrheatherapyWEBSITE: https://www.lizrheatherapy.com/STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTHREADS: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
Staying Motivated - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 15:10


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

The Intentional Clinician: Psychology and Philosophy
Trailer Park Kid to Therapist Guy: Paul Krauss discusses Philosophy, History, Sociology, Technology, Authenticity, & Meaningful Solutions [Episode 152]

The Intentional Clinician: Psychology and Philosophy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 125:02


This special episode of The Intentional Clinician Podcast features Paul Krauss, MA LPC, being interviewed by Lindsey Beaver, LMSW, and Josh Zheng, LPC. The conversation provides an intimate look into Paul's background, personal philosophy, and professional journey as both the founder of Health for Life Counseling and host of The Intentional Clinician Podcast. Rather than Paul conducting his usual interviews, this episode reverses roles to explore the man behind the microphone, offering listeners insight into his formative experiences, current worldview, and approach to mental health and social change. Also discussed: the organic nature of the idea conceived during a grocery store walk, "Who are you?", Joan Didion, adaption, macro-evolution, self-evolution, identity, Paul's childhood, Lansing, Michigan, trailer parks, a food co-op, hippie culture, living in a motel, meeting people of diverse origins, anxiety, hyper-vigilance, being anxious and doing it anyway, changing the narrative, the positive influence of parents, how your parent's blind spots affect you, working in coffee shops and food, teaching, learning about the effects of trauma, creating a therapy center, building community, world-building, the National Violence Prevention Hotline, Comparing the internet to the printing press revolution, technology as both revealing secrets and creating new problems, a "fire hose to the face" of information, technology's impact on children and mental health, authoritarianism as a response to information chaos, being "narrowly educated", systemic problems and power structures, discussion of economic inequality since the 1980s, housing affordability and corporate ownership. the role of big business in creating inequality, war is a business, how economic stress affects mental health and social problems, importance of limiting technology use intentionally, investing in local communities and relationships, finding your "tribe" online if not available locally. the need to create positive alternatives rather than just criticizing, philosophy of change, trauma therapy and fundamental personal change, the necessity of painful experiences for growth, the importance of taking risks and receiving feedback, the role of courage in transformation, frustration with intellectual class pointing out problems without solutions, we need truth-tellers as much as new system builders, creating meaningful alternatives to tribal identity, the balance between being "not special" but unique, importance of sharing and serving others, personal self-care without self-indulgence, curating life experiences intentionally, challenging belief systems and getting out of comfort zones, and much much more. > "You're not special. And I don't mean that in a mean way, but you are not special... However, you are unique and beautiful and intelligent, and you have talents and gifts that no one else has. You have talents and gifts that no one else has, and you have a personality that no one else has ever had."- Paul Krauss  >"All I know is that I know nothing, and that is to try. That is how I try to wake up every day and remind myself that I don't know anything. And I'm a mini little ant in the universe and I will never know everything. But I love learning and I want to find other people that love learning, and I want to share that with them."- Paul Krauss  In this episode, all of the songs utilized are from "Mystic" by PAWL "Alright" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Dreams" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "The Moment" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Bars" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "The Inside is Outside" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Kitchen Drawers" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Little Sin" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Thirty-Six" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Windshield" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Between Chaos and Rigidity" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Dawn in Detroit" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Mystic" from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify)   Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433.  If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group.  For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram   |   Facebook     |     Youtube

The Trauma Therapist | Podcast with Guy Macpherson, PhD | Inspiring interviews with thought-leaders in the field of trauma.
Esther Goldstein, LCSW interviews Elisa Toha, LMSW - Helping Survivors Tell Their Stories

The Trauma Therapist | Podcast with Guy Macpherson, PhD | Inspiring interviews with thought-leaders in the field of trauma.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 42:14


Esther Goldstein LCSW is a psychotherapist and trauma specialist with a private practice in Cedarhurst, in Long Island NY. Esther specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, complex ptsd, and dissociative disorders. Esther provides trauma informed consultation to therapists committed to improving their trauma-informed practice and attachment focused EMDR consultation to therapists attaining hours towards EMDRIA certification.               Elisa is an Emmy Award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience working with Anderson Cooper 360 and Good Morning America. Throughout her career, she has helped hundreds of survivors share their stories with renowned journalists including Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, and Anderson Cooper. Deeply committed to trauma healing, Elisa now offers media consulting with a focus on advancing trauma-informed journalism and guiding survivors as they navigate media exposure. In This EpisodeEsther's site:  https://integrativepsych.co/Elisa's: https://www.elisatoha.com You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSaThe Trauma Therapist Podcast:  I interview thought-leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction and yoga such as Peter Levine, Pat Ogden, Bessel van der Kolk and Bruce Perry. https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
90 Day ASWB Retake Waiver - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 13:29


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

WikiListen
Gay Bomb

WikiListen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 6:50


In this unforgettable episode, Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, read through the Wikipedia page for the "gay bomb"—a non-lethal chemical weapon concept actually proposed by a U.S. military lab in 1994. The strange idea was to deploy an aphrodisiac to disrupt enemy morale, highlighting one of the more bizarre chapters in military brainstorming. The hosts bring humor and curiosity as they explore how the concept ended up in the public eye and why it's now often referenced in discussions of failed military experiments. You won't want to miss this wild ride through defense history's more peculiar proposals.Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_bombSubscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WikiListen
Charlie The Unicorn

WikiListen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 14:17


Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN dive into the bizarre and whimsical world of Charlie the Unicorn, the viral animated short that took the internet by storm in the mid-2000s. As they read through the Wikipedia page, listeners learn how a simple quest for a candy mountain spiraled into a cult classic. The episode uncovers the surreal humor and unexpected darkness that helped define early YouTube culture. Fun fact: the original video was created by Jason Steele and has inspired sequels, merchandise, and countless memes.Full Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_the_UnicornSubscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenYoutubeGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Latinx In Social Work Podcast
Cafe y Charla Series : Facing trauma,stigma, and new beginnings.

The Latinx In Social Work Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 51:11


We are bringing our inspirational and thought provoking series Cafè y Charla to the podcast. On today's episode Erica talks about trauma, stigma, how to not suffer in silence, and healing .  Erica is joining by Latinx/e in Social Work author Natalie Gutierrez, LMSW.Guest Information:As a therapist, Natalie is committed to embodying our values and mission in her work with clients. She takes her time to really get to know her clients and their specific needs. Natalie takes great pride in her work as a therapist and enters into each session with a thoughtful treatment agenda. She utilizes her creativity to help clients feel comfortable to go beneath the surface level, creating impactful and lasting change. Follow LatinX in Social Work on the web:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-priscilla-sandoval-lcsw-483928ba/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialwork/Website: https://www.latinxinsocialwork.com/Get the best selling book Latinx in Social Work: Stories that heal, inspire, and connect communities on Amazon today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952779766

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
ASWB Exam Readiness Checklist - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 14:39


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Hot Topics in Kidney Health
Finding Community As An LGBTQ+ Patient

Hot Topics in Kidney Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 46:03


What does feeling truly seen and supported mean in your health care? For many LGBTQIA+ people with kidney disease, the answer isn't simple. Jess Walters is a mixed-media artist, Board Certified Patient Advocate, and independent scholar living with a kidney transplant. Marissa is the Patient Programs Director at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and a social worker working to make kidney care more inclusive. Together, they share what supportive care and community look like and why they matter. In today's episode we heard from: Jess Walters (they/them) is a mixed-media artist, Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA), and independent scholar from Charlottesville, Virginia. They are a multiply-neurodivergent, queer, nonbinary person with Alport syndrome, a rare genetic disorder which caused late-onset deafness and kidney failure at age 29. In 2018, after undergoing two months of peritoneal dialysis, Walters received a kidney transplant from a living donor at the University of Virginia, where they currently serve as an inaugural FusionLab Arts Research Fellow at the Center for Health Humanities and Ethics in the School of Medicine. Their research focuses on the intersections of art and health, navigating accommodations in cultural arts spaces to promote individual and community wellbeing by including disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participation and perspectives. They regularly participate in Kidney Patient Summits with the National Kidney Foundation and have served as a member of their Diversity & Health Equity Advisory Committee for 4 years. Marissa Argentina, LMSW is a licensed social worker who has been in the field of nephrology since 2010. She has worked for the National Kidney Foundation since 2015 and has been working on the NKF Peers program 2017. She is currently the Patient Programs Director at the National Kidney Foundation. She had previously worked as a dialysis center social worker in the Bronx, NY.   Additional Resources: The Impact of Unequal Care for LGBTQ+ Kidney Patients NKF Online Community: LGBTQIA NKF Peers Jess Walters Art Rivanna Area Queer Center New City Arts Initiative   Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions? Email us at NKFpodcast@kidney.org. Also, make sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Connections with Evan Dawson
How to cope with and communicate about a serious illness

Connections with Evan Dawson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 51:39


News of President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis raised both awareness and questions about how and when to communicate about a serious illness. How can patients access guidance and resources when it comes to understanding their emotions, while also sometimes needing to navigate those of friends and family? What is the role of supporters and caregivers? Our guests specialize in helping patients with these questions. They join us to share their expertise. In studio: Ronald Epstein, M.D., professor of family medicine, oncology, and medicine (palliative care) at the University of Rochester Medical Center Supriya Mohile, M.D., geriatric oncologist and professor in the Departments of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology; Surgery, Cancer Control; and the Cancer Center; and vice chair for academic affairs in the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center Abby Squicciarini, LMSW, oncology social work supervisor at Lipson Cancer Institute

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
Master Your Learning Style - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 22:17


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

NRCAC Team Talk
Episode 49 - New Jersey Problematic Sexual Behavior Program

NRCAC Team Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 48:35


EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NRCAC Team Talk, we spotlight the New Jersey Children's Alliance's groundbreaking, statewide approach to addressing problematic sexual behavior (PSB) in youth. Join guests Nydia Monagas, Maria Isabel Poontoriero (MIP), and Valeria Vila from NJCA as they discuss the development of this innovative program, its foundational framework, and key insights from its first year of implementation. Whether you're a child advocacy professional, part of a multidisciplinary team, or a Chapter leader seeking to strengthen your community's response to PSB, this episode offers valuable takeaways and inspiration. Tune in now and discover how your community can take steps toward a more coordinated and effective PSB response. Topics in this episode: What prompted the creation of a statewide PSB response (4:24) Formation of the workgroup (9:47) Program framework (12:22) Referrals Training Funding Quality assurance and data collection Challenges (19:31) How a case flows through the program (26:53) Feedback (30:58) What's next (36:13) Advice for other states (40:06) GUESTS: Nydia Y. Monagas, Psy.D., is the Director of Training and Statewide Initiatives with the New Jersey Children's Alliance (NJCA), a statewide non-profit whose mission is to promote and support communities in providing a coordinated investigation and comprehensive response to victims of child abuse, neglect and family violence. Dr. Monagas serves as co-chair of the Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) Statewide Response Workgroup, which established a statewide strategy to respond to cases involving PSB. Dr. Monagas is also an Associate Teaching Professor in the McCormick Center for Child Advocacy and Policy at Montclair State University, where she supervises the practicum experience for undergraduate Child Advocacy and Policy majors and teaches courses on child abuse and neglect, child advocacy, and other related topics. She is also the Director the Family Impact Seminars in New Jersey which provides state policymakers with nonpartisan, solution-oriented research on family issues. Dr. Monagas serves on several statewide Boards, including the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect and the Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board. Dr. Monagas previously conducted psychological evaluations and treatment for children and families involved with Child Protective Services. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.  She also has a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and a Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Child Advocacy from Montclair State University. Maria Isabella Pontoriero (“MIP”), LMSW, MPH, is a licensed social worker and forensic interviewer. MIP is Program Manager at the New Jersey Children's Alliance, managing New Jersey's statewide coordinated response to youth who are impacted by and/or initiate problematic sexual behaviors. MIP is also Founder and Consultant for Enhanced Choice Training & Consulting LLC, which provides specialized training, program development, and case consultation services to individuals and agencies who serve victims of crime and exploitation. In addition, MIP provides training and peer review feedback as a consultant on an as-needed basis for Modell Consulting Group and RADAR Child Forensic Interview Models. She previously served as Lead Social Worker for the New Orleans Children's Advocacy Center & Audrey Hepburn CARE Center at Children's Hospital New Orleans. There, she supervised the full-time and contract forensic interviewing staff and coordinated a child trafficking survivor services team called BRAVE (Building Resilience for All Victims of Exploitation). In partnership with the New Orleans Police Department, MIP developed Louisiana's first proactive recovery planning team that provided rapid recovery and advocacy response to missing and exploited youth who have left home. MIP develops and delivers in-service and New Recruits child abuse curricula for the New Orleans Police Department Training Academy. In her spare time, MIP loves to bake, read, and celebrate Mardi Gras! Valeria Vila, Ph.D., is passionate about leveraging data to inform evidence-based practices that promote community safety, reduce harm, and expand access to critical services for vulnerable populations. At the New Jersey Children's Alliance, she leads data efforts for the Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) Program, analyzing trends and shaping policy recommendations to strengthen services and support healing. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: New Jersey Children's Alliance: https://njcainc.org Social Media Platforms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/njcainc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/njcainc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-jersey-childrens-alliance/ Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org Looking for training and technical assistance for your Chapter, Children's Advocacy Center, or multidisciplinary team? Northeast Regional CAC provides training and assistance services to help you implement an effective, sustainable, collaborative response to child abuse. Visit NRCAC.org/request to learn more and request assistance today! Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Click here to share your suggestions. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.  

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
ASWB Myths and Misconceptions - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 23:43


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Yinz Are Good
Ep. 167 Foster & Adoptive Mom, Christine Carpenter, and Pressley Ridge's Foster Care Program Director, Tanya Johnson (MA, LMSW)

Yinz Are Good

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 51:13


"Hope...love...family…connection…the power of love." These are some of the notes that Tressa jotted down as she edited her interview for this week's episode. So, needless to say, you're in for one wonderful listen, yinzers.Tressa sits down with two remarkable women: Christine Carpenter, foster and adoptive mom, and Tanya Johnson, Foster Care Program Director at Pressley Ridge in Pittsburgh. What follows is a heartwarming, uplifting, honest, and joyful conversation. Pressley Ridge: https://www.pressleyridge.org/Pressley Ridge on IG: @pressleyridgePressley Ridge on FB: Pressley RidgeRead The Carpenters' story here: https://www.pressleyridge.org/stories/carpenter-family/Want to learn more about the podcast, including the guests who've been featured thus far? Check out our website: ⁠https://www.yinzaregood.com/⁠FOLLOW US on social media!Instagram: ⁠@yinzaregood⁠ Facebook: ⁠@YinzAreGood⁠Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Want a KINDNESS CRATE dropped off at your business or school? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
(Part 2) Practice Questions - Social Work Shorts - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 17:34


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Selling the Couch with Melvin Varghese, Ph.D.
394: How To Set Boundaries With Clients By Managing Up

Selling the Couch with Melvin Varghese, Ph.D.

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 36:26


Today's session covers strategies for setting boundaries, managing client expectations, and raising rates. All of these tasks can be uncomfortable for clinicians, but we have expert tips for adjusting your mindset and understanding your value. Join us for more!Our Featured GuestMelody WildingMelody Wilding, LMSW, has been in the coaching space for the past few years, doing amazing work through speaking engagements, workshops, and coaching. She recently wrote Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge. “Managing up” refers to the process of navigating relationships and improving trust with people who have more power than you. We all want to lead well, but there are many opportunities to learn and improve in our leadership. Melody helps us discover how to set boundaries around our availability and tackle the uncomfortable process of raising rates. She shares the necessary mindset shifts to make in advocating for our value while keeping relationships intact, which is one of the most delicate situations for most clinicians. Website and BookYou'll Learn:The clinician's role in setting boundaries while providing customer serviceImportance of understanding power dynamics as a clinicianPractical strategies for managing client expectations with clarityKey conversation elements to “manage up,” beginning with alignmentWhy hesitancy is normal around raising rates: How to have “the money conversation”Difference in the value you've already provided vs. the potential ROI going forwardClear communication regarding raising your ratesMindset shifts to empower you to raise your ratesCreativity in adding value for clients without increasing your live time with themResources:Interested in becoming part of our affiliate program? Learn more!Want to launch your online course?Please check out our free 7-Day Course Creator Starter Kit for Therapists at https://sellingthecouch.com/coursekit.If you are a seasoned therapist who wants to move from clinical to online course income, we have a specific mastermind for you. We meet together to build, grow, and scale our online courses. You can learn more at https://sellingthecouch.com/mastermind.Mentioned in this episode:Try Quiet Builder!

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep
Test Anxiety - Study Group - LMSW, LSW, LCSW ASWB Exams

Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 41:28


✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

On Health
[Replay] The Hidden Motherhood Struggle with Catherine Birndorf and Paige Bellenbaum

On Health

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 67:13


In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month I am re-sharing this 2023 conversation with the founders of The Motherhood Center in NYC. With Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) being the #1 complication associated with birth in the US and the #2 cause of maternal mortality, this remains a critical conversation.It's not just you. You're not crazy. You're not a bad mom. You're not alone. These are words and deep beliefs that resonate through and form the backbone of today's guests, Catherine Birndorf, MD, and Paige Bellenbaum, LMSW. Catherine and Paige are dedicated to changing the perinatal mental health terrain, and they do it through The Motherhood Center, a place of radical acceptance, nurturance, and individual and group support. On today's episode, we pull back the curtain on motherhood and redefine what is considered "normal" and "typical". With PMADs (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders) being the #1 complication associated with birth and the #2 cause of maternal mortality, this is a critical conversation. On today's episode, we unpack why it's so important that we talk more about these conditions, how to do your best to prevent PMADs, and what to do if you or someone you love has symptoms. Aviva, Paige, and Catherine discuss: The definition of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS) and the different diagnoses that fall under the PMAD umbrella What PMAD taboos still exist today, why this needs to change, and how Roe v. Wade affects these taboos Paige and Catherine's personal stories with perinatal mood disorders and what brought them to the point of specializing in PMADS and opening the motherhood center The kinds of physical and psychological feelings and symptoms associated with PMADs and signs birthing people and their providers should watch out for Why we need to move in the direction of making it mandatory for OB-GYNs, midwives, pediatricians, and any providers who come in contact with newer expecting mothers to begin educating their patients about PMADS and screening for symptoms The effects of the pandemic, social isolation, and potential cultural contributors on PMADS The role of medication and psychotherapy in treating conditions For more information or to reach out visit themotherhoodcenter.com or call (212) 335-0034. Thank you so much for taking the time to tune in to your body, yourself, and this podcast! Please share the love by sending this to someone in your life who could benefit from the kinds of things we talk about in this space. Make sure to follow your host on Instagram @dr.avivaromm and go to avivaromm.com to join the conversation.

Normalize The Conversation
Removing the Mask: Unlearn Faking It and Shift to Talking About It with Halie Rose Bloom- Ep. 214

Normalize The Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 46:23


In this episode, Halie Rose Bloom joined me to talk about the “Fake It Till You Make It” mindset. Explore how we can unlearn the idea of putting on a fake smile and pretending to be the perfect image society wants us to be. Instead, embrace vulnerability and go through experiences authentically with your friends. Don't fake it; talk about it. guest: Halie Rose Bloom, LMSWConnect Online: Halie Rose Bloom, LMSW (@therapywithhalierose) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/halie-rose-bloom-758454155/