Podcasts about LPC

Building rapport isn't just about helping clients feel comfortable. It can play a major role in whether they trust you, open up, and keep coming back. In this episode, I sit down with Nora Anger, LPC, to talk about building stronger therapeutic relationships in private practice. We discuss what clients really want from their therapists, common reasons they leave therapy, thoughtful self-disclosure, creating safety and trust, and how to balance compassion with challenging clients when they need it. Resources Mentioned In This Episode  Subscribe to YouTube Read the show notes here Watch on YouTube Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Follow us on Instagram Meet Nora Anger Nora Anger, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression, helping clients navigate difficult life transitions and experiences. Known for her warm, direct, and down-to-earth approach, Nora has a particular strength in building rapport with clients who may have struggled with therapy in the past. She earned her master's degree from Chestnut Hill College and currently provides counseling in the greater Philadelphia area. Nora's Website Nora's Instagram

School counselor advocacy is supposed to create change. But what if some of what we've been taught to call advocacy is actually doing something else?You can explain your role, bring the data, cite the standards, and make a compelling case...And still walk out with the same testing assignment, MTSS responsibility, impossible caseload, or non-counseling duties you walked in with.This episode takes a hard look at the advocacy model our profession has inherited, why school counselors can do everything they've been told to do and still end up stuck, and three questions that may completely change how you approach advocacy on your campus.If you've ever stated your case, watched admin nod in agreement, then wondered why absolutely nothing changed afterward- this one is for you.********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy.******** This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

What happens when the life you thought you were building suddenly stops making sense? A career takes an unexpected turn. A job disappears. A diagnosis changes the way you understand yourself. And the carefully constructed picture of work, family, and the future begins to unravel, exposing that work-life balance doesn't actually exist. In this episode of Performing Under Pressure, hosts John Tinnin, MFT, and Lynn Roush, LPC, sit down with David and Molly Cover, a couple who found themselves navigating multiple job losses, major career transitions, the discovery of ADHD, and the anxiety and grief that came with all of it. Listen in as David and Molly share honestly about what happened when their plans collided with a reality they couldn't control, and how the pressure affected their marriage, their parenting, their identities, and their faith. As they turned to God, counseling, and their community for support, they learned to navigate their anxieties rather than be controlled by them.  But this isn't a story about having everything figured out. It's a story about being disoriented, surrendering the illusion of control, and learning to reorient around what matters most. If you find yourself losing balance and going in a direction you didn't expect, God may be redirecting your destination and giving you the gift of learning to rely on him. Connect with us:  Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Website: withyouintheweeds.com

A conversation on complex trauma, ADHD, autism, masking, therapist curiosity, and providing therapy that supports authenticity instead of conformity. Comparison is often cited as the thief of joy. For neurodivergent people, comparison is also a source of shame. Imagine receiving constant reminders that your brain doesn't respond well to, or "fit" with, the dominant societal structure. The messaging can impact self-worth and inform masking behaviors that neurotypical family members, friends, and co-workers fail to understand.  One clinician invites care providers to move away from asking "what's wrong with this client?" in favor of a more holistic line of questioning: "how does their client feel, what adaptations have they made to weather neurotypical norms, and what kind of support do they need now?"   On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is pleased to welcome Sabrena Ness, CMHC, LPC, clinical director at LifeStance Health and NARM® practitioner. Drawing on her personal and professional experiences, Sabrena shares insights from a neurodivergent perspective, namely, how the NeuroAffective Relational Model® cultivates a tempo ideal for exploring shame and other relational experiences that many neurodivergent people navigate alone.  Transforming Trauma appreciates Sabrena's continued support of neurodivergent clients and the communities that they belong to. To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. Learn more about how to join. *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com View upcoming trainings: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/ Join us for this a transformative 2-day Intro to NARM® online workshop: https://bit.ly/narmintro *** The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter Instagram @cttc_training LinkedIn YouTube

Join a Paid Support Group -  Coupon Code PLUS30Book It Here *This episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, substance use, body image, and other sensitive topics. Please take care of yourself while listening.In Part 2 of Kat's conversation with Nanette Adams, MEd, LPC, LMHC, they have a candid discussion about eating disorders, substance use, and obesity care from both a professional and lived-experience perspective.Nanette is a therapist specializing in obesity and eating disorders, an obesity advocate, and a person living with obesity who has experienced both bariatric surgery and GLP-1 treatment herself. Together, she and Kat explore how our relationships with food, movement, our bodies and other coping behaviors can change throughout obesity treatment, and why eating disorders can be particularly difficult to recognize when weight loss is being celebrated.You'll leave with a better understanding of how eating disorders and substance use can intersect with obesity treatment, why they can be missed in higher-weight bodies, and when you or someone you love may need additional support.Connect with Nanette:Weighted Wisdoms: https://weightedwisdoms.comSubstack: https://weightedwisdoms.substack.comInstagram: @nanetteadamslpcTikTok: @weightedwisdomsFacebook: Weighted WisdomsSupport & ResourcesIf you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, substance use or mental health, support is available.National Alliance for Eating DisordersTherapist-staffed helpline: 866-662-1235Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. ETFind treatment and eating disorder support:https://www.findedhelp.com/https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/SAMHSA National Helpline1-800-662-HELP (4357)Free, confidential treatment referral and information, available 24/7.https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplineshttps://findtreatment.gov/If you are in crisis: Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911.Send us Fan Mail!Support the showKim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTokInstagram Kat Carter,  Producer TikTokInstagram 

When does investing in your growth stop serving you — and start draining your finances?In this coaching conversation, Linzy sits down with Money Skills for Therapists graduate Katie Grant to explore how the constant drive to become a "better" therapist has turned professional development into a financial leak in their business.Together, they uncover the deeper story behind Katie's need to accumulate education and chase achievement, and they find a grounded path forward — one that supports Katie's continued learning and financial wellbeing.If you're a high achiever, perfectionist, or therapist who always feels like you should know more, this episode is for you.Timestamps:04:25 - How Profit First Made the Debt Visible09:45 - Professional Development as a Financial Leak13:15 - The Childhood Roots of Needing to Be the Best17:47 - When Achieving Becomes the Downfall24:41 - The 12-Year-Old with the Checkbook26:58 - Bringing an Adult Money Part into Purchase Decisions28:01 - Turning Caregiving Energy Toward Herself30:51 - A Separate Profit First Account for Professional Development38:26 - Running the Numbers Before Making a Drastic MoveRelated episode: Episode 155FF - Making Better Decisions About Professional DevelopmentWant to feel more calm and confident about your money? Join one of Linzy's online workshops for private practice owners to shift your money mindset, transform your relationship with money, and gain practical tools and strategies to manage your business finances with greater clarity and ease. Explore upcoming workshops and sign up to save your spot or register to receive the replay.You can also join the private WhatsApp community to connect with other therapists, health practitioners, and listeners of Money Skills for Therapists: The Podcast. Submit your request to join the community today.If you want dedicated coaching and support with your solo practice finances, join the Money Skills for Therapists waitlist to hear when enrollment opens.Meet Katie Grant:Katie Grant, MS, LCPC, LMHC, LPC, is a queer and neurodivergent trauma therapist with 20 years of experience and postgraduate training, with concentrations in EMDR Therapy, complex trauma, and dissociation. Katie is an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant. She is passionate about providing affirming therapy to LGBTQIAP+ and neurodivergent clients, including those who are Autistic or ADH.Katie was diagnosed with ADHD at age 37, when she was also thrilled to find that she no longer qualified for a PTSD diagnosis. Early in their career, Katie realized that she would not function optimally in agency settings that normalized overscheduling and underserving. She opened a solo private practice in 2013 and currently operates out of Davenport, Iowa.Katie is licensed as a counselor in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. They believe the very best therapists are those who also attend therapy and continually work on improving their own awareness and wellbeing.Connect with Katie:Counseling websiteFacebookInstagramJust Another Fucking Growth OpportunityJAFGO InstagramAbout Linzy Bonham:Linzy Bonham is a therapist turned money coach who helps private practice owners and health professionals feel calm, confident, and in control of their finances through her podcast, free workshops, and comprehensive programs: Money Skills for Therapists and Money Skills for Group Practice Owners. You can learn more about Linzy here.Connect with Linzy:LinkedInInstagramFacebook

You've explained your role. You've shown the data. You've pulled out the appropriate and inappropriate duties list. You've advocated. But... nothing changes.So- what are you supposed to do now? Just advocate harder? (Spoiler: Nope.) In this episode, I'm questioning one of the biggest assumptions driving school counselor advocacy.Because there's a big difference between someone not understanding what your job is supposed to be, versus someone understanding your job... but not changing anything. Which means: we may all have been working to solve the wrong problem all along. Before you print that list yet again, listen to this.********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy.******** This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

Dr. Myron Krys calls himself and loneliness bedfellows. He knows it from the inside, and he sees it every day in his therapy practice with gay men who look like they have it all. Krys explains why open relationships, packed calendars, and career wins do not fix isolation, and how dating apps trade real connection for fetishization and instant rejection. He also opens up about being neurodivergent in a field that rarely talks about it, and why that intersection gets ignored in therapy rooms built for someone else. This conversation names what achievement cannot buy: being fully seen. Key Takeaways Being wanted and being seen are not the same thing, and dating apps have made that gap widerSuccess, sex, and a packed calendar can all be sophisticated ways to avoid connectionKrys calls himself and loneliness bedfellows, he built his career around what he livedNeurodivergence and queerness intersect in ways most therapy rooms are not built to holdCourage looks like putting yourself in a new room, not waiting to feel ready firstAsking permission before using sensitive language is a form of respect, not weakness About Myron Dr. Myron Krys (pronounced “Chris”), PhD, LPC, is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, scholar, and creator of the Self-Reclamation Framework (5Rs), which helps people reclaim identity, heal from limiting beliefs, and build more authentic lives and relationships. He specializes in identity development, self-esteem, sexuality, relational dynamics, religious trauma, and the unique emotional challenges faced within LGBTQ+ communities. Dr. M.K. is a body- and sex-positive therapist at The Depth Collective and an award-winning speaker known for bridging psychology, spirituality, culture, and lived experience. His work explores how people move from performance and survival toward authenticity, intimacy, and belonging. Connect With Myron Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other. In this episode, James and Ryan unpack a simple but powerful metaphor for adult romantic bonds: the red hat (emotional system), blue hat (caregiving system), and purple hat (sexual system). Drawing on attachment science from Phil Shaver, Mario Mikulincer, and Sue Johnson, they show how these three behavioral systems interact in-session and at home—and why you “can't red-hat your way into connection.” You'll hear vivid clinical examples, live-process reflections, and practical language you can bring straight to your couples, helping them see their cycle, name their hats, and take the first small blue-hat risks that change everything. 1. The Three Behavioral Systems = Three Hats Red Hat = Emotional System The hardwired system that signals inner experience—distress, pain, longings—outward. “Red” is not bad; it's the channel for “something is happening in me; I need you to see it.” Blue Hat = Caregiving System The instinct to turn toward another's distress: to be accessible, responsive, and engaged. In EFT terms, this is the responsive other—and it's what actually creates and maintains bond. Purple Hat = Sexual System The system driving touch, pleasure, and erotic connection in adult romantic bonds. Not an “add-on” after emotions are fixed, but a co-equal system that interacts with red and blue. 2. You Can't “Red-Hat” Your Way into Connection When both partners stay in red, they're each sending signals but no one is picking up the phone. That red‑vs‑red pattern feels like: competing for whose pain “counts,” chronic explaining, convincing, and defending, more loneliness after talking than before. Without at least a little blue hat, the bond cannot form or repair—no matter how much content is shared. 3. The Blue Hat Is Vulnerable Work—for Clients and Clinicians Putting on the blue hat requires a yielding move (Jim Coan's language): setting your own swirl aside for a moment, letting the other's pain actually touch you, allowing yourself to be impacted and guided by their inner world. For many partners (especially withdrawers), caregiving is wired to feel like a set-up for failure: “Every invitation is just another chance to get it wrong.” They often pull their heart back to protect against repeated failure. As a therapist or coach, you are meant to wear the blue hat for everyone in the room: If your compassion goes offline for one partner, the cycle has pulled you into red. Your temporary blue hat often “bridges” when a partner can't yet offer that responsiveness. 4. Red, Blue, and Purple Are Interlocking Cogs, Not a Straight Line Traditional framing: fix the emotional system first, and the sexual system will naturally follow. This episode offers a more mutual, systemic view: Secure emotional connection supports satisfying sexual connection. Blocked or painful sexual dynamics also make emotional safety harder. Deep, responsive sexual moments can reinforce emotional security, and vice versa. Think of the systems as interlocked gears: when one jams (emotion, caregiving, or sex), the others feel the strain. 5. Simple Metaphor, Heavy Theory Behind It The hat model is a front-door metaphor for clients that quietly carries: attachment research (5,000+ studies), Shaver & Mikulincer's work on adult bonding systems, Sue Johnson's emphasis on responsiveness as the core of love. Instead of teaching full attachment theory to clients who “can't even sit on the same couch,” you: offer two or three hats they can remember in the heat of the moment, help them name when they're switching hats, and anchor micro-interventions: “Right now, everyone has the red hat on. Who can risk 1% of a blue hat?” 6. Seeing the Cycle = Regaining Choice Clients cannot change what they cannot see; “hats” give them a shared language to see it. Therapists can track: When red turns from “open red” (vulnerable sharing) into “shadow red” (mistrust, blame, vague signals). When a partner briefly has a blue hat on and then flips back into red. When sexual bids (purple) are met with blue (healing) vs met with red (rejection, mistrust). Even a 1% blue-hat response (e.g., “I can see how hard that is for you”) can be enough to create real hope. 7. Beyond the Couch: A Call for More Blue Hats in the Culture The same red‑vs‑red dynamic shows up at the societal level: “My red hat is bigger/more legitimate than your red hat.” Lots of pain, very few reliable blue hats. The episode frames EFT and attachment science as world-facing work: inviting more blue‑hat moments in communities, justice spaces, and public conversations, honoring community leaders who quietly build learning communities that increase quality of care everywhere. We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.    Stay connected with us: Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV). Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

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Conheça a Minimal Club usando o Cupom: BRUNEThttps://lp.minimalclub.com.br/cortes-brunetcastNeste episódio do BrunetCast, Tiago Brunet recebe o teólogo, pastor e autor de mais de 200 livros, reverendo Hernandes Dias Lopes, para uma conversa profunda sobre a vida e as cartas do apóstolo Paulo.Eles discutem por qual carta começar a estudar Paulo, o real significado do "espinho na carne", a diferença entre arrependimento e remorso, por que tantos cristãos ainda vivem uma fé imatura, e como a graça deve governar tanto a salvação quanto os relacionamentos. Uma aula completa de teologia aplicada à vida prática.Sobre o convidado:Hernandes Dias Lopes é pastor da Igreja Presbiteriana de Vitória e de Pinheiros, diretor executivo da LPC, apresentador do programa Verdade e Vida e autor de mais de 200 livros.Sobre o BrunetCast:Um podcast do Grupo Destiny com Tiago Brunet, trazendo conversas sobre fé, comportamento, negócios e propósito.Inscreva-se no canal e ative o sininho para não perder os próximos episódios.Capítulos (timestamps)00:00 Introdução e boas-vindas a Hernandes Dias Lopes01:24 Por que o comportamento cristão nasce da teologia05:19 A carta aos Gálatas e o perigo do legalismo08:13 Por qual carta começar a estudar o apóstolo Paulo11:58 Romanos: o evangelho segundo Paulo19:08 Vulnerabilidade sem exposição: a lição de Paulo23:29 Para que serve a graça na prática30:32 O mistério do espinho na carne42:18 Como lidar com o pecador arrependido48:06 Por que a igreja ainda é tão imatura55:06 O perigo da fofoca e do julgamento entre irmãos01:03:17 O final de vida do apóstolo Paulo01:21:30 Como começar a estudar a Bíblia sozinho01:26:20 Encerramento

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I'm Chuck Zimmerman. In this episode I'm going to talk with the new presidents of the AgComm Network and Livestock Publications Council. They took over that position during the recent Ag Media Summit. I'm going to start with Joel Reichenberger, Senior Editor, DTN, Progressive Farmer, new president of ACN. Then you'll hear from Anne Kimmey, Founder/CEO, Cultivate Agency, Inc., the new president of LPC. That's the ZimmCast for now. I hope you enjoyed it and thank for listening.

If you've ever lost your temper with your kids, this conversation is for you. Counselor Josh Thames shares practical tools to help moms stay calm, communicate more effectively, and respond with confidence, even when emotions are running high. Whether you're parenting a child with ADHD, anxiety, or just big feelings, you'll walk away with practical encouragement you can use today.Episode Recap:Josh is an LPC with a background in teaching (1:30)Are we making parenting decisions out of fear? (5:18)Remaining steady is critical, especially for parents of kids with ADHD (8:07)How can I stay calm on crazy, back to school mornings? (10:22)A practical illustration of what tasks are like for an ADHD brain (14:29)How can I bring down the emotional climate in my home? (17:30)Having kids who are wired differently is a really good thing! (20:11)Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young."Discussion Questions:Josh said our job is to be shepherds, not engineers. How does that change the way you think about your role as a parent?When your child becomes emotionally overwhelmed, what usually happens inside of you? How can you become the calm your child needs?Which parenting habit would make the biggest difference in your home this week: using more concrete language, planning better transitions, or slowing down your own reactions?Josh reminded us that success isn't measured by our child's behavior on any given day. How would redefining success change the way you parent this week?Resources:Connect with Josh: @joshthameslpc, thamescounseling.comUse code WT20 to get $20 off SOAR registration today! Reach out to have Karen come speak in your community.Become a WT+ Insider this month and get an exclusive SOAR discount! Want More of This Conversation?During Wire Talk+, Josh shares practical advice for connecting with teens who don't want to talk, helping kids navigate transitions, and learning how to stay calm when your own emotions start to rise. This extra conversation is full of real-life parenting wisdom you won't want to miss!Become an Insider today and help us reach our goal of 400 subscribers this year! 

Conversation #362:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Integrative and Functional Dietitian, Danielle Mitchell, M.Ed., LPC, RDN, LD, FMCHCToday's conversation is with Danielle Mitchell, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Danielle combines her expertise in nutrition, mental health, and functional medicine to help clients through a whole-person, bio-psychosocial-spiritual approach. She specializes in functional medicine nutrition, eating disorders, pediatric nutrition, special needs, and nutrigenomics, and is passionate about helping people uncover the root causes of illness while supporting both mental and physical well-being. Danielle also incorporates equine-assisted counseling into her practice, bringing the healing connection between horses and humans into the therapeutic process.Please enjoy my conversation with Danielle. Connect with Danielle:The Cognizant Group Websitewww.anneelizabethrd.comCopyright © 2026 AEHC & OPISong: One Of These DaysArtist: The Geminiwww.thegeminimusic.comMusic used by permission. All rights received.© ASCAP OrtmanMusic

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other. In this episode of The Leading Edge in EFT, James Hawkins and Ryan Reyna tackle one of the trickiest tensions in therapy: how to work with distortion and meaning-making without gaslighting your client—especially tender pursuers and highly protected withdrawers. Using a vivid “watermelon vs. hot sauce” metaphor, they unpack what happens when one partner intends care, but the other receives danger. They explore why the brain distorts on purpose in the name of survival, how to keep honoring the client's emotional reality, and how to redirect blame away from partners and back to the negative cycle as the true enemy. You'll hear a powerful reframe that replaces the potentially invalidating, “What's the story you're telling yourself?” with a cleaner, safer question: “When you see Trigger X, what message does the cycle send to you about how your partner sees you?” James and Ryan apply this lens not just to couples, but also to race, marginalization, and societal conversations, illustrating how attempts to “correct the facts” can land as gaslighting when bodies are carrying generations of threat. They share moving examples of Stage 2 and Stage 3 work where partners begin catching and correcting the cycle on their own—creating “cycle killer” moments that change everything. If you're an EFT therapist, trauma-informed clinician, or a partner trying to understand your own reactions, this episode will help you honor emotion, respect meaning-making, and still gently face distortion—without shaming or silencing anyone. Top Takeaways  “Distortion” in EFT ≠ Fake or Irrational Emotion Emotions are never irrational; they always make sense in context. What may be “distorted” is the meaning-making or thinking, not the feeling. Watermelon vs. Hot Sauce Metaphor One partner offers something meant to be sweet and refreshing (watermelon). The other experiences it as danger or attack (hot sauce). This gap often comes from old injuries, expectations of being hurt, and the cycle, not badness in either partner. Why “What's the Story You Tell Yourself?” Can Feel Like Gaslighting Although poetic, it can land as, “This is just in your head; you're making it up.” For pursuers especially, this repeats a long history of being told they're “too much” or “misreading reality.” A Safer, Cleaner Clinical Question Instead of: “What's the story you're telling yourself?” Use: “When you see Trigger X, what message does the cycle send to you about how your partner sees you?” This question: Honors the client's internal world and logic. Externalizes the problem to the cycle, not the partner. Protects both partners from blame and shame. The Cycle as the Real Distorter The negative cycle becomes the “third entity” that scrambles messages. Seeing the cycle as the enemy helps the therapist stay out of the triangle and helps partners fight the cycle, not each other. Expected Pain Is Real Pain (Jim Coan's Research) The brain responds to anticipated threat almost as if it already happened. So even if words are technically “distorted,” the body's reaction is real and valid. The limbic system amplifies signals to protect, not to be dramatic. Clinical Target: Lean Into Pain, Not Cognitive Correction If you pivot too fast to “self-reflection” or cognitive reframe, you may move away from the raw pain where the best enactments live. Staying with the pain supports deeper Stage 2 work and more powerful enactments. Personal vs. Clinical Use of Self-Reflection Personally, it's healthy to ask, “Is this really what they meant, or is this my story?” Clinically, putting that question on the client too soon can feel invalidating and gaslighting. Application to Race, Marginalization, and Power When someone names patterns of racism or marginalization, responding only with “facts” and statistics often lands as, “You're crazy; that's not real.” Bodies encode generational and societal cycles, so their threat response has good reasons. Saying, “I can see good reasons your brain codes it this way,” is deeply regulating and dignifying. Stage 2 & Stage 3: “Cycle Killer” Moments In de-escalated couples, partners begin to say things like: “This might be my stuff coming up, but here's what happens for me…” “You don't have to put that part of you away—let's make space for your fear and my optimism.” These are Stage 3 moments where partners catch and correct the cycle themselves—sometimes without therapist intervention. Therapist Posture: Genuine Blame on the Cycle Effective EFT therapists truly believe that “this is the cycle, not their character.” Repeated exposure to Stage 2/3 couples reshapes the therapist's internal frame, making it easier to hold the externalized cycle under pressure. Therapist Self-Care and Embodiment Therapy is hard on bodies, not just minds. Ryan and James emphasize physical health practices (walking, gym, etc.) as non-optional for therapists. Our bodies are the instrument we bring into the room. From the Couch to the Culture The same principles that de-escalate couples can transform societal conversations—about race, oppression, and power. As Bruce Perry urges, therapists are invited to take what they witness in session and amplify it into the world We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.    Stay connected with us: Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV). Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

Everything difficult or weird on a school campus somehow gets shuffled to the school counselor.And nobody is likely to stop you from taking it all on. In fact, sometimes the whole campus seems perfectly happy to let you do ALL the things.So before the school year really gets rolling, there are four decisions worth making.These aren't decisions you can make with a list of “appropriate” and “inappropriate” duties or another lecture about setting better boundaries. They require a better way to look at what keeps landing in front of you, and a way to decide when something really deserves more attention or effort from you.Bottom line: caring deeply about your students and your school does NOT mean you are responsible for fixing everything that needs fixing.Make these four decisions now, before the year starts making them for you.********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy.******** This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

Linktree for Community ResourcesNEW From The Plus SideZ! Need extra help on your GLP-1 Journey? We have options! Live Patient Group with Kim Sign up here: Save with Code PLUS10One-on-One Session with KimSchedule here: Save with Code PLUS15_____________________________________________________________GLP-1 & Weight Regain: Why We Blame OurselvesWhen weight regain happens, most people ask, "What am I doing wrong?" Weight regain can happen during GLP-1 treatment, after bariatric surgery, or years into an obesity journey. For many, the first response is self-blame.Licensed therapist, obesity advocate, and person living with the disease of obesity, Nanette Adams, shares her personal journey while exploring why obesity is a chronic disease, how treatment often evolves over time, and the emotional toll of stalls, plateaus, and weight regain. We discuss therapy, shame, self-compassion, and why long-term support matters.About Our GuestNanette Adams, LPC, LMHC is a licensed therapist, obesity advocate, and person living with the disease of obesity. Through her platform, Weighted Wisdoms, she combines professional expertise with lived experience to help people better understand obesity, weight stigma, and the emotional side of long-term treatment.Connect with NanetteWebsitehttps://weightedwisdoms.comSubstackhttps://weightedwisdoms.substack.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nanetteadamslpc/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@weightedwisdomsFacebookhttp://www.facebook.com/weightedwisdoms_____________________________________________________________Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HUIGKl3BN4Vg6LYI-dkOA/join______________________________________________________________________#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide  #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovySend us Fan Mail!Support the showKim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTokInstagram Kat Carter,  Producer TikTokInstagram 

Have you ever worried that you missed your chance to build a secure attachment with your child? Or wondered why your child shuts down, becomes clingy, or struggles to bring their emotions to you? In this episode, Kyle and Sara talk with licensed professional counselor and attachment expert Eli Harwood, also known as The Attachment Nerd, about what secure attachment really looks like and how parents can strengthen it at any age. Eli explains why attachment is not about perfect parenting or avoiding conflict. It is about becoming a safe, steady person your child can turn to when life feels hard—and a secure base from which they can confidently explore the world. In this conversation, you'll discover:What the four attachment patterns can reveal about a child's behaviorWhy responding to emotions does not make children weak or overly dependentHow one secure relationship can make a lasting difference in a child's lifeHow parents can work through their own emotional baggage and create a different legacy for their children This hopeful conversation will help you see everyday emotions, conflicts, and repairs as opportunities to build the kind of relationship your child can carry into adulthood. Eli Harwood, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, USA TODAY bestselling author, mother of three, and creator of Attachment Nerd. She has more than 19 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families understand attachment and build healthier patterns of connection. Her books include Raising Securely Attached Kids, Securely Attached, and How to Deal with Your ____ So Your Kids Don't Have To. Connect with Eli:Website: https://www.attachmentnerd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentnerd/Books: https://www.attachmentnerd.com/booksHow to Deal Podcast: https://podcast.attachmentnerd.com/ View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/how-to-build-a-secure-attachment-with-your-child-at-any-age-with-eli-harwood Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

Social media often makes it sound like there's only one answer to difficult family relationships: cut them off. But is that always the healthiest choice?In this episode, Paul Wagner and Dr. Ray Christner take a thoughtful look at family estrangement, toxic relationships, and the role of boundaries in protecting your well-being. They explore why the word “toxic” has become so common, how clinicians can avoid black-and-white thinking, and why firm but flexible boundaries often deserve consideration before permanent no-contact decisions.You'll hear practical ways to think through difficult family dynamics, the potential long-term costs of estrangement, situations where immediate separation is appropriate, and how therapists can support clients without steering them toward a predetermined outcome.Whether you're a mental health professional or someone navigating a challenging family relationship, this conversation offers a balanced, compassionate framework for making decisions that align with your values instead of reacting from the moment.Brightminds AdPAR Ad This episode is brought to you by PAR.Explore the AI Report Writer here:https://www.parinc.com/product/ai-report-writer?utm_campaign=38111624-Psyched%20to%20Practice%202026&utm_source=P2P%20Podcast&utm_medium=Related%20PodcastsLearn more about the RIAS-2 NU here:https://www.parinc.com/product/groups/rias-rist-assessments?utm_campaign=38111624-Psyched%20to%20Practice%202026&utm_source=P2P%20Podcast&utm_medium=Related%20PodcastsTo hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com “Be well, and stay psyched"

Please join us for “Neuroaffirming Advocacy: Dr. Destiny Huff Joins Us to Discuss Her New Book on Navigating Special Education.”Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC, is an Autistic and ADHD therapist, special education advocate, author, and parent of two neurodivergent learners. She supports families and professionals in developing neuroaffirming, strengths-based practices that center access, autonomy, regulation, and meaningful participation. Through consulting, training, and advocacy, Dr. Huff works to challenge ableism and create more inclusive educational and mental health systems.Support the show

My guest, Katie Beecher, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over thirty-five years of experience. She blends clinical training with intuitive readings to help clients get to the root of what's really going on in their lives, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Katie is featured in over 200 media outlets including Goop, Kourtney Kardashian's website Poosh and Miranda Kerr's Kora Organics Blog and has taught a weeklong workshop at the Omega Institute. She has a unique way of working with clients, creating a detailed, individualized, physical, emotional, and spiritual report and symbolic painting, before ever seeing them, talking with them or seeing a photograph, using only their name and age. For every client, she creates a detailed written report along with a symbolic watercolor "soul painting," then walks through themtogether during a session. Katie's book, Heal from Within: An Intuitive Guide to Wellness is published by St. Martin's Press, uses the same practical tools and techniques Katie uses in her own medical and spiritual intuitive readings. In addition, the book teaches you to be your own medical intuitive using Katie's revolutionary, step-by-step process for connecting to intuition and spirit, finding self-love and empowerment as well as how to heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. LEARN MORE

What does donor conception actually feel like from the child's perspective as they grow into adulthood?I sit down with Kat Boldt, LPC, to discuss the lifelong journey of donor conception through the unique dual lens of a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and an adult donor-conceived person raised by a Single Mother by Choice.Kat shares her personal experience of growing up knowing her story, how finding 30 genetic half-siblings in adulthood altered her perspective, and what it's like to process complex identity emotions across a lifespan.In this episode, we discuss:What connecting with genetic half-siblings (or sibling pods) looks like, from varied emotional reactions to forming deep lifelong bonds.Moving beyond simplified children's books to normalize all feelings around donor conception—not just "mom wanted me so much".Why telling children early and often builds positive identity and avoids the potential trauma of finding out later in adulthood.How open donor choices impact mental health outcomes, and why true anonymity is no longer guaranteed in the era of direct-to-consumer DNA testing.Letting your child lead language changes over time, finding positive role models, and utilizing therapist resources like the US Donor Conceived Council.Resources and Additional Information Discussed:US Donor Conceived Counsel (USDCC)USDCC Ask A TherapistLearn more about Kat's work at https://northcoastic.comFind Kat on Instagram at @katboldtcounselingMore About Our Guest:Kat Boldt, LPC, was raised by a single mother by choice and has always known she was donor conceived. As a licensed counselor in Ohio, she specializes in providing affirming care to adult clients exploring sexuality, gender identity, and reproductive technologies, including donor conception. Learn more about Kat at https://northcoastic.comYour Next Steps:Sign Up for one of our upcoming groups at https://www.singlegreatestchoice.com/community-groups Connect with Katie on Instagram at @Single_Greatest_ChoiceBecome part of the SGC community and stay up to date by joining our newsletter. You can sign up HERE at the bottom of the page

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Is true healing after infidelity really possible? When trust is shattered by betrayal, the pain often feels insurmountable—turning love and certainty into confusion, grief, and self-doubt. The world seems to shift on its axis, leaving many to quietly question whether relationships can ever fully recover or whether individuals can truly reclaim safety and a sense of self after such a rupture. In this episode, listeners will discover compassionate guidance for facing the aftermath of intimate betrayal and pathways toward real healing. The conversation explores why facing uncomfortable truths is a necessary starting point, what it means to rebuild safety and internal clarity, and how to find empowerment amidst pressure from others and oneself. Moving through foundational steps and the common phases of recovery, this episode offers both validation and tools for anyone unsure of what comes next—reminding listeners that, with intentional effort, hope and growth are within reach. Tammy Gustafson, MA, LPC, is a trauma-informed licensed professional counselor, coach, and speaker with over fifteen years of experience. She holds a master's degree in counseling and is the founder and CEO of Betrayal Healing and LiveFree Counseling. She is the bestselling author of Broken to Brave: Your Courageous Act of Healing After Intimate Betrayal, and she hosts the annual Betrayal Healing Conference, an international gathering of hope and expert guidance.   Episode Highlights 03:48 The unique pain of intimate betrayal and the shattering of trust. 06:17 Navigating uncertainty: Deciding whether to stay or leave after betrayal. 10:07 The necessity and process of full disclosure in healing betrayal. 14:34 Childhood roots and the myths around blame in infidelity. 16:37 Ownership and the importance of responsibility. 22:27 Key foundations of repair: Full ownership and avoiding defensiveness. 24:56 Expressing emotions and empowering the betrayed partner. 28:14 Grieving, acceptance, and the importance of safety in the healing process. 31:51 The four phases of betrayal recovery. 35:30 Outcomes after betrayal and the possibility of growth. 37:10 Indicators of healing: Rebuilding trust and recognizing positive change. 40:07 Sustaining recovery: Shifting needs, integrity, and the journey toward growth.   Your Checklist of Actions to Take Allow Time for Clarity: Resist immediate pressure to decide whether to stay or leave; give yourself space to grieve and process before making big decisions. Seek Full Disclosure: Insist on obtaining the full truth about the betrayal, ideally with the support of a therapist who specializes in betrayal trauma. Own Your Emotions: Permit yourself to experience and express all feelings—including sadness and anger—throughout the healing process. Establish Safety: Ask yourself, "What do I need to feel safe?" and establish boundaries or environments that honor those needs. Expect 100% Ownership from the Betraying Partner: Require the partner who betrayed to take complete responsibility for both their actions and the impact on you. Look for Consistent Change: Observe for ongoing, consistent behavioral change and empathy from the betraying partner as indicators of healing. Consider Professional Support: Work with therapists individually and as a couple who are trained in betrayal and trauma to facilitate healthy communication and healing. Focus on Personal Growth: Prioritize your own healing, self-care, and post-traumatic growth, regardless of the relationship's outcome.   Mentioned Broken to Brave: Your Courageous Act of Healing After Intimate Betrayal (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) Shifting Criticism For Connected Communication (free relationship guide)   Connect with Tammy Gustafson Website: tammygustafson.com Instagram: instagram.com/tammylgustafson Facebook: facebook.com/betrayalhealing  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tammy-gustafson-lpc-4179aaa3/   

Have you ever wondered how much easier private practice could feel if you stopped fighting the way your brain works? In this episode, I'm talking with Martin Altman, LPC, about his experience as a therapist with ADHD and how understanding his own neurodivergence helped him find a niche that genuinely fit. We get into the strengths and challenges that can come with ADHD, how Martin stays present with clients, and why building the right systems can make private practice feel a whole lot more sustainable. Martin also shares a really helpful perspective on emotional hijacking and why distraction is not always about lacking focus or discipline. Sometimes our thoughts and emotions are simply taking up too much bandwidth. Whether you have ADHD yourself or work with neurodivergent clients, I think you'll find this conversation honest, encouraging, and full of useful takeaways. Resources Mentioned In This Episode  Subscribe to YouTube Read the show notes here Watch on YouTube Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Follow us on Instagram Meet Martin Altman, LPC Martin Altman, LPC, is a therapist and the owner of Stillwater Counseling in Atlanta, Georgia, where he specializes in working with clients experiencing ADHD, anxiety, and Level 1 autism. As both a clinician and someone with ADHD, Martin combines professional training, research, personal experience, and a straightforward, relatable approach to therapy. Raised on a farm in South Georgia, he blends what he calls "old-school wisdom" with modern science to help clients slow down, manage emotional and sensory overwhelm, and become more productive without sacrificing their creativity. Martin studied psychology at the University of Georgia and earned his master's degree in counseling from Georgia State University. After working with several large mental health organizations in Atlanta, he built a private practice focused on helping neurodivergent clients feel understood, supported, and more in control of their lives. Website Instagram

School counseling on paper and school counseling in real life are not the same job.You were trained to support students, build relationships, and run a comprehensive program. Then you walked onto a campus with an impossible caseload, unclear expectations, constant interruptions, and demands coming from every direction. So you did what good school counselors do: you worked harder.But what if effort was never the missing piece?In this episode, I'm looking at:three places where school counselor training collides with campus realitywhy self-care, better boundaries, and repeated advocacy cannot fix a structurally misaligned rolewhy capable counselors so often end up questioning themselves instead of questioning the expectations placed on themAnd I'll give you three questions that can change how you make decisions this year, starting with your first week back.You do not need another program, planner, or motivational poster. You need a way of doing school counseling that works in the school you actually have.********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy.******** This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

You've spent your whole life quietly wondering why some things feel so much harder for you than they seem to for everyone else. Scripture study won't stick. Prayers get lost in fifty other thoughts. You forget things you swore you'd remember, and the shame shows up before you even understand what happened.This week, therapist Brittney King, LPC joins Niki to talk about what ADHD actually looks like in adults, and why it usually has nothing to do with how hard you're trying. There's a reason your brain works this way, and it's more treatable than you think._______________________________Get to know our guest:Brittney King, LPC has a background in social work and school counseling. She is now a junior high school counselor and licensed therapist at Aligned Counseling serving patients in Idaho. Brittney specializes in ADHD and neurodivergence in children, teens, and adults.To book an appointment with Brittney, click here.___________Have a question or struggle you'd like Niki to help with?Click here to share it anonymously. Your question may be answered on a future episode of The LDS Mental Health Podcast, and it could help another LDS woman who's struggling with the same thing too.

Paul Krauss, MA, LPC, and world-renowned EMDR pioneer Dr. Laurel Parnell discuss how all mental health treatments as well as trauma treatment can be both more effective and more accessible. Together they explore the power of EMDR therapy, the research and early skepticism surrounding it, and how EMDR interfaces with other healing modalities around the world to accelerate perspective shifts, open the heart, and support deep inner alignment. The discussion also highlights how EMDR therapy does not erase memories but helps the nervous system clear the emotional residue of triggers so that experiences move from psychological, self-defining memory into objective memory, allowing people to reclaim their natural gifts, energetic sovereignty, and a life not limited by past trauma In this episode, Dr. Parnell and Paul discuss how EMDR therapy can help people change more quickly by integrating fragmented traumatic material, creating new pathways for healing, and supporting clients to feel both safer and more free in their bodies and relationships. They delve into the nuances of psychological versus objective memory consolidation, the importance of inner resources and inner alignment, and how EMDR can be combined with transpersonal psychotherapy to invite experiences of connection, meaning, and spiritual opening. Drawing from Dr. Parnell's own journey, including the tragic loss of her son, they examine the limits of conventional trauma treatment and the emergence of Multidimensional Integrative Healing (MDIH) as a way to work across physical, emotional, psychological, somatic, and spiritual realms in service of post-traumatic growth rather than mere symptom reduction. The conversation further explores how clinicians can safely integrate transpersonal psychology, energetic traditions, and Eastern spiritual practices within a grounded therapeutic frame, including working with phenomena such as shamanic experiences and releasing unwanted energetic attachments. Also, they discuss how to work with people from all spiritual orientations, including multiple faiths, agnostics, and atheist clients. Dr. Parnell describes clinical steps for helping clients identify what energies are truly theirs, release what is not, and stand in their own power, guided by an innate healing intelligence that moves toward wholeness when properly supported. Ultimately, she emphasizes that the goal of EMDR and MDIH is not simply desensitizing trauma, but helping clients reclaim the radiant presence of their True Nature so they can live more authentically, creatively, and compassionately in the world. Dr. Laurel Parnell is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, EMDR trainer, and leading expert on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, best known for developing Attachment-Focused EMDR and Resource Tapping. She has trained thousands of clinicians nationally and internationally, has taught transpersonal psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies and John F. Kennedy University, and continues to offer EMDR trainings and Multidimensional Integrative Healing programs through institutions such as Alliant International University, Omega Institute, Esalen Institute, and the Parnell Institute Dr. Parenell's Releasing What Isn't Yours, expands on her Multidimensional Integrative Healing framework and the clinical process of helping clients recognize and let go of energies and burdens that do not belong to them, reclaim their energetic sovereignty, and reconnect with their True Nature. Other books by Dr. Parnell.  Article Referenced: The Enigmatic Therapy That Saved My Life 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 a Cofounder of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433.  If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group.  For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram   |   Facebook     |     Youtube Original Music: ”Alright” from the album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) “Ikigai” from Shapes by Robohands (Spotify) “Odysea” from Shapes by Robohands (Spotify)  

In episode 549 I chat with Justin Hughes and Ted Witzig, Jr. PhD. Justin, MA, LPC, is a therapist and author specializing in OCD and anxiety. A CBT practitioner trained in psychology and theology (Dallas Theological Seminary), he bridges mental health and faith. Ted, PhD is a clinical psychologist and pastor.  His roles give him a special desire to help those whose OCD has become entwined in religious and moral matters.  We discuss their therapy backgrounds, Justin's book The Christian's Guide to Overcoming OCD, the integration of faith and therapy, parental accommodation, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/justin-ted-549 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter 

AI is moving far beyond simple chatbots, and many mental health professionals are wondering what comes next.In the first episode of Beyond the Bot, Dan Florell and Adam Lockwood break down one of the fastest-growing areas of artificial intelligence: AI agents. They explain the difference between traditional AI chatbots and autonomous AI systems, where these tools can genuinely save clinicians time, and where they should never be used.The conversation covers practical examples for psychologists, counselors, school psychologists, and private practice owners, including research reviews, program evaluation, website analysis, marketing insights, and automating repetitive administrative work. Just as importantly, they discuss the ethical boundaries, including why protected health information should never be shared with consumer AI tools and why curiosity should come before rushing to adopt new technology.Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or already using ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, this episode offers practical guidance to help you understand where the technology is headed and how to prepare for it responsibly.Brightminds AdPAR Ad This episode is brought to you by PAR.Explore the AI Report Writer here:https://www.parinc.com/product/ai-report-writer?utm_campaign=38111624-Psyched%20to%20Practice%202026&utm_source=P2P%20Podcast&utm_medium=Related%20PodcastsLearn more about the RIAS-2 NU here:https://www.parinc.com/product/groups/rias-rist-assessments?utm_campaign=38111624-Psyched%20to%20Practice%202026&utm_source=P2P%20Podcast&utm_medium=Related%20PodcastsTo hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com “Be well, and stay psyched"

Sexual wellness expert Vanessa Cushing, LPC, CST, joins Spaghetti on the Wall to discuss healthy relationships, overcoming intimacy challenges, trauma recovery, and how AI is reshaping sexual health education. Don't miss this thoughtful conversation about breaking stigma, improving communication, and building stronger connections through evidence-based care.Connect with Vanessa CushingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.cushing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessacushing/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-cushing-477051156/Website: https://www.cushingcounseling.com/

Sarah Ann Saeger, LPC, LCADC, LAMFT, is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist who specializes in complex trauma, addiction, and relationships. She is trained in IFS and an array of somatic,attachment-informed therapies. Sarah shares psychoeducation and reflections on parts work and the healing journey on her Instagram and Substack platforms. She is dedicated to helping survivors embrace the wisdom of their whole selves, and she supports survivors in her PA-based therapy practice.In this episode, we explore parentification: what it is, how it develops, and the ways it can continue to shape our lives after childhood.We discuss what can happen when a child grows up feeling responsible for the emotional well-being of others, learns to suppress their own needs, and takes on roles that were never theirs to carry. We also unpack the many nuances of these experiences, recognizing that family, culture, and generation has its own context. In addition, we talk about what it can look like to incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) into the work of complex trauma and parentification. We discuss how these early roles can show up in adult relationships through familiar relational patterns and reenactments. This includes why we may find ourselves drawn to partners who reinforce what once felt familiar, along with the grief that can come from recognizing what we needed but didn't receive.FOLLOW SARAH:INSTA: @sarahannsaegerMORE INFO: LinktreeWORKBOOK: The Internal Family Systems Workbook For CPTSDSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTHREADS: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Birth trauma is more common than most doulas realize. Most doula trainings are not preparing doulas to spot it. In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Bodily, MS, LPC, to talk about what the research actually says about how often birth trauma happens, and why the numbers are higher than most people assume. Our conversation covers what birth trauma can look like from a client's perspective. Some signs are obvious. Some show up weeks later and get missed because nobody was looking for them. Jamie breaks down the other mental health factors that may show up alongside it, and why doulas need to know the difference between what's within our scope and what needs a referral. She also walks through how to use the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale as a screening tool, and which questions should trigger an immediate referral. There's also the crisis piece. If a client is in a current crisis, we don't have time to research resources from scratch. We need to already know where to send them. This one is for every doula who has left a client visit wondering if what they just witnessed was normal, or something more.

Explore the transformative potential of psychedelic therapy, trauma, and modern healing modalities with experts Dr. Will Van Derveer and Keith Kurlander. Discover how these approaches can lead to lasting change, address trauma, and expand consciousness.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy02:57 Personal Journeys into Healing05:44 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact08:48 The Widespread Nature of Trauma11:45 The Role of Psychedelics in Healing14:41 Psychedelics vs. Traditional Medications17:30 The Importance of Intent in Psychedelic Use20:40 Addiction and Psychedelic Therapy23:38 Navigating the Risks of Psychedelic Use26:32 The Role of Facilitators in Psychedelic Therapy29:34 Integrating Tools for Personal Growth30:30 Understanding Risks of Psychedelic Substances33:37 Natural vs. Synthetic Medicines38:31 Microdosing vs. Clinical Experiences41:28 Exploring Medicines for Attachment Issues44:20 Transformative Experiences Through Psychedelics49:18 The Importance of Connection and OnenessSponsors: BIRCH BEDS OFFER: Birch Organic Mattresses. Listeners now can go to birchliving.com/feelgood and receive 27% percent off any Mattress USE LINK: birchliving.com/feelgood and receive 27% percent off any Mattress Keith Kurlander and Will Van Derveer Resources: Book: Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life?Website: psychiatrycenters.com Podcast: Higher Practice PodcastBio: Will Van Derveer, MD is a psychiatrist at the forefront of the movement to upgrade mental healthcare by addressing root causes of suffering, rather than only medicating symptoms. He has been in practice for almost 25 years with the view that anyone can heal given the right support. After staffing several psychedelic therapy clinical trials, Dr. Van Derveer co-founded Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI), which has trained 10,000 licensed professionals in integrative psychiatry and psychedelic assisted therapy. He is a graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His book, Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life will be published by Shambhala in the Spring of 2026. Dr. Van Derveer is co-host of the Higher Practice Podcast, where he explores what it takes to achieve optimal mental health. Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, is cofounder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers, which has trained 10,000 licensed professionals in integrative psychiatry and psychedelic assisted therapy. He is the cohost of The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health. He has worked with individuals, couples, and groups as an integrative psychotherapist and coach since 2005. He earned his degree in Business Administration from The Isenberg School of Management. He is a coauthor of the book Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The educational system doesn't need to plot to keep you quiet.It just needs to keep you tired.And after that, the silence takes care of itself.A few nights ago, I watched over a hundred school counselors simultaneously go quiet.It was weird.They'd been engaged in my presentation. They were animated and alive. The conversation was popping. But then... I changed the subject from talking about the problems to talking about what to do next... and suddenly the entire room changed.Some people instantly started explaining why it wouldn't work.But most just...stopped talking.I left that session asking myself:What just happened here?Why did so many dedicated, talented school counselors suddenly retreat?If you've ever wondered when you stopped speaking up- or why- it starts here.********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy.******** This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

We are excited to announce the launch of a brand new podcast, Beyond the Bot, hosted by Dr. Dan Florel and Dr. Adam Lockwood. Starting Friday, July 31st, you'll find episodes of Beyond the Bot appearing right here on the Psyched To Practice feed, alternating with our regular episodes. This means you'll continue to receive fresh content every week without needing to subscribe to anything new.For those familiar with our journey, Dan has played a pivotal role behind the scenes, helping to transform Psyched To Practice from a passion project into a robust educational platform. Joining him is Adam Lockwood, who brings years of experience in helping mental health professionals thoughtfully integrate artificial intelligence into clinical practice, education, supervision, and daily workflows.Brightminds AdPAR AdThis episode is brought to you by PAR.Explore the AI Report Writer here:https://www.parinc.com/product/ai-report-writer?utm_campaign=38111624-Psyched%20to%20Practice%202026&utm_source=P2P%20Podcast&utm_medium=Related%20PodcastsLearn more about the RIAS-2 NU here:https://www.parinc.com/product/groups/rias-rist-assessments?utm_campaign=38111624-Psyched%20to%20Practice%202026&utm_source=P2P%20Podcast&utm_medium=Related%20PodcastsTo hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com “Be well, and stay psyched"

Most therapists overlook one of the most powerful tools for supporting LGBTQ+ clients: the deep connection between minority stress, emotional validation, and joy. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Kiki Fehling—an expert in queer-affirmative DBT—shares how understanding the unique challenges faced by queer individuals can transform therapy from mere coping to building a genuinely fulfilling life.Discover how minority stress operates like chronic invalidation, fueling mental health difficulties like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Kiki reveals how DBT's biosocial model not only helps clients manage emotions but also reframes their experiences—empowering clients to see their identities not as sources of pathology but as sources of strength and joy. She explains how the foundational CBT skill of opposite action can combat shame and anxiety, leading clients to actively pursue moments of queer joy—whether through celebrations, community, or self-affirmation.You'll learn practical ways clinicians can avoid microaggressions—like making assumptions about pronouns or relationships—and how to repair ruptures that threaten trust. The episode emphasizes the importance of fostering therapy spaces where queer clients can fully embrace their identities, find happiness, and counteract societal stigma. Whether you're a mental health professional or a queer advocate, this conversation offers a clear map for integrating affirming practices that lead to genuine resilience and happiness.Filled with actionable exercises from Kiki's new workbook, along with her insights on cultural humility and self-work, this episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to supporting LGBTQ+ folks in living their fullest, happiest lives. Queer joy isn't just a moment—it's a vital component of mental health and belonging.Her New Book: https://www.kikifehling.com/lgbtqworkbookTherapist Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0197643302?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackFree worksheets/handout: https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648486623/the-lgbtq-mental-health-workbook/Find a LGBTQ+ community center near you: https://www.lgbtqcenters.org/Brightminds AdPAR Ad This episode is brought to you by PAR.Explore the AI Report Writer here:https://www.parinc.com/product/ai-report-writer?utm_campaign=38111624-Psyched%20to%20Practice%202026&utm_source=P2P%20Podcast&utm_medium=Related%20PodcastsLearn more about the RIAS-2 NU here:https://www.parinc.com/product/groups/rias-rist-assessments?utm_campaign=38111624-Psyched%20to%20Practice%202026&utm_source=P2P%20Podcast&utm_medium=Related%20PodcastsTo hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com “Be well, and stay psyched"

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about how to rebuild your confidence, get your sparkle back, and create a life you truly love. Jocelyn Michelle Lemke, MA, LIMHP, LPC is a licensed clinician, trauma-informed identity confidence strategist and an independent travel advisor.   She helps women rebuild self-trust, reclaim their identity, and create wildly alive lives after divorce and major life transitions. Through practical wisdom and heartfelt conversations, she empowers women to normalize their brilliance™ and lead with confidence.Connect with Jocelyn Here: Coaching With Michelle LLC  Facebook: Coaching_w_Mic     https://www.instagram.com/lemke.jocelyn/https://Coachingwithmichelle.org===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

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Send us Fan MailRabbi Shmuel Skaist, LPC, CSAT is a clinician specializing in sex addiction, compulsive and problematic sexual behaviors, betrayal trauma, relational repair, and broader behavioral and process addictions. He works with individuals and couples navigating sexual compulsivity, secrecy, integrity violations, attachment wounds, and the relational fallout of betrayal.He brings over 35 years of experience in Jewish education to his clinical work, integrating addiction-informed care, attachment-based approaches, trauma-informed treatment, evidence-based modalities, mindfulness meditation, and relational accountability. His work pays particular attention to the impact of childhood trauma, betrayal trauma in partners, and religious or spiritual trauma, as well as the complex ways that sexuality, shame, values, faith, and identity intersect in treatment.Shmuel is completing his PhD in Counseling at Montclair State University, where his dissertation research focuses on betrayal trauma and integrity violations in intimate partnerships, including a comparison of symptoms among male and female betrayed partners. He also serves as a counselor at SINAI Schools, supporting adolescents with developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://wig-guru.com - Use Code 'Brainstorm' For 10% Offhttps://www.thevillagerecovery.org/Business Email: Brainstormwithsony@gmail.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more Brainstorm go to...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFT?si=67dfa56d4e764ee0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brainstormwithsonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony

Beth Kelley, LPC, and clinical psychologist Dr. Brett Kennedy are cofounders of The Lonliness Lab. Together with Dr. Rob they explore the many facets of loneliness, including what it means to be connected but isolated, the danger of lacking genuine intimacy, and distiguishing between loneliness, aloneness, and isolation. Each is part of the human experience, but are they all inherently bad? And what is the difference between connection versus community, and why does it matter when navigating the many faces of loneliness?    TAKEAWAYS: [2:27] Introducing Beth Kelly and Brett Kennedy.  [3:10] People are just people when it comes to lonliness.  [4:35] Defining loneliness as an existential connection gap.  [8:01] What makes us feel lonely versus connected?  [9:08] Uncovering the layers of loneliness, aloneness, and isolation.  [12:30] Introverted but overstimulated? Extroverted but lonely?  [16:04] Is loneliness inherently bad?  [19:02] Experiencing loneliness as an addict.  [21:48] Defining loneliness as a longing and a relationship gap.  [25:18] Loneliness as a physical response.  [28:00] Stop telling me I need more community!    RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101  Seeking Integrity Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey   Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.    QUOTES: “All people are feeling lonely, but not everyone is talking about it.”  “Lonliness is part of the human experience, even when we feel fulfilled in relationships.”  “Loneliness is ultimately connected to belonging.”  “Loneliness is a mind-body experience that has a profound impact on the nervous system.” 

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If you've ever felt like nobody around you understands what it's like to lose your old identity to a diagnosis, this episode names that experience using language borrowed from an unlikely place: sport psychology. The same identity disruption athletes face after a career-ending injury shows up almost exactly the same way after a chronic illness diagnosis.In this episode, you'll hear from Kelsey Ruffing, MA, MS, LCPC, who draws a direct line between an athlete being ignored by a coach and a chronically ill patient being dismissed by a doctor, and explains why both create the same kind of lasting trust injury.Connect with Destiny:  Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________

Most school counselors plan their programs in the same order they were taught: start with the data, identify the need, choose the intervention, and try to make the model fit.But that's exactly why so many carefully built plans fall apart by October.In this episode, Steph explains why school counselors may be planning their programs backwards — and the two questions that should come before goals, calendars, initiatives, or action plans.Because the goal is not to reach May with the most comprehensive school counseling program.It is to reach May still recognizing yourself in the work you do each day.********"Best Year Ever!" happens July 21-24. Get your ticket today.********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy.******** This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

Whether you're a betrayed partner trying to make sense of the chaos inside you, or a man who can't seem to stop behavior he hates — this episode is for you.   Kristin sits down with Jenna Riemersma, LPC - certified IFS therapist, CSAT supervisor, and bestselling author of Altogether You and her newest book Move Toward — to explore what happens when we stop fighting the parts of ourselves we don't like and start moving toward them instead.   Jenna unpacks: Why IFS (Internal Family Systems) is deeply rooted in scripture — and why the image of God inside you is the key to transformation without shame What it actually means to have "parts" — and why feeling torn, contradictory, or out of control doesn't mean something is wrong with you The three-step tool (Notice, Know, Need) you can use in your most triggered moments — no therapist required Why compassion unlocks what control never could, for both the betrayed partner and the person with unwanted sexual behavior How to speak for your parts instead of from them — and why that changes everything in conflict and in healing   This is not a shortcut. It's a different road entirely. Move Toward is available now wherever books are sold. Free resources, guided videos, and downloadable worksheets are available at movetoward.com.   Learn more about our programs:   The Living Truth Podcast: Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal. #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #MenInTheBattle #WomenInTheBattle #LivingTruth #IFS

A creative, body-based guide to healing for queer, trans, and gender-expansive readers—somatic tools and expressive arts to feel safer in your body, rewrite your story, and sustain connection. Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma (North Atlantic Books, 2026) is a practical, consent-centered guide to healing body trauma through embodiment and creativity. Drawing on somatic therapy—grounding, breath, orientation, gentle movement—and expressive arts—collage, drawing, clay, movement, music, voice—within a harm-reduction frame of pacing, choice, and safety plans, Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (REAT, ATR-BC, LPC) shares grounded practices, case vignettes, and simple rituals to help you move from shut down or on high alert into steadier, more connected living. The book follows a simple arc: first, feel and steady your nervous system; next, turn those sensations into art and story; and finally, build rituals and relationships that help the changes last—whether you're navigating dysphoria, ED recovery, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation. Inside you'll find: Body check-ins (quick prompts to name sensations and needs), short breath & movement practices (1–10 minutes), and sensory prompts (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste) Art invitations (collage, drawing, movement, sound/voice) with step-by-step guidance and safety notes Consent & harm-reduction tools (opt-in/out menus, pacing, crisis planning) to keep the work manageable Community practices & rituals (altar-making, release-writing, witness circles) to anchor change in daily lif A queer-centered lens on healing, embodiment, and creativity Warm, inclusive, and usable on your own or with a therapist, Queer Expressions helps you build a more livable relationship with your body—and a story big enough to hold who you are becoming. Wednesdae Reim Ifrach is a trans/non-binary art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing gender-affirming, trauma-informed care that emphasizes healing-centered engagement, body justice, intersectional social justice, and equitable access to eating disorder treatment. They co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery, offering clinical supervision, consultations, trainings, workshops, counseling, and art therapy services to clients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a full-time professor at Moravian University, Wednesdae teaches mental health counseling, social work, and expressive art courses, inspiring future professionals. Over the past decade, they have led trainings and workshops for organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and Yale University, among others. Previously, Wednesdae founded the country's first 2sLGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Program, served on Project HEAL's Board, and presided over the Connecticut Art Therapy Association. They currently co-chair the Health Professionals in Training Program on the GLMA Board. Their expertise addresses LGBTQ+ concerns and trauma, honoring each client's identity. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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Most school counselors can describe what they do all day.Crisis response. Small groups. Student check-ins. Parent calls. Schedule changes. Behavior support. Data meetings. The fifty small things that happen before 9:00 a.m.But ask a school counselor what makes them remarkable, and things can get quiet fast.In this episode, Steph talks about why it can be so hard to name the specific instincts, patterns, and abilities that make you unusually effective in your role. This is not about generic compliments or personality quizzes. It is about learning to identify the thing you do in a way almost nobody else on your campus can.You'll hear why confidence in your own ability actually changes what you do on campus, and why using what you're good at is completely different from just knowing it exists. You'll also hear how years of being second-guessed or undervalued can make you stop seeing what is remarkable about you at all.You'll hear three places your remarkable work may be hiding: interpersonal skill, data and pattern recognition, and the counseling approaches you naturally reach for when the work gets real.Because if you cannot name your value, the system will keep naming it for you.This episode will help you start answering a question most school counselors have never been asked directly:What makes you a remarkable school counselor?********"Best Year Ever!" happens July 21-24. Get your ticket today.********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy.******** This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

What if your child's struggles with food aren't really about food at all? Licensed therapist Mallory Callans explains why eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, perfectionism, and body image are deeply connected, and what parents need to know before a problem becomes a crisis.Rebecca sits down with licensed therapist Mallory Callans to discuss one of the most difficult topics parents face: eating disorders and disordered eating. Mallory shares what she's seeing in teens today, the impact of social media and comparison culture, warning signs parents should notice, and how anxiety, perfectionism, depression, and self-harm often overlap with eating struggles. She offers practical guidance for maintaining open communication, supporting recovery, and creating emotional safety at home.5 Key Takeaways• Eating disorders are often coping skillsThey are rarely about food alone. Anxiety, perfectionism, depression, trauma, and body image struggles are often underneath the behaviors.• You don't have to wait until things become severeEarly intervention matters. Parents don't need to wait until their child reaches a crisis before seeking support.• Teens are watching everything we say about bodies and foodComments about our own bodies, celebrity weight loss, and labeling foods as "good" or "bad" can affect how teens see themselves.• Recovery isn't linearHealing takes time. There will be ups and downs, and patience and support are essential for long-term recovery.• Communication matters more than perfectionParents don't need all the answers. Creating a safe environment where difficult conversations can happen is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children.If you've noticed changes in your child's eating habits, body image, or emotional well-being, take a deep breath. Mallory reminds parents that recognizing concerns early and seeking support is already a step in the right direction. You don't have to navigate this alone.If this conversation resonated with you, know that you are not alone, and neither is your child. Early support matters. Whether you're noticing changes in eating habits, body image concerns, anxiety, or self-harm behaviors, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not failure. Connect with Mallory Callans, MS, LPC, NCC through Key Counseling Group or Psychology Today to learn more. And if you found this episode helpful, please share it with another parent who may need to hear this message.

What messages have you been told about your body and your sexuality?  This week, Juli sits down with her friends Dawn Jones and Danisa Suarez for a candid conversation about the unique experiences of Black, Latino, and White women when it comes to the messages they received about their sexuality. They touch on topics like body image, beauty standards, shame, and the pressure women feel to either hide or flaunt their sexuality.  Guests: Dawn Jones, LPC-S & Danisa Suarez, LPC, CST Become a monthly donor to Authentic Intimacy and get a FREE copy of the new 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask About Love, Sex, and Intimacy. We'd love to hear your thoughts about this conversation. Leave us a rating and review.  Dawn Jones' Practice: Legacy Counseling & Consulting Jorge & Danisa Suarez's Practice: CCI Counseling Follow Danisa at @danisasuarezoficial Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy