Podcasts about LPC

Boundaries are often presented as the answer to difficult relationships, workplace stress, and emotional well-being. But what happens when a boundary is actually avoidance in disguise? In this episode, Paul Wagner and Ray Christner explore the complicated space between protecting yourself and limiting your growth. They discuss how rigid boundaries can sometimes create new problems, why flexibility matters, and how anxiety can influence the decisions we make about work, relationships, and personal fulfillment. Through clinical examples and practical insights, they examine how to recognize when a boundary is serving you, when it may be holding you back, and how to make thoughtful decisions that align with your values. This conversation offers clinicians and listeners a fresh perspective on balancing self-protection, growth, and meaningful connection.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"

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In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth, Robin, and Jeff explore the value of slowing down and creating space to simply be. Their conversation wanders through topics ranging from technology, noise, and daily stress to the unique experiences of living with vision loss and the mental energy required to navigate the world. Together, they reflect on the difference between constant doing and intentional being, discussing how quiet moments can provide rest, clarity, and a sense of grounding. They share personal experiences about finding comfort in familiar environments, spending time in nature, listening to birds, walking without distractions, and creating calming spaces at home that encourage relaxation and reflection. The discussion also touches on the importance of relationships, changing priorities as we grow older, and how our understanding of time evolves throughout life. Through humor, thoughtful insights, and honest conversation, the hosts invite listeners to consider what brings them peace, how they spend their time, and what helps them stay grounded in an increasingly busy world.   Join Beth, Robin, and Jeff as they reflect on the importance of creating room for silence, presence, and personal reflection, and discover why sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is simply be. Full Transcript:   Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes.   Show Hosts:                   Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com                   Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS                   Www.transitioningthroughchange.com   You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks for listening!

Today we're diving into what it really looks like to advocate for our neurodivergent kids in school in a way that's truly aligned with who they are. My guest is Dr. Destiny Huff, a trauma therapist, advocate, and educator whose work is deeply informed by her own lived experience as a late-diagnosed autistic mother. In our conversation, we explore the limitations and pitfalls of traditional IEP processes, what a genuinely neurodiversity-affirming approach can look like in practice, and how families can build more effective, collaborative relationships with schools. Destiny shares both big-picture reframes and practical strategies, offering a grounded, honest look at how to navigate systems that weren't designed with our kids in mind, while still holding onto possibility and meaningful change. About Dr. Destiny Huff  Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC, is a late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHD mental health therapist, non-attorney special education advocate, and national speaker. She is the founder of Destiny Huff Consulting, where she supports families and schools in implementing neuroaffirming practices and navigating the IEP process. As the mother of two neurodivergent learners in public school special education, Dr. Huff brings both lived and professional experience to her work. She focuses on dismantling deficit-based narratives in education and addressing the intersection of race, disability, and trauma. Dr. Huff has presented nationally and co-hosts The Affirming Village Podcast, where she explores advocacy, disability justice, and the realities of navigating special education systems. Things you'll learn from this episode  How Dr. Huff's journey from parent to advocate informs her approach to neurodiversity-affirming support Why individualized, meaningful IEPs matter more than compliance-driven plans How systemic barriers like underfunding and lack of training impact school support for neurodivergent students What distinguishes traditional IEPs from neuroaffirming ones—and how that shows up in real life How documenting data at home can strengthen advocacy for accommodations and services Why supporting kids in understanding themselves and building self-advocacy is essential, alongside leveraging community and advocacy to create change Resources mentioned Neuroaffirming Advocacy: A Neuroaffirming Guide to Special Education Advocacy Destiny Huff Consulting Advocating for Kids, Inc. (Cheryl Poe) Affirming Village Podcast with Lisa Baskin-Wright Dr. Destiny Huff on Instagram Dr. Destiny Huff on Facebook Lisa Baskin Wright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you charging enough in private practice, or does guilt keep getting in the way? In this episode, Gordon is joined by Bianca Hughes, LPC, therapist, speaker, mentor, and founder of Authentically BU and the Soulful Clinician Collective. Bianca shares how she moved from hospital work into private practice and the mindset shifts that helped her build a career that feels aligned, sustainable, and authentic. Gordon and Bianca talk about money mindset, imposter syndrome, marketing, confidence, and why therapists need to see themselves as both clinicians and business owners. Bianca also shares why it's important to respect the value of your license, ask for help, find community, and do your own personal work along the way. If you've ever struggled with charging your worth, owning your value, or building a private practice without burning out, this conversation is for you. Resources Mentioned In This Episode  Subscribe to 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 Bianca Hughes Bianca Hughes, LPC is a therapist, speaker, mentor, and founder of Authentically BU and the Soulful Clinician Collective. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with more than 10 years of experience, Bianca is passionate about helping ambitious mental health clinicians build careers that feel aligned, authentic, and sustainable. Known as a "Soul Aligner," Bianca guides newer clinicians through the challenges of licensure, job searches, salary negotiation, confidence, and career clarity. Through heart-centered community and mentorship, she helps therapists move beyond uncertainty and create a path that honors both their professional goals and their true selves. Bianca has built a thriving private practice rooted in her values, proving that clinicians do not have to chase hustle culture to be successful. Her work has earned recognition, including Richmont Graduate University's 2024 Alumni of the Year award, and she has spoken for conferences and organizations, including Amazon. She has also hosted two podcasts and appeared on more than 37 podcasts as a trusted voice in the mental health field. Therapy Website Instagram LinkedIn Threads Soulful Clinician Collective Website Threads Instagram YouTube Free Quiz

If somebody else could do exactly what you're doing after reading the same slide deck-Why did you go to grad school? That's the question that hit me after I reviewed a state-sponsored training that handed school counselors a watered-down counseling model and called it evidence-based. And once I saw it, I couldn't unsee it. But this episode isn't really about one training. It's about what happens when a profession starts confusing the appearance of counseling with counseling itself: the slides that look clinical, the activities that look like interventions, the worksheets that look like the real thing. I'll give you one simple question to tell the difference.  And fair warning- a lot of your favorite materials won't survive it.[Part 1 of 2. This week, the rule. Next week, the test.]-------Topics: solution-focused brief counseling (SFBC) in schools, evidence-based school counseling, treatment fidelity, the limits of printable counseling resources and TPT materials, and protecting the clinical role of the school counselor.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********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.******** Ready to spend a few days this summer with me, geeking out over school counseling and preparing for your best year ever? Grab your ticket here before this limited-seat event sells out!******** 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.

Visit the webpage for information about the showwww.podpage.com/the-3-13-men-money-and-marriageTo make a donation to the show: Cash App $a114johnsonSummary This episode explores the dynamics of financial codependency in relationships where women are the primary earners and men are dependent or passive. My guest LPC, Judi Winbush and I discuss red flags, psychological factors, and practical steps for women to break free from these patterns.Keywords: financial codependency, relationships, men and women, emotional health, self-respect, therapy, red flags, empowermentKey topicsRed flags of financial dependencyPsychological roots of dependency and passivityImpact on women's social life and self-respectSteps to break the cycle of codependencyBreaking Free from Financial Codependency: A Psychological PerspectiveThe Hidden Costs of Living Off Her Dime in Relationships"Potential keeps women PR-ing their partners.""To reignite desire, caretaking must stop.""Women must let men fail to help them grow."Judy Winbush - Licensed Professional CounselorThe 313 Men Money and Marriage PodcastMen Money and Marriage Hour YouTube ChannelGuest name Judy Winbush, License Professional CounselorChapters00:00 Introduction to Financial Codependency02:50 Understanding the Dynamics of Financial Dependency06:07 The Psychological Impact on Men and Women08:55 Social Isolation and Emotional Costs12:08 The Role of Potential and Resentment14:46 Breaking the Cycle of Codependency17:58 Recovery and Rebuilding RelationshipsResources

What happens when the symptoms fit… but the diagnosis doesn't?In this episode of Psyched to Practice, Paul Wagner and Ray Christner break down the messy reality of differential diagnosis and why so many mental health conditions can look nearly identical on the surface. From ADHD and anxiety to autism, depression, sleep problems, medical conditions, and substance use, they explore how clinicians can avoid jumping to conclusions and start asking better questions.Ray shares practical ways to rule diagnoses in and out without getting trapped by confirmation bias, while Paul highlights how curiosity, collaboration, and ongoing assessment can completely change treatment outcomes.They discuss why diagnosis should be treated like a working hypothesis instead of a fixed answer, how overlapping symptoms create false positives, and the danger of diagnostic overshadowing when one diagnosis hides another. The episode also explores why women with ADHD were so often missed for years, how medical conditions can mimic mental health disorders, and why gathering information from parents, spouses, and caregivers can completely change the clinical picture.This episode is packed with practical insights for therapists, psychologists, counselors, and anyone trying to better understand the complexity behind mental health diagnosis.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"

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On the last day of school, the district sent an email about spreadsheets.But not one person asked what you needed to do your job better next year.Not what you were seeing.Not what students needed.Not what kept support from reaching kids faster.Just the spreadsheet.There's a name for that kind of silence.This episode is about why nobody asks school counselors what they're observing… and what it costs all campuses when the people seeing the most are treated like support staff instead of strategic professionals.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********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.********Ready to spend a few days this summer with me, geeking out over school counseling and preparing for your best year ever? Grab your ticket here before this limited-seat event sells out!******** 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.

In this episode I am joined by Jenna Overbaugh, LPC, who is an expert in helping people with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). She is also a runner & mom! In this episode, Jenna discusses how anxiety works, how OCD is misdiagnosed and why this is important, how mental compulsions and rumination keep you stuck, and exactly what to do to break these patterns. We discuss the overlap between anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders/disordered eating and how these challenges affect endurance athletes. We discuss how to actually get better rather than just adding another coping mechanism to your long list of “self care” tactics like breathing, meditation, avoiding triggers, and why these things aren't helping you. We chat about how basic CBT talk therapy can be unhelpful and downright harmful for those with OCD and what highly effective treatments to seek out instead.Check out Jenna's resources: https://jennaoverbaughlpc.com/resources#contact Follow Jenna on social media: https://www.instagram.com/jenna.overbaugh/To join the next round of my Strong Runner Academy Program to work on your fueling & health goals, visit: https://holleyfuelednutrition.com/groupcoaching

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. Welcome back to The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy. In this episode, Dr. James Hawkins and Dr. Ryan Rana discuss the concept of “Stage 2 Rehab” — the process of helping couples recover when deep emotional work becomes blocked, disorganized, or overwhelming. Rather than seeing difficult sessions as failures, James and Ryan explore how moments of fear, confusion, and protective relapse often become opportunities for deeper attachment repair when therapists know how to slow down, reorganize the process, and help clients regain safety. Why Stage 2 Work Can Collapse Clients may not yet feel safe enough for depth Fear often interrupts vulnerability The caregiving system can become disoriented or blocked Therapists sometimes move too fast for the nervous system Stage 2 Rehab Strategies Return to the last successful emotional step Normalize fear and hesitation Slow the process down Regulate therapist energy and pacing Help clients climb “back up the ladder.” Reorganize emotional safety before pushing for more vulnerability Highlighting Longing Beneath Pain Drawing from Gail Palmer's work, James and Ryan discuss how helping clients contact longing—not just pain—can soften blocks and reopen emotional engagement. Resetting the Caregiving System The hosts explore how caregivers can become overwhelmed, defensive, solution-focused, or emotionally disorganized during deep moments — and how therapists can help restore accessibility and responsiveness. Therapist Takeaways Don't panic when the process breaks down Fear is often the doorway, not the obstacle Stay exploratory rather than perfectionistic Repairing the process is often the work itself 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!

What does it actually look like to find a therapist who understands chronic illness, and what kind of work can help when you've spent years being dismissed by the medical system? In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize medical gaslighting in your own story, why somatic work can be essential before surgery, and how to protect your identity and your relationships when chronic illness takes over your life.In this episode, you'll hear from Candice Craft, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in complex chronic illness, who shares why one of the most powerful things a therapist can say to a new client is simply, "I believe you," and how that single moment starts to undo years of accumulated medical dismissal.Connect with Destiny:  Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________

Cracks aren't proof you're falling apart. They're proof you didn't quit. Join our special guest Rekita Jackson MS, LPC, CAMS, CGS, and discover that valuable things are often stored in cracked vessels. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 This episode of Wellness Wednesday returns with an open and heartfelt conversation in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, focusing on the importance of community and connection. Hosts Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis, and Jeff Thompson reflect on how community can support emotional well-being, reduce feelings of isolation, and provide encouragement during life's struggles. Robin shares personal experiences from her doctoral journey as a blind student, while the discussion explores identity, belonging, loneliness, and the value of finding people who truly understand and support you. The episode gently challenges myths around mental health and reminds listeners that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether through friendships, support groups, hobbies, or online spaces, the conversation encourages listeners to start small, stay curious, and seek meaningful connections that nurture mental health and personal growth. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes.   Show Hosts:             Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com             Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS             Www.transitioningthroughchange.com   You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks for listening!   Full Transcript

Cracks aren't proof you're falling apart. They're proof you didn't quit. Join our special guest Rekita Jackson MS, LPC, CAMS, CGS, and discover that valuable things are often stored in cracked vessels. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailDefiance can look like disrespect, but what if it is really stress, shame, and a nervous system that cannot downshift? We pick up our series on oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) with a clear, parent-friendly breakdown of what ODD is, how common it is, and why it is most often diagnosed in kids and teens. We also talk through why the label gets missed or brushed off, even though it has been in the DSM for decades.From there, we dig into the risk factors that show up again and again: ADHD and emotional dysregulation, trauma and adverse childhood experiences, high-conflict homes, and inconsistent discipline that turns rules into a moving target. We also cover how autism spectrum traits, learning disabilities, sensory processing challenges, and executive functioning deficits can lower frustration tolerance and make everyday demands feel impossible. If you have ever wondered why a child seems to argue everything, explode fast, or blame others, we connect those behaviors to what may be happening underneath without excusing harm.We get practical about what helps: structure, predictability, fewer power struggles, and stronger positive reinforcement so the only attention is not tied to the worst moments. We talk therapy tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), why family therapy can change the whole household dynamic, and how repairing trust often starts with adults regulating themselves and owning mistakes. We also answer the medication question plainly: no medication is specifically approved for ODD, but treatment can include meds for co-occurring ADHD, depression, or severe mood instability under psychiatric guidance.You will also hear our “winner of the week” rescue dog story plus a shelter spotlight on May, who needs a home. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a parent or teacher, and leave us a review. What part of ODD feels the most familiar in your world right now?Recorded May 11, 2026FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I'll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.  David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes Author and Therapist Kelly Ann Street Date: May 19th, 2026 EP: 720 TOPIC - Kelly is a liscenced professional counsellor who works with adults and couples to navigate life's darkest moments. She will be talking about her Book “ Embrace The Dark”, where she encourages people to gain an understanding, while delving into the darkest parts of themselves, to get on to heir path to finding healing. Tonight we will explore Shadow Work, what it really means and how it can help you . Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Kelly Ann: - KELLY ANN STREET, MS, LPC (Minneapolis, MN) is a licensed professional counselor who works with adults and couples to navigate life's darkest moments. She is also the owner of the small business Happy Rebel, which sells lifestyle products and her therapy courses. Kelly's goal in her business, therapy practice, and life is to help people step forward into their own stories and experiences of the dark and light within life. WEBSITE: www.KellyAnnStreet.com. ABOUT The BOOK: Embrace the Dark Transform Your Shadows into Strength - Sharing inspiring stories, psychological insights, and hands-on practices, therapist Kelly Ann Street, MS, LPC, shows you how to pull back the parts of yourself that were cast aside and use them to heal and better understand yourself. Your darkness can provide immense gifts—even when it seems impossible. Embrace the Dark is your companion for turning life's most challenging moments—those times we call "dark nights of the soul"—into powerful opportunities for personal growth. Kelly walks you through ten areas of life, using personal and client stories as guideposts for processing your experiences. For each of those ten areas, Kelly offers a practice that will help you come back to yourself. The book is organized by shadow work for ten areas of life: health and body, adventures, personal growth, finances, spirituality, relationships, environment, career, emotions, and love. This approach combines psychological insights and therapeutic tools, including Internal Family Systems therapy and spiritual healing techniques, empowering readers to identify and understand their shadow side through practical exercises. AMAZON: https://a.co/d/0i1Sh9DA If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all! United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

Send us Fan MailDefiance gets blamed on attitude, laziness, or “bad parenting,” but what if the real issue is a nervous system that can't calm down fast enough? We dig into oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in a clear, practical way, breaking down what the diagnosis actually means and why it's so often misunderstood. If you've ever watched a child or teen go from fine to furious in seconds, this conversation helps you see what may be happening beneath the surface. We walk through the DSM-5 framework for ODD, including the three big clusters clinicians look for: angry or irritable mood, argumentative or defiant behavior, and vindictiveness. We also talk about everyday signs people notice, like frequent tantrums, constant arguing, refusing rules, blaming others, and being easily annoyed, then explain the key point that separates ODD from typical boundary pushing: intensity, consistency, and real impairment across home, school, and social life. We also place ODD in context, including how it first appeared in the DSM in 1980 and why it differs from conduct disorder, which involves more serious, planned violations. From there, we get into what research and lived experience often point to: emotional dysregulation, executive functioning challenges, stress, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other neurodevelopment factors that can combine into a perfect storm. We close with why families can miss the deeper issue at first and preview a Part Two with more support and next steps. If this helped you rethink what “defiance” can mean, subscribe, share this with a parent or educator, and leave a review so more people can find it.Recorded May 11, 2026FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I'll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.  David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist

Instead of trying harder, what would it look like to try softer? Aundi Kolber guides us into compassionate attention so that we can reconnect with our bodies, heal from trauma, and outgrow porn. You'll also hear how God relates to us in the middle of our mess and does in-process miracles along the way.Aundi Kolber is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC) and bestselling author of the critically acclaimed "Try Softer" as well as "Strong like Water." She has received additional training in her specialization of trauma-and body-centered therapies and is passionate about the integration of faith and psychology. As a survivor of trauma, Aundi brings hard-won knowledge about the work of change, the power of redemption, and the beauty of experiencing God with us in our pain. Learn more at aundikolber.comBuy Aundi's books:Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode—and into a Life of Connection and JoyStrong like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things—and Experience True FlourishingTake What You Need: Soft Words for Hard DaysComing up on Saturday, May 30, 2026:The Same-Sex Connection™ ConferenceRegister now at samesexconnection.comSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

A school administrator once told me the reason I couldn't finish a single classroom lesson was because the kids just liked me too much.She meant it as a compliment.  It took me years to understand what it actually revealed.This episode is about the gap between the job we were trained to do and the job we're actually allowed to do. How that gap gets handed to counselors as personal failure. And what happens to a profession- and to the people in it-  when nobody's willing to name that out loud.I'm talking about how I accidentally became a school counselor, what I've had to publicly un-say after saying it to audiences, why so many counselors silently believe they're failing, and the framework I've spent years building in response to all of it.This one is different. And if you've ever sat across from a student carrying something you couldn't have imagined- you'll know exactly why it matters.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********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.******** Ready to spend a few days this summer with me, geeking out over school counseling and preparing for your best year ever? Grab your ticket here before this limited-seat event sells out!******** 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.

In this episode of Running Anthropologist, we sit down with Natae Feenstra, PhD, LPC, NCC—school counselor, counselor educator, and Certified Run Walk Talk® therapist—to explore running as a therapeutic treatment for trauma, and her involvement in the International Association of Running Therapists. We start with movement origins and how her counseling journey began, leading her to the forefront of this field. Drawing on her original research, Natae explains how regular running can significantly reduce trauma symptoms, potentially rivaling outcomes from established therapies, and why the simple act of moving—at any pace or distance—matters more than mileage goals. We discuss the science of bilateral stimulation (wider than you would think), the legacy of Dr. Thaddeus Kostrubala's “Joy of Running,” and how movement shifts consciousness in ways that support healing. Natae also shares how she integrates running into counseling, the importance of trauma‑informed pacing and consent, and practical ideas for beginning a run‑walk practice after trauma. Learn more about her work at http://therapy-steps.com and about the emerging field of running therapy through the International Association of Running Therapists (IART) at https://sites.google.com/view/iartusa/ and our podcast home page for pictures, full research paper summary and more info at https://www.runninganthropologist.com.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Evolve Your Intimacy with Dr. Stephanie, we're talking about what really happens when depression enters a relationship. Not just the sadness people often imagine—but the emotional withdrawal, shutdown, exhaustion, disconnection, and intimacy struggles that can leave both partners feeling lonely, confused, and emotionally overwhelmed.Dr. Stephanie Sigler—licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, clinical sexologist, and founder of Evolve Your Intimacy—breaks down how depression affects communication, desire, emotional availability, physical intimacy, and relationship dynamics. You'll learn why depression can feel like rejection inside a relationship, how resentment and burnout quietly build in partners, and what healthy support actually looks like without losing yourself in the process.This episode explores:Emotional withdrawal and disconnectionDepression vs. rejection in relationshipsLibido changes and intimacy shutdownHow depression impacts sex and desireThe difference between support and over-functioningResentment, burnout, and emotional exhaustionBoundaries, compassion, and emotional sustainabilityHow couples can stay connected during depressive seasonsPractical examples of emotionally safe communicationWhether you are struggling with depression yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers compassionate, honest, and research-informed insight into navigating mental health and intimacy together.Because sometimes the problem isn't a lack of love…It's a lack of emotional capacity.Sponsored by Shameless CareWant deeper relationship tools, intimacy workshops, and expert guidance?Visit Evolve Your IntimacyHosted by Dr. Stephanie Sigler, LPC, CST, Clinical Sexologist, founder of Evolve Your Intimacy, and author of The Clinician's Guide to Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships: Working with Clients with Alternative Lifestyles.Bliss CruiseEvolve Your Intimacy on a Bliss Cruise!SDCSeek, Discover, & Connect with over 3 million singles and couples worldwide!Evolve Your Intimacy LLCGuidance & Counseling services w/ Licensed & Certified Professionals for those seeking better sex. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showEVOLVEYOURINTIMACY.COMSex Therapy |Travel | Retreats| Courses| Podcasts | Articles | Blogs, & VlogsAre you looking to enhance your sexual communication skills? Do you crave a safe space to explore your sexual desires with your partner but aren't sure where to start? Look no further than the Evolve Your Intimacy Podcast, hosted by the renowned Dr. Stephanie.Join Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Stephanie Sigler as she interviews top experts in the field of clinical sexology, veterans in the lifestyle, and popular influencers, bringing you the most accurate information regarding your sexual health and pleasure.NEW SHOWS EVERY WednesdayIf you enjoy the content we produce, show your love by buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evolveyourintimacy

With several decades of experience in outdoor education, therapy, teaching, mentoring and rites of passage guiding, Katie Asmus, MA, BMP, LPC, incorporates present-moment awareness, relationship to the natural world, body-mind connection and ceremonial practices to support people in more deeply and compassionately connecting to themselves, others and the earth.She believes strongly in the power of spending time in nature as a way to deeply listen inward, and has a long history of creating, practicing and facilitating personally meaningful, culturally relevant ceremonies and rites of passage.  Katie also has had a 30-plus-year career working with therapy and coaching clients and over 20 years teaching wilderness therapy, adventure therapy, ecotherapy and somatic therapy at a graduate level.Currently, Katie directs and facilitates rites of passage trainings and experiences, sees therapy and coaching clients, guest teaches and trains therapists and healers through The Somatic Nature Therapy Institute in Colorado, though she also has online offerings. She is known for saying that “Inner work is world peace work.”https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/somatic-nature-therapy-institute https://www.instagram.com/somaticnaturetherapy/https://www.facebook.com/somaticnaturetherapyhttps://www.youtube.com/@infosomaticnaturetherapy https://www.tiktok.com/@snti_boulderhttps://www.pinterest.com/somaticnaturetherapyinstitute/nature-therapy/ 

Why do so many therapists hesitate to use exposure therapy for PTSD, even when the research strongly supports it?In this episode of the Psyched to Practice podcast, Ray sits down with Dr. Carmen McLean and Dr. Elizabeth Goetter to unpack the myths, fears, and misunderstandings surrounding Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE). Together, they explore why avoidance keeps PTSD symptoms alive, why many clinicians feel anxious delivering trauma-focused care, and what the science actually says about retraumatization, dropout rates, and treatment outcomes.The conversation also dives into some of the newest developments in PTSD treatment, including intensive treatment models, telehealth delivery, virtual tools, culturally responsive adaptations, and how PE is being used with complex comorbidities like substance use, borderline personality disorder, and suicidality.Along the way, they reflect on the legacy of Dr. Edna Foa, the pioneer behind PE, and discuss why evidence-based trauma treatment still remains out of reach for far too many people.This episode is packed with practical insight for clinicians, graduate students, and anyone interested in how trauma treatment continues to evolve.Their New Book: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-72720-7Brightminds 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"

Join me on “Refilling Your Cup: Taking Inventory to Alleviate Burnout,” a podcast episode dedicated to helping you recognize and address the signs of burnout. Discover practical strategies for self-assessment and taking inventory to learn how to replenish your energy and passion. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed at work or in your personal life, this podcast offers insights and tools to help you regain balance and thrive again. Tune in to start your journey towards a more fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.You can also watch me on YouTube: Lisa Shohen, MA, LPC @lisashohenmalpc1271

When you attend your parents' funerals someday, will you be proud of the way you loved and honored them when they were alive? Or will you have some regrets? Few commandments feel as personal as the fifth commandment: “Honor your father and your mother.” For some people, that command feels natural and healthy. For others, it raises difficult questions and painful memories. In this perceptive episode of our ongoing series, 10 Keys to the Universe, Lynn Roush, LPC, and Shay Roush, M.Div, thoughtfully explore the beauty, tension, and wisdom of treating your parents with honor, even when you believe they don't deserve it. They'll talk about the real meaning of the word ‘honor' and explore what honoring your parents does and doesn't mean. As challenging as this commandment is to fulfill, there are practical ways to show honor to your parents in everyday life. As you listen to this episode, you'll understand the importance of treating your parents with dignity and honor, and be encouraged to engage them with both truth and grace.  Book suggestion: Bold Love by Dan Allender & Tremper Longman Podcast suggestion: Engaging With Someone Who Has Harmed You by Adam Young Connect with us:  Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Website: withyouintheweeds.com

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Most school counselors think the new school year starts in August.I don't think it does.I think a huge part of your August gets decided right now… in May… while you're mentally saturated, emotionally exhausted, and trying to crawl to the finish line.Because the things you leave unresolved this time of year have a way of following you right back into the building.The role conversation you keep avoiding.The administrator dynamic you replay in your head at 2 a.m.The resentment.The confidence hit you still haven't fully recovered from.The professional expectations you never actually agreed to but are somehow still responsible for.That stuff doesn't disappear over the summer.It waits for you.In this episode, we're talking about the three decisions that quietly shape your next school year long before summer even starts.Because what you carry into August becomes your August.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********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.

Send us Fan MailMMA's 70-member Legislative Policy Committee, comprised of two members elected by the councils and selectboards in each of Maine's Senate districts, plays a critical role in shaping the association's priorities on the issues before the Maine State Legislature.  As the election of the 2026-2028 LPC gets underway, current members Steven Buck, Marc Meyers, and Dwayne Young join Rebecca Lambert and Amanda Campbell to discuss the process and its importance.    

You've said it. I've said it. We've all said it: "Don't worry — kids are resilient." But what if that phrase, however well-meaning, is actually doing more harm than good?In this powerful episode, Celia Kibler sits down with Stacy Schaffer, MA, LPC — a dedicated children's and adolescent therapist with over 20 years of experience, Founder of Strong Hearts Counseling in Arvada, Colorado, and author of the brand-new book With Love from a Children's Therapist — for a conversation every parent needs to hear.Stacy brings her whole self to this episode: her clinical expertise, her deeply personal story, and the raw honesty that has made her one of the most trusted voices in children's mental health. Together, she and Celia dig into the real meaning of resilience, why kids' emotions don't just "go away," and what parents can do right now to raise children who are truly equipped for life — not just surviving it.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeResilience is earned — not assumed.Stacy challenges the popular belief that kids automatically bounce back from trauma or loss. When we call children resilient without addressing their emotions, we may be unknowingly teaching them to suppress what they feel. Stacy shares her own heartbreaking experience of losing her mother and being praised for her "strength" — only to realize later that the praise made her afraid to actually grieve.Your child's brain isn't finished — and that changes everything.The human brain doesn't fully develop until age 25. That means your child literally does not have the neurological tools to process trauma, regulate impulse, or reason through emotion the way an adult can. Celia and Stacy explore what this means for everyday parenting — including why asking "Why did you do that?" is often one of the least effective questions you can ask.The hidden danger of "bedroom kids."Celia raises a crucial warning for parents of tweens and teens: when children disappear into their rooms and disengage from family life, parents lose visibility into their emotional world. One TikTok, one Snapchat moment of exclusion — and a child can spiral into isolation or depression without a parent even knowing it happened.Tech, social media, and the tracking trap.Snap Maps. Find My Friends. Being "left on red." Stacy and Celia get real about how digital tools designed for safety and connection are being used by kids to surveil, exclude, and hurt one another — and how parents can stay aware without turning their kids into expert secret-keepers.The question that changes everything.Stacy ends the episode with one simple, transformative question that every parent can start using today — a question that invites your child in, validates their experience, and builds the kind of trust that lasts a lifetime.Stacy Schaffer is a Licensed Professional Counselor, the Founder and Director of Strong Hearts Counseling in Arvada, Colorado, and the author of With Love from a Children's Therapist: #lessonsihavelearnedalongtheway (2025). With over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults ages 3–30, Stacy specializes in grief, trauma, and Synergetic Play Therapy. She is also a trauma survivor herself, and her book weaves together her personal story with the wisdom she's gathered on both sides of the therapy couch.

If you stopped working and striving for a full day this week, what do you honestly think would happen? For many of us, that question feels less peaceful than it should. Our schedules are packed, our minds are noisy, and even when we try to rest, we carry the weight of everything left undone. In this convicting episode of our ongoing series, 10 Keys to the Universe, Lynn Roush, LPC, and Austin Conner, PLPC, take a closer look at the fourth commandment through both the lens of the ancient Israelites and the light of the New Testament. They'll explore why rest can be so difficult, the way God's invitation is less about rest and more about trust, and practical ways you can incorporate a Sabbath mindset in your busy life. The fourth commandment doesn't just give us permission to rest; it reveals something deeper about who God is and who we are in relation to him. Long before rest became a luxury, it was a rhythm woven into creation itself, a gift meant to free people from striving and remind them they were never meant to carry life on their own. If you've ever felt like slowing down isn't an option, this conversation is for you. For a further look at the relevance of the Sabbath today, check out this article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/schreiner-qa-is-the-sabbath-still-required-for-christians/ Connect with us:  Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Website: withyouintheweeds.com

Welcome to Align Your Mind! Your mental wellness podcast for reflective conversations with real people. Inspired by the study of metacognition, neuroplasticity, holistic wellness and mindfulness, each episode will feature real thought processes and reflections that you can apply to your own self-awareness journey. "That which you conceive yourself to be, you will become." (Hina Khan) Formerly the Live On Purpose Podcast, this new iteration is the evolution of Marie's professional study and application over the last few years. Meant to soothe, inspire + introduce new ways of thinking, this is Align Your Mind. This episode is an honest + real talk conversation with my new friend, Jennifer.  Jennifer Bohle, MS, LPC, is a trauma-informed therapist, content creator, and high-achieving creative based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She works with perfectionistic women to build self-trust, confidence, and worthiness while learning to relate to perfectionism as a strength. Through content creation, Jennifer blends humour, education, and real life - using creativity as a way to make therapy more human and accessible, and to stay connected to the playful, curious part of herself that still feels like a kid at heart. We talked about the nitty gritty of our own romantic relationships, why bringing curiosity to your triggers can bring about genuine connection, authenticity, the importance of creativity, what lessons social media has taught her as she's grown her account beyond 100k followers, why giving yourself permission to be who you are and have more fun in what you're doing is supportive for your nervous system and so much more. We could have chatted for hours, this was a really great conversation! You can check out her counselling services, new content creation course and AWESOME content here: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferanncounseling/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferanncounseling Quick access to all things Marie: https://hello.mariebarkerwellness.com/ Access the Natural Remedies PDF (100+ herbs, supplements, vitamins, etc) aphebetized by function, use and which brands to trust): https://www.mariebarkerwellness.com/naturalremediesguide Journal prompts for self reflection (freebie): https://www.mariebarkerwellness.com/journalpromptpdf EFT Tapping audio for deep self love (freebie): https://www.mariebarkerwellness.com/eft-for-deep-self-love Book a 1:1 Session (In person or virutal): https://www.mariebarkerwellness.com/thesessions Learn more here: https://www.mariebarkerwellness.com/about Until next time, think good thoughts, take deep breaths, and be gentle with yourself, you're doing the best that you can. - Marie

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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. 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.

The case of the dog trainer who loves her dogs, but doesn't feel close to them anymore. Please note: This story contains brief mention of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.Funding for this story was provided by the University of California, Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, as part of its “Spreading Love Through the Media” initiative, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.From the episode: — Jen Blough, LPC — therapist, compassion fatigue educator,  and author of To Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior — learn about her compassion fatigue certification program and more: www.animalwelfarewellness.comResources on compassion fatigue, pet caregiving, and pet loss:—Compassion fatigue resources from ASPCApro—Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOl) — a free self-assessment tool for compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress—Pet caregiver burden resources from Insight Animal Behavior Services—Cornell Pet Loss Support HotlineNew to Proxy?— Try Bisexual Wife Guy — one of the clearest examples of what this show does— Or Brian Can't Stop Fact-Checking His Mother-In-Law — when love, duty, and resentment get tangled upFor episode liner notes, show gossip, and dispatches from the emotions beat, get File Under Feelings, our free newsletter, at proxyhq.org.Proxy is an independent show, supported mostly by listeners. Paid members get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live Proxy hangs, and the satisfaction of keeping emotional investigative journalism alive

You're about to get a referral that says:“It's been happening all year.”And somehow… now it's urgent.This episode is about why that happens, and why treating May referrals like October problems will burn you out fast.Because most of what's hitting your desk right now isn't new.It's late.We're talking about: The predictable end-of-year referral surge (and what's actually driving it)  How adult burnout reshapes what gets labeled a “problem”  The one triage question that changes everything And how to protect your time without feeling like you're failing kids You don't need to do more right now.You need to decide better.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********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.********Ready to spend a few days this summer with me, geeking out over school counseling and preparing for your best year ever? Grab your ticket here before this limited-seat event sells out!******** Ready to spend a few days this summer with me, geeking out over school counseling and preparing for your best year ever? Grab your ticket here before this limited-seat event sells out!******** 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.

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Michelle Mower joins to discuss how the Mormon purity culture affects men. Michelle Mower, LPC, LMFT, CST,  is a therapist, coach, educator, and certified sex therapist who helps adults understand what's actually going on in their sexuality and relationships. Her work focuses on the erotic mind; how thoughts, desire, and personal history shape the way people experience intimacy. She works with individuals and couples who feel confused, disconnected, or at odds with their own desire, helping them move out of self-questioning and into clarity. Her approach is direct, grounded, and focused on making sense of experiences that often feel hard to explain, even to yourself. Michelle is completing her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, where her research examines sexual shame in men raised in the Mormon faith and the long-term impact of religious sexual conditioning on identity and desire. She is known for saying the things people are already thinking but haven't been able to put into words, bringing clarity to conversations about sex and relationships that are often avoided or oversimplified. Her work challenges the idea that something is wrong with you and instead focuses on understanding what hasn't been explained yet. You can find out more about her work on her website:  https://www.michelle-mower.com/ Or here: https://www.expansecounselingcenter.com/ Go here to read her dissertation (see podcast notes and resources): https://www.natashahelfer.com/the-natasha-helfer-podcast/episode137   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha's channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. The intro and outro music for these episodes is by Otter Creek. Thank you for listening. And remember: Symmetry is now offering Ketamine services. To find out more, go to symcounseling.com/ketamine-services. There are also several upcoming workshops. Visit natashahelfer.com or symcounseling.com to find out more.

As the school year winds down, many students hit a wall. They're tired, overwhelmed, and often feel like it doesn't even matter anymore. Missing assignments pile up, motivation drops, and even high-achieving students start to question whether it's worth the effort.In this episode, Paul and Ray break down what's really happening during this final stretch. They explore why students feel “over it,” how burnout shows up differently across age groups, and what clinicians and parents can actually do to help.You'll hear practical strategies for tackling missing work without overwhelm, using “good enough” in a productive way, and helping kids regain momentum when they feel stuck. They also address the stress around standardized testing and how to reframe it so it doesn't define a child's sense of self.This conversation is packed with real-world tools you can use immediately in sessions, at home, or in schools to help kids finish the year with less stress and fewer regrets.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"

In this episode, I talk with Scot McKnight and Adrienne Gibson about their new book Traumatized Church, and what it looks like to read Paul, and our congregations, through a trauma-informed lens. We explore what trauma actually is, how it lives in the body, and why so many people are being quietly re-traumatized in the very communities meant to heal them. The conversation moves between Paul's raw letter in 2 Corinthians and the practical work of building churches that are safe, full of mutuality, and honest about the pain in the room.Scot McKnight (PhD, Nottingham) has been a Professor of New Testament for more than four decades. He is the author of more than ninety books, including the award-winning The Jesus Creed as well as The King Jesus Gospel, A Fellowship of Differents, One.Life, The Blue Parakeet, Revelation for the Rest of Us, and Kingdom Conspiracy.Adrienne Gibson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), clinical supervisor for the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE), and the owner of Valor Counseling. She has been licensed for over two decades, working with children, families, and adults, and has served as a clinical supervisor and clinical director for two large community based mental health agencies in Arizona and Oregon. She has master's degrees in counseling and New Testament. She regularly speaks on the topic of trauma and healing and consults with denominations on implementing trauma-informed care practices.Scot & Adrienne's Book:Traumatized ChurchScot's Recommendation:Complicity in the HolocaustAdrienne's Recommendation:The Boy Who Was Raised As a DogConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below NEW PODCAST: American Evangelicals - A History PodcastA thoughtful, deep dive into one of the most talked-about movements in American history.Support the show

Mental health deserves a seat at the birth planning table. In this episode Maya McDaniel Bailey, MA, NCC, LPC — a perinatal mental health counselor specializing in trauma-informed care and mental health birth planning — explains why emotional preparation is as critical as physical preferences. Maya outlines common mental health considerations to address before labor, how providers can screen and support needs across pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and practical proactive steps parents can take to reduce risk for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Learn how to build a mental-health informed birth plan that includes nervous system regulation strategies, crisis supports, continuity of care, and community resources so families feel safer, supported, and better prepared.Key Takeaways:Why mental health belongs in birth plans alongside physical preferencesCommon prenatal mental health considerations (history of mood/anxiety, trauma, stressors)Screening and supportive practices clinicians can use during pregnancy, labor, and postpartumProactive preparation: grounding, regulation tools, support mapping, relapse plansEssential resources to include: trusted contacts, crisis hotlines, therapist continuity, peer support, and contingency plansAbout the GuestMaya McDaniel Bailey, MA, NCC, LPC — licensed professional counselor focused on perinatal mental health, trauma-informed care, and mental health birth planning.Connect with Maya McDanielOfficial Website: www.fromrain2rainbow.comIG: @maya_rain2rainbowYouTube: @mayathetherapistTikTok: @mayathetherapistSign up for her workshop Creativity to calm the storm: https://www.motherhood-supported.com/psychoeducation-workshopmental health birth plan, perinatal mental health, postpartum mood disorders prevention, mental health birth planning, trauma-informed birth, nervous system regulation pregnancy, perinatal counseling, postpartum anxiety resources, birth plan mental health checklist, continuity of care postpartumwww.NewMomTalk.comBuy Me A CoffeeIG: @NewMomTalk.PodcastYouTube: @NewMomTalkMariela@NewMomTalk.comInterested in being a guest? Shoot us an email!- best parenting podcast- best new mom podcast- best podcasts for new moms- best pregnancy podcast- best podcast for expecting moms- best podcast for moms- best podcast for postpartum- best prenatal podcast- best postnatal podcast- best podcast for postnatal moms- best podcast for pregnancy moms- new mom - expecting mom- first time mom

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Do you feel stuck on your healing journey? In this episode, I talk with Liz Zhou, LPC about the benefits of psychedelic medicine for highly sensitive people and:  • The three steps to safely and meaningfully experience psychedelics in a therapeutic context  • How to find a provider, which medicine to choose, and the importance of advocating for your sensory and emotional needs along the way • What you can learn about yourself throughout the experience Liz is a highly sensitive & neurodivergent therapist based in Colorado. She specializes in helping highly sensitive, neurodivergent adults & couples heal their nervous systems and connect with their authentic selves, using brain-body modalities like: EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, & Psychedelic Integration. Prior to becoming a therapist, Liz worked as a shaman's translator & ceremony facilitator at plant medicine centers in Peru & Ecuador. Currently, Liz provides therapy services in Colorado & coaching services worldwide. Keep in touch with Liz: • Website: https://www.seasonsofgrowthcounseling.com  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liz.holistic.therapist  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Liz-Zhou  Resources Mentioned: • Psychedelic Prep & Integration Guide: https://www.seasonsofgrowthcounseling.com/psychedelic-guide  • Third Wave Directory: https://thethirdwave.co/directory  • Elemental Psychedelics Directory: https://www.elementalpsychedelics.com/facilitator-directory  • Polaris Insight Center: https://www.polarisinsight.com  For more deep conversations like this, join me in Sensitive Circles - a cozy online community for highly sensitive people to find meaningful connection and deepen self-awareness at their own pace. More details: https://www.sensitivecircles.com Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.  Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.  

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. 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. In this deeply honoring conversation, Dr. James Hawkins and Dr. Ryan Rana return to the intersection of culture, oppression, and psychotherapy, focusing specifically on how these forces emerge in Stage 2 EFT. James introduces the idea of social trauma and social betrayal—those moments when central identity markers (race, gender, ability, class, religion, size, region, etc.) are attacked, marginalized, or devalued by the larger society. They discuss internalized racism (drawing from Dr. Ken Hardy's work), the cumulative messages clients absorb about their worth, and how these experiences shape negative models of self and deep attachment fears. Through vivid clinical examples—adoption, biracial identity, hearing impairment, body size, regional and racial identity—James and Ryan illustrate how Stage 2 work often pulls up stories and wounds that neither therapist nor client fully recognized at the start. They connect this to the CARE model (Context, Attachment, Relationship, Emotional capacity/strategies) and model a stance of curiosity, openness, and cultural humility. Listeners will come away with concrete questions, postures, and interventions to help clients discern where protective “armor” is needed in society, and where it may be blocking intimacy at home, so that partners can become safe places to “take the armor off.” 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!

You're doing meaningful work.You're supporting students.You're handling things no one else on campus is equipped to handle.But somehow, when big decisions get made, it's like none of that exists.This episode looks at why that happens... and why it keeps happening.The school counseling profession has made its impact almost impossible to see.So in this episode, we're talking about the visibility problem in school counseling…how confidentiality plays a role in it…and why showing up with passion and position statements isn't enough to protect your position when it matters.Because when the work can't be seen, it can't be defended.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********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.********Ready to spend a few days this summer with me, geeking out over school counseling and preparing for your best year ever? Grab your ticket here before this limited-seat event sells out!******** 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.

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You know the feeling.The one that says:If you were better at this, it wouldn't be this hard. If you had advocated more effectively, the caseload would be manageable. If you were really cut out for this work, you wouldn't be sitting in your car wondering if you can walk through the doors.That feeling has a name. And it isn't burnout.In this episode, Steph Johnson makes the case- through peer-reviewed research and a story she's never told publicly before- that the school counseling profession systematically produces that feeling. This is what institutional gaslighting looks like. And once you see it, you cannot unsee it.This Isn't Burnout. It's Gaslighting.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********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.********Ready to spend a few days this summer with me, geeking out over school counseling and preparing for your best year ever? Grab your ticket here before this limited-seat event sells out!******** 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.

Are you tired of fighting a battle against yourself? Jenna Riemersma offers a remarkably powerful path to healing through the "Move Toward" approach, her simplified version of IFS (Internal Family Systems). You'll learn a practical three-step tool to transform unwanted behavior and outgrow porn through curiosity and compassion. Jenna Riemersma, LPC, is a leading authority in integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) and betrayal trauma treatment. As a Certified IFS Therapist, IFS Clinical Consultant, IITAP teaching faculty, and CSAT Supervisor, she brings over a decade of specialized expertise to this critical therapeutic intersection. Jenna is also the developer of the innovative "Move Toward" IFS shorthand tool—a practical resource that helps therapists and clients efficiently access IFS parts work. Learn more at movetoward.comBuy Jenna's new book:Move Toward: A Simplified IFS Therapy Tool to Welcome All Parts of YouJenna is also the author of:Altogether You: Experiencing Personal and Spiritual Transformation with Internal Family Systems TherapyIFS Integration: A Comprehensive Guide to Applying Internal Family Systems Across Modalities, Populations, and Clinical PresentationsMore resources by Jenna:Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

What Therapists Need to Know About Neurodivergent Clients and Families: An Interview with David Smith, LCSW Curt and Katie talk with David Smith about neurodiversity-affirming therapy, autism, ADHD, PDA, family systems, and burnout for neurodivergent therapists. David shares both clinical expertise and lived experience as an autistic therapist, offering practical guidance for working more effectively with neurodivergent clients and the families around them. About Our Guest: K. David Smith, LCSW K. David Smith, LCSW, is an autistic therapist who provides neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed therapy online in 5 states (Oregon, California, Idaho, Vermont, and Florida). He also provides clinical supervision for therapists working toward LCSW or LPC licensure in Oregon, particularly those who are neurodivergent themselves or who are passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients. In addition, he provides consultation, training, and workshops for medical practices and professionals, other therapists, employers, and school districts about ways to become more neurodiversity-affirming and supportive of neurodivergent people. Key Takeaways - Therapists often miss neurodivergence entirely and may treat anxiety, depression, or “thought errors” without considering whether a client is struggling in environments that were not built for their nervous system. - Neurotypical therapists can work well with neurodivergent clients when they lead with curiosity, attunement, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt how therapy is structured. - PDA can look like defiance, but David reframes it as an anxiety- and threat-based response to demands. Traditional rewards and consequences may backfire. - Neurodivergence in families is often intergenerational, with different neurotypes shaping attachment, communication, expectations, and family roles. - Neurodivergent therapists need more than generic self-care. Sustainable practice may require reducing demands, grounding, rest, and nervous-system-informed regulation. Full show notes and transcript will be available at mtsgpodcast.com. Join the Modern Therapist Community: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/therapyreimagined Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mtsgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano https://groomsymusic.com/

Natalia Aíza, LPC, explains why some adult children become highly dependent, and the core traits and diagnoses they often share; how parents may contribute to a child's inability to launch; and how to break a cycle of emotional and financial reliance. Resources: Dependent Adult Children Free Download: Free ADHD-Friendly Budgeting Guide Read: Grow Up Already! Why It Takes So Long to Mature Read: 5 Critical Life Skills That Build Independence & Confidence Read: "Mom, Dad — I'm Moving Back Home" Access the video and slides for podcast episode #601 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/failure-to-launch-dependent-adult-children/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.