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

“I don't want to live anymore” might be the most overwhelming and scary thing to hear as a parent. What should you say? What should you do next? In this eye-opening episode, Austin Conner interviews counselor Gary Maddux, as he shares his journey from grief to advocacy, in memory of his beautiful daughter Kaylee who died by suicide six years ago. Gary seeks to challenge stigmas and debunk myths around suicide, urging parents to approach suicide with compassion, education and timely intervention. This conversation offers practical advice for parents, including encouragement to ask direct questions like, “Are you thinking about suicide?” and promotes training like QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) as well as ways to develop a support network around crisis moments with your teen.  Gary's story is a reminder that Jesus' presence is constant, even in the worst tragedy, offering hope that God embraces those who are impacted by suicide. You will feel more equipped to navigate this heavy topic after learning from Gary's extensive professional training regarding suicide prevention and how you can offer care and compassion to your loved ones who are struggling.  Check out the resources below to educate yourself further on this topic: QPR Training: Question, Persuade, Refer ASK Suicide Prevention Training AFSR Support Groups National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Call or Text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Connect with us & Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds If you love listening to WYITW, would you please leave us a 5 star rating and a review? Your feedback helps us reach more people!

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Marcia Bonato Warren, a trauma-informed somatic counselor and author, to delve into how reconnecting with the body can guide us back to our authentic selves beyond societal expectations.    www.marciabonatowarren.com   When you purchase Marcia Warren's books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost. Movement and Identity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1839978376/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_SEDHVS8TVCKBSNAR9N15?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20 Healing the Soul Wound: Trauma-Informed Counseling for Indigenous Communities (Multicultural Foundations of Psychology and Counseling Series): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807761397/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0ZS0PX8S6CW4R711KTXW?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20   Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth

In this episode of the Asking Why podcast, host Clint Davis speaks with therapist and author Monica DiCristina about her journey into therapy, the importance of naming pain, and the intersection of faith and mental health. Monica shares her personal experiences with anxiety and trauma, the transformative power of therapy, and how her faith has shaped her understanding of healing. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding mental health in faith communities and the need for clarity and understanding in the healing process. In this conversation, Monica and Clint delve into the transformative journey of restoration therapy, exploring the importance of authenticity in therapy, the challenges of writing a book, and the significance of naming one's pain. They discuss their personal experiences with therapy, the publishing process, and the insights gained from their journeys, emphasizing the need for therapists to be relatable and the continuous nature of emotional healing. In this conversation, Monica and Clint delve into the complexities of emotional healing, focusing on the importance of recognizing and naming the lies we tell ourselves, particularly those rooted in childhood experiences. They discuss the significance of emotional regulation, the impact of narratives formed in childhood, and the necessity of teaching children to articulate their pain. The dialogue emphasizes the need for authenticity in healing processes and the challenges of navigating emotional struggles in a society that often seeks quick fixes.  

Angela has been empowering high achieving professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives since she founded Flourish 19 years ago.   She works with leaders individually or with their senior leadership teams to assist them in achieving greater effectiveness in their roles.Her hybrid experience as a licensed psychotherapist, a business leader, and an executive coach allows her to lend expertise to her client's psychological and professional challenges.

Patrick Eilers is a mental health professional with a diverse background encompassing therapy, life coaching, and clinical supervision, and is the founder of Bloomworks Concepts and Coaching, established in October 2024. He holds a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Moody Theological Seminary-Michigan and a Bachelor's in the Art of Psychology from Spring Arbor University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a certified life coach with the American Association of Christian Counseling (AACC). patreon.com/bloomworks bloomworkscc@gmx.com www.linkedin.com/in/patrickeilersbloomworkscc Instagram: rated_pge Cody's content: https://linktr.ee/cjones803 #podcast #purewisdompodcast #personalgrowth #motivation #mindset #facingfears #selfidentity #inspiration #selfimprovement #psychology #entrepreneurship #fitness #fitnessmotivation #business #career #dating #relationships #lifecoach #healthandwellness #workout #coaching Disclaimer: Any information discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to act as a substitute for professional, medical, legal, educational, or financial advice. The following views and opinions are those of the individual and are not representative views or opinions of their company or organization. The views and opinions shared are intended only to inform, and discretion and professional assistance should be utilized when attempting any of the ideas discussed. Pure Wisdom Podcast, LLC, its host, its guest, or any company participating in advertising through this podcast is not responsible for comments generated by viewers which may be offensive or otherwise distasteful. Any content or conversation in this podcast is completely original and not inspired by any other platform or content creator. Any resemblance to another platform or content creator is purely coincidental and unintentional. No content or topics discussed in this podcast are intended to be offensive or hurtful. Pure Wisdom Podcast, LLC, its host, its guest, or any company participating in advertising through this podcast is not responsible for any misuse of this content.

This week, Lana Bagley, MA, LPC-S, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of complex PTSD and trauma and how healing can begin. https://www.lanabagleycounseling.comThanks for joining us for this teaching! If you benefited from this video, please like it and send it to a friend who might enjoy it. For more information on counseling, resources, workshops, newsletters, and more, go to samaritanswell.com​. You can also email us questions to cover on the podcast at info@samaritanswell.org.Stay connected:Instagram:  / samaritanswell  Facebook:  / samaritanswelldallas  LinkedIn:  / samaritan%e2%80%99s-well  TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@samaritanswel...Never miss an episode of our podcast! Subscribe now and stay updated with our latest teachings. We also value your feedback, so please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Free Relationship "Talk Time" Guide:https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/...Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/feather...License code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFLMusic from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all...License code: LQFV9XYEQIWRJLNT

As caregivers, we often overlook the toll that compassion fatigue can take on our well-being. When constantly surrounded by others' struggles, feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, and even numbness can creep in. In today's Summit replay, Aundi Kolber introduces the transformative concept of “trying softer.” Instead of pushing through life with sheer willpower, she invites us to adopt a gentler, more compassionate way—one that aligns with Jesus' call to find rest for our souls. Aundi also breaks down the neuroscience behind our “window of tolerance” and what happens when we live outside of it. Don't miss this insightful and restorative conversation in today's episode! Quotes “Our God is kind and compassionate, and we are invited to bring that compassion.” Aundi Kolber You are a child of God. And You are worth it. -Laura Howe Resources instagram.com/aundikolber aundikolber.com Connect with Hope Made Strong Website: HopeMadeStrong.org Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, joins to discuss the important topic of integration practices for challenging psychedelic experiences. Keith is the Co-Founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, the largest professional education company specializing in integrative mental health and psychedelic therapy. In this conversation, Keith begins by exploring the different types of challenging psychedelic experiences and various lingering effects one may experience following a difficult psychedelic journey. He discusses these from a trauma-informed perspective, explaining how a traumatized nervous system can lead to dissociation on the other side of an intense ego-disrupting experience. Keith also shares practices and insights from internal family systems (IFS) for integrating challenging psychedelic experiences. In closing, he emphasizes that psychedelics are not lazer-targeted therapies, so they do carry inherent risks, but through effective integration practices, patients can make healthy meaning out of even negative experiences.    In this episode you'll hear: Lingering issues with ego fragmentation and connections to the dissociative disorder spectrum Persisting psychotic disorders following psychedelic experiences The difference between CPTSD and PTSD Uncovering repressed traumatic memories during psychedelic journeys Trauma stemming from difficult psychedelic experiences  Challenging spiritual experiences   Quotes: “The concept of pendulation [is] that we can be more flexible to ease our way into these overwhelming states. So once we are totally overwhelmed, we have to work our way back out gracefully, but as we are doing that, you get a gem as you are coming back… you learn something as you are coming out of that state.” [18:02] “If people have a psychotic disorder that emerged after their psychedelic use, you need a psychiatrist at that point… If it's really a psychotic emergence, whether a previous psychotic disorder got triggered or whatever, you need a psychiatrist to work with you on that.” [20:07] “I believe all these mental health conditions have a trauma process underneath them. I don't know how you isolate a trauma process from a mental health condition” [25:30] “It's about working with a person's meaning-making structure: is the meaning they're making creating more psychological flexibility or less psychological flexibility? That's a really important question to hold as a therapist because people will make all kinds of meaning up from these experiences but if they're creating meaning that's creating more rigid structures of how they see the world, then they get disappointed more often.” [34:21]   Links: Psychiatry Institute website Keith's website Keith on Instagram Higher Practice podcast  Previous episode: The Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project with Jules Evans Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui  

In today's episode, author Eli Harwood joins us to explain what it means to be securely attached and why it matters. Eli is a mother and therapist known widely on the internet as the Attachment Nerd. She shares her own experiences as well as tools to build the connection we need to help our children thrive. LINKS: Eli's Website Eli's New Book: Raising Securely Attached Kids Eli on Instagram SPONSORS: LMNT - Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Families Jenni Kayne - Get 15% off your first order when you use code FAMILIES15 at checkout.

Katie Asmus is a licensed psychotherapist with three decades of experience in therapeutic nature-based interventions. She joined me today on the TGO podcast to discuss the essential role of rituals and ceremonies in nature-based therapy, particularly for neurodivergent children. Tune in to hear ways you can help ease transitions, address challenging behaviors, and open and close your group sessions using meaningful rituals to give children a positive experience in your nature-based therapy sessions. Connect with Katie on IG @somaticnaturetherapy or her website https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/ 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Meet Katie Asmus 01:45 Understanding Rituals and Ceremonies in Therapy 01:57 The Importance of Rituals for Neurodivergent Kids 02:39 Practical Rituals for Therapy Sessions 06:25 Beginning Rituals: Setting the Tone for Therapy 08:28 Engaging Group Activities to Start Sessions 19:23 Closing Rituals: Ending Sessions with Purpose 27:16 Handling Challenging Behaviors with Rituals 31:02 Final Thoughts and Resources 32:03 Bonus: Free Nature-Based Therapy Activities

In this episode, Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, sits down with Zina Ortiz, MA, LPC, EMDR, to discuss the vital role attachment plays in both parenting and relationships. They explore the different types of attachment, how these attachment styles are formed, and why they matter in our lives. Zina offers insights on how to raise children with […] The post Attachment and Parenting: Building Secure Connections with Zina Ortiz, MA, LPC, EMDR appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and I'm so stoked about today's episode. I got to hang out again with my friend Eli Harwood of Attachment Nerd to chat about her latest book, Raising Securely Attached Kids. In this conversation today, we get to dive into how to raise confident kids. I have quoted her latest book, Raising Securely Attached Kids, in my upcoming book because it is just so good. And the way that she delivers information, it feels so accessible. Eli is a licensed therapist. She's the creator of Attachment Nerd. She's the author of the book Securely Attached and Raising Securely Attached Kids and has more than 17 years of clinical experience helping people process relational traumas and develop secure attachment relationships with their children and partners. I'm so jazzed to share this episode with you. I could hang out with Eli forever and I feel like I learn from her every single time I get to hang with her. Head out and snag her book right now, Raising Securely Attached Kids. All right, folks, let's dive in.  Connect with Eli: Instagram: @attachmentnerd Website: https://attachmentnerd.com/ Order the book: Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience Podcast: https://attachmentnerd.com/podcast Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I grew up in an all-loving household. Dad is a minister, and Mom is a preacher's wife, so I never heard yelling. When I first started dating my wife, Victoria, I said, look, here's how my brain works. I cannot hear loud sounds. I cannot. So whatever you need to tell me, please say it gently. And so that gives you much information about how my brain works. My next guest, Jacqueline Campbell, is somebody who does this for a living and helps leaders become more effective by dealing with childhood trauma.

Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, is the Co-Founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, the industry leader in psychedelic-assisted therapy training. Keith is also a psychotherapist and coach, Co-Founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Centers, Co-Host of the Higher Practice Podcast, and previously founded and ran the Higher Practice business that helped therapists grow their practices.In This EpisodeKeith Kurlander's Website---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Today we chat with Wendi Dumbroff, MA, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice where she specializes in individual, family, couples sex therapy. She is a highly trained couples and sex therapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental and sex positive environment. Wendi is also a specialist in helping couples recover after infidelity and shares her insights with how couples can recover from infidelity. More about Wendi at www.wendidumbrofftherapy.com

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Catherine DiNuzzo, MA, a Licensed Professional Counselor who operates DiNuzzo Counseling (DC), offering traditional counseling from a Catholic perspective, in a virtual format.  She has been in private practice since 2010. Catherine is faithful to the Magisterium and operates her practice in that same manner. She is also the founder of Sacred Heart Mental Wellness and author of the book, "The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety." Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel - www.YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.    

Mindy Hoffman is a licensed professional National Certified Counselor and an eating disorder recovery advocate. She joins Sam and Jenna this week to share her own recovery journey and how her work as a counselor allows her to connect with people on similar journeys. She shares how her “Living in the Hot Pink” philosophy has helped her move beyond strict black and white thinking into a more vibrant, nuanced way of life that is anything but gray!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Keep up with Mindy Hoffman: https://www.livinginthehotpink.com/Follow Mindy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinginthehotpink/Unlock an exclusive 30% discount using code FORK atwww.cozyearth.com/fork What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Avery, Jamie, and Lucy are so excited to interview mother-daughter relationship expert, Hilary Truong, MA, LPC! Hilary is a leading voice on keeping mothers and daughters in relationship through the teenage years and beyond. Join us as we discuss what people get wrong about the mother-daughter relationship, what moms and daughters most need from each other, the unique pressures we face as moms, and helpful strategies to repair the mother-daughter relationship. Where to find Hilary:www.hilarymae.comwww.instagram.com/hilarymaecohttps://hilarymaeco.samcart.com/products/mother-daughter-conversation-game

Today, we are honored to hear our host's deeply personal and touching story. From his experiences as a recording artist and touring musician to his current role as a psychotherapist and Director of Operations at Emerge Counseling Ministries, he will share how each phase of his life has shaped his journey. Additionally, he will bravely open up about the health scare he has been battling over the past year. The interview will be conducted by his colleague and friend, Gary Underwood. Support the Show.Contact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast!Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

As anybody who has ever loved one knows, animals can help us be better people. Emotional regulation, compassion, and trust are all things that animals help us grow in, no matter our age or circumstances. In fact, it can even be its own form of therapy- literally. Today, licensed professional counselor and self-described “horse girl,” Kim Cardeccia joined me to talk about how she combines her love of horses with her practice of therapy to help people learn to bring their brightness to the world.

Why should you care about your nervous system?   Brooke is talking with Eliza about how to regulate our nervous system. Eliza explains how our nervous system impacts our weight and health. She dives deep on the stress hormone cortisol, tips on how to regulate as a new mom, perceiving our circumstances and how they impact our nervous system and so much more! You can follow Eliza on Instagram @elizakingsford. Click here for her free guide or check out her website here.   Today we dig into:    [1:48] : Eliza Intro [3:55] : How your nervous system directly impacts your weight and health [9:22] : Regulating your nervous system and cortisol  [14:30] : Tips on how to regulate your nervous system as a new mom [23:00] : How we perceive our circumstances and the state of our nervous system [31:00] : Fight or flight mode and how to pull yourself out of it    Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Rebecca Guidera (she/they), LPC, a therapist specializing in pleasure, intimacy, sex, and relationships. Rebecca defines for listeners what pleasure is, as well as what pleasure-based therapy encompasses. We discuss the exploration of pleasure within ourselves and others and the benefits of pleasure. Rebecca also discusses intimacy, the variety of ways people can be intimate beyond sexual intimacy, and how to cultivate more intimacy in our lives. Further, Rebecca discusses the importance of emotional awareness within ourselves and our relationships, how to cultivate more emotional awareness, and the benefits of being more emotionally aware. Additionally, as Rebecca specializes in working with women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and polyamorous relationships, she discusses why pleasure, intimacy, and emotional awareness are specifically important for these individuals. Connect with Rebecca: IG: @pleasure.sex.therapy Website: www.rebeccaguidera.com Connect with Me: Follow me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psych.talk.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my Facebook community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Through What You Go Through⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ways to Work With Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind Over Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest on my podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anti-Racism Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life of Riley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today's surveys and studies suggest that approximately 20 to 25 percent of Christian marriages end in divorce, with higher percentages reported among millennials and younger generations of believers. Guest, Dana Spinlar, MA,LPC, unpacks the unexpected reasons Christians get divorced as well as alternatives to divorce. We cover:Infidelity that is physical and online Unwillingness to treat mental health Family in-law dynamics Failure to acknowledge their role in the problem Emotional neglect – includes working too much Blended families that cannot blend Commitment to children over the marriageUnwillingness to accept the influence from the other side and to offer the other to live their dream Other:Therapeutic Separation Discernment Counseling Today's Sponsor:EveryLife — the only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that protect and celebrate every precious life. Head to https://EveryLife.com and use promo code VASHTI10 to get 10% off your first order today!Shop:PureJoy&Co. —  https://purejoyandco.etsy.comKantoShark - https://kantoshark.comSupport the show

In our first conversation with Jenny Scheid, we learned how shame can show up in how we think and feel about our bodies. As we dive deeper into this very pervasive challenge, Jenny will help us learn how to capture the lies that are fueling our shame and begin to practice honoring our bodies instead.  We will touch on what might hinder our healing journey in this area and examples of the specific exercises Jenny does in her work with clients as she helps them develop self-compassion and resilience.  In this episode you'll learn:  Why comparison is such a mental trap and how to reframe it with a win-win mindset Why we have to learn to value an objective perspective Why it's important to acknowledge your feelings about your body Why we need to see our body parts in relationship to the whole body How to approach someone you love who is showing signs of struggling with an eating disorder Connect with Jenny: www.liferenewedtherapy.com (Phoenix, AZ)    Links Mentioned  Dr. Kristen Neff National Eating Disorder Association The Waymaker by Ann Voskamp Hinds Feet on High Places  by Hannah Hurnard   Grab your copy of Lifted From Shame Order your eBook or print book on Amazon here. Print and eBook are available now through the publisher here.

As broken people, sin impacts all parts of who we are created to be, and our physical bodies and how we see them is no exception. I've invited therapist, Jenny Scheid on the podcast to help us understand the ways grief can prevent us from believing how valuable our bodies are, regardless of how they "fall short" according to the world's elusive standard of beauty.  As Jenny specializes in treating clients who struggle with body image and eating disorders, she understands the tempatation to target our bodies in an attempt to regain control of areas of our lives that feel hopeless. She does an incredible job at reframing how we interpret what our bodies can do when we allow God to be the primary means through which we get our needs met.   In this episode you'll learn:  Why your physical body is never the problem A practical definition of what it means to practice body acceptance Examples of how to respond when you feel overwhelmed by body shame They ways we can hide body shame behind the efforts to be healthier Why we need to cling to Scripture's promise that our bodies will be renewed Connect with Jenny: www.liferenewedtherapy.com (Phoenix, AZ)    Grab your copy of Lifted From Shame Order your eBook or print book on Amazon here. Print and eBook are available now through the publisher here.

All marriages go through the following stages:Romantic LoveDisillusionment and DistractionDissolution, adjustment with resignation, or adjustment with contentment It's inevitable. These stages aren't bad per say however, how we approach each stage does affect the health of your marriage.  Dana Spinler, MA, LPC, has spent a lifetime as a listener and encourager. She's no stranger to marriage counseling and shares her expertise in this episode. As a counselor, she brings her personal and professional experience along with a sense of humor to guide people to self-acceptance of their uniqueness and encourage their authenticity.  In this episode we unpack the stages of marriage as well as pinpoint areas to look out for and work on in order to not have your marriage on life support. No marriage is perfect. We all have some work to do. It's a matter of if we will put the time in for a successful marriage. Trainings include - Gottman Couples Therapy - Acceptance, Commitment Therapy (ACT), Sex Therapist Certification through ABCST. Today's Sponsor:EveryLife — the only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that protect and celebrate every precious life. Head to https://EveryLife.com and use promo code VASHTI10 to get 10% off your first order today!Shop:PureJoy&Co. —  https://purejoyandco.etsy.comKantoShark - https://kantoshark.comSupport the show

This Black History Month, Raising Joy tackles a crucial yet often overlooked topic: mental health within diverse communities. Join us as we welcome Lachelle Goodrich, MA, LPC, a powerhouse of experience and expertise. Lachelle, owner of iLegacy Consulting and Counseling, also spearheads the Choice Neighborhood Initiative for Fort Worth Housing Solutions. We'll delve into the unique perspectives and challenges surrounding mental health in different cultures. Lachelle, with her wealth of knowledge and lived experience, will shed light on:·         How cultural beliefs and values shape perceptions of mental health.·         Barriers faced by diverse communities in accessing mental health support.·         Culturally-sensitive approaches to promoting mental well-being for ALL children and families.·         Practical tips and resources for fostering open conversations and supporting mental health within your community. Don't miss this empowering and informative episode! It's time to acknowledge the diverse experiences surrounding mental health and build a more inclusive path towards joy and well-being for all.

On today's episode, we have a legend.  In general but specifically in his work on attachment [theory], our relational process as humans built to connect, why intimacy with nature and animals may unlock so much, and ultimately how to live a full, present life.Duey Freeman, MA LPC,  is a sought after teacher, trainer, licensed psychotherapist, university professor and equine professional around the world.  He has travelled to teach professionally in over 8 countries, has developed a practical attachment theory and human development model that is taught to thousands of university students and clients, has over 75,000 direct client hours, and co-founded both the Gestalt Equine Institute and the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies.  He also taught at Naropa University (which began as a Buddhist Contemplative Study Center) in Boulder, Colorado for 31 years. The Gestalt Method and Relational Horsemanship are not just approaches to Duey; they are how he walks through the world. He embodies both tenderness and strength in all his relations and work.  His quality of contact and relationship with others is authentic and unique, and has many people coming from around the country and world to study with him. He has worked incredibly hard to master his arts, and finds great joy in teaching ‘honest students'.   Duey is a true elder and mentor, and is exploring new horizons in facilitating men's growth work through retreats and psycho-education groups. Duey provides supervision to therapists and graduate students, does business and land consultations for new equine therapy sites, and models being a life-long student to your passions.You can read more about his approach, life perspective, and offerings at www.gestaltequineinstitute.com or www.dueyfreeman.org > April Art of Instinct Mastermind PDF mentioned in episode at minute 16:30_______________________________________________REBEKKA'S LINKS :⚡️ *NEW* MEMBERSHIP :: RADICAL ALIVENESS :: here

Mentor Moments Season Three Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell. This episode, Dr. Kiener and Brayton chat with Emily Westfall, MA, LPC, NCC, CRC. Emily is a Substance Use/Mental Health Therapist for Jasper County, Illinois. Emily is a Maryville University graduate, as well as an experienced rodeo athlete! Emily shares her insights and experiences about rural mental health, the western way of life, and saying goodbye to self-doubt! Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives.

Mentor Moments Season Three Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell. This episode features Kristi Hammond and her unique style of equity-centered, relational leadership. Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives. Kristi Hammond MA, LPC is a Director of Counseling Services at Youth In Need. Originally from Canada, Kristi came to the U.S. on an athletic scholarship and played college softball. Kristi's story has brought her to many different roles and mentors, forming the foundation of a leader that is passionate about creating access to low-barrier mental health services for children and youth in. Additionally, Kristi serves roles and positions with a focus on ABAR & REDI work. At home, Kristi is a wife, mother, avid reader, board game fanatic, and KC Chiefs fan!! But we're just scratching the surface! Follow us at: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mentor.momentsMRA@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mentor.moments Website: https://www.mraeasternchapter.com/maryvillerc 

Do you feel like you're living in a cycle of shame? I have Alyssa Booth, a licensed professional counselor, on the show to dive into the topic of body shame and its impact on our lives. We explore how societal beauty standards and the influence of social media can contribute to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. We discuss the harmful cycle of shame and restrictive eating, and how breaking free from societal expectations is crucial for our well-being.Alyssa shares the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity. She encourages you to seek help and healing, and it's ok to seek support on your journey towards self-love and body positivity.Tune in to discover ways to embrace your body with love and acceptance.Thank you so much for tuning in today! I'd love to connect with you on my email list, blog at loveyourbodywell.net or on Instagram @loveyourbodywellGet 85% off of PaleoValley Vitamin C!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.loveyourbodywell.net/episode60

Our guest is helping hundreds of people have a better relationship with food and their body.  We talk with licensed therapist, Alyssa Booth, MA, LPC. Her mission is to help her clients say goodbye to restrictive diets and embrace a path of self-discovery and self-compassion. In this conversation we will talk about How to nurture your well-being through health-promoting behaviors. Uncover the roots of shame and anxiety that may be holding you back. How to start the journey of self-love, empowerment, and mind-body wellness. Connect with Alyssa! WEBSITE INSTAGRAM 5 Ways to Make Peace with Your Body 5 Day Body Image Challenge Free Masterclass: How to Promote Healthy Body Image in your Teens. Free 30-Minute Breakthrough Session with Alyssa! Join the Empowered Body Collective Group

Today we spend time with an Emerge therapist and discuss her journey to becoming a therapist and a few techniques she incorporates with scripture.   Support the showContact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast!Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

In this podcast episode, Meg Bearman MA, LPC-MHSP, ATR-P discusses the connection between physical pain, emotions, and the mind-body relationship. We emphasizes the importance of understanding how physical pain can distract from emotional well-being. Meg also talks about the work she does in integrating trauma therapy and art therapy, highlighting the significance of the mind-body connection in healing. The conversation touches on topics such as chronic illness, anxiety, intuition, and the impact of trauma on the body. Overall, the discussion sheds light on the complexities of pain, emotions, and the therapeutic process. We discuss • What is art therapy • Why you don't need to be good at art to benefit from art therapy  • The role of art therapy in exploring and expressing emotions • What to expect when working with an art therapist • What it's like to start therapy for the first time? • Using your body as a tool Full show notes: Connect w/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megbearmancounseling/ Podcast: Mind Of A Song https://open.spotify.com/episode/7thsiulasEwpxLtNkmlmcx?si=YXvblk1bTNC_g6_xslQMDA&nd=1 __________________________________________________ Connect with Destiny email: ⁠⁠⁠destiny@destinywinters.com⁠⁠⁠  IG: @the.chronicillnesstherapist.com website: ⁠⁠⁠thechronicillnesstherapist.com⁠⁠⁠ /// To help Destiny build the best course for YOU and to receive the course for free, click here to schedule a 30-minute call in which Destiny will gather information about your experience with fatigue and crash/burn cycles./// https://calendly.com/destinywin/pain-free-pacing-course-call /// ***If you like any of The Chronic Illness Therapist episodes, please leave a review! Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :) /// FREE DOWNLOADS: - “Mastering Pacing: How Slowing Down Helps you Speed up” ⁠https://spring-lion-815.myflodesk.com/eswknvrdsc⁠ /// - “6 Ways To Help Your Partner Understand Your Chronic Illness” - download at this link ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/628c0317081c14b7b35ee9de⁠⁠⁠ /// FOR THERAPISTS - FREE CONSULT GROUP every third Friday of the month from 1-2:30pm EST. Join the email list here for updates: ⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633e2980409cbc0f983fcee8⁠⁠⁠ /// Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citherapist/message

Stuart Lindle MA LPC Text: 513-655-3647 Email: stuart@clermontmentalhealth.care Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stuart-lindle-cincinnati-oh/1013680 ⁠Website: www.clermontmentalhealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: snap@clermontmentalhealth.care Text: 513-655-6101 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @theofficialsnap FB Page: @mfriedmanlpcc ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SNAP FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @mfriedmanlpcc Mandy Friedman, LPCC-S, CCDVC, CCTP-II, CCMHC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Certified Clinical Domestic Violence Counselor, a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Mandy is the creator of the educational recovery program SNAP: Survivors of Narcissistic & Abusive Personalities. This program teaches survivors and concerned loved ones about abusive personalities, targets of abuse, abusive relationships and life in recovery from abuse. SNAP educational program of recovery helps empathic survivors of abuse fine tune and connect with their empathic nature in order to preserve, harness and protect the very things abusers seek to destroy. In her private practice, Clermont Mental Health, Mandy specializes in treating survivors of Cluster B personalities. She is also familiar with the role of addiction, substance abuse and self-harm in abusive relationships. Mandy's clients are often in need of trauma-informed care as part of their recovery. This has led her to specialize treating clients with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). To help her clients, Mandy utilizes mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation and Polyvagal Theory. Mandy is a survivor of abuse and has first-hand knowledge of what survivors endure in abusive circumstances and living a healthy life after abuse. Disclaimer: This content is intended for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for mental health treatment. It is important for survivors of abuse to find mental health professionals who understand trauma and abusive relationships. Please seek support from trusted and trained practitioners. This content is not meant to be used by anyone as diagnostic criteria. Permissions have not been granted for anyone to utilize this material as a source to make allegations about specific individuals. Any online content produced by SNAP: Survivors of Narcissistic & Abusive Personalities, Clermont Mental Health or Mandy Friedman LPCC-S is an educational discussion about narcissism which is a descriptive term for tendencies and behavioral patterns. Individuals with narcissistic features or tendencies do not necessarily meet DSM diagnostic criteria. The terms narcissistic and narcissism are used as descriptions of tendencies and behaviors and are not meant as clinical terms. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandy-friedman-lpcc/support

Your aspirations reflect your core values and dreams, while goals are the building blocks to realizing your aspirations. Join Jill Lillard, MA LPC as she explores these concepts in a spiritual context, discussing the role of faith in shaping our lives with intentional and disciplined goal setting. This episode is part of the series on  Being & Doing, and unveils the importance of daily practices that honor God, helping us to love others and perceive ourselves in relation to the greater whole.Uncover how to effectively set goals that align with your aspirations and create impactful results. We'll use the scientific method to draw hypotheses and guide our goal-setting process, providing insights into the importance of prayerful commitment. As we walk through this process, you'll learn that working towards your goals doesn't have to be a burden. We also delve into the energy required to realize our aspirations.  Prepare yourself to journey through life and faith, grow in character, and experience the greatness of God.If you are ready to become the woman God says you already are, you have to join me in Clarity+Courage, my cost-effective coaching group for Christian women. Learn more and enroll at www.myhappyvault.com/clarityandcourageQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

In this episode, Brooke Vincent, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Marriage & Family Therapist, shares how we can diffuse temper tantrums in record time when we simply validate the feelings our child is experiencing when they are melting down and comfort them on their level. (I know, it seems hard when their behavior seems so disproportionate to the stimulus - like throwing a fit over having to put a firetruck away so they can eat lunch.)But, this method WORKS!  (Skip to minute 19 to get right to the meat of it)Take a listen to the episode for practical examples for connecting with your kids in ways that help improve their behavior AND foster a sense of safety and trust in the relationship with you. All of this fosters a healthy attachment with your child, which means they will have more successful relationships and be able to soothe themselves when difficult things occur, later in life. Brooke reminded us that we don't have to get it all right, all the time in parenting…but in fact “if we can attune to our kids (connect on an emotional and physical level with them) even 30% of the time, being sure to repair any ruptures (arguments or personal hurts), a secure attachment with our kids can be sustained”. Brooke recommends the following parenting books which support this way of fostering healthy attachment in kids. Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr Laura Markham,  The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson, Parenting From the Inside Out by Daniel J. Siegel, Mary Hartzell, The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering our Children by Dr. Shefali TsabaryTo book a counseling session with Brooke, visit www.brookevincentcounseling.com.To find a MOPS community (Mothers of Preschoolers) in your neighborhood, visit https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/Purchase a copy of our newest Kids Journal: The Best ME I Can Be and find connection with your child with 5 minute daily check-ins. You'll foster a connection now that will pay huge dividends in the future!

Crisis Management in the Wealth Space Lawyers, Accountants, Wealth Advisers and other advisers – are used to dealing with difficult situations all at the heart of their specialty.  But often, the advice the clients need goes past the wealth arena . . . . How do you help them when you hear situations like this? My son shows no drive and won't get up from bed- My daughter is cutting herself- My brother just got his second DUI this year and is running the business into the ground- The trustee of my trust has missed filing taxes and is making mistakes- What do you do when you are the first point of contact, but out of your expertise?  What happens when the family is in crisis and devastating wealth impacts are in view? What happens when it's not in your business model or expertise to deal with this part of the family's issues? How do you do the right thing by your client and yourself? JANE MINTZ is the person to help us deal with this gaping hole in the wealth management industry. Jane is an internationally respected pioneer who has spent 20 years working with individuals and families around crises related to addictive illness, mental health, and life concerns. Best known for her work as a concierge strategist guiding clinically complex individuals and their families through extraordinary challenges, she is also a noted thought leader, industry consultant, educator, and speaker who has garnered international recognition. Jane has extensive experience working with family businesses and private family wealth offices so that the dysfunctions of today do not destroy the legacies of tomorrow.   Jane is a Licensed Professional Counselor with multiple dimension training credentials in high acuity clinical clients. She is a Laurel School graduate (Cleveland, OH) with degrees from Washington University (St. Louis, MO) and John Carroll University (Cleveland, OH).  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6s4CX5W9qxMtXwRRbBOtUi?si=zvatryXoRUadZirFtJJO4w Outline Jane, in a couple of sentences, what do you do as Professional Counselor- How is your expertise applied to the wealth space? (Family Businesses and Wealth Offices/Trustees) Crisis What constitutes a crisis? What is the difference between a crisis and a mistake (or “growing pains”)? How does a financial advisor, coworker, wealth manager know when to intervene? What are we looking for signs and symptoms that someone needs help:   Misspending  Not showing up for appointments  Missed deadlines  Disruption in workplace  Missed work  Inability to participate in large planning matters  The Intersection of Being a "Fiduciary" and Getting a Client the Help They Need? What is a fiduciary relationship?  vs. Human Ethics? When do human ethics supersede fiduciary ethics?  How can a clinical strategist be a key collaborator in bridging the gap between the two?    What does a professional counselor do?   What happens when a client is introduced to to a Counselor?    What are reasonable expectations?  For the family? For the Adviser? What does progress look like?  How do you set up the structures for long term success? Where does the Adviser fit in that process? How do we stay in touch and how do listeners find you? JANEMINTZ.COM Books Mentioned . . . . https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319  "Frazer Rice is an employee of Next Capital Management, LLC. This podcast is not investment, legal, or tax advice, nor does it reflect the opinions of Next Capital Management. Any opinions represented in the show are Frazer's individually and not an endorsement of the guest." https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Actually-Intelligent-Decision-Making-1-ebook/dp/B07FPQJJQT/

“Each emotional system is hierarchically arranged throughout much of the brain, interacting with more evolved cognitive structures in the higher reaches, and specific physiological and motor outputs at lower levels.” Jaak Panksepp Watch our interview on YouTube here https://youtu.be/siJ1FUeUD40 On today's Episode #282 we will cover ✔ How Gabrielle Usatynski's NEW book The Power Couple Formula, Applies Jaak Panksepp's 7 Core Emotions to Transform Your Relationships, Family, Career and Life. ✔ What We Should All Know About The Attachment Theory. ✔ A Deep Dive into Each of the 7 Core Emotions and How They Map in the Brain. Welcome back to The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we cover the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning (for schools) and emotional intelligence training (in the workplace) with tools, ideas and strategies that we can all use for immediate results, with our brain in mind.  I'm Andrea Samadi, an author, and educator with a passion for learning specifically on the topics of health, wellbeing and productivity, and launched this podcast to share how important an understanding of our brain is to our everyday life and results using the most current brain research. If there's a tool, strategy or resource that I find, that could be helpful to improve productivity and results, whether we are a teacher in the classroom, a coach or in the modern workplace, I will share it here. On today's episode #282, we will be speaking with an important guest, who reached out to me shortly after we released EPISODE #270 with Lucy Biven[i] who co-authored The Archeology of Mind, with Jaak Panksepp.  She let me know she was a couple's therapist, educator and an author, with a new book coming out next month and was amazed to see our episode with Lucy Biven, as she cites The Archeology of Mind on nearly every page of her new book, The Power Couple Formula: Unlock the Power of Your Instincts and Transform Your Relationship. She even mentioned that a colleague of Dr. Panksepp, Dr. Doug Watt, was currently reviewing her manuscript to offer his guidance on the subject. When this email came through, I was taking a short break from interviews, gathering my bearings with a tight schedule, but when I saw this email, I knew I had to learn more about our next guest, Gabrielle Usatynski, and her new book, the Power Couple Formula. We met briefly to chat, and I've got to say that we could have recorded that conversation. She spoke eloquently about her background as a therapist, and the history of our emotions. I couldn't take notes fast enough, but saw that not only does Gabrielle understand Jaak Panksepp's work (that many find to be difficult) but she could explain it in a way that made sense to me, with examples of how to each of the core emotions. A bit about Gabrielle: BIO: Gabrielle Usatynski, MA LPC is the founder and director of Power Couples Education. An internationally renowned therapist, speaker and educator, she is the author of the forthcoming book, The Power Couple Formula, scheduled for release this year. She is the originator of ground-breaking online programs that help couples build relationships based on safety and trust and offers professional training programs for therapists in the Power Couple Method.  Her work is regularly featured in such publications as CNN, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Parents Magazine, Counseling Today, and Women's Health.  For over a decade, Gabrielle has helped thousands of couples. Her clinical work has earned her numerous awards, including: the USA Prestige Award for Couples Counseling Service of the Year, the Best of Boulder Award for Couple and Marriage Counseling, and the Top 10 Best Marriage Counselors of Boulder, CO Award. Gabrielle is a graduate of McGill University and also specializes in the treatment of traumatized children and their families. So today, we will meet Gabrielle Usatynski, and learn how Jaak Panksepp's work plays out in our most personal relationships, with tools that we can all use and apply right away. Welcome Gabrielle, it's incredible to see you again. Thank you for coming on the podcast to share your knowledge on what many of us would consider a topic that's not the easiest to explain because most of us are still trying to understand this topic of our emotions and how they play out in our lives, specifically with our relationships. Thank you for being here. You know I was thrilled to meet you as I just love learning, and making connections, especially when the topic is challenging, or makes you think a bit. INTRO Q: I wanted to ask you first, before diving into your new book, The Power Couple Formula,  Why did you write this book, and why did you focus on the work of Dr. Panksepp?" Q1: I put an image in the show notes of the 7 CORE emotions. Can you explain this chart I put in the show notes, and what Dr. Panksepp discovered about these emotions, that you found to be so important? Q1B: What did Dr. Panksepp discover about where our emotions reside in the brain? Q2: Can you orient us to what therapists were taught about our emotions, The Attachment Theory, and how important it is to completely deactivate this system in intimate relationships? 2B: Why should we understand Attachment Theory, and where does Affective Neuroscience come into this understanding? Q3: How do we use your book as a map, with tools and resource to help us personally, with our family, career, or even with the work we are doing in the world? When I first saw these 7 core emotions, I actually printed them and put them on my desk to see if I could notice them in my life. In the neuroscience certification course I took, we spent a lot of time on the PLAY system (especially as it relates to learning and our schools) but I wonder if we could take a look at your book, and go through 4 of the 7 action systems? Of course, I'd love to cover them all, but I picked the ones that stuck out to what I would think our listeners would like to dive deeper into. Q4: I know that the PANIC/GRIEF system is important, especially as you've cited Dr. Bruce Perry who we had on the podcast. What are the impacts of early bonding on our physical and mental health? Q5: What are some tools that could help de-activate panic/grief/rage in our relationships to avoid the conflict that goes along with it? Q5B: As I was reading through the book, I saw that you have strategies to help ALL of the attachment styles. Wouldn't it help people to know this BEFORE they marry someone so you can kind of guess how things would pan out during conflict? Q6: To close out, is there anything important that we haven't talked about, knowing that we didn't cover all the core emotions, but to encourage people to read your book, and learn the strategies for ALL of the systems. What have we missed here? Gabrielle, I want to thank you for coming on the podcast and sharing your new book with us. For people who want to learn more about you and your book, is the best place your website? https://powercoupleseducation.com Final Thoughts We opened up this episode with a quote from Dr. Panksepp that said “each emotional system is hierarchically arranged throughout much of the brain, and I think the image I put in the show notes and our YouTube interview clearly shows these 7 core emotions (or our 7 basic needs) that are hard-wired deep within our brain stem, bringing Dr. Panksepp's quote to life in a way that we can now visualize these core emotions within the deepest, oldest part of our brain. When I first began to study Dr. Panksepp's work, I printed these core emotions and put them on my desk, for me to glance at throughout my day, and I wondered how they were showing up for me on a day to day basis. As I'm reflecting on Gabrielle's book, and our interview, I'm doing so from how I think these core emotions have shown up in my daily life, and for you, it will be different, but I'm hoping that at least I've started the ball rolling to have us ALL think about how to take our understanding of ourselves to a deeper level, using Dr. Panksepp's Core Emotions and Gabrielle's book, as a map. Gabrielle was very thorough with her research that you will see within each chapter. I can now see how these 7 core emotions interact with the “more evolved cognitive structures in the higher reaches” of my brain, and this understanding can now help me to see how each emotion I'm feeling, (that's generated way deep down in the oldest part of my brain) and shows up behind the actions I'm taking. You'll get a deeper understanding of why you feel a certain way, and why you do the things you do, with this book. You'll also get to look at why others close to you, do the things they do, as you begin to match Bowlby and Ainsworth's Attachment Theory to your most intimate relationships. What did I notice with each action system? SEEKING, RAGE/Anger, FEAR, LUST, CARE, PANIC/Sadness, and PLAY. Seeking: This core emotion is evident with my need to connect with others around the world and this need is about getting more out of life with continual research and learning. While I can't jump on an airplane and travel to Australia, India, Sweden or South African (at least not this week), and have conversations with curious minds like myself, I can write and release podcast episodes that travel around the world, to you, on my behalf.  This kind of helps with this action system and keeps me working, and researching. I also need to seek others to learn from, and when the research becomes difficult, I can remember what Dr. Zadina[ii] said on our recent episode, where she would find articles that she was interested in first (seeking) and then read them over and over again, gaining more understanding each time. When you read Ch. 5 in Gabrielle's book, you can learn how secure seeking develops in relationships, so that you can support your partner with ways that each of you can continue to expand, learn and grow together. That's what I learned about the how I interact with the seeking system. What about you? Where do you notice this core emotion of SEEKING plays out in your life? Rage/Anger: Some people I've noticed get angry easily, for different things. My oldest daughter doesn't like injustice, I don't like disorder, but the key is to notice what makes this emotion come out in you, and know it's hard-wired deep in our brain stem, so that when this emotion sets you off, that you find a strategy to help create more space between the stimulus (the thing that you didn't like) you're your response to it. I've noticed that meditation has helped me be less reactive here.  Chapter 7 of Gabrielle's book covers the fear system, and Chapter 8 covers the Rage system, and she reminded us in our interview that we want to work towards NOT triggering rage and fear in our relationships. These are both good chapters to review for all of her tools and strategies for de-activating rage. What about you? Where have you noticed rage/anger come up in your life? Do you have a strategy to bring you some understanding that can help you to de-activate this emotion? Fear:  This emotion is a powerful one to look at. Have you ever thought of your deepest, innermost fears? I remember a program I did years ago, that asked us to look at what we were afraid of, and that to “know our fears” would help us to overcome them, or at least help us to move towards the idea of having “no fear.” I know exactly what I'm afraid of, and it's there right in front of me daily, and I side-step around it most days, but I see it, whether it's out of the corner of my eye, or I'm staring directly at it. Now this isn't even going into subconscious fears and traumas like Dr. Bruce Perry's work, this is just looking at what we are consciously aware we are afraid of. What about you? Have you ever looked at this for yourself? Do you “know” your fears? I think once we can identify them, then life just becomes easier. There's no mystery with these fears. I don't talk about what I'm afraid of, giving them more energy, but I know exactly what they are, and just knowing this, makes me feel that I'm more powerful than these fears. I can step around them, sometimes jump over them, when they come up, not letting them ever stop me from doing the things I want to do in life. Who doesn't want to be FEARLESS? Taylor Swift says it nicely. Lust: I'm not going to leave this one out, since everyone wants to talk about sex, and it is an important part of our most intimate relationships. Gabrielle covers this topic in Chapter 9 and 10 of her book, and when I was reading these chapters I was actually dying laughing because she made a comparison with sex, to a sport that will identify her as a Canadian. I'm not going to tell you the sport, but you'll have to read the book to see how she made this comparison. She does say that most problems within relationships are a lack of the care system, they are not sexual. When reading this chapter, I thought about how right she was that we have to have trust first here, and of the importance of repairing our relationships quickly and often so we don't trigger the rage, fear of panic/grief circuit. We've covered The Speed of Trust[iii] on past episodes with Stephen Covey who says that “trust is the glue to life” and “the one thing that affects everything else you're doing.” Gabrielle mentioned that this system requires CARE that she outlines as commitment, availability, relief and empathy. While we all know this core emotion is important, I wonder what Dr. Panksepp would say about other ways we can use this energy? If he were here, I'd ask him about Napoleon Hill's Chapter on Sex Transmutation that we covered on EPISODE 195[iv] where Napoleon Hill, in his famous book, Think and Grow Rich, talks about how this powerful force can be “transmuted or transferred from one form of energy to another” which is a way of using this force to reach higher levels of achievement. Care: Gabrielle covers this core emotion in Chapter 4 of her book, explaining why caring feels so good with the release of oxytocin, the bonding hormone and that “when you administer oxytocin to couples, they make more eye contact, are more self-disclosing, validate each other's feelings more, and show a significant decrease in criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling, Gottman's four behaviors that predict divorce.” (page 81, The Power Couple Formula). Looking at this system makes me think about how care existed in my household growing up. Not that I didn't feel loved, but this system was definitely turned down, as affections weren't openly discussed or shown, so it's interesting to see that I want this system dialed up now that I'm raising my own children, and interacting with my husband, and this one is a work in progress for me.  The key to understanding these core emotions is to think about how they show up in our life, gain a deeper level of self-awareness, and then find tools and strategies to improve how we show up in our relationships. This is exactly what Gabrielle wrote her book to accomplish. How does the core emotion of care show up for you? Are you able to easily show those close to you, who you love, that you care about them? If this doesn't come naturally to you, do you have a strategy in place to dial this emotion up? Panic/grief/response: Gabrielle covered this system thoroughly on our interview, explaining how it goes off when we are separated from those we love, or care about. While she does suggest that in our close relationships we should always work on NOT triggering RAGE, FEAR or PANIC/GRIEF by being mindful of what sets these systems off in others, and working on keeping them in the OFF position. But knowing your attachment style (and your partners') helps here if you ever are faced with PANIC/GRIEF as it will shape the experiences you will have. Gabrielle covers extensively how each attachment style deals with PANIC/GRIEF. Do you know how YOU respond to PANIC/GRIEF in your relationships? If you are securely attached, this system rarely goes off. If you are anxiously attached, “you will worry that someone won't be there for you consistently.” (page 36, The Power Couple). If you are avoidant, you will “have lost touch with unmet needs for connection and security.” (page 36, The Power Couple). Your attachment style will help you to understand yourself better, how quickly you will be able to recover from a breakup or even your ability to be apart from your partner without feeling panic. Play: This is the emotion I spent the most time learning about when I was first introduced to Dr. Panksepp's work. Mark Robert Waldman who I took a neuroscience certification course with would have us thinking daily about how we would incorporate play with our work, to make it more enjoyable. When it comes to making neuroscience fun, this core emotion is vital. Or for students in the classroom in our schools, how can we make learning more fun? My family tells me all the time “you are so serious, lighten up a bit” and I really do try, but I'm also the one who makes sure homework is completed each night, and day to day life stays on track, so I leave this part to others who are better at it than I am. But who doesn't want to have more fun every day? I've been playing around on the podcast, and working on having fun with interviews, but I'm not the type who will suddenly tell you a joke or something, or break out a fancy wrestling move with my kids which is what science would call “rough and tumble play” that Gabrielle says “reflects millions of years of evolution.” I've got some work here to add more fun into my day. What about you? Do you have fun with your work? Do you think that play is only for children? Do you think that animals play? Gabrielle covers this core emotion in Chapter 11 with Five Ways We Can Add Play into Our Relationships. The part I loved the most about this chapter, is that Gabrielle left this core emotion till the end of the book on purpose. Life is full of pressure and stresses and play only works “when its initiated in the absence of acute or chronic stress” (Page 295, The Power Couple Formula). This is good to think about, as it's important to be mindful of the stress levels of those around you. Lucy Biven, co-author of The Archeology of Mind weighs in on the quote I posted at the beginning of this episode.  Before releasing this, I wondered if I had a solid grasp of the quote I chose to open up this episode with, so I emailed Lucy Biven, who we interviewed on EPISODE #270 at the start of this year. Here's as close to Dr. Panksepp as I could get to be sure we've got a handle of his 7 core emotions. She wrote: “As for the quote - The hierarchy that Jaak wrote about was basically from bottom to top of the brain (brainstem to cortex).   The hub of all 7 emotional systems is situated in the upper brainstem and in Jaak's view, emotional arousal always generates affective consciousness (emotional feelings).  The hierarchy lies in the fact that without emotional arousal/affective consciousness, no consciousness is possible.  So the upper brainstem is most important in generating consciousness - it is top of the hierarchy. How do we know that the brainstem is all-important?  Tiny lesions so parts of the upper brainstem, specifically the parabrachial nuclei and the periaqueductal gray obliterate consciousness while quite large cortical lesions obliterate components of consciousness (sight, hearing, memory) but not consciousness itself. If my visual cortex were damaged, I would be blind, but I would know who I am, I would know who you are and I would understand my relationship with my children and grandchildren and I would retain everything that I know about neuroscience.  In short, nothing else would change.  But if I had a bad stroke in my upper brainstem, I would become comatose and vegetative.  Everything would be lost.   The idea about the hierarchy from emotion to cognition is this:  Emotions evolved in order to solve life problems.  Some emotional responses are instinctive - for example, when frightened we freeze and might be overlooked by a predator.  Others we learn, for example we discover from experience where the predator frequents and we avoid those places.  Since emotional arousal is a precondition for cognition, we think about things that arouse our emotions.  For example, if I am smart enough, I might set a trap for the predatory animal, thereby solving my problem for good.  So cognition expands and refines emotional problem solving.    That is the emotion/cognition hierarchy.  Jaak posited that in the emotion/motor hierarchy, emotions are primary because emotions are inherently linked to motor responses.  I am not sure that he expanded on this beyond the observation that electrical (or pharmacological) arousal of emotional systems generates motor responses, like FEAR resulting in freezing or running away (depending on the strength of stimulation.   And with that, I'll close out this episode on “How to Use Jaak Panksepp's 7 Core Emotions to Transform Your Relationships, Family, Career and Life” and hope you found this deep dive into Gabrielle's Power Couple Formula book to be as useful as I have. I hope that if you print the list of the 7 core emotions, and put them in front of you, while you are working, that you can begin to think about how these emotions show up in your life day to day, and how you can use this understanding to develop stronger, more resilient relationships at home, with your family and in the workplace.” Have a Happy Easter Weekend, and I'll see you next week. CONNECT with GABRIELLE Gabrielle Usatynski, MA LPC 303-859-1825 https://powercoupleseducation.com https://powercouplescounseling.com Gabrielle's new book, The Power Couple Formula!  FOLLOW ANDREA SAMADI:  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndreaSamadi   Website https://www.achieveit360.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samadi/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Achieveit360com   Neuroscience Meets SEL Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2975814899101697   Twitter: https://twitter.com/andreasamadi   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreasamadi/     RESOURCES: Attachment Theory: Bowlby and Ainsworth's Theory Explained By Saul Mcleod, Ph.D. Feb. 8, 2023 https://simplypsychology.org/attachment.html The 4 Attachment Styles in Your Relationships and How to find Yours by Kelly Gonslaves March 10, 2023  https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/attachment-theory-and-the-4-attachment-styles The Gottman Institute https://www.gottman.com/ The Four Horseman that can predict the end of a relationship https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/   REFERENCES: [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #270 with Lucy Biven https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/lucy-biven/ [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE  #280n wit Janet Zadina https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/pioneering-neuroscientist-janet-zadina-reflects-on-her-journey-of-bridging-neuroscience-and-education/ [iii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #207 on The Neuroscience of Trust  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-the-neuroscience-of-trust/ [iv]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #195 on “Think and Grow Rich PART 5: The Mystery of Sex Transmutation  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-5-on-the-power-of-the-mastermind-taking-the-mystery-out-of-sex-transmutation-and-linking-all-parts-of-our-mind/  

In this episode I am joined by Michelle "Em" Emery, MA, LPC, NCC the co-facilitator of the Rising Sign Education + Support Groups. We discuss themes of Pluto shifting into Aquarius for the collective and then we go thru every Rising Sign to see how this energy might show up for you as an individual.    Timestamps: 0:00 47:40 - Aquarius Rising/Pluto in the 1st House 53:09 - Capricorn Rising/Pluto in the 2nd House 57:00 - Sagittarius Rising/Pluto in the 3rd House 1:01:30 - Scorpio Rising/Pluto in the 4th House 1:06:18 - Libra Rising/Pluto in the 5th House 1:11:23 - Virgo Rising/Pluto in the 6th House 1:17:22 - Leo Rising/Pluto in the 7th House 1:25:06 - Cancer Rising/Pluto in the 8th House 1:29:18 - Gemini Rising/Pluto in the 9th House 1:35:49 - Taurus Rising/Pluto in the 10th House 1:39:27 - Aries Rising/Pluto in the 11th House 1:42:08 - Pisces Rising/Pluto in the 12th House   To watch the FULL presentation on the how Pluto in Aquarius might show up for you based on your Rising Sign, be sure to visit Preparing for Pluto in Aquarius Based on your Rising Sign : https://www.accessibleastrology.com/2023-preparation LAST Chance to join the Rising Sign Education + Support Groups as they are currently being held with 2 hours a month of support from Eugenia + Access to 2 Years of Playbacks : https://accessibleastrology.as.me/schedule.php  Access the 2023 Launch Kit : https://www.accessibleastrology.com/2e705c7d-a2ec-4ea4-8aef-4ad87fac5e46 Be sure to join our Newsletter for all the Latest News : https://www.accessibleastrology.com/newsletter  

In today's episode, K.J. Ramsey reminds me that “We are held by this web of love,” the love of God and the love of others. Those words and others like it shifted something in me. Instead of having to nervously earn or find God's love, it is a reality that always surrounds me. A reality I can rest in. A reality we can rest in. K.J. Ramsey is a trauma-informed licensed professional counselor and is the author of three books, including her latest title, The Book of Common Courage: Prayers and Poems to Find Strength in Small Moments. K.J. writes at the intersection of theology, psychology, and spiritual formation to guide us in recovering the rhythm of resilience through nervous system regulation and the wonder of communion with God. In my time with K.J. she talks about her most recent book and the communal nature of courage; how “we need the presence and words of others to bring us from confusion to hope and faith.” She also discusses how being disabled and encountering various physical struggles have formed her faith and her prayer life. In authentic and profound ways, K.J. reminds us of hard-won realities about the heart of God and beauty itself. My hope and prayer is that this conversation and K.J.'s words might shift something within you as well. May her words bring healing and may they bring hope.

Janet Nestor is a spiritual seeker, wife, mother, grandmother, author… licensed clinical Mental Health Counselor… Diplomat in Comprehensive Energy Psychology… and Energy Medicine Practitioner who loves animals, trees, and all of mother nature's family of life!In this episode, Janet discusses her award-winning book, Pathways to Wholeness… living mindfully in peace and love… our natural relaxation response… Radiant Energies Balance, a practice which she helped develop… the importance of spending time and finding peace in Nature… our connection  mindful meditation… self-love, self-care, self-worth and self-confidence… growing up on a farm and developing a compassionate view of animals that are raised for food… moving meditation, including the ancient medication called “shaking and breathing” to quiet the mind… broadening our definition of meditation, and finding the quiet oasis within us… walking meditation… Tai chi and the flow of energy in our body… events in her childhood that motivated her to become a mental health counselor… encouraging women to claim their power by seeing them, hearing them, listening to them, and recognizing who they are and what their needs may be, and supporting them in speaking their truth. (USA)

Today, Astrologers Eugenia Krok, MA and Michelle "Em" Emery, MA, LPC, NCC went LIVE to discuss the astrology of today. Here are a few key highlights:      Right now, one of the main focuses is on authentic alignment and learning to listen to your inner voice. Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces in the next three seasons are all about letting go.      Reflect on what you've been learning with Pluto in Capricorn. The energy of now has been building and working towards something. Go with the energy or don't and feel its effects.      Be conscious about how you step into your life right now. Focus on participation instead of victim consciousness.      How can we align with what is true to us?      Upcoming transits:  12/18 - Ceres enters Libra 12/20 - Jupiter enters Aries 12/21 - Sun enters Capricorn 12/23 - Chiron Direct 12/23 - New Moon in Capricorn  12/29 - Mercury Retrograde     Let us help prepare you for the coming year.   In 2023, we are launching into NEW energy, and a NEW consciousness with Pluto shifting into Aquarius for the first time since 1778! This marks the beginning of a whole new era! Let us help prepare you!   The Astrologers of Accessible Astrology are here to help you prepare for this change with the items listed below!   1. "Preparing for Pluto into Aquarius" Presentation. Based on your Rising Sign, Eugenia Krok, MA walks you through what part of your life you will be launching into and how to prepare; financially, emotionally, mentally, physically, etc.   2. The 2023 "Launch Kit": a yearly astrological guide presented by Eugenia Krok, MA + Tareck Adeeb MA (c) with Resource Materials, Yearly Overview + Monthly Educational Videos, Highlighted Aspects, Transit Explanations. Have all the information you need to be best prepared to Skyrocket into space in 2023 + beyond!   3. Get a discounted rate on the Rising Sign Education + Support Groups for the full year of 2023! You do NOT have to do this on your own!   4. Work with an Accessible Astrology Network Astrologer throughout 2023, with 4 Readings, Quarterly Meditations + Mantras to help you TO THE MOON in 2023!   Learn more at www.AccessibleAstrology.com  

Yesterday, Astrologers Tareck Adeeb, MA (c) and Michelle "Em" Emery, MA, LPC, NCC went LIVE to discuss the astrology of today. Here are a few highlights:   Change is coming. It's time to tear down what isn't working to build something beautiful. Remember, there are positives and negatives in everything.   Be in the heart. If you're in the heart, you're in the flow. Even if the world is in hyper speed, it won't matter if you're connected in the heart, because you're one in the moment. People can feel a change coming.   There's enough information in our world that tells us that this is happening. We are going to be okay. It starts with ourselves in what we can do to change. If we are feeling bad or negative, how can we make enough of a difference in ourselves to be more positive?   If we can't shake bad or negative feelings, EMDR sessions, acupuncture, essentials, nature, and even watching something funny can help. Having a community of friends and people that you can turn to is also extremely helpful too.   Let us help prepare you for the coming year.   In 2023, we are launching into a NEW energy, and a NEW consciousness with Pluto shifting into Aquarius for the first time since 1778! This marks the beginning of a whole new era! Let us help prepare you!   The Astrologers of Accessible Astrology are here to help you prepare for this change with the items listed below!   "Preparing for Pluto into Aquarius" Presentation. Based on your Rising Sign, Eugenia Krok, MA walks you through what part of your life you will be launching into and how to prepare; financially, emotionally, mentally, physically, etc. The 2023 "Launch Kit": a yearly astrological guide presented by Eugenia Krok, MA + Tareck Adeeb MA (c) with Resource Materials, Yearly Overview + Monthly Educational Videos, Highlighted Aspects, Transit Explanations. Have all the information you need to be best prepared to Skyrocket into space in 2023 + beyond Get a discounted rate on the Rising Sign Education + Support Groups for the full year of 2023! You do NOT have to do this on your own! Work with an Accessible Astrology Network Astrologer throughout 2023, with 4 Readings, Quarterly Meditations + Mantras to help you TO THE MOON in 2023!   Learn more at www.AccessibleAstrology.com

Today, Astrologer, Eugenia Krok, MA went LIVE on Instagram with special guest, Network Astrologer, Michelle Emery, MA, LPC, NCC!   Key highlights:   Venus and Mercury shifted into Sagittarius. It feels like there are a lot of possibilities. There is a lot of mutable energy coming.   Introducing Michelle Emery, also known as Em! Em is an EMDR Therapist and one of our new network astrologers.   Em holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, Certifications in Yoga, EMDR, and Professional Coaching. Her EMDR training was through EMDRIA and has been using EMDR successfully with clients for 10 years.   Em has had a successful private practice in Portland Oregon for over a decade, where she integrates astrology, depth psychological practices, and mindfulness to help clients live more fulfilled and authentic lives.   Having been exposed to astrology as a child, she has returned again and again to astrology as a tool to navigate her own life experiences as well as to understand the loved ones in her own life.   Em specializes in: Traditional, Modern, Psychological and Evolutionary Astrology. Welcome to the team, Em!   Let us help prepare you for the coming year.   In 2023, we are launching into NEW energy, and a NEW consciousness with Pluto shifting into Aquarius for the first time since 1778! This marks the beginning of a whole new era! Let us help prepare you!   The Astrologers of Accessible Astrology are here to help you prepare for this change with the items listed below!   1. "Preparing for Pluto into Aquarius" Presentation. Based on your Rising Sign, Eugenia Krok, MA walks you through what part of your life you will be launching into and how to prepare; financially, emotionally, mentally, physically, etc.   2. The 2023 "Launch Kit": a yearly astrological guide presented by Eugenia Krok, MA + Tareck Adeeb MA (c) with Resource Materials, Yearly Overview + Monthly Educational Videos, Highlighted Aspects, Transit Explanations. Have all the information you need to be best prepared to Skyrocket into space in 2023 + beyond!   3. Get a discounted rate on the Rising Sign Education + Support Groups for the full year of 2023! You do NOT have to do this on your own!   4. Work with an Accessible Astrology Network Astrologer throughout 2023, with 4 Readings, Quarterly Meditations + Mantras to help you TO THE MOON in 2023!   Learn more at www.AccessibleAstrology.com

This week we sit down with therapist, Onsite Guide, and author of the new book Seasons of Waiting, Barb Hill. She joins Hannah and Mickenzie for a conversation all about waiting. Let's be honest, none of us like waiting, but in this interview,  Barb offers a beautiful reframe for seasons of longing and transition and provides an invitation to deeper discovery and connection with ourselves and others. Naming grief is hard. But not naming it doesn't make it go away. Onsite's emotional health master class "The Ways We Grieve" will help you better understand grief and the path towards healing. Check out this resource at onsiteworkshops.com/grief and use the code PODCAST for 15% off! 

Felicia Marsh, MA, LPC is the owner and clinical director of her private practice located in Scottsdale, AZ where she specializes in child and adult trauma-focused care. Felicia received a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in the Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation from Ottawa University. She received… Read More »She Became Visible: Episode 22: Recognizing The Steps of Coercion and Control with Felisha Marsh, MA, LPC The post She Became Visible: Episode 22: Recognizing The Steps of Coercion and Control with Felisha Marsh, MA, LPC appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

http://www.lighthousecounselingaz.com/about/ Today Felicia and I will discuss the AP article concerning the horrendous child abuse case in Bisbee, AZ. Does Arizona require mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse? LISTEN and FIND OUT!! Felicia Marsh, MA, LPC is the owner and clinical director of her private practice located in Scottsdale, AZ where she specializes in child… Read More »She Became Visible: Episode 17: Felicia Marsh, MA, LPC, Sexual Abuse and Trama Specialist. Lets talk Arizona Mandatory Reporting! The post She Became Visible: Episode 17: Felicia Marsh, MA, LPC, Sexual Abuse and Trama Specialist. Lets talk Arizona Mandatory Reporting! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

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