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Stephen Reeder, MA, NCC, LPCC, CEDS is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist who has been working in the mental health field for over a decade. He has held a variety of clinical and leadership roles ranging from Primary Therapist to Regional Director of Operations. In addition to eating disorders, his clinical experience includes working with individuals struggling with problem gambling, sex and love addiction, and chemical dependence. Stephen incorporates his experience as an Acceptance and Commitment Therapist into his leadership style. He has worked with teams to develop a value-centered culture aligned with their core values. Stephen believes in empowering individuals to live a balanced life through mindfulness and committed action by helping them connect to their own personal values. We Discussed the following: Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Acceptance we have little control over thoughts and feelings and we have control over how we respond The focus on what is truly important to us Understanding our values Developing intentional awareness The language we speak in is the language we feel and think in SHOW NOTES: www.stephenreedercounseling.com https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stephen-reeder-denver-co/1091878 instagram.com/SReederCounseling ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.
An episode that hits hard and stays in bounds!In Episode 125 of The Autistic Culture Podcast, we explore the unexpected overlap between roller derby and autistic identity with guest Carina Taylor — a neurodivergent therapist and seasoned skater. From emotional regulation to alter egos, this episode dives into how the sport offers structure, expression, and community for autistic and neurodivergent individuals alike.Here's what we cover in today's episode: * In this episode, Angela chats with Carina Taylor — a primary therapist at Foundations in Asheville, North Carolina and a roller derby extraordinaire — about the unique connections between roller derby and autism.* We dive into roller derby technique and clear up some common misconceptions (no, it's not choreographed — and no, it's not all about aggression). But it does bring out some big emotions and serious intensity.* Despite its rough-and-tumble reputation, roller derby is a highly organized sport with a detailed rule set and a strong emphasis on strategy and teamwork. It's also one of the most gender-inclusive sports out there, creating space for athletes of all gender identities to participate, compete, and feel represented on the track.* Additionally, roller derby often involves adopting a persona or alter ego — a playful, empowering form of masking that allows skaters to fully step into a character and express parts of themselves that might not surface in everyday life.* Roller derby offers a powerful outlet for emotional expression, allowing skaters to channel complex feelings—like frustration, excitement, and vulnerability—into physical movement and team connection. The structure and creativity of the sport provide a safe, supportive space where emotions aren't just allowed but embraced. For many, especially neurodivergent individuals, it becomes a form of regulation, empowerment, and authentic self-expression both on and off the track.Carina Taylor's BioCarina (she/her) is a primary therapist at Foundations in Asheville, a young adult transition community located in the mountains of North Carolina. Originally from Pennsylvania, Carina completed her Bachelor's in Sociology with minors in Psychology and Social Work at Bridgewater College in Virginia and her Master's in Social Work at East Tennessee State University. As a Primary Therapist at Foundations, she provides therapy that focuses on values exploration, identity development, resilience expansion, and trauma-informed care including EMDR therapy. One of her biggest goals when working with students is to help them normalize what they are experiencing and why they are experiencing it, while moving through their experiences in a more resilient and settled state. In her free time, she enjoys being active, including roller derby!Did you enjoy this episode? We talk about all things roller derby — from the rules and strategy to the emotional intensity it brings out in skaters. We also explore how this high-energy, gender-inclusive sport offers a powerful outlet for neurodivergent and autistic individuals to express themselves, connect with community, and even embrace a bold alter ego. Join the convo with #AutisticCultureCatch!Special thanks to our friends at Shrub Oak International for making this episode happen. Shrub Oak offers a personalized, strength-based education on a serene 127-acre campus. Their transdisciplinary team collaborates to create individualized learning plans that honor each student's passions and needs. Beyond academics, they provide clinical services, life skills development, and a rich array of activities—from art and music to therapeutic horsemanship—all designed to your kid feeling actually happy—not just compliant. If you're searching for a school that truly understands and nurtures autistic students, visit shruboak.org to learn more.Resources:Smokey Mountain Roller Derby - https://www.facebook.com/SmokyMountainRollerGirls/ Foundations Asheville - https://foundationsasheville.comRelated Episodes:Belly Dancing is AutisticFollow us on InstagramFind us on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLearn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPPJoin Matt's Autistic Connections Facebook GroupLearn more about Angela at AngelaKingdon.com Angela's social media: Twitter and TikTokOur Autism-affirming merch shop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe
Send us a textKatherine A. Tague, LPCA, is a licensed therapist specializing in teens and young adults struggling with stress, anxiety and related conditions, such as OCD and eating disorders. Katherine completed her clinical internship at Clementine Briarcliff Manor, an eating disorder treatment center for adolescents in Westchester County, NY.After completing her Master's in Mental Health Counseling, Katherine joined Backcountry Wellness— an eating disorder treatment program in Greenwich, CT. While at Backcountry, Katherine served as a Primary Therapist and then the Program Director of the residential treatment program.Katherine has additional training in metabolic therapies and is passionate about approaching mental health from a whole-body perspective. Katherine's work focuses not only on addressing unproductive thought patterns and behaviors, but also lifestyle change strategies that can improve brain health.Her other credentials include Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training through Georgia Ede, MD, and a Certification in Metabolic Psychiatry for Non-Prescribers, through Nicole Laurent, both of whom have been some of our favorite guests on our show!Her current practice is called Well Supported Behavioral Health!Find Katherine at-https://www.wellsupportedbehavioral.com/LK- @Katherine Tague, LPCATW- @katherine_taguehttps://www.backcountrywellness.com/Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!
Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Katherine Tague (LPCA) is a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, compulsive eating behaviors and related concerns. Katherine completed her clinical internship at Clementine Briarcliff Manor, an eating disorder treatment center for adolescents in Westchester County, NY. After completing her Master's in Mental Health Counseling, Katherine joined Backcountry Wellness— an eating disorder treatment program in Greenwich, CT. While at Backcountry, Katherine served as a Primary Therapist and then the Program Director of the residential treatment program. Katherine has additional training in metabolic therapies and is passionate about approaching mental health from a whole-body perspective. Katherine's work focuses not only on addressing unproductive thought patterns and behaviors, but also lifestyle change strategies that can improve brain health. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Katherine talk about… Anorexia amongst other eating disorders How Katherine became interested in and started working in the field of metabolic psychiatry and eating disorders The signs of food addiction and binge eating How biological analysis and research comes into play when treating and diagnosing food addiction How to manage and treat anxiety, depression, and personality disorders from a metabolic health perspective Using the keto diet and family based treatment to cure anorexia Thinking about obesity from a food addiction perspective For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Katherine Tague : Twitter/X: Katherine Tague, LPCA (@katherine_tague) ...X · katherine_tague30+ followers Backcountry Wellness: https://www.backcountrywellness.com Well Supported Behavioral Health: https://katherinetague.squarespace.com Anorexit: https://www.anorexit.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/
Join Timothy White, Psy.D., M.Psy., M.A., Primary Therapist for the Saint John Vianney Center, as he discusses “Mary's Hero's Journey: Revelation, and Post-Traumatic Growth.” Dr. White discusses Mary's journey as it relates to the archetype of the hero's journey in classic literature through her Seven Sorrows and how that relates to the Five Domains of Post-Traumatic Growth. Dr. White's personal story of loss and growth makes this a very poignant interview as we celebrate Mother's Day and our Blessed Mother. You can learn more about Dr. White's background by visiting our website: https://www.sjvcenter.org/team/timothy-white-psy-d-m-psy-m-a/ Subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications for new episodes.
Show Notes What role is Social Media playing a role in causing eating disorders or disordered eating? Are the effects of Social Media making treatment of eating disorders more challenging? In this podcast episode, Kate Fisch speaks with Dr. Samantha DeCaro about Social Media. She discusses the effects that Social Media has on patients recovering from eating disorders and the role it plays in causing disordered eating. MEET DR. SAMANTHA DECARO Dr. Samantha DeCaro, PsyD is the Director of Clinical Outreach and Education for The Renfrew Center, a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, and co-host of the podcast All Bodies, All Foods. She has been with Renfrew since 2012, completing her post-doctoral residency at The Renfrew Center Philadelphia – Spring Lane, then holding the position of Primary Therapist, and most recently serving as Assistant Clinical Director. As Renfrew's national spokesperson, Dr. DeCaro has been featured in the media as an eating disorder expert on various television shows, radio programs, podcasts, and online magazines. She is a frequent lecturer and serves as the Alumni Representative for The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia. Visit The Renfrew Center to find out more. IN THIS PODCAST The focus on Social Media What are Pro-Ana and Pro-Mia sites?. What risk factors do Social Media pose for eating disorders? What makes eating disorder recovery so challenging?. Why did you choose to focus on Social Media and eating disorders? “I do a lot of trainings and education in my role and I realized that Social Media was really having a negative impact on people who were trying to recover from eating disorders.” Dr. Samantha DeCaro Are you on Social Media? “I'm on social media myself. I knew that it was causing certain issues for me as well. I noticed I wasn't feeling great after I was done scrolling. I was realizing I was spending more time on it than I wanted to be.” Dr. Samantha DeCaro It is interesting that even professionals within the field can be affected by Social Media and it puts an emphasis on making sure we are aware if it is leaving us in a more negative space. “Absolutely, I am in no way Immune to the effects of social media. I think it impacts all of us and I wanted to learn more about it.” Dr. Samantha DeCaro What are Pro-Ana and Pro-Mia sites? “I remember earlier in my career learning about Pro-ana Pro-mia, which were essentially these sites, and it's exactly what it sounds like, pro anorexia, pro eating disorder type content.” Dr. Samantha DeCaro There are so many different apps out there that we may know very little about and thinking of it from the perspective of being a treatment provider, it is vital that we become familiar with all the different platforms that our clients may be exposed to or using. “I remember being so concerned and horrified about the things that were happening on those sites and now with social media. Yes, I think those things still exist, to an extent, but I think that the harm is a lot more insidious. It's a lot harder to catch the different toxic messages about food, about the body.” Dr. Samantha DeCaro Do we need to learn to be more mindful when using Social Media? “What I do in my trainings, I try to help Clinicians help their clients be more mindful on social media. How to help your client tap into what they're experiencing while they're scrolling. You might be strengthening that eating disorder without even realizing it. ” Dr. Samantha DeCaro That's interesting because it's almost like we teach our clients how to be mindful at the table or how to be mindful in their relationships, how to be mindful even just right in the moment.. But this is a kind of Meta in the way that it's like another virtual environment in which they have to be mindful in. “ Oftentimes scrolling is an act of distraction. I think that's another thing to be aware of: when are you reaching for your phone? and why? What is that scrolling session actually doing for you in the short term?” Dr. Samantha DeCaro What risk factors are there for those with eating disorders? “We know that intentionally pursuing weight loss is going to do more harm than good. diets are one of the biggest risk factors of an eating disorder. Diets can trigger an eating disorder and eating disorders are potentially fatal.” Dr. Samantha DeCaro We know that many of those who come off diets and have not developed an eating disorder, still end up having a poor relationship with food and not feeling good about themselves. What makes eating disorder recovery so challenging? “Eating disorder recovery is so challenging because there's an unlearning that has to take place. An unlearning of diet culture, an unlearning of healthism and relearning how to have a healthier relationship with food, with your body and with the media.” Dr. Samantha DeCaro What tools do you use or teach clinicians to use? “One of the things that I think is so important is being able to actually spot harmful messages and tease those out and be able to spot toxic messages about food.” Dr. Samantha DeCaro A lot of messages give the impression that all bodies are the same. For example; that you're going to eat a turkey sandwich and your body is going to do exactly the same thing with that turkey sandwich as my body is going to do with it. We know now that we don't know what the differences are and how people's bodies absorb nutrients and the differences between them. Can anything be done to reduce the chances of seeing harmful content? “I also teach in my workshops about how to play with your settings in your phone to better protect yourself and to essentially just lessen the chances/decrease the chances that you'll see harmful content in the future.” Dr. Samantha DeCaro The world of Social Media is everywhere and we cannot get away from it. When we are scrolling through our phones. We're not in the moment. We are trying to be distracted, it becomes repetitive and reflexive and then we're not the owners of the information that we are consuming. There are studies showing what type of information gets fed to our clients and how they can fall prey to negative body image, eating disorders and diet culture. This is a fascinating topic and as therapists we need to become aware of what we are consuming, as well as, help teach our clients to be mindful about what they're consuming. Dr. Samantha DeCaro is filled with valuable insights, information and examples of Social Media's role within our industry and some of these are discussed in-depth throughout the podcast. To learn more about Dr. Samantha DeCaro and her work, follow the links below. RESOURCES MENTIONED AND USEFUL LINKS Visit The Renfrew Centre Previous Episode: Eating Disorders and Bariatric Surgery with Sharon Ryan Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and Spotify.
In this episode of the Inspired Intentions podcast, we delve into the heart of parenting young adults, guided by the wellness pillars of Skyterra's Young Adult Program. As our Clinical Director and Primary Therapist sift through a diverse array of questions submitted by listeners, they offer insightful advice and practical strategies for supporting young adults through their unique journeys. This episode serves as a beacon for parents seeking to understand and aid their young adults in building resilience, self-confidence and healthy lifestyles.
This week on the show, join Bishop Phoebe for a conversation with Abbie Hitchon, who serves as Primary Therapist and Grant Manager at Thistle & Bee Enterprises. Learn about T&B's upcoming honey harvest event and other ways to engage with their social enterprise ministry, which is dedicated to helping formerly-trafficked women survivors thrive. We also learn about Joanna, Mary, and Salome, known as the Myrrh-Bearing Women, whose feast is celebrated on Aug. 3.
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Justin Dodson, Owner and Primary Therapist of Navigating Courage Counseling and Consultation, who shares some of his personal story of getting into the profession as a licensed therapist and how his company provides Psychotherapy for adult men and educates organizations on suicide prevention, employee wellness and brain health. Dr. Dodson is a published author, speaker, counselor educator and therapist who earned his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, then became the first African American male to earn a Masters in Counseling from Lipscomb University, and the first African American male to earn a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Memphis.During the interview, Dr. Dodson talks about some of the common challenges men are faced with and how they can identify the root causes and create positive habits and outcomes, how ego and community service play a role in mental health, and the importance of equipping our community with the skills to properly address and prevent suicide.Visit https://www.navigatingcouragecac.com/ to learn more.
Today's episode was enlightening for me, and you will find this also. I am privileged to interview Harry Levant, a recovering gambling addict, Doctoral Student at Northeastern University, Primary Therapist at Ethos Treatment Center, Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor, and Founder of Ethical Gambling Reform Group.Harry is very knowledgeable about gambling addiction and a fabulous teacher. In this episode, he begins sharing his story.#embracefamilyrecovery #podcast #gamblingaddiction #HarryLevant #NUdoctoratestudent #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservicesClick here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction and receive my weekly newsletter. Click the links below to follow me on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
Lindsay Myrick, LCPC, Assistant Clinical Director and Primary Therapist at blueFire Wilderness Therapy You may have heard it before when someone says, "just calm down". It's not that easy when you're in the thick of things. Lindsay Myrick dives into what the "Window of Tolerance" means to help us understand our emotions and why it's okay if we're not calm all the time. She also discusses the importance of mindfulness practice and simple ownership to help us appropriately respond rather than react to our children. View full episode webpage
A deep conversation with Amanda Mojave, LPC about how the stigma of mental health affects parents who are seeking treatment for their child. She offers healthy advice to help parents navigate during this difficult time.
Evan Oppenheimer is a young adult therapist at True North Wilderness Program in Vermont. Evan's journey into the field began at a young age while living on Long Island, N.Y., and heading north in the summers to attend camp. Evan shares why he was drawn to wilderness therapy, his time as a wilderness guide in different parts of the world, and why he decided to leave his busy practice as a psychotherapist in New York City to become a clinician at a wilderness therapy program in Vermont. He shares why he feels wilderness therapy is effective with young adults and explains how he uses the Internal Family Systems model and Narrative Therapy. Evan also shares a story about working with a young adult and the time he used Primal Scream Therapy with two clients in the woods. Stories from the Field would like to thank the underwriters of Season 14, Brightstone Transitions, Point School, and Wisdom Ranch. Season 14 focuses on young adult programs and young adults sharing their stories.
Francene Marie interviews Ross Cole, Primary Therapist for HopeWay's Veterans Program. To learn more about HopeWay's Veteran programs here.
Bob Hennen is a primary therapist at Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy's Emerald Arrow, a young adult wilderness program in Georgia. Bob shares his unusual journey into the field, how wilderness therapy helps young people struggling with substance use disorder and how he approaches treatment from a relational perspective. Bob reveals that he initially had concerns about working in wilderness therapy and how those concerns changed after working in the field. Bob discusses why wilderness therapy is so effective for young adults and shares a story about a recent young adult graduate of Emerald Arrow. We want to thank the sponsors of Season 14 Brightstone Transitions, Point School, and Wisdom Ranch. Season 14 focuses on young adult programs.
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Ruth Freeman, a psychotherapist and founder of Peace at Home Parenting Solutions. She discusses several basic principles and techniques for peaceful parenting that can help parents build a stronger connection to their kids. These include: focusing on relationships rather than compliance, showing up for what's right with your kids rather than what is wrong, practicing reflective listening and coaching kids to solve their own problems when appropriate. Ruth Freeman, LCSW is the founder of Peace At Home Parenting Solutions and a psychotherapist in private practice in Storrs, Connecticut. She has taught parenting education to thousands over the past 30+ years. She is co-founder of the Connecticut Parenting Education Network and lead author of "Building Family Futures," a University of Connecticut train-the-trainer parenting education curriculum. Ruth has also served as the Family Services Director for The Cove Center for Grieving Children and Primary Therapist at the Newington Children's Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Services. She freely and humorously shares the real-life blunders, challenges and successes she has had as a bio mom, stepmom, foster mom and “Nana.” For more information, visit: https://www.peaceathomeparenting.com.
I sit down with one of our Primary Therapist, Kim Boardman. Kim is a co-founder of Shot in the Dark. Shot in the Dark is a harm reduction organization located in Arizona.
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Ruth Freeman, a psychotherapist and founder of Peace at Home Parenting Solutions. She discusses several basic principles and techniques for peaceful parenting that can help parents build a stronger connection to their kids. These include: focusing on relationships rather than compliance, showing up for what's right with your kids rather than what is wrong, practicing reflective listening and coaching kids to solve their own problems when appropriate.Ruth Freeman, LCSW is the founder of Peace At Home Parenting Solutions and a psychotherapist in private practice in Storrs, Connecticut. She has taught parenting education to thousands over the past 30+ years. She is co-founder of the Connecticut Parenting Education Network and lead author of "Building Family Futures," a University of Connecticut train-the-trainer parenting education curriculum. Ruth has also served as the Family Services Director for The Cove Center for Grieving Children and Primary Therapist at the Newington Children's Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Services. She freely and humorously shares the real-life blunders, challenges and successes she has had as a bio mom, stepmom, foster mom and “Nana.” For more information, visit: https://www.peaceathomeparenting.com.
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Ruth Freeman, a psychotherapist and founder of Peace at Home Parenting Solutions. She shares the alarming statistics about the current mental health crisis with kids and discusses the causes of parental burnout among working parents. She explains how the hybrid working model spurred by the pandemic and the breakdown of family rhythms and routines under the pressure of modern life are contributing to the problem. She also emphasizes the importance of parents understanding what happened to them as kids so they don't pass on the same issues to the next generation. Ruth Freeman, LCSW is the founder of Peace At Home Parenting Solutions and a psychotherapist in private practice in Storrs, Connecticut. She has taught parenting education to thousands over the past 30+ years. She is co-founder of the Connecticut Parenting Education Network and lead author of "Building Family Futures," a University of Connecticut train-the-trainer parenting education curriculum. Ruth has also served as the Family Services Director for The Cove Center for Grieving Children and Primary Therapist at the Newington Children's Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Services. She freely and humorously shares the real-life blunders, challenges and successes she has had as a bio mom, stepmom, foster mom and “Nana.” For more information, visit: https://www.peaceathomeparenting.com.
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Ruth Freeman, a psychotherapist and founder of Peace at Home Parenting Solutions. She shares the alarming statistics about the current mental health crisis with kids and discusses the causes of parental burnout among working parents. She explains how the hybrid working model spurred by the pandemic and the breakdown of family rhythms and routines under the pressure of modern life are contributing to the problem. She also emphasizes the importance of parents understanding what happened to them as kids so they don't pass on the same issues to the next generation.Ruth Freeman, LCSW is the founder of Peace At Home Parenting Solutions and a psychotherapist in private practice in Storrs, Connecticut. She has taught parenting education to thousands over the past 30+ years. She is co-founder of the Connecticut Parenting Education Network and lead author of "Building Family Futures," a University of Connecticut train-the-trainer parenting education curriculum. Ruth has also served as the Family Services Director for The Cove Center for Grieving Children and Primary Therapist at the Newington Children's Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Services. She freely and humorously shares the real-life blunders, challenges and successes she has had as a bio mom, stepmom, foster mom and “Nana.” For more information, visit: https://www.peaceathomeparenting.com.
If you struggle with emotional eating in some capacity, you are definitely not alone! I see clients all the time who eat when they're bored, sad, stressed, or even nostalgic for seasonal foods. In this episode, Chelsea Darida, MSW, LCSW, is here to share how she works with her clients to identify the causes of emotional eating and what to do to honor your feelings instead. Chelsea is a Primary Therapist at The Renfrew Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she specializes in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with eating disorders. She's also a former client of our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! If you're serious about reaching your weight loss goals this year in a sustainable way, book your discovery call today! - https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services Resources mentioned: Medical News Today: Improving self-control preserves weight loss results Some key takeaways on emotional eating are: Emotional eating is any time you consume food based on your emotions rather than your hunger cues. It's unrealistic to say you should never emotionally eat, but there are lots of ways to honor your feelings without food. Identify the emotion you're experiencing that prompts you to reach for food. Sit in that emotion and ask yourself what you need. Do you need to call a friend and vent? Do you need a change of scenery that a walk could fix? If you're consistently struggling with emotional eating, definitely seek the guidance of a counselor or therapist. They'll help you identify any underlying causes and work through healthy coping strategies you can try. Hi! I'm Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I'm here to show you that you don't need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/individual-nutrition-coaching. Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/
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The Practicalities of Mental Health and Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth: An Interview with Jordan Held, LCSW Curt and Katie interview Jordan Held, LCSW, about gender affirming care, trans mental health, the practicalities of transition (as well as the different types of transition), specifics when working with trans youth, and the politicization of trans folks. We also explore culture and privilege related to transition. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! An Interview with Jordan Held, LCSW Jordan Held (he/him/his), LCSW is a Primary Therapist and Gender Specialist at Visions Adolescent Treatment Center. Prior to Visions, Jordan was a Therapist and Intake Coordinator at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in the Center for Trans Youth Health and Development, the largest trans youth health clinic in the USA. Jordan's mental health practice centers around creating a trauma-informed and healing-centered space for both adolescents and their families. Jordan's expertise is working with gender and sexual minority youth with complex histories of PTSD and trauma. Jordan speaks internationally about creating and supporting affirmative LGBTQ+ environments with an emphasis on informed consent and enhanced family communication. As a queer-identified, transgender man, Jordan brings an important dual perspective to his work as a mental health provider. Prior to social work, Jordan worked extensively in secondary school education, with a decade of experience teaching, coaching, and developing health and wellness curricula. Jordan's work focuses on gender violence prevention, diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultivating strength and belonging for teens. Jordan is on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the Laurel Foundation, JQ International, and Mental Health America of Los Angeles. Jordan is also a long-time facilitator at Transforming Family, a support group for gender-diverse youth and their family. Jordan holds a Master of Social Welfare degree from UCLA, a Master of Sports Leadership degree from Northeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut. Jordan is an avid sneakerhead who self-cares by lifting heavy weights, going to the beach, loving his rescue dog, and embracing his gender euphoria! In this podcast episode, we talk about trans mental health For Pride Month, we wanted to deepen our conversation on trans mental health and what therapists should know when working with trans individuals. What is gender-affirmative care? “Trans people are being used as political pawns.” – Jordan Held, LCSW The way that “gender affirming care” is being taken out of context What is actually happening, how it has been politicized The misinformation related to what is available to children who are exploring their gender (i.e., parental consent and youth care) The role of therapists versus the role of medical providers Discussion of gender norms Different types of transition for trans individuals Social transition (name, pronouns, clothes, haircut) Medical interventions that may start during puberty (i.e., puberty blockers, progesterone only birth control) Cross sex hormones and surgeries (which actually require a long process) States are very specific for what they require for gender care (as do insurance companies) Conversations in therapy for trans youth Gender journey Meeting the kids where they're at Lying to get what they need Letters and recommendations for surgery The gender dysphoria diagnosis and sorting that out from depression, anxiety, etc. Supporting trans youth with social transition and getting the support they need The concerns with maladaptive coping skills available online Positive resources for trans youth (scroll down to resources) Identity and impacts The Politicization of Trans Individuals “Shame on us as adults that we are so scared, we have so much fear over – let's be honest – what's in someone's pants, right? All of this has to do with the fear of something that we don't know. This fear… that somebody's genitals do not align what we think is in their pants. And as an adult talking to another adult, that's kind of gross, right? Like, why as adults do we care so much about what is in a kid's pants?” – Jordan Held, LCSW Jordan grew in privilege when he transitioned Legislation Schools removing conversations related to gender and sexuality Play and sports being withheld from trans kids Bias and how being trans is perceived The actual numbers of trans folks who want to play sports or want to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity Advice for trans kids and families where gender care is illegal, advice for therapists Age limits and laws that don't align with logic Culture, privilege, and being trans Increasing or decreasing privilege when one transitions Getting used to the changed dynamic within society based on external experience The complexity of the experience and the changing of the experience The concept of “passing” and how it taps into bias Our Generous Sponsors for this episode of the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide: GreenOak Accounting At GreenOak Accounting, they believe that every private practice should be profitable. 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Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! Visions Adolescent Treatment Center Jordan Held's Website Jordan on Instagram WPATH Standards of Care Online support and communities for trans youth: GLSEN The Trevor Project (helpline, suicidality) Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – Trans Resources HRC – LGBTQ+ Youth PFLAG Flamingo Rampant (publisher focusing on diversity, including gender diversity) Disclosure (Documentary) Google local universities in state – they often have support groups Relevant Episodes of MTSG Podcast: Working with Trans Clients: Trans Resilience and Gender Euphoria – an interview with Beck Gee-Cohen Vulnerability, The News, and Your Clients: An interview with Dr. Abigail Weissman Additional episodes for Pride Month: Bi+ Erasure: An interview with Dr. Mimi Hoang, PhD Getting Personal to Advocate for Compassion, Understanding, and Social Justice: An interview with James Guay, LMFT Who we are: Curt Widhalm, LMFT Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy, LMFT Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also a former President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We're working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren't trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don't want to, but hey. 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— Dr. Frank W. Gaskill is the co-author of Max Gamer. He is an awesome Aspie who uses his special abilities to become a superhero. The authors don't consider Asperger's a disorder. Instead, they see it as a potential gift that can include some amazing skills. While some define it by deficits, this book focuses on strengths that give these individuals the resilience and confidence they need to rise to their potential. Valeria interviews Dr. Frank W. Gaskill — He is an American psychologist and author who specializes in Asperger syndrome, effective parenting, and how technology and children can interface safely and successfully. Gaskill co-founded the largest private psychology practice in the country. Dr. Steven Walfish, president of the Division of Independent Practice for the American Psychological Association, noted in an interview with the Charlotte Observer that Gaskill's practice is "the most creative, innovative and best-run practices in the United States." Gaskill is the co-author of a graphic novel about Asperger's. In addition to having a comic based on Asperger's, he is also the host of an online video series dedicated to promoting the idea that Asperger's is a more highly evolved brain. This show is called, "The Dr. G Aspie Show." Gaskill received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Psychology and School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to founding Southeast Psych, he worked at The Devereux Foundation in Devon, Pennsylvania, serving as their Primary Therapist and Senior Research Psychologist for the Institute for Clinical Training and Research (ICTR). Gaskill is also a contributing author to the Travis Langley Popular Culture Psychology series. Gaskill was a panelist at Comicon San Diego for his work with Max Gamer. His work has been featured in USA Today, NPR, and other media outlets. Gaskill gives approximately 15 presentations/conferences per year across the southeast covering topics such as Asperger's and “E-parenting.” To learn more about Dr. Frank W. Gaskill and his work, please visit: fatcatpsych.com — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.
This episode of Body Justice is all about eating disorders within the South Asian and Muslim communities. Listen as I interview NYC based therapist Fatema on this important topic. Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW is an eating disorder clinician, writer, and speaker. She has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, and family therapy at the residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care. Her work is strongly informed by the Health at Every Size perspective. Fatema has a special interest in working with BIPOC clients, especially those of South Asian and Muslim backgrounds. Fatema is a Primary Therapist at The Renfrew Center, a therapist in private practice at Conason Psychological Services, and a Board Member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals New York chapter. Connect with Fatema on Instagram: @YourSouthAsianTherapist or find her on her website: fjshakir.wordpress.com This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support
Dr. Fred Peipman is a therapist at Second Nature and works primarily with an adolescent all-gender group. Fred shares his fascinating story of growing up on the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea and leaving there at 15 to go to school in the United States. He reveals his unique path to becoming a psychologist, his research background, and how he learned about wilderness therapy by bringing several private practice adolescent clients in Miami to enroll in different programs in Utah in the early 2000s. Fred shares how he found his calling in wilderness therapy by working with gender-expansive, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and trans teens at Second Nature. Fred educates about creating a welcoming group, dealing with shame, and working with parents struggling with their children. Bio from the Second Nature Website: Fred earned his B.A. from Yale University in music and psychology, followed by a M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Bridgeport. After working in college admissions and counseling, as well as in mental health clinics and hospitals, he went on to earn his PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami, with a focus in behavioral medicine and adolescent mental health. Fred has since worked as a wilderness therapist, and as a psychologist in private practice providing therapy and psychological testing. In addition, he has enjoyed speaking at workshops and conferences
Kim B has a powerful story about survival. She was sexually abused by a family member when she was a child. But no one believed her which caused her even more trauma. She turned to drugs to escape. The numb felt better than her reality. Now, Kim is the primary therapist at one of the best treatment centers in Arizona, Pinnacle Peak Recovery. She's also a supporter of harm reduction (so am I). We talk about meeting addicts where they're currently at and talk about way to heal from trauma.
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How Therapists Promote Diet Culture: An interview with Rachel Coleman Curt and Katie speak with Rachel Coleman, LMFT, CEDS about what therapists should consider in working with clients who have eating disorders, the impact of society on body image, and how clinicians can increase their competency in an area many feel they are lacking. Why do so many clinicians feel under trained in treating eating disorders? How do societal views impact our client's body image and what is the impact of diet culture? Does a lack of graduate education in eating disorders ethically impact our ability to treat eat disorders in a non-specialized practice? What's missing from our understanding of eating disorders? All of this and more in the episode. Interview with Rachel Coleman, LMFT, CEDS Rachel Coleman, LMFT, CEDS is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. Rachel received her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and shortly after began working at an Eating Disorder treatment center in Long Beach, CA. After five years of working as a Recovery Coach, Primary Therapist, and Program Director in treatment, Rachel shifted her work into private practice where she aids her clients in embodying daily the principals of eating disorder recovery. Rachel is also a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist and has completed extensive training in the Intuitive Eating dietetic approach. She is a former board member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, through which she is certified as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. Currently, Rachel practices out of her private practice in Orange County, CA. In this podcast episode we talk about working with clients who have eating disorders. In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness week, we spoke with Rachel Coleman about the nuances in treating eating disorders and how clinicians can most effectively treat these clients within private practices. “We live in a society obsessed with diets and bodies. And so I think it's very easy for subconscious beliefs about food and bodies to infiltrate sessions, because it's subconsciously in us and so it can come out in our language.” – Rachel Coleman What do clinicians do when therapeutic interventions might trigger eating disorder behavior? Many interventions call for physical activity that might trigger eating disorder behavior or feelings in clients. If a client wants to participate in a physical activity intervention, consider their motivation. Ensure that a client has multiple tools in their anxiety toolbox. Be mindful if the modalities and treatment recommendations are based in fat phobia or weight stigma. How can clinicians assess their clients for an eating disorder? Eating disorders can present meeting full DSM-V criteria or, in many cases, seem at the “subclinical” or mildly clinical level. Evaluate how your client feels about societal messaging and the impact it might have on them. In assessing clients, look to determine the impact of behaviors and patterns on daily functioning. If client's are sacrificing other values to focus on weight or body, it should be discussed. How can clinicians increase their education in treating eating disorders? Clinicians need to do their own work surrounding their bodies and internalized messaging. Therapists should focus on learning about the complexities of eating disorders and the social justice movements that surround weight stigma and fat phobia. Familiarize yourself with the ideas of body trust, body neutrality, and health at every size. Many treatment centers offer free webinars to educate clinicians in eating disorder treatment. “Let's face it, all of our clients have a body. And all clients are therefore going to have to figure out a relationship with their body regardless of eating disorder diagnosis or not.” – Rachel Coleman What are the ethical and legal considerations in treating eating disorders in a non-specialized private practice? Always get consultation. Some clients might present with “subclinical” or mildly clinical levels of an eating disorder. There is a difference between asking questions and treating the answers. Clinicians should encourage clients to see a medical doctor when necessary. Working with dieticians and medical doctors to create a holistic team, best serves the client. Clinicians should be aware when to refer to a higher level of care. Therapists should limit self-disclosures How does Diet Culture impact our clients? Diet culture is a mindset and system of theories we all exist in, that credits a person's shape and size as the primary indicators of health and moral superiority. When bodies don't meet these “standards” of beauty as societally defined, they are often oppressed. Messaging about dieting and our bodies is inescapable in our society, so it's easy for subconscious beliefs about food and bodies to infiltrate sessions. Therapists' self-disclosures should be limited and focus on affirming client's experience. Our Generous Sponsor for this episode of the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide: SuperBill Interested in making it easier for your clients to use their out-of-network-benefits for therapy? SuperBill is a service that can help your clients get reimbursed without having to jump through hoops. Getting started is simple - clients complete a quick, HIPAA-compliant sign-up process, and you send their superbills directly to us so that we can file claims with their insurance companies. No more spending hours on the phone wrangling with insurance companies for reimbursement. 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He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy, LMFT Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also a former President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We're working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren't trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don't want to, but hey. 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Super bill is a service that can help your clients get reimbursed without having to jump through hoops. Getting Started as simple. Clients complete a quick HIPAA compliant signup process and you send their super bills directly to us so that we can file claims with their insurance companies. No more spending hours on the phone wrangling with insurance companies for reimbursement. Super bill eliminates that hassle and clients just pay a low monthly fee for the service. Curt Widhalm 00:34 Stay tuned for details on SuperBill's therapist referral program and a special discount code for your clients to get a free month of service. Announcer 00:42 You're listening to the modern therapist survival guide where therapists live, breathe and practice as human beings to support you as a whole person and a therapist. Here are your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy. Curt Widhalm 00:57 Welcome back modern therapists. This is the Modern Therapist Survival Guide. I'm Curt Widhalm with Katie Vernoy. And this is the podcast for therapists about the things that we do in our office. Sometimes the work that we do with our clients and always exploring the ways that we can do better for our profession and helping with clients. And this week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week. And it's been a while since we have talked about eating disorders here on the podcast, and wanting to explore a little bit about some of the ways that we can potentially know where our limits are in working with these populations. We do have a couple of earlier episodes that we'll link to in our show notes. But today we are joined by Rachel Coleman LMFT, CEDS, I went to grad school with Rachel so somebody that I have known for quite a while but bring it on the experts to talk about things that we don't have expertise on ourselves. So thank you very much for joining us, Rachel. Rachel Coleman 02:03 Thank you for having me. This is a fun 1520 year reunion here. I don't know how long is it? Think it's getting up there? Katie Vernoy 02:12 Yeah. Oh, wow. So excited to have you here. And for this conversation. The first question that we ask everyone is who are you? And what are you putting out into the world? Sure. Rachel Coleman 02:23 Like Curt said, my name is Rachel Coleman. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, and that CEDS is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. I have a private practice down here in Orange County, California. I treat eating disorders and all the underlying issues that present along with eating disorders. What am I putting out there in the world? I mean, I suppose I've dabbled in social media. But really, my passion is just in one on one, individual therapy, I really believe in that secret therapy space where clients can identify and break their personal and family legacies around bodies and food and diets. I really believe that helping that what we would call in our line of work the identified patient heal really has a ripple effect. It helps the older generations do their own deconstruction and healing. And then it also I'm hoping changes the future of the next generation. So I really do believe in that that beautiful therapy relationship and the ripple effect that occurs when a client is able to do that awesome work. Curt Widhalm 03:32 And one of the first questions that we usually ask is for a learning place, this is not to necessarily shame anybody but the experience that you have. And I've maybe even in grad school, I think you were working in eating disorders. If I remember our practicum classes correctly, that you put around for a while, what do you see that therapists get wrong in working with eating disorders? Rachel Coleman 03:59 I mean, I think that therapists and everyone live in a very diety culture. We live in a society obsessed with diets and bodies. And so I think it's very easy for subconscious beliefs about food and bodies to infiltrate sessions, because it's subconsciously in us and so it can come out in our language. And diet culture is a term that's thrown around a lot. So I can give your listeners a little bit of a definition. My definition of it is, it's a mindset and it's also a system of theories that we live in, that really credits a person's shape and size as the primary indicators of health and also a moral superiority. So basically, with a diet culture, thiness is valued above other body types. Foods are usually described with moral terms like good or bad, healthy or unhealthy. And unfortunately, bodies that don't meet this projected ideal of beauty they have often been oppressed. So when we are just growing up and still living in a culture that holds this belief system, it can easily be something that we don't even realize that we're drinking the Kool Aid of, and it can come out in our conversations or in our perspectives. So often I hear unfortunately, clients share with me things that therapists have said that were really kind of harmful or hurtful, even if it feels like it's nothing big. So for example, I've heard people share that therapists have discussed working out or going to the gym and sessions, or like I said, therapists are on social media these days. So sometimes they will post their workouts or their runs. Even if a client is talking about exercise or going to the gym, even a little like typical quip in our society of like, Oh, I'm so terrible about going to the gym, brings in that moral superiority in a very subconscious way. Or even kind of walking across the room to like, open the door, get a book being like, well, at least I got my steps. And, and I think anything that kind of once again, perpetuates this belief system of working out is good or not working out is bad, or anything like that automatically becomes a place where maybe a client doesn't feel safe, because that's the exact work that they're trying to do. This also comes out with food, you know, if therapists are talking about their chronic dieting, or saying phrases like, oh, I struggle with my weight, I get it. Or feeling like foods, if they don't believe that foods are neutral, and they are coming out in sessions with conversations about oh, trying to eat healthier, or foods are good or bad. Basically, sharing personal experiences about fad diets, or even lifestyle changes. And using air quotes. Anything that kind of just continues to perpetuate these beliefs about food and bodies can really create a space where a client doesn't necessarily feel safe to interrupt any patterns or behaviors that they have been suffering from. So overall therapists not having done the work themselves, to deconstruct their beliefs can come out in those conversations. Katie Vernoy 07:23 What you're saying is, makes a lot of sense. And I'm finding the bias that I have from society coming up. And so I want to if if it's okay with you, I want to play with this a little bit, because there's a question that I've had for a while. And it's hard to know how to manage it. I was in grad school longer ago than the two of you were. And a lot of the especially around depression, a lot of the treatments were activity, making sure that you're, you know, drinking enough water or eating appropriately, you know, kind of having enough food, but also having healthy foods. I mean, and I have my air quotes going to, I think it's, it's hard for me to know what is promoting health, being active is considered healthy. That was my understanding. I think eating foods that are nutritious and nourishing, I think is considered healthy. And so I can, I'm understanding that element of let's not make this about moral judgments if we do things that are in alignment with what society calls healthy or good, but I'm, I'm struggling to identify how we support folks without that playing in and what what is okay to talk about, like, that's, that's hard for me to find that line. Rachel Coleman 08:42 Mm hmm. I agree. And I, I do DBT. And in DBT, there's a lot of similar types of modalities that we recommend. So I understand that. Absolutely. There is a fine line and some of those things are very, very helpful for combating depression. So yeah, yes, I think the the, the fine line that I always am navigating in conversations with clients when we're trying to figure out self care, because that's kind of what you're talking about. Sure, is the motivation behind it. So I think often, if the motivation behind it is, well, I'm gonna go do those things because I am trying to change my body, or because I'm trying to pursue the weight loss, or because I, you know, one's gonna hear quotes feel fat, then what you're looking at is how do you deconstruct the motivating factor behind the behavior, rather than okay? There's nothing wrong with going for a walk or a jog or going to the gym, especially if the motivating factor is it's that endorphin release that helps ease the anxiety and there's nothing necessarily about the body that's coming into play. Or once again, if that is the only coping skill in the box for anxiety management, well, how do we brought in the skills within the box. Maybe here and there, there's an exercise element to anxiety management, then there's also 10 other things, so that it can be this just more well rounded whole person thing. And I think this is where if a therapist has done their own work, and then able to have some of these really deeper conversations with clients, they're able to realize whether or not what they're upholding in their modalities or in the recommendations, is based in any internalized fat phobia, in any weight stigma, and kind of is, what's the ethical fine line that we're helping people walk? Does that answer the question a little bit? Katie Vernoy 10:38 It does. I have some more questions. But let's dig deeper in, I see Curt ready to jump in here, Curt Widhalm 10:43 You mentioned a couple of times about therapists doing their own work. And in this regard, and for many of us, the education that we received on eating disorders in graduate school was minimal, if anything, what some suggestions as far as doing your own work on this, that our audience might be able to walk away with? Rachel Coleman 11:04 Sure, I mean, obviously, doing your own personal work on what are your beliefs about food bodies and weights, and doing that either in your own personal reading or journaling or therapy? And as far as you're right, there is very little education. I think we got a one hour lecture. That's all I remember personally. So it's it's definitely insufficient. And I think that absolutely doing more webinars, podcasts, taking any courses you can anything about the complexities of eating disorders, and also anything that focuses on the social justice movements surrounding weight stigma, that teaches cultural awareness and sensitivity towards viewing bodies and sizes, encourages this concept of Body Trust and body neutrality. Those are kind of modalities that we try to work from, how do you trust your body? And how do you honor your body, anything that's aligned with Health at Every Size, which I know you guys have spoken on in the past, most even sought treatment centers regularly offer free webinars, virtually, there's local IADEP, that chapters you can get certifications in intuitive eating. So you can do a lot of extra work on your own. I also recommend, obviously, if you're interested in this field to start working at and even sort of treatment center work at the highest level of care that you can try to get in with because when you are in the trenches, in these inpatient residential settings, you're going to get just an immersion of so much education. And that's kind of where I started my work. Katie Vernoy 12:41 It seems like there's a lot more knowledge that a therapist would need to really be able to effectively treat an eating disorder. And I also know that there are a lot of folks that have disordered eating are fully immersed in diet culture, and have some of the kind of subclinical or mildly clinical levels of this that I think all therapists need to know. And it to me, I've had some clients who came in for something completely else, and then we're on weird diets. And, and, and also hated their bodies and had really negative self talk really harsh, critical negative self talk. And so I've sought consultation and done other things to try to support that, and referred where appropriate, but I think the the pieces that were critical for me to know at first, were kind of this assessment of figuring out, is this someone that's maybe drinking too much of the diet culture Kool Aid? Or is this someone that has an eating disorder and needs that more specific eating disorder treatment, you have some suggestions for clinicians, who are maybe needing to assess their caseload because you know, when we're recording this, it's the new year, you know, there's a lot of people on diets and fats, and this and that. And so I think there's, there's a need to really understand and assess appropriately to as a start, Rachel Coleman 14:06 I think you bring up a great point, it sounds like you're doing awesome, work yourself, of just continuing to hold that space, because that's let's face it, all of our clients have a body. And all clients are therefore going to have to figure out a relationship with their body regardless of use for diagnosis or not. So I agree, and that's why I also think that grad schools should absolutely talk to you about this way more, because your every this is something that's going to come up with every single client regardless of their presenting problem. So yes, because all of our clients live in this world, and we live in this world, they're constantly sending the messages to change their body, the impact of that messaging will vary. And so you're right, you're going to have to kind of evaluate where the client is on the impact of this messaging, and then the how much they're applying this diet, culture messaging, when wherever we can just open up this therapeutic space to be a comfortable place for a client to process their connection with their body, their relationships. With the scale, the trust they have with their hunger and fullness cues, with their body size and shape, whatever past or present body insecurities that they have, and how it's impacting their ability to function. Now, ways that they've used food to cope with those feelings, any internalized beliefs they have about their body from past bullying from childhood from parents, you know, what, what was it like at the family dinner table for them growing up was their family dinner table, and just all of the different layers of what how a client feels about food and their body, every client has to eat five, six times a day, you know, they have to learn how to dress their body, how to take care of it, how to get good sleep. So I think having a safe space with that neutral, that neutral energy is a really great space. So anyway, that kind of is touching on that piece. As far as the assessments concerned, I think you're really looking at the impact of any behaviors or patterns on daily functioning. Anytime a client is choosing to focus on weight or body and sacrificing other things that are aligned with their value system, then it starts becoming something where, okay, obviously, this is becoming your priority. And I don't think your priorities are in alignment right now with everything else that is really important to you and makes up your identity. And so we have to kind of make sure that then at that point, whatever these behaviors and patterns are, become some of our primary goals and focuses to treat. And if again, if that feels like it's something that starts feeling it's out of your scope, because the client feels out of control, they're not able to pull back anything, they're not able to easily make those tweaks and go oh, yeah, you're right, wow. So curious, I'm going to try something different when it feels like it is fear base that they're doing these behaviors and patterns, they can't make those changes easily. It's impacting their ability to be in social relationships, go to work, choose other things that are important to them. And then you're probably looking at something that's a little bit more deeply embedded Curt Widhalm 17:03 In my experience, and I've gone to a lot of these workshops at various conferences and treatment centers over the years and have really noticed just kind of my sensitivity as a clinician to a lot of the things that you're talking about. But it seems like if there's three categories of people, the people who have the bare minimum of eating disorder, education, and then to the gold standard of eating disorder treatments, the CEDS, there's kind of this dangerous place in the middle of thinking that you're further ahead in the work, that I don't know if I'm in that dangerous spot or not. But at least being aware of where that edge is. Katie Vernoy 17:45 Yeah, you and me both buddy. Curt Widhalm 17:48 It seems like this is a time that that's really ripe to be making some of those mistakes that you're talking about. And a big part of what we talk about on the podcast here is about being a little bit more transparent with your life. And you brought up social media earlier and some of the ways that clients might have access to therapists life in some of these ways before, do you think that this contributes to maybe some of that fear of treating eating disorders and a lot of the population is that having to look at ourselves in the way that we're putting ourselves out there? It's just easier to pretend that it doesn't exist. Rachel Coleman 18:25 Maybe Yeah, you're right. There is a dangerous space. And yet, I'm absolutely not someone who's like don't even go there and leave it to the experts like, again, because all clients have a body, everyone is going to have to have some element of conversation about this. I think there are a couple of reasons why many therapists feel apprehensive about treating this and they're not sure what to do and part of it yet is I think that a lot of people secretly know that maybe they don't have peace with their own bodies, or they do have some of that secret fatphobia or they have their own struggle with free behaviors. And they're, they're concerned about their ability to stay neutral not have any transference or countertransference that are impacted their therapeutic relationship. So you're right. I think it's one of those things where it's like, in order to feel like you're navigating this, you do have to have a sense of peace and neutrality in your own personal life. That is really, really important. I also hear a lot therapists say, like, I could never do that, like I just like food too much or I just I just don't get it and it's like, Okay, again, no, I think whatever, whatever that fear is underneath that is probably something that needs to be healed yourself because you are human who also grew up in this space. I think the legal ethical pieces are the most probably concerning with treating eating disorders. I think that is where it's dangerous probably to use your word and then also where people can really shy away because there is that medical liability that can present along with an eating disorder. And there's, it's so embedded in us to be like, check for safety, check for safety. And like, the first course we have in grad school is that law and ethics course which like, I think most people are like, nevermind, we're not going to do this entire grad school program, this is almost like quit right that in there. You know, I think it becomes something where it's very, it's very scary to think, Okay, I am now treating someone who there potentially is a safety concern and medical liability on the line here. So while yes, that space, right there is I think we're client. I mean, I'm sorry, I think that space right there is where therapists tend to completely shy away. And trust me, I consult nonstop with licensing boards and treatment teams, and there's a lot more wiggle room than you think. We I also am almost always with a treatment team. There's almost always a dietician on board and a medical doctor on board. And then most often that we are also referring to those higher level of care. So the impatient and anything to get them the stabilization needed so that we can continue treating outpatient. And then I also think that people under think them, and that is where the dangerous space comes in. Again, people kind of just think, well, you know that behavior is normalized in our society. So I'm not concerned about it. And they forget to ask questions about, you know, heart rates, or sleep or how much water clients are or are not drinking, or the clients are saying that they are eating out. But therapists aren't asking, Well, how much are you eating? And what else are you taking? And they're not asking the little detailed questions that if you start kind of having an awareness of how even shorter is present, then you're able to realize, oh, this might actually be more severe, then my brain kind of caught on initially. Katie Vernoy 21:42 I know for myself, when I've had clients that have started to have behaviors that were of concern, and I pulled out into a team I was, I was honestly surprised by some of the information that hadn't been shared. Part of it is I'm not a medical doctor. I'm not a dietitian. So I'm not necessarily asking really, really specific questions. And my this is leading to my question. But like some of the medical questions, I don't think to ask I'm not a medical doctor, but it sounds like you're saying maybe we should. And so I guess the question is, how do we ask some of these questions and stay in scope of practice? Rachel Coleman 22:21 I think asking questions is different than like treating the answer. Okay, you know, okay, so I think I often ask, how does your How does your heart feel when you sit or stand up? Oh, it's funky. Okay, let's go, let's make sure you definitely go to your doctor, I want you to go to the doctor and have that conversation, and then I'm going to have you sign the release, I'm going to consult with the doctor because I think we need to make sure that that's okay. Or if it's a female, ask, when's the last time you've gotten your menstrual cycle? Okay, it's been three, four months. All right, you know, I want you to go to your doctor, an OB GYN and get that checked out. Because that's, it can be a sign of malnutrition. And so I want you to make sure that that is ruled out or ruled in so we know how to proceed. And you know, how many laxes and diuretics are you taking again, this is just intake information for me, I'm not, I'm not just reading it, but I'm knowing what I'm what sitting on my couch. And I'm knowing what I need to recommend to do next. Katie Vernoy 23:14 And maybe that's the that's the part that's challenging, knowing what to do next. I mean, it's easy just to say like, anything that's wonky, goes to your doctor, and and so that that feels like, that feels very doable. Rachel Coleman 23:25 And then get that release, get that release, because again, we're I can't read labs, right. So if a client gets gets the labs and is like, I got my lab work here, it is like that. That's way out of my scope. So make sure that information is so because I need to ask the doctor what these numbers mean. And I need to know what the doctor so a huge piece of outpatient care with disorders is a lot of times on the phone consulting with other members of the team. Curt Widhalm 23:53 And I changed the conversation a little bit here to the client end of things and why you see that people with eating disorders don't necessarily seek out treatment. Rachel Coleman 24:04 Yeah, I think there's a huge shame cycle. That is, you know, in rotation here, a sense of going I am scared to talk about how out of control I feel about certain behaviors. And then I also feel a little protective of those behaviors, because they probably came into fruition to protect me from something protect me from weight stigma from trauma, they eased my anxiety. And so it feels like you're asking someone to give up their greatest resource and also their greatest source of misery. And there's, I think, a lot of shame that clients identify that they are in this cycle and they are kind of stuck in this space. And it's it's, it's makes them hesitant, I think, to to seek out that treatment because they're going to have to lay it all on the table and kind of figure out what they need to tweak. Curt Widhalm 24:56 How do we as a profession kind of contribute to some of the those fears? Rachel Coleman 25:03 That's a great question. I'm sure there's a sense of trying clients feel like we're, we're so hyper focused on the behavior, that we're maybe pushing them to give something up that they're not ready to give up. And so it feels like they have, they're held accountable, which again, is that fine line of like, of course, we want them to feel like there's some sort of safety and accountability in sessions. But we also don't want to give them ultimatums or feel more ashamed. If they did struggle, that behavior in between sessions, so that then they're going to be avoidant of coming in processing what's going on. So then holding that safe space to say, this is really hard. This is a really, really challenging, complicated cycle to break. And I'm going to keep my fears of liabilities and legal and ethical stuff at the door. So I can hold a safe, neutral space in the room for you to kind of process through where you're at and how we can continue to support you. Katie Vernoy 26:03 To me, it seems like the risk elements are the things that therapists probably could get tripped up on pretty quickly, you know, especially if they've got a long standing client who's showing up with some of these behaviors, they're getting out of control. And I know, probably a number of therapists that are listening, you know, that was a pandemic thing. Clients that had been fine had an eating disorder long, long ago, all of a sudden, it popped back up during the pandemic, and now they've got this long standing relationship, and referring out feels a little bit daunting, and not advised. Right. And so I think it's, for me, I think the thing that would be helpful is talking through some of that risk, like, When is it okay to kind of allow the client to be in their process? And when is it like no, no, this is a danger. Like, I need to take some big steps. Rachel Coleman 26:52 I mean, I'm not a legal ethical expert here. Call your licensing board. I... Katie Vernoy 27:00 But, but when would you call your licensing board, I guess is what I'm asking. Rachel Coleman 27:04 I think what it comes down to a sense of like, is this client medically able to take care of themselves and safe in between sessions, that is 100%, a call to licensing board, I've been calling you right, the licensing board more and more and more since the pandemic started to like more than ever, because aces are more cute than ever. And one of the biggest challenges to treating as far as right now is that the inpatient residential high levels cares have two, three, maybe more month waitlists. So you have someone who needs to be in a hospital and they can't get in for weeks. Well, you're not going to terminate care, obviously. But also, now you're treating a client who's potentially not appropriate for outpatient. We've been I've been having a lot of very candid conversations with clients treatment plan contracts, which is going based on how you're presenting, this is the course and plan of treatment that is recommended. These are the steps I want you to take. This is the timeline we're both agreeing on. And if the treatment plan isn't able to proceed as we're discussing, then it's not going to be a good fit for us to continue to work together. So I have lots of very candid conversations, I have contracts for safety. I have lots of case consultations, I have mandatory requests for clients to be seeing an dietitian how many times a week or a doctor how many times so that there is a sense that there are multiple eyes on the person. So we do a lot of conversations about that, just to kind of try to make sure that clients are getting the containment and the support and they need while also staying safe. And also working with the system that we're kind of living in right now in the pandemic, which is not unfortunately a rapid, imperfect one. Katie Vernoy 28:51 Well, on the other end of things, if someone's fasting, or someone is restricting or purging or those kinds of things, I mean, those things are not going to change overnight. And I think people get fearful because if someone throws up twice a day, is that a medical risk? If they throw up once a week? Is that a medical risk if they're fasting every other day? Or if they're restricting down to a certain amount? Or? It seems hard to know, like, at what point do I need to ring these bells? At what point do I need to either try to seek inpatient or whatever it feels like there's this nebulous area where some of it is like, intermittent fasting as a diet that's going on right now. Right, you know, restriction and deep restriction has you know, I saw in a, this was many, many years ago, but restricting calories down below a certain point for long periods of time was shown to have health benefits or something like it was like it was it's it's stuff that doesn't make sense. There's also the whole medical model that's giving us information that doesn't align with this anti diet culture. And so I think for me, it's It feels hard to sort out. When is this? I'm holding space and we're talking about it. And when is it hey, I need to get this person to a doctor or say like, No, you have to change this, or else I'm terminating you. Rachel Coleman 30:14 This is where the board would say, you've got a lot more wiggle room than you think. This is where the board would say like, Well, yeah, I mean, you're not necessarily doing anything illegal by seeing someone who's purging X amount of times. But as quickly, how can we do no harm? How can we support the client to getting better, and are they able to change and contain and shift this harmful behavior in our current therapeutic plan, I think the examples you just listed, absolutely warrant a higher level of care. That is something I would probably easily identify based on how you're presenting based on your frequency of symptoms, I, you definitely need a high level of care. Now let's talk about what the plan could be to get you there. And if it takes a few weeks, I'm here. And if it takes a little while to convince you, then let's talk about Stages of Change. Let's talk about pre contemplation. Let's talk about all the other things that we can talk about and spend time exploring, while still holding a boundary of listen, I think that you need more support than I can offer you in order to get this, these things changed. And these things are scary. And medically, it's not okay for your body. And so I can't just sit here and be like, we're gonna process how you feel about this. For weeks and weeks on end, we have to kind of hold that fine line. You know, it's funny, you say that about like, when should you refer to the doctor? I mean, for me, that's just kind of my standard, like, if you're going to be seeing me outpatient and you have a diagnosable disorder, you will be in a team, I am not going to be the only provider. Makes sense. Curt Widhalm 31:51 One of the big trends in our fields is the role of lived experience that a lot of clients are seeking out and kind of looking at the the ways that some of the therapist behaviors that you're talking about earlier, can trigger clients, do you have any recommendations for people with lived experience as far as how to walk this line and being able to talk about their own perspectives of having received ED treatments in working with clients who are presenting with ED related behaviors. Rachel Coleman 32:21 So what whether clients should share they're in recovery, Curt Widhalm 32:24 Whether a therapist, yeah should be talking about their own experiences in recovery. Rachel Coleman 32:31 I mean, I do think that a lot of clients do feel better if a therapist is able to identify and reveal that they are recovered themselves, and they've been there. I don't know if details are needed, I think it can be one of those things where it's, you're really what you're really trying to validate is the client's pain. You know, I can see your pain, I have some experience with my own pain, I will never feel yours, though yours is unique, yours is your own. But I know that this is a long process. And I know that things are hard. And I have empathy. And I validate your experience. I don't know if therapists need to go into details about their own stuff. Because the nature of an even shorter is to be highly competitive, and to be comparing a lot and comparing, when you're in an even shorter only makes you feel worse, it never makes you feel better. I think you definitely want to make sure you're not triggering clients eating disorder brains to start doing extra, you know, comparison and calculation. But maybe a general sense of I validate and see your pain. And I also know that recovery is possible. Because a lot of times when a client's struggling, they don't think that there's hope. It doesn't feel like there's a light at the end of the tunnel. And so if there's things that the therapist can say that will make clients feel hopeful and know that recovery is possible. And I think those things are really therapeutically benefit official, but probably best to keep personal disclosures out of the therapy room. Curt Widhalm 33:57 One last question is looking at the way that ED is taught. What would you add to curriculums to help people better be able to be prepared in working with this kind of a client population? Rachel Coleman 34:13 That's a great question. I think I think what's missing is the complexities of how eating disorders present. I think we get there like little box DSM criteria. But we don't really get the fact that every single eating disorder is as unique as the person. So no eating disorder is the same sitting in a room and being able to ask a lot of these questions that we're kind of talking about, I think it'd be really beneficial for therapists to be educated on the various non stereotypical ways that you disorders present and all the great questions that people can ask. I do talk at grad schools a lot and when I do I bring my intake forms, and I pass out my intake forms for students to look at because one of the things I want to teach them is what questions to ask and what things to look for. And just kind of it basically gives them a better understanding of what you sores even look like on your couch, the various ones, the examples, and all just all the very detailed variety of how these these diagnoses can present so that they're able to recognize it, because otherwise you just get the DSM criteria and the Hollywood movies, which are portraying anorexia in one way. And it's just it's not, it's not sufficient enough. Curt Widhalm 35:31 Where can people find out more about you and your practice? Rachel Coleman 35:35 Sure. So my website is www.rachelcolemanceds.com. And that's probably the best bet. Like I said, I suppose I dabbled social media. So you can kind of take some months off, and sometimes I'm like, Oh, I have some thoughts. But my Instagram is at Rachel Coleman MFT. And I have a Facebook page with my name as well. Curt Widhalm 36:00 And we will include links to that in our show notes. You can find those at MTSGpodcast.com. And you can follow us on our social media come and join our Facebook groups, the modern therapist group and share with us your experiences of eating disorder, education, or lack thereof, and things that you would do to help better our fields when it comes to serving our clients. And until next time, I'm Curt Widhalm with Katie Vernoy and Rachel Coleman. Katie Vernoy 36:31 Thanks again to our sponsor SuperBill. 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Jamila Minnifield is a therapist at First Light Wilderness in Georgia. Jamila shares the story of her unusual journey to becoming a wilderness therapist, from her serendipitous learning about wilderness therapy on a backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail to being a field guide for over two years, although having already achieved her masters in counseling. Jamila is a trailblazer as she is the second black woman therapist in the field, and she is the first who was a field guide before being a therapist. Bio from First Light Website: Jamila joined the First Light Wilderness clinical team in 2021. She is primarily focused on working with our younger students, both male and female. Jamila earned her undergraduate degree at Georgia Southern University and her master's degree in Counseling at Argosy University. Jamila's clinical experience is extensive, and she is well-versed in working with a a broad range of clinical and family issues, having worked in Georgia's foster care system with complex medical and mental health diagnoses, focusing on family reunification and adoption. Jamila's desire to increase family engagement in therapy led her to incorporate the outdoors and physical movement in order to increase impact and improve outcomes. After 8 years of clinical and case management experience, she immersed herself in wilderness treatment for 2 years, working in direct care with students, as well as facilitating family intensives. Jamila is passionate about working with younger boys/girls/non-binary students, with individuals with Autism Spectrum diagnoses, learning disabilities, transracial and intercultural adoption, and both episodic and systemic trauma. Her approach is playful and creative, and she is intensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness, as well as in non-violent crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques, parent coaching, grief/loss, complex trauma, and sexual trauma. Jamila is also passionate about increasing BIPOC representation and promoting increased diversity in the field of wilderness therapy, and hopes to have an impact on those who might not otherwise feel represented. She actively works to address the complex issues related to trans-racial adoption and is highly proficient in teaching healthy boundaries, family conflict resolution and positive communication. In her free time, you will likely find Jamila hiking with her dogs or fly-fishing.
How does one go about finding a therapist? Today we talk with Anicia Williams LMFT and Dylan Kersh LMFT and discuss the various pitfalls and strategies behind locating, interviewing and ultimately choosing the perfect therapist for YOU. Anicia Williams LMFT is a psychotherapist in Marin County, specializing in multicultural issues, trauma, addictions and the relationships that suffer as a result. Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Anicia received her undergraduate degrees in psychology and sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and her graduate degree, a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, from Dominican University of California. While at Dominican University, Anicia was honored to receive the Dr. Robert Shukraft Award for Inspirational Leadership. Anicia is an active member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) for the state and local levels. Anicia currently has a Private Practice in San Rafael and has held various titles and positions in the Greater Bay Area, including Program Director, Clinical Director of Outpatient Services, Primary Therapist, Coordinator and Assessment Specialist, and Clinical Residential Care Manager. Anicia is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) utilizing Laurel Parnell's Attachment-Focused EMDR, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Mindfulness, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Sensorimotor techniques. Anicia is determined to help reduce the stigma associated with alcohol and drug addiction and increase awareness around trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues that contribute to addiction. She is committed to helping those afflicted with mental health and addiction issues, as well bringing healing, acceptance and compassion to those who love them. As a Marin native, she is dedicated to increasing local awareness around mental health, restorative justice, and multicultural issues in the community. She has been on the Marin Mental Health Board's Youth Committee and has served as a commissioner on the court-appointed Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission. Anicia currently works with underserved Transitional Aged Youth via Wise Choices for Girls in Marin CIty and as well as bringing Mental Health Awareness to the Hannah Project's Freedom School, located in Marin City as well. Contact: aniciawilliamsmft.com Born and raised in the Bay Area, Dylan Kersh LMFT spent over a decade teaching middle and high school students in Oakland, Maui, and Marin County. Although he found this career rewarding, he eventually realized that his greatest asset was the ability to connect with young people and inspire them to do positive things in their lives. This realization led him to go back to school to pursue his lifelong aspiration to become a psychotherapist. After graduating from The Wright Institute in Berkeley with a Master's in Counseling Psychology, he began his career at FamilyWorks in San Rafael, California. While at FamilyWorks, he worked with individuals, teens, families, and couples from a diverse spectrum of backgrounds. He found that with an open heart, a sincere desire to connect, and clinical integrity, he could affect real change in his clients' lives. Concurrently, Dylan has started his own tutoring and mentoring business in Marin County. He has spent the last four years working with students ages 9-18 over a broad range of subject matter from 4th grade math to SAT/ACT prep. In addition, in 2015 he opened my own after school program, West America After Care, in Mill Valley to provide tutoring and enrichment activities to students grades K-8. After completing his training at FamilyWorks and becoming a licensed intern, Dylan moved to the Mind Therapy Clinic in Corte Madera to work with individuals struggling with both severe mental illness and addiction. He also began working at A New Path Marin, a transitional program for men with substance abuse disorders which focused on recovery coaching as well as therapy. There, he cultivated his talent to connect with men and help them to identify and deepen their emotional experience. Dylan then accepted a position as Program Director at Shine a Light Addiction Specialists in San Rafael. While at Shine a Light, He developed a strengths-based coaching program that teaches the tools and provides the support and motivation to help clients build the life they've always dreamed of. In addition, he coordinated and managed the treatment of up to twenty clients dealing with addiction and severe mental illness. He has also worked at the Muir Wood Adolescent Outpatient Program, and is currently running groups at the Foundations Recovery Network Outpatient Program in San Francisco. As a result of this wide range of professional experience and training, Dylan has created a private practice that offers a unique variety of services: psychotherapy, tutoring, and recovery coaching! Contact: https://www.dylankersh.com/ Contact Benjamin Russack at benjaminrussack@gmail.com or visit my website at benjaminrussack.com.
If you haven't heard about or tuned into the Netflix docuseries, MOVE, now's the time! MOVE takes you through the lived experiences of dancers around the globe, and offers a visceral experience of movement that brings transformation and healing- both individually and collectively. These dancers are not motivated to lose weight or change their bodies- their dancing is about passion, healing, emoting and liberating from oppression. The series does a brilliant job of addressing social identities such as race, gender, class, and sexual expression within the context of dance. Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, Co-Founder, Clinical Director and Head of the Exercise+Sport team at Opal talks with Josh Spell, LICSW, Primary Therapist and Exercise Experiential therapist at Opal, as well as a former professional ballet dancer and consulting therapist for Pacific Northwest Ballet. Kara and Josh offer their reflections on MOVE, tying the themes of the docuseries into the work of healing one's disordered relationship to movement that often comes with the territory of an eating disorder. If you want to hear more from Josh, talking about body image in dance, yoga and fitness, please consider registering for his upcoming seminar on January 14th at 10am PST. Link here: Body Image in dance, yoga and fitness: Am I contributing to the problem? Links: MOVE- Netflix Connect with Opal: www.opalfoodandbody.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ Instagram: @opalfoodandbody Twitter: https://twitter.com/opalfoodandbody?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OpalFoodandBody/videos Thank you to our team... Editing by David Bazzi Music by Aaron Davidson: https://soundcloud.com/diet75/ Administrative support by Camille Dodson
ABOUT JACQUE MULAR:Jacque Mular, MS, RDN, LMFT has devoted her life’s work to helping others heal their relationships with food, exercise, and body image. Additionally, Jacque is Level One trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Prior to moving into her role as Clinical Director of the Eating Disorder Center of Portland (EDCP), Jacque served as a Registered Dietitian at the Eating Disorder Center of California and Primary Therapist at Monte Nido Vista. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Idaho and went on to earn two graduate degrees— her Masters in nutrition from California State University at Northridge and her Masters in psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles.Jacque co-authored Real World Recovery and is a contributing author to Monte Nido Founder Carolyn Costin’s new book on multi-disciplinary treatment of eating disorders in special populations.CONNECT WITH JACQUE MULAR: • Visit the Eating Disorder Center of Portland to learn about the EDCP and other Monte Nido programs• Follow Jacque on Facebook• Connect with Jacque on LinkedIn＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ABOUT KARIN LEWIS:Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.If you enjoyed the podcast, we would be so grateful if you would please consider leaving a review here. Thank you!Are you interested in becoming a guest on the Recovery Bites podcast? If so, please fill out our brief application form to start the process.
ABOUT JOE SCIARRETTA:Joseph (Joe) Sciarretta, LCSW is a licensed therapist who focuses his career on the treatment of people with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.Joe received his BA in Psychology from The College of New Jersey in 2011 and his MSW from Rutgers University in 2014. Since completing his graduate education, Joe has held a variety of positions in the world of eating disorder treatment including Admissions Coordinator, Recovery Coach, Primary Therapist, and finally Lead Therapist. Joe is a fully credentialed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New Jersey. Joe is also a member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Joe also offers training workshops on eating disorders to other healthcare professionals.Joe got his start working in the eating disorder field sort of "by accident". After looking through a binder of internships held by previous students in his undergraduate psychology department, he had his interest piqued by the idea of learning in the most professional setting he could find, and so applied to intern at a hospital-based eating disorder program. Although he knew very little about eating disorders then, he was given a chance to learn and became the first male intern the program took on. During this experience, Joe had the privilege to help people as they started their journey in a state of illness and then gradually moved through their healing process. After witnessing many people go through meaningful transformations, Joe was so inspired that he decided to dedicate his professional career to the care of people with eating disorders.Since that internship in 2010, Joe has been working with people who have eating disorders at a number of reputable treatment centers in the New Jersey-New York area. He has made it a point to serve people with eating disorders at all levels of care: from outpatient office visits, day treatment programs, residential centers, and inpatient hospitals. Having been a long-time staff member of Monte Nido's residential treatment center in Irvington, NY, Joe emphasizes the Monte Nido therapeutic approach outlined in the "8 Keys To Recovery From An Eating Disorder" book. He also heavily incorporates effective evidence-based principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Family Therapy.At present, Joe owns and operates Earnest Therapy, LLC - a private practice dubbed for his tendency to eagerly support and encourage his client's true selves. At Earnest Therapy, he continues his tradition of directly serving people suffering from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.CONNECT WITH JOE SCIARRETTA:• Learn more about Joe’s private practice by visiting Earnest Therapy online• Follow Earnest Therapy on Facebook• Connect with Joe on LinkedIn• Visit Joe’s Psychology Today and Good Therapy profiles• Read Joe’s article “I want to get better, but….”• Check out Ernest Therapie’s BlogABOUT THE HOST:Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.Are you interested in becoming a guest on our show? If so, please fill out our Guest Application.If you enjoyed the show, please consider taking a minute to leave us a review/rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!
My guest is Tyna Baugess MA, CAP, ICADC, she is the Program Director/Clinical Director, at the "Purpose Recovery & Addiction Centers" in Merritt Island, Florida.Tyna started her journey in a family of Christ followers who believe in the power of prayer. As she grew to the age of 16, her family had no idea just how important the power of prayer would be. Tyna found herself drifting from the family setting into a group of people that would later become her “negative support system”. At that time, Tyna found herself in the lifestyle of partying, drugging, and the nightlife of entertainment. Then Tyna found herself in the mental health arena faced with ADD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health and behavioral challenges. Thankfully and blessed there were never any interactions with the legal system.Leaving the Corporate world was one of the best things that could have happened. The partying subsided to a degree and God had the opportunity to grab hold of her life to make the transformation as He did. Life became something much different. Graduating in 2005 with a BA in Psychology, Substance Abuse Counseling Tyna began her journey of working in the field of psychology, residential treatment, outpatient with juvenile, adult and geriatric clients.After seven years working in a variety of modalities within the field, both as a Primary Therapist and Clinical Director, Tyna completed her Master’s program in 2015 in Mental Health Administration. Moving from Ohio to Florida she made the change of being LCDCIII to receiving her CAP and will continue to pursue her RMHI the beginning of 2021. Tyna has been so blessed to work with families and their loved ones appropriately navigate a system that is inherently broken, and what Tyna plans to continue with the new opening of Purpose Recovery & Addiction Centers in Merritt Island. Thank you for the potential opportunity to work with you and your family towards healing. Tyna has served in many different capacities of treatment including both adult and juvenile drug court, in-home mental health treatment, Department of Corrections, Department of Children and Families, residential, and psychiatric facilities in both Ohio and Florida. It is her passion to serve the community as we remove the bandage of addiction and begin healing the wound, particularly adult and juvenile substance users, families, and support networks. Tyna is a member of the Brevard County Opioid Task Force and currently chairs the Education and Prevention sub-committee.You can reach Tyna via cell phone (321) 372-9803 or by email TynaB@purposerecoverycenter.com
On this week’s episode, join us for another discussion about dancer mental health with Josh Spell—former dancer (Pacific Northwest Ballet and Kansas City Ballet), licensed social worker, and Primary Therapist with Opal Food + Body Wisdom in Seattle, WA. As we tackle another week of learning to navigate this “new normal” of the world in varying stages of lockdown, Margaret invites Josh onto the show as a professional in the field of mental health to shares some wisdom about: · ways of looking at one’s at-home dance class and fitness regimens that avoid guilt and shame (hint: you’re not a bad person if you don’t feel like taking class today…) · how we can stay centered using the “art of non-productivity” · how to be at peace with your body as it changes · how to open yourself up to the possibility of self-discovery by acknowledging pain, rather than resisting it · finding ways to “cross-train” our brain and take care of our mental health, just as we strengthen the other muscles of our body --- For more information, as well as any links, see the blog post for this episode: https://www.margaretmullin.com/episodes/episode-18-josh-spell Follow Beyond The Barre: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebarrepodcast/ Host: Margaret Mullin http://www.margaretmullin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/margaretmullin/ Producer: Sarena Fishman Jimenez http://www.sarenafishman.com/ http://instagram.com/sarenafishman Music: William Lin-Yee https://soundcloud.com/williamlinyee
Nick Magle-Haberek is the clinical director of BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy and co-founder of Adventure-Therapist.com. Nick shares his story of experiences from working as a field guide at Second Nature to being the first student in the dual master's program in Social Work and Outdoor Education at the University of New Hampshire. He has served as a clinician at Wendigo Lakes in Canada, Soltreks in Minnesota, and several others. He shares what inspired him to start Adventure-Therapist.com and its growth. Bio from BaMidbar website: Nick grew up on a small farm in Richmond, Rhode Island where he developed a love for adventures in the outdoors. While attending the University of Maine, Nick fell in love with the field of Outdoor Education. After completing his degree Nick heeded the advice of a mentor, and moved to Utah to work as a wilderness therapy guide. This ultimately led him to the University of New Hampshire where he earned masters degrees in both Social Work and Outdoor Education. During his graduate career and onward Nick continued to develop his passion for the outdoors and helping others. He has worked in a variety of roles in the field including field guide, facilitator, individual therapist, clinical supervisor, program manager, family therapist and consultant. Nick is also on the leadership committee for the Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group where he regularly helps to organize workshops and conferences for other therapists using adventure therapy. During his career, Nick has worked with a diverse blend of adolescents and young adults who are trying to find their direction in life. Nick’s love for this work is rejuvenated during moments of connection, vulnerability, and break-through. Nick has joined the BaMidbar clinical team as a Primary Therapist and is looking forward to sharing his passion with staff and clients. When not in the wilderness helping others, Nick can be found backcountry skiing, climbing, hiking, training for triathlons, and enjoying family time with his wife and two children, Birch and River in Estes Park, CO.
We are really excited to share this information packed episode with you. John Hall, Primary Therapist, Chief Quality Officer and Director of Research at Telos Residential Treatment in Orem, UT joins us today. He shares: Middle of treatment and transitioning timeframes - child regressing, parent involvement, safe landings, resources, etc. NATSAP and his role there Trends and Research parents should know about and where to find it - ex. family involvement vs. non-family involvement and golden thread Evidence based treatment discussion (one of Telos' 10 pillars) Effective parent discussion (another one of Telos' 10 pillars) Telos offering and what makes it unique Covid impact John references a few resources and contact points: - Telos - National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs - Outdoor Behavioral Health Council - Independent Educational Consultant Association
Dr. Steve DeMille, Executive Director, RedCliff Ascent. He grew up outside of Las Vegas and was encouraged to work at a wilderness program by his sister after he was laid off from a job. He was hired by RedCliff and then had an experience with a student, which inspired him to make wilderness therapy his career. Steve shares his inspiring story as to how he worked his way through college while working part-time in wilderness, then on getting his master's degree in counseling and later his doctorate. Bio from the RedCliff website: Steven DeMille, Ph.D. LCMHC EXECUTVE DIRECTOR When a teen’s life gets off track due to significant emotional distress or dysfunctional behaviors, it is not uncommon for their life and their family’s life to unravel. My passion is to bring families the healing experiences they need to reconnect as a family and help their child put their life back together. Using nature and outdoors as our setting, we help struggling teens reconnect with their families. We also help them find happiness, and develop the maturity to handle the challenges ahead of them. Growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, I spent much time in the outdoors of Southern Utah. Whether hiking in Zion or rock climbing in Veyo, the outdoors was a place of peace and growth. Hence as a Mental Health Professional, I believe that the best environment for healing individuals and relationships is in the outdoors. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have worked with teens in various capacities. I began working with adolescents as a field guide at RedCliff Ascent in 2000. Subsequently, I’ve held numerous positions at RedCliff. These include Senior Field Instructor, Field Support Manager, Assistant Medical Coordinator, Primary Therapist, Research Director. And I am currently the Executive Director for RedCliff Ascent. As a clinician, I bring a wealth of experience. This experience includes Experiential Therapies, Narrative Family Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have also worked with adolescents and families in many different settings over the years, including residential treatment, community mental health, and foster care. My educational experience includes an MA in Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. My research focus is on wilderness therapy, nature, adolescent development, and counseling ethics. I am actively involved in the counseling and psychology profession and hold regional and national leadership positions. I publish and present on wilderness therapy and the use of the outdoor. This is done around the world at the national and international conference level. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife (who was also a field staff at RedCliff Ascent) and four children. Living just outside of Zion National Park, I enjoy spending time in nature with the family. I also like history and art, and enjoy visiting fine and contemporary art museums when I travel.
Anne Wilzbacher is a therapist at Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy's Emerald Arrow. Her journey into the field began as a child growing up in a state park as her father was a park manager. She worked at Eckerd Youth Alternatives as field staff for three years and then onto Naropa University for her Master's degree. Her vast experiences include working at AIM House and Open Sky. She also shares her inspiring story of being given the opportunity to develop the Emerald Arrow young adult program at Blue Ridge. Bio from the Blue Ridge Website: Personal Approach I have worked with adolescents and young adults since 2004. I rooted myself into this work by first being a field guide for several years. This is where the journey began for me. This opened up parts of myself I didn’t know existed and I experienced others way of being that inspired me to want to know more and know better about this human experience and relationships. With this foundation and continued education, I developed a strong devotion to do continued self-growth and supporting others to know their edge. With my insight and observation, I have the ability to swiftly assess and directly address students in a way that is both disarming and incredibly warm and compassionate. With my relational and authentic manner, I aim to quickly build rapport and effectively challenge core issues. I often use a psychodynamic lens to approach both individual and group with students in the wilderness. I see people as already whole and brilliant; and we are supporting them in making contact with this amidst the confusion, destruction, chaos, struggle, and depth of pain. The natural essence of the wilderness, and the creativity it provides, is my co-therapist. I collaborate closely with the field instructor team to provide a powerful united container and structure in order to create effective, change-inspiring, growth challenges for our students. I truly assess what each student may require in order to settle into this environment and into themselves. I often use playfulness, humor, and softness as well as directness and sharp redirection where it is needed. Strengths + Clinical Expertise Trauma, family systems, identity struggles, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, personality disorders, substance abuse and addictive behaviors. Utilize Mindfulness, somatic-based practices and awareness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Awareness, Group dynamic interventions and Group Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Theory and Modern Psychoanalysis. Personal Interests My love of the wilderness started at a very young age in a state park of Minnesota. I grew up there with my four older brothers and the park was essentially our backyard and was very much integrated into our daily life. I discovered early on how being in nature and relating to the elements infused resilience (well that or maybe it was my older brothers) and an appreciation for life and beauty that comes with hard work and play. Throughout my schooling and travel adventures, I became intrigued with how to access and bring to light one’s own brilliance – my own and others. I enjoy working on discovering this through being outside, spontaneous adventures, playfulness and grace, mindfulness, meditation, photography, reading, writing, and listening and dancing to music any chance I get. I really value and enjoy travel (and the unique nooks and cranny’s of this world), embracing my own creativity, challenging myself daily to be better and know love more fully, and deeply appreciate connection to my family and friends. Being in and near water is one of the most healing experiences for me. I strive for and am devoted to personal growth in order to be of best contribution to myself and this world. I am a very proud Auntie Anne to currently 2 nieces and 6 nephews. Education Masters of Contemplative Psychotherapy, Naropa University Bachelor of Arts: Communication/Public Relations, Marquette University
In this episode, we talk all things body image with clinical psychologist Irina Gelman of The Renfrew Center. Irina Gelman, PsyD, is the Site Director at The Renfrew Center of West Palm Beach. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Irina specializes in the treatment of eating disorders at all levels of care from inpatient, residential, partial/day, IOP, and outpatient. She joined The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, FL as a Psych Tech in 2013 and later completed her clinical internship with Renfrew from 2015-2016. She then moved to Virginia where she worked at Dominion Hospital as a Primary Therapist and a Program Manager. Recently moving back to Florida, Irina has returned to her roots with Renfrew. In this episode, we discuss: · Where our body image issues come from. · How society and social media are shaping what body type is considered “ideal.” · The line between taking care of yourself physically and going to an extreme that is becoming problematic. · The relationship between body image and self-worth. · How to notice when we are talking or thinking negatively about our bodies and then give ourselves an alternative way to see ourselves. · The normalization of talking about our own bodies in a negative way as well as talking about other people. · What parents can do to help foster positive body image in their children. · The relationship we have between food and feelings. You can find and follow The Renfrew Center here: The Renfrew Center Instagram: @renfrewcenter Facebook: /renfrewcenter Twitter: @renfrewcenter YouTube: /TheRenfrewCenter Check out my new SHOP! Company highlight - Royal is redefining sexual health and personal care products. From condoms, to lubricants, to body wipes, every Royal product is vegan friendly, organic, and all natural to give your goodies what they deserve. Get 15% off your using code: TheBetterYou at checkout. Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast or Facebook @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl's search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com Some links are Amazon Affiliate links.
Dr. Reedy interviews Chelsie Newkirk, Primary Therapist at Evoke Entrada. Chelsie talks about what brought her to wilderness therapy and how the wilderness calms the nervous system and assists her in her work with clients. She talks about brain-spotting and the somatic work she does with clients.
Dr. Reedy welcomes Birgit Show, Primary Therapist at Evoke Cascades. Birgit talks about her upbringing in Germany and her journey to find wilderness therapy and Evoke. She talks about her approach to therapy and the influences that impact her work with her clients.
Dr. Reedy welcomes Lauren Roberts, Assistant Clinical Director and Primary Therapist at Evoke Cascades. Lauren talks her approach to therapy and supervision. She talks about being a mother and the lessons that has taught her about working with families. She talks about her passions and some of her most memorable moments and lessons in wilderness therapy.
Gwen L. Hodrick, MA, LPC, LCDC is a therapist, an influential motivational speaker, a life coach, and a best-selling author. My career background includes being a Licensed Professional Counselor (TX), and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (TX), with a private practice in Richardson, TX where my roles incorporate being a Clinical Consultant, Primary Therapist, Speaker, and Career Coach at Ask Coach Gwen. In education, I have achieved a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a Minor in Family Studies, a master’s degree in Professional Counseling, and am currently a Doctoral Student in General Psychology. My professional background as a dually Licensed Professional Counselor has provided me with extensive knowledge and a fully equipped toolbox when it comes to addressing issues such as Chemical Dependency, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, overcoming obstacles, career coaching and understanding the path we are on. As I have grown as a counselor, I feel a calling to help women en masse create a better life for themselves, this is where my signature Better Me, Better Life Program stemmed from. My counseling approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Individual, Family and Couples Counseling, as well as Group Therapy, with experience serving adolescents, adults, seniors, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system and community supervision. While I believe educating the public on mental health, chemical dependency, and personal development are my purpose and life calling, I also adore devoting my time to giving back to the community. Outside of working to enhance the emotional and mental health of those around me, I am focused on raising two beautiful teenagers, and enjoy traveling and adventure. AskCoachGwen.com
Gwen L. Hodrick, MA, LPC, LCDC is a therapist, an influential motivational speaker, a life coach, and a best-selling author. My career background includes being a Licensed Professional Counselor (TX), and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (TX), with a private practice in Richardson, TX where my roles incorporate being a Clinical Consultant, Primary Therapist, Speaker, and Career Coach at Ask Coach Gwen. In education, I have achieved a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a Minor in Family Studies, a master’s degree in Professional Counseling, and am currently a Doctoral Student in General Psychology. My professional background as a dually Licensed Professional Counselor has provided me with extensive knowledge and a fully equipped toolbox when it comes to addressing issues such as Chemical Dependency, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, overcoming obstacles, career coaching and understanding the path we are on. As I have grown as a counselor, I feel a calling to help women en masse create a better life for themselves, this is where my signature Better Me, Better Life Program stemmed from. My counseling approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Individual, Family and Couples Counseling, as well as Group Therapy, with experience serving adolescents, adults, seniors, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system and community supervision. While I believe educating the public on mental health, chemical dependency, and personal development are my purpose and life calling, I also adore devoting my time to giving back to the community. Outside of working to enhance the emotional and mental health of those around me, I am focused on raising two beautiful teenagers, and enjoy traveling and adventure. AskCoachGwen.com
Episode 70 Dr. Brad Reedy How to Be a Heroic Parent with Dr. Brad Reedy, PhD Today Dr. Dan welcomes Dr. Brad Reedy to the podcast to discuss his inspiring work and book The Journey of the Heroic Parent. Co-owner and the Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, Dr. Brad Reedy, PhD believes all parents can be heroic parents. His work helps struggling adolescents, young-adults and families embark on a journey to a happier, healthier relationship — and in doing so they can achieve understanding and love. An acclaimed speaker, author, and podcast host, Dr. Brad Reedy works with parents who want to provide their children with a safe haven in the midst of today’s challenges. He provides parents with principles and skills critical for a child’s healthy development. Parents dealing with many challenging issues (anxiety/depression, school problems, substance abuse, communication difficulties, defiance/behavioral difficulties, self-harm) will want to tune into today’s informative interview. In Episode 70, Dr. Dan and Dr. Reedy discuss the tools to help children cope, build confidence, and thrive in many circumstances including: Why “heroic” parenting? What is the heroic aspect of parenting Dr. Reedy discusses in his book? What are the things parents can do to reduce or inoculate their children from anxiety and stress? What roles do “parent shame” and “guilt” play into parenting? Should parents filter the feelings they share with their children? What is the most common mistake new parents (or parents) make? How do you account for the rise in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide in today’s youth? The show ends with Dr. Reedy’s deeply moving and personal Parent Footprint moment. Dr. Brad Reedy has his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Co-owner and the Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, an experientially-based therapy program for adolescents, young-adults and families. Previously, as owner and partner, Dr. Reedy served as a Primary Therapist, Clinical Director and Executive Director for a program that became the most successful wilderness therapy program in the country. He has served on the Board of the Utah Department of Child and Family Services, the Board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, and the En Garde Arts Board, a New York based theatre company. He is a prolific public speaker and has been invited to deliver keynote addresses at conferences, private events, nationally syndicated radio shows, and universities on experiential therapy, mental health, childhood issues, parenting, and organizational health. He is also the host of the podcast for Evoke Therapy Programs on iTunes and Soundcloud and has broadcast over 1000 webinars on mental health topics and parent and family issues. To find out more about Heroic Parenting and Dr. Reedy’s work and book go to www.evoketherapy.com and www.drbradreedy.com.
Dr. Nancy Irwin is a licensed clinical psychologist and highly sought after addiction therapist who specializes in hypnotherapy, as well as other holistic approaches for treating addictive behaviors, sexual abuse recovery, and other traumas. She currently works as a Primary Therapist at Seasons in Malibu, a renowned residential treatment facility in Malibu, California. She has been featured on CNN, CNBC, Fox and MSNBC.
Depression is the most common illness worldwide. When feeling down compromises your quality of life, it may be time to seek help. Vicky Anstmann, Primary Therapist of Geriatric Behavioral Services, discusses depression and anxiety.
In Part 1: Good Grief, we discussed processing grief through ritual and how grief is part of our relationships with food and body. For Part 2, Clinical Director and Opal Co-Founder Kara Bazzi and Primary Therapist and host of The Appetite Carter Umhau talk with Arlene Thomas about her story of profound loss and how she was able to integrate her own experiences into her work as a therapist and to transform her life and relationships.
This week we sit down with the new Primary Therapist at W.A.R., Justin Zizumbo. We talk about the ingredients to putting together a resilient lifestyle, cutting out what holds you back, and building your foundation to weather the storm.
In this episode of Beyond the Barre host Margaret Mullin discusses positive body image with Josh Spell, a former professional dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Kansas City Ballet who is now a Primary Therapist at the Eating Recovery Center of Washington.
An interview with Trisha Miles, Primary Therapist at New Directions for Women in Coast Mesa, CA - One of the oldest and most successful gender specific addiction treatment programs in the country.
Valerie Martin is a therapist, coach, blogger at Waking Up in Wonder and a regular contributor to Recovery Warriors online magazine. As a Primary Therapist at The Ranch residential treatment center, Valerie works daily with eating disorders, addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health issues. With a personal history of eating disorder recovery, she is passionate about helping women reconnect to their potential for a rich and meaningful life in recovery from destructive addictions and attachments. In this show we cover the three things that she wish she'd been told during her recovery. www.recoverywarriors.com
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