The Thoughtful Counselor

There are many counselors who are considering going back to school to get their PhD but are unsure what this process looks like. In this episode, Helen Jennings-Hood discusses her personal journey and insights that can help others if they are considering starting a doctorate program in Counselor Education and Supervision.

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In this episode, Dr. Mickey White talks with Dr. Stacey Williams to discuss her research and experiences with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We discuss what PCOS is and how PCOS impacts mental health, stigma, and resiliency across gender.

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Dr. Andy Choi shares his journey from his graduate education to his current role as a licensed psychologist. Andy shares how scholars, mentors, friends, and family influence his work today.

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In this episode, join Dr. Jessica Tyler in an enlightening conversation on maternal mental health with Kellie Wicklund, psychotherapist and Clinical Director of the Maternal Wellness Center. Kellie delves into her 20-year career, spotlighting her dedication to perinatal mental health and helping clients navigate the complexities of parenthood. Unpacking the layers of reproductive health psychology, Kellie shares insights into her therapeutic approach. She emphasizes the importance of seeing the discouragement, invisibility, helplessness, blame, and grief clients often experience and strategies to empower and support mothers as they navigate the transformative journey into parenthood.

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In our last episode of the series "Lifespan Development Through a Cultural Lens," Dr. J. Kelly Coker shares her work exploring middle adulthood development. She dives into topics that are not often discussed in public or the literature, including psychological, emotional, and physical changes that adults experience as they age. Dr. Coker tackles empty nesters, menopause, the sandwich generation, and more changes that adults experience as they age.

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In this episode, Dr. Asha Dickerson will discuss her journey as an African American women who has held several leadership roles in counseling.

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Drs. Derek X Seward and Megan Speciale sit down for a compelling interview with Dr. Carlos Hipolito-Delgado as he shares his personal journey into counseling leadership and professional advocacy. Throughout this episode, Carlos offers invaluable insights on navigating counseling organizational structures, developing equity-focused approaches to leadership, and exploring the intersection of identity, leadership, and transformative change.

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In this episode, Natasha Villalobos discusses her experience working with clients who identify with neurodivergent. She provides a multicultural lens on how to work with this population in an affirming, nonpathological way. Natasha describes how the movement towards more affirmative care for this population can increase connection while remaining person centered.

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In this episode, Drs. Ana Guadalupe Reyes (they/elle) and Mónica Rodríguez Delgado (she/ella) share their experiences working with and on behalf of queer womxn of color in counseling. They discuss the importance of attending to the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality with queer womxn of color, as well as navigating sharing such nuanced lived experiences with their clients. Drs. Reyes and Rodríguez Delgado discuss bridging the gap between traditional counselor education and healing and liberatory practices for BIPOC clients.

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In this episode, Dr. Asia Lyons meets with Dr. Dèsa Karye Daniel to discuss the tenants of Racial Battle Fatigue. Throughout their conversation, they reflect on the experiences of Black Teachers and how sharing these experiences can change the narrative for future Black educators. Dr. Lyons gives examples of how mental health practitioners can support Black educators through culturally responsive practices.

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler sits with Christine Banks-Van Allen to discuss the intersection between mental health diagnosis and social justice. We explore the real-life impact of diagnoses on individuals from marginalized communities, share stories highlighting the importance of cultural understanding, and uncover ways to advocate for change within our role as counselors. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that challenges conventional thinking and opens up possibilities for a more inclusive and compassionate approach to mental health diagnosing.

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In the fourth episode in our series on cultural and contextual approaches to lifespan development, Dr. Savitri Dixon-Saxon shares her expertise on the development of adults. She discusses emerging adulthood and late adulthood, challenging the way we think about aging. Dr. Dixon-Saxon talks about the biases that counselors may have about older adults and advocates for stronger education to prepare counselors to work with older adults.

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In this episode, Dr. James Norris discusses how he utilizes hip hop music in his counseling practice to encourage authentic communication with clients. He gives practical suggestions on how to incorporate hip hop with clients who are drawn to this genre of music.

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In this episode, Drs. Romero, Interiano-Shiverdecker, and Prasath discuss their research lab and scholarly contributions to the topic of sex trafficking. They outline research findings and how they developed the CAST Lab. Implications for counselors, researchers, and educators are discussed.

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Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are an increasingly popular modality of therapy, especially among adolescents and young adults. One popular TTRPG is Dungeons and Dragons, a fantastical adventuring game that can address themes of connection, confidence, and self-exploration. In this episode, Julia Stamman shares her experiences as a Game Counselor facilitating virtual D&D therapy groups and provides some tips and tools for counselors who may be interested in running their own therapeutic campaigns.

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Join Dr. Dèsa Daniel and Dr. James García as they discuss health disparities in LGBTQ+ communities of color, and how mental health providers can advocate for better care and services. They also talk about their work with students, mentorship, and the importance of HIV PrEP medication. Tune in to learn more about the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals seeking affirming care, and what can be done to address these issues.

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Dr. Darius Green about undue police violence (UPV) and the mental health impact on our clients. We discuss the concepts of police legitimacy, UPV, and Dr. Green’s article, Undue Police Violence Toward African Americans: An Analysis of Professional Counselors’ Training and Perceptions, published in the Journal of Counseling & Development with his co-author, Dr. Amanda Evans. This episode is for counselors exploring their attitudes and beliefs on topics associated with UPV and counselors interested in actionable steps, training considerations, and barriers to social justice advocacy.

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In this podcast, Dr. Speedlin Gonzalez interviews judges from the criminal and civil courts to discuss counselors' roles in the judiciary. Three judges describe their experiences working with counselors and how valuable our work is with both arms of the law (criminal and civil). The judges also talk about the concept of therapeutic jurisprudence and how the law and counseling collaborate effectively to serve communities.

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According to the CDC there were approximately 223,135 Trauma Brain Injury (TBI) related hospitalizations in 2019. TBI has a large emotional impact on the caregivers of these individuals. In this episode Dr. Kim Jenkins-Richardson will discuss practical ways that clinicians can provide support for the caregivers of individuals with TBI.

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In this episode, Dr. Whitney Akers and Dr. Mickey White talk about their research and experiences disclosing queer and trans identities as counselors, educators, and supervisors. What is the role of identity disclosure in counseling? The decision-making processes are complex and nuanced. Drs. Akers and White explore the complexity of identity disclosure and the potential healing power of community, authenticity, and genuineness within counseling.

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Dèsa Daniel speaks with African American Student Services Director Brandi Stone on the generational challenges impacting leadership and students within Black communities. They process the triumphs made by Black elders who established Cultural Centers and Africana Studies during the civil rights movement. Director Stone discusses her experiences of "sitting at the table" while navigating conservative community spaces. They engage in a thoughtful conversation around mentorship, staying hopeful, and changing the question when someone tells you "no". Brandi and Dèsa explore how young Black professionals remain engaged despite the challenges they may experience.

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In this episode, Dr. Victoria Kress shares her work in advocacy and talks about the importance of counselors engaging in professional protection. She shares her "1-minute elevator speech" and emphasizes that, as counselors, we need to build a strong professional identity. Dr. Kress imparts strategies for "little a" and "big A" advocacy, with the aim of protecting our licensure laws, increasing resources and reimbursement opportunities for counselors, and strengthening our service to clients.

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Dr. Lindsey Portela and Olivia Dedels, counselors and previous Division-1 athletes, to talk about athletes and mental health. With the world enjoying the entertainment of the 2022 World Cup, what are the counseling needs of this population? What are their challenges, and how has the counseling world met the needs of athletes under extraordinary pressure to perform?

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Raissa Miller speaks with Yale social-emotional learning researchers ZJ Ng and Jenny Seibyl about their work on school-based SEL projects. Specifically, the researchers discuss the individualized and contextualized nature of emotion regulation, highlighting eight strategies and evaluating the pros and cons of each strategy.

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Intergenerational trauma can impact the mental health and emotional wellbeing of many individuals, especially Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Join Dr. Stacey Litam and Dr. Monica P. Band as they explore the nuanced topics associated with understanding intergenerational trauma and outline specific strategies for counselors.

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The National HIV/AIDS Strategy (2022–2025) provides stakeholders across the nation with a roadmap to accelerate efforts to end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030. In this episode, Dr. Michael Jones and Dr. Richelle Joe discuss why counselors need a better understanding of the HIV epidemic and the mental health implications for the individuals in this population.

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Dr. Kristi Cannon talks about the challenges and strengths of development through the middle childhood and adolescent years. She and Margaret talk about changes in parenting practices, social media, and the impact of COVID on this cohort of children adolescents. They also discuss how community and school counselors can support this group.

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Dr. Sejal Parikh Foxx, a professor and department chair at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, to discuss urban education and counselor beliefs and attitudes about their role in social justice and advocacy. Dr. Foxx discusses how she has used her lived experiences, mentoring, and the ACA and ASCA Code of Ethics to advocate for equitable and accessible education and care for students. This episode is for anyone interested in how they can contribute to a just world for their clients and students.

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Dr. Melanie Varney is a counselor educator who started her own private practice by learning about herself and doing her own work. She shares why she is in private practice today and encourages others to find what makes them most happy.

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In this episode, Dr. Karen Roller continues her discussion about lifespan through the lens of culture in context. Dr. Roller specifically examines the development that happens in early childhood. She talks about how counselors can use culture as a lens through which to view development, the current challenges she sees for this age group, and how counselors can avoid compassion fatigue when working with children and trauma.

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Dr. Raissa Miller interviews Richard Hill and Matthew Dahlitz about their recent book, A Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy. Richard and Matthew unpack the meaning of the word 'science' and discuss its real-world application in the counseling room. They share multiple analogies and personal antidotes that emphasize the importance of attunement, curiosity, responsiveness, and intuition as the foundation of science-driven therapeutic encounter.

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Dr. Raissa Miller interviews Richard Hill and Matthew Dahlitz about their recent book, A Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy. Richard and Matthew unpack the meaning of the word 'science' and discuss its real-world application in the counseling room. They share multiple analogies and personal antidotes that emphasize the importance of attunement, curiosity, responsiveness, and intuition as the foundation of science-driven therapeutic encounter.

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Have you ever wondered why youth view sexually explicit material? Curious about how to respond, provide sex education, and address topics related to distress, out of control sexual behaviors, and sexually explicit material within therapeutic counseling settings? Join Braxton Dutson (LCSW) and Dr. Stacey Diane Arañez Litam to learn more about why youth view pornography and how counselors – and parents- can respond with empathy, curiosity, and compassion.

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Infant mental health involves promoting emotional and social wellbeing in young children from the prenatal period to 5 years of age through culturally responsive and relationship-based care. In this episode Dr. Humes will discuss why this important specialty area of counseling does not receive the amount of attention it deserves.

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Today on The Thoughtful Counselor, Dr. Megan Speciale talks with Drs. Theodore Burnes and Michelle Vaughan about their new book, The Handbook of CNM-Affirming Mental Health Practice. The conversation explores the counseling considerations for working with diverse clients involved in consensually non-monogamous relationships, as well as some of the common misconceptions and biases impacting this community.

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Sara Ellison, an associate licensed counselor, nationally certified counselor, and doctoral student on perfectionism and overcontrol. They discuss how perfectionism impacts individuals' wellness, along with the parallel process of being a counselor or counselor-in-training who struggles with perfectionistic and overcontrolled tendencies. This episode is for anyone who identifies with the fear of failure, impression management, masking emotions, and overcontrol. Recommendations for infusing openness and flexibility into practice through RO-DBT and other techniques is also discussed.

Dr. Anne Saw shares her work within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. She gives us a deep dive into the work that went into the Covid-19 Needs Assessment Project and how community-engaged research made it possible. She ends with her hopes for the future, advice to others wanting to do similar work, and encouragement for students who haven't found their niche yet.

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In this episode Dr. Jones and Dr. Townsend discuss the positive effects that mentorship has on Black men. They talk about the lived experiences of Black men and the protective factors needed to support Black men in their career/family life.

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Dr. Raissa Miller interviews Dr. Kathryn Ford about the centrality of openness in relationships. Dr. Ford discusses the relational neuroscience underlying her Aperture Awareness approach and offers practical and concrete strategies for fostering and enhancing openness. Dr. Ford shares specific examples from her clinical practice and provides listeners with ideas and resources for further learning.

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Dr. Margaret Lamar interviews Drs. Kelly Coker, Kristi Cannon, Savitri Dixon-Saxon, and Karen Roller about their new project taking a new look at lifespan development. They share the importance of understanding lifespan development within the context and culture the clients experience and grow. The conversation includes how we can better conceptualize our clients using a contextual and cultural lens of lifespan development

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Dr. Julia Whisenhunt, Associate Professor at the University of West Georgia, about how counselors can make ethically wise decisions when in crisis intervention. As part of her co-authored book, "Crisis Intervention Ethics Casebook," she discusses the SAFETY framework (Nobbman et al., 2014), Triage Assessment Form (Myer et al., 1992), and LASER protocol (Myer et al., 2021) that can help counselors to make ethical decisions in the heat of the moment that promotes compliance with aspirational ethics and multicultural practice.

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Dr. Amanda Waters speaks with us about the power of responsive vs reactive intentionality when creating community. She shares with us the importance of doing our own cultural identity work in order for us to create our own firm centers while retaining our soft edges. She gives examples of how lifelong learning will help us address mental health disparities within college campuses and community work that focuses on supporting others.

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In this episode, Michele Kerulis discusses the relationship between movement and mental health. She shares insights from the interdisciplinary field of exercise psychology and from her extensive work with athletes, including how to help enhance motivation, increase self-awareness, and support athletes' unique mental health challenges.

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Balancing intersecting roles as parents, counselors, and counselor educators can be difficult. In this episode, Dr. Stacey Litam and Dr. Maddie Clark dive into the challenges of becoming new parents in the productivity-driven world of academe. Listen along as they describe strategies for counselors and counselor educators to support clients and students who are preparing to grow their families

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Today we introduce a new member of the Thoughtful Counselor team, Dr. Margaret Lamar! We learn about her specializations in parent mental health, societal values of mothering, and the impact of unrealistic expectations of mothers on parents, children, and families. Dr. Lamar discusses the realities of pandemic parenting and shares essential tips for managing the COVID-19 stress within the family. Stay tuned for more episodes with Dr. Lamar!

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Sydney Wasdin as she shares her story of becoming a therapist and yoga instructor and integrating these complementary philosophies into therapeutic practice. Jessica and Sydney discuss the significance of utilizing bodywork in the therapy process, how yoga intersects and parallels therapeutic principles, and recommendations for incorporating yoga concepts in session to enhance your practice.

Dr. Kevin Cokley speaks to Dèsa Daniel about the formation of his edited book Making Black Lives Matter Confronting Anti-Blackness Racism. During the episode, Cokley speaks about why his work is personal and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. He shares with us how cultural mistrust can influence BIPOC communities when seeking treatment.

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Dr. Brandee Appling, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at the University of Georgia. She is a co-author on an article published in the Journal of Counseling & Development entitled, “Using the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies to Decolonize Counseling Practice: The Important Roles of Theory, Power, and Action.” Dr. Appling discusses how to put social justice theories into counselor action, explore privilege and oppression in session, and strategies to decolonize our therapy work.

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In this episode, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Emily Behrs, AMFT and Kaila Hattis, LMFT about using a body-positive framework for working with teens who struggle with negative body image, disordered eating and nutrition, and/or unhealthy exercise patterns. Emily and Kaila share strategies about how to incorporate body image and nutrition into the intake and assessment process, broach topics related to self-esteem and body image with teen clients, and how to navigate privacy and confidentiality concerns with incorporating families into treatment. The guests also discuss the role of social media, COVID-19, and online learning on self-image, diet and nutrition, and mental health.

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In this episode, Dr. Raissa Miller talks with Jurie Rossouw, author of Executive Resilience and founder of the resilience training and development company, Driven. Jurie offers a neuroscience-informed definition of resilience and discusses the Predictive 6-Factor Resilience scale (PR6) and framework. Jurie reviews the six domains of resilience and discusses specific activities individuals can do to enhance resilience in each of the domains. Jurie also talks about the mobile-resilience building app, Driven, and shares about the various programs individuals can participate in for personal or professional application.

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In this episode, Dèsa speak with Dr. Germine “Gigi” Awad about the formation of AMENA PSY and her advocacy efforts for AMENA communities. They briefly talk about racial centrality as the key to understanding the importance of racial identity. Awad encourages students to claim their power while advocating for change.

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In this episode, Dr. Megan Speciale and Dr. Clark Ausloos discuss how professional counselors can work toward building more inclusive spaces for transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive young people in and outside of the school setting. Listeners will learn about some of the common barriers experienced by gender diverse students, as well as concrete strategies to strengthen clinical and advocacy skills to enact affirming social and institutional change.

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In this episode, Dr. Tanupreet Suri speaks with Dr. Aaron Smith on the intersections of technology and mental health in the age of COVID. Dr. Suri discusses her work promoting greater access to mental health services - especially for students from diverse backgrounds - who are often impacted by the switch to online classes and Telehealth. Dr. Suri notes that technology be both deleterious to peoples' wellbeing, as well as an important source of social and mental support. Finally, we discuss how students and clients can use technology to find culturally-relevant counselors to work with, as well as her upcoming textbook on the experiences of counselors who have sought mental health services during COVID.

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Join Dr. Stacey Litam and Dr. Jose Luis Tapia-Fuselier Jr. as they discuss the importance of providing disability responsive care. In this episode, Dr. Litam and Dr. Tapia-Fuselier outline the challenges faced by interabled partners, identify strategies to support disabled clients, and challenge professional counselors and counselor educators to relearn what they think they know about sex therapy and disability.

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In this episode, Megan Speciale talks with Dr. Theodore Burnes about supporting the mental and emotional health needs of clients who are involved in the sex work industry. The conversation explores Dr. Burnes's experience as a therapist and advocate with the sex worker population and also provides an overview of common misconceptions and stigma impacting sex workers. Dr. Burnes outlines strategies to better equip counselors inside and outside of the counseling office with the knowledge, skills, and awareness necessary for affirming and resiliency-based work with this population.

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler sits down with Dr. Camden Morgante, a licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and speaker, to discuss purity culture. This conversation discusses the problematic messages of purity culture that promote false promises and can activate feelings of shame, guilt, fear, and low self-worth.

In addition, we address how therapists can mindfully and intentionally work through spiritual trauma, the belief that purity is a measure of worth, the myth of women as gatekeepers of sexuality, and the grief that comes with dismantling the fairytale that purity will earn a person a dream spouse.

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In this episode, Dèsa speaks with Pearis Bellamy and Dr. Della Mosley about the formation of Academics for Black Survival and Wellness, aka Academics for Black Lives. They share the successes and challenges of their work as healer-scholar-activists and why the fight for Black liberation leads to the liberation of everyone. We discuss the power of communities, how counselors can be healers beyond the counseling room, and why nothing starts in academia.

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In this episode, Megan talks to Kaila Hattis, LMFT about the importance of involving and empowering parents in the therapeutic care of their teenage children. Using a family systems lens, Kaila describes the benefits of parent involvement in the counseling process with teenagers and outlines strategies to help overcome some of the potential challenges that can arise in and outside of the therapy session. Kaila also describes tools to help facilitate communication skills building, boundary setting, and mutual goal development.

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Internationally renowned clinician, educator, and activist Deborah Headley, MSW chats with Dr. Aaron Smith about how clinicians and educators can create safer spaces for clients and students who are at the intersections of multiple marginalized identities. Deborah shares her three-phase process for facilitating a trauma-informed, safe space to resolve conflicts. These include prevention, intervention, and resolution/evaluation:

Prevention: set the tone (framework, my background, experience, teaching style, lens); create agreements including me (my power), gatekeeping

Intervention: review course syllabus and make connections (walk through)

Resolution & Evaluation: critical analysis (belief, opinion vs information & knowledge) ▪ accommodations - all of you is welcome in the classroom; deconstructing the hidden curriculum; secondary & tertiary learning.

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler sits down virtually with Dr. Kathryn Esquer, founder of the Teletherapist Network. Jessica and Dr. Esquer discuss the recent experience of therapists, the importance of community to build clinical and business skills, networking tips to avoid professional isolation and burnout, and strategies on balancing counselor professionalism with self-care.

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In this episode, Raissa talks with Cortland Dahl about the four pillars of well-being and the role contemplative practices play in health and resilience. He shares about the Healthy Minds framework and discusses initial research findings from randomized-control trials of the Healthy Minds program. Cortland offers cautions for some areas of application and highlights futures questions and anticipated developments in the field.

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Join Dr. Stacey Litam and Dr. Tori Stevens as they explore the intricacies of consensual non-monogamy (CNM). In this episode, Dr. Litam and Dr. Stevens describe some of the common presenting concerns faced by CNM folks in counseling, dispel existing myths about extra-dyadic relationships, and outline how professional counselors can best work with clients who practice CNM.

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In this episode, Dèsa Karye Daniel talks to Dr. Anneliese Singh about the power of racial healing. They discuss why exploring your racial identity is important, how BIPOC and white communities can be intentional in their work, and challenge listeners to get uncomfortable while reflecting on how racial change can happen in mental health.

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In this episode, Raissa Miller talks with Maya Rosen about the primary science and practical translations of early adversity. Dr. Rosen gives a historical perspective on adversity research and offers new insights into contemporary conceptualizations and research methods. Dr. Rosen highlights a strength-based perspective and discusses the role relationships play in fostering resilience.

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In this episode, Dr. Joel Givens chats with Dr. Aaron Smith about how subtle forms of surveillance, discipline, and normalization (among others) in Counselor Education programs sometimes disrupt students’ abilities to develop an authentic counseling self and can recreate traumatic narratives for students that are survivors of racism and oppression. Dr. Givens uses Foucault’s philosophies on punishment and discipline to inform their conversation and to explore what these kinds of practices can mean for students of marginalized identities in the classroom and in counseling training clinics. He provides some actionable ways that Counselor Educators can reduce the power hierarchy and prevent the abuse of psychological science that often contribute to oppression in counseling and other fields. They finish by discussing some resources listeners can check out to learn more about Foucault and postmodern narrative work in counseling.

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In this episode, Jessica Tyler virtually sits downs with Dr. Margie Taylor: Visiting Assistant Professor, LPC-S (AL), NCC and former court-appointed child advocacy representative. We discuss the role counselors can play in the courtroom, surprising components of Dr. Taylor’s work and the topic of court testimony as a clinician, how court testimony could impact the clinical relationship with a client, strategies on balancing counselor professionalism with self-care, and general recommendations for counselors in the courtroom.

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In this episode of The Thoughtful Counselor, Priscilla Wilson interviews Mrs. Sewell, LPC, owner of Angela Sewell Counseling in Southside, Alabama. Some of her specialties include trauma-focused counseling, counseling children, and equine therapy. Mrs. Sewell will describe Equine Therapy and how she uses it in her practice with children, especially those who have experienced trauma.

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In today’s episode, Dean Khambatta sheds light on the benefits of therapeutic sex-positivity and discusses practical strategies for counselors to utilize a sex-positive framework in their work with diverse clients.

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Dèsa speaks with Dr. Alexia DeLeon on the importance of Sentipensante Pedagogy and its connection to service learning for practitioners and scholars.

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Dr. Eli Lebowtiz identifies unique features of anxiety experiences in children and shares about his novel parent-based approach, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Dr. Lebowitz emphasizes the systematic and intentional nature of SPACE and shares examples and findings from clinical trials.

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Dr. Aaron Smith interviews multiple New York Times best selling author and psychiatrist Daniel Siegel, MD, on the benefits of mindsight for trauma-work. They also discussed the latest neuroscience research on the effects of mindfulness and trauma on the morphology and functions of the brain, and what this means for clinicians working with survivors of trauma. Finally, they discuss what mindsight means for clinicians seeking to better support clients and colleagues of marginalized identities amidst the Black Lives Matter movement and beyond.

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As is our tradition, we will be taking the month of December off and be back in January with brand new episodes.

See you in January!

Dr. Aaron Smith speaks with world renown diversity trainer, clinician, and author Lee Mun Wah on how counselors can move beyond performative allyship in support of people of marginalized identities. They delve into a discussion of many of Lee Mun Wah’s award winning documentaries highlighting diversity issues and examine the ways in which counselors often implicitly and explicitly exclude people of marginalized identities in their clinical work. They also discuss how representation in politics affect people of color’s wellbeing and the ways in which white counselors often avoid having difficult discussions on race in counseling with their clients. Finally, they discuss advocacy in counseling and explore a wide multitude of resources and trainings offered by Lee Mun Wah’s practice, Stirfry Seminars and Consulting.

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Mike speaks with Robert Vore and Holly Oxhandler on their work at the Christianity & Mental Health podcast. They discuss the creation of CXMH, the intersections of faith and wellness, and the pearls and perils of navigating the intersection between Christian faith and careers in the helping professions.

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Dr. Megan Speciale speaks with Dr. Richard “Rick” Balkin on his forthcoming book, “Practicing Forgiveness: A Path Toward Healing.” In the episode, listeners will learn about the Forgiveness Reconciliation Model, a framework intended to guide people through the complex and often gut-wrenching process of forgiveness that may be used by counselors and clients alike. Listeners can receive 30% off their purchase of the book using the promo code on the blog post.

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Priscilla catches up with Anna Shinn, Cotina Houston- Stroud, Anjuli Thompson, and Mindi Wilkins- Amberson on how their unique roles as mental health professionals and administrators within their community have changed since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Aaron speaks with Dr. Cortny Stark on her program of research examining trauma-informed care with trans and gender-expansive youth. We also discussed the history of oppression of folx within the LGBTQ+ community, as well as research that clearly indicates that conversion therapy causes immense harm. Dr. Stark provides some actionable tips for how counselors can work to transform their therapy practices (or schools) to better align with the principles of trauma-informed care.

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Mike speaks with Tom Sweeney and Michael Brubaker on SCI’s Wellness Counseling Identity: A Defining Characteristic of Professional Counselors, a position paper that advocates for wellness as a central and defining characteristic of the counseling profession.

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Jess speak with Ous Badwan about the beauty and the pitfalls of starting and growing a private practice in this ever-changing world. Ous shares genuine and valuable advice and feedback he has gained through first-hand experience on ways to create and sustain an authentic and thriving practice.

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Priscilla Wilson speaks to Loki Mulholland, an award-winning filmmaker, author, activist, and son of Civil Rights icon, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. Our conversation includes his mother’s history of anti-racist activism, his current activist work, his thoughts about the ongoing Civil Rights Movement, and information about the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation, of which he is the founder and Executive Director.

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Mike speaks with Maelisa Hall on the merits of collaborative documentation. They discuss different types of collaborative and open documentation, ethical considerations, and barriers counselors encounter as they move toward more collaborative work.

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Dr. Megan Speciale talks to Valen Keefer and Dr. Cristen Wathen on the experiences and struggles of people with chronic illness and immunity suppression during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation explores how the pandemic is impacting immunosuppressed people and offers strategies to help support the health and wellness of your clients, loved ones, and community members who face increased risks related to COVID-19.

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A conversation with Peter Simons about the philosophy of science, the largely unsubstantiated nature of many contemporary assumptions about psychiatric diagnoses and medication-based treatments, and suggestions for being an informed consumer of mental health related research. Peter critically analyzes pharmaceutical research, genetic prediction models, and fMRI studies and discusses the lasting value of existential philosophy.

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Mike speaks with Scott Bandoroff about his work in wilderness family therapy, how nature acts like a co-therapist as families integrate new ways of being together, and how we can bridge the gap between the traditional counseling room and the great outdoors.

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Dr. Lauren Shure, current president of Counselors for Social Justice, moderates a panel of counselor educators and community leaders including Dr. Ebony White, Mr. Darren Green. Dr. Darius Green, and Dr. Michael Hannon, on the counseling profession’s historic complicity with systemic racism, challenges and barriers counselors face when confronting white supremacy in our own lives and the helping professions at large, and how we can draw on our training as counselors to dismantling white supremacy and systemic racism in our lives, our profession, and the world around us.

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Jessica Tyler speaks with Rachael Estes on working with adjudicated youth who have been convicted of sexual crimes and violence using a trauma-focused, holistic, and psychoeducational lens.

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Mike speaks to Annie about creative ways to take our work as counselors outside of the traditional counseling room. They discuss Annie’s move from practice to coaching, the process of creating services that provide more than traditional therapy can accomplish, and the interplay between making money and making a difference.

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Aaron speaks with Patricia Nevala on the unique challenges female-identifying veterans encounter when re-entering civilian work life.

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Raissa Miller and Eric Beeson have a conversation about their upcoming book, The Neuroeducation Toolbox: Practical Translations of Neuroscience in Counseling and Psychotherapy. They discuss the evolution of neuroeducation as a counseling intervention, address key components to ethical and effective implementation of neuroeducation, and highlight neuroeducation uses and specific activity ideas from the book.

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Mike speaks with Dominique Hammonds on the need for broaching conversations in our work as counselors and educators, barriers to and reasons why we avoid these conversations, and how we can grow as culturally competent counselors.

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Priscilla Wilson speaks to Ayanna Moss about PsychoHairapy, a community health model created to secure a space for African Americans to address mental health and well-being through hair care. Ms. Moss details the PsychoHairapy concept, how services are provided, and beneficial outcomes.

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Victoria Kress, Matthew Paylo, Nicole Stargell, and Marissa Grey discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic influencing family violence, what counselors need to be aware of, ethical considerations when safety planning, and how to use technology when developing a safety plan with clients of all ages.

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Guest Host Amanda Giordano speaks with Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone on their personal experience of racism as black men, how systemic racism shapes the way black children think about themselves, and how many white Americans manipulate history to avoid the reality of systemic racism in our past and present.

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Mike speaks with Russell Siler Jones on the practical nuts and bolts of bringing spirituality into our work as counselors and mental health workers. They discuss attending to our clients spirituality (in whatever form that comes, attending to our own spirituality, and the intersection of psychotherapy and spiritual direction.

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The Four Doctors - Janeé Avent Harris, Angie D. Cartwright, Loni Crumb, and Dominique S. Hammonds - discuss Mental Health Awareness Month, the unique mental health concerns of Black communities, and how the senseless murders of Black individuals and most recently the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, result in community stress, fear, and collective trauma in Black families and communities.

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Mike speaks with Terry Freiberg on the growth of chronic loneliness in the United States, the use of relational cultural theory in response to loneliness, and the unique features of loneliness during Covid-19.

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Mike speaks with Guy MacPherson on bringing our full selves into our work with clients who have experienced trauma. They discuss putting aside our tendency to want to feel like experts, confronting our fears and insecurities, and the importance of finding a community of like-minded clinicians.

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Mike speaks with Daryl and Sara Van Tongeren on their recent book The Courage to Suffer. They discuss the origins of the book in Daryl and Sara’s personal loss, what an existential positive psychology framework is and why it’s particularly helpful in our current times, and implications for counseling practice.

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Priscilla speaks with Anna Shinn, Cotina Houston- Stroud, Anjuli Thompson and Mindi Wilkins- Amberson on their unique roles as mental health professionals and administrators within their community during the uncertain times of Covid-19.

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We are the natural world. Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Katie discusses practical strategies that counselors and their clients can use to connect to the natural world for self-care, guidance, and support during this challenging time. Katie shares experiential and trauma-informed exercises that therapists can utilize during in-person and teletherapy sessions.

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Mike speaks with Ray Barrett on the practical hurtles of moving your counseling practice online during the Covid-19 pandemic. They cover choosing an EHR system, emergency planning, insurance billing, and much more.

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Dr. Megan Speciale and Dr. Stacey Litam engage in a frank and honest discussion about how the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing, and shelter-in-place policies are impacting a less-talked about part of our lives: love, sex, and intimacy. The conversation explores some of the growing intimacy challenges people are facing with respect to health and safety fears, partner burnout, isolation, financial worries, and childcare responsibilities. Tune in for strategies to get through quarantine with a renewed sense of self-love and a deeper understanding of your sexual and intimate needs.

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Raissa speaks with Dr. Lee Kinsey and Dr. Dee Ray about the many ethical and practical challenges facing counselors responding to COVID-19. The conversation also includes a discussion on the need for individualized risk assessment and decision-making, approaches to adapting practice to align with the realities and limitations of telehealth, and a call for more research and resources related to telehealth, specifically telehealth work with vulnerable populations.

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Mike speaks with Dr. William Snow on the nuts and bolts of moving counselor education online, the benefits and downsides of teaching online, and best-practices for educators and students.

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Raissa talks with Lynn Redenbach and Greg Czyszczon about the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and the professional organization promoting IPNB practice and research, the Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies (GAINS). They discuss the definition of IPNB, the nine domains of integration, and principles inherent in IPNB approaches across clinical, educational, and organizational settings.

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In this collaboration with the Theory of Change podcast, Dr. Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Steven Gimbel discuss theories of humor, comedic moralism and ethics.

Find more from Theory of Change on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spodify, or Stitcher.

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Mike speaks with Dr. Janeé Avent Harris about her recent work on religious coping in African American churches. They reflect on the nuances of “positive” and “negative” religious coping, navigating theological questions in the counseling context, and collaborating with churches.

For more on Janeé, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Mike speaks with Jessica Tyler and Alfredo Palacios on the experience of the imposter syndrome in counseling practice and education. They discuss the performance of counseling theory, presenting at academic conferences, and balancing expert knowledge with humility.

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Mike speaks with Tony Rousmaniere on the origins of deliberate practice, the difference between knowledge acquisition and skills acquisition, and exercises for developing inner skills for clinical excellence.

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Dr. Megan Speciale talks to Dr. Robert Zeglin about how students, practitioners, and educators can participate in sexual health advocacy. Dr. Zeglin describes why sexual health and education advocacy is important for mental health professionals and provides practical strategies for getting involved locally and nationally.

For more on Robert, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Mike speaks with Dr. Matthew Lemberger-Truelove on the complex interplay between theory and practice, the benefits and downsides of grabbing on to what is new and shiny in mental health culture, and the importance of context when developing and applying theory in practice.

For more on Matthew, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-XcM.

Self-care is a journey. Dr. Gerard Lawson shares personal wisdom, guidance, and self-care strategies from his 30-year professional journey that counselors can call upon throughout their careers to move from merely surviving to truly thriving in their work.

For more on Gerard, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Carlos Castañeda and Amanda Pena share insight on Autism and guidance on how current and future mental health practitioners can feel confident, competent, and empathic to their clients who are on the spectrum. They also discuss comorbid symptoms people may experience such as anxiety, depression and trauma along with empirically supported interventions that may benefit people with Autism.

For more on Carlos and Amanda, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Dr. Oliver Morgan shares insights into the ways neuroscience has shaped his view of addiction and recovery. He offers practical applications of this learning, including trauma and attachment sensitive approaches and various evidence-based interventions that address family and community involvement in the treatment and recovery process.

For more on Oliver, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Mike speaks with Les Gura on applying ideas from his career in journalism and practice of narrative writing to the counseling process.

For more on Les, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-XbH.

Mike speaks with Watiri Maina about the practice of hospitality in the counseling process, counselor education, and professional ethics.

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NOTE: This is the last episode of 2019 as we will be taking December off. We will be back with brand new content beginning January 2020.

Mike, Raissa, and Alfredo reflect on balancing the demands of careers in counseling and counselor education with family life and keeping their sanity.

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Mike speaks with Stacey Freedenthal about how culture informs the way we as professionals approach suicidal risk assessment, how we have been trained to be “suicide police,” and how we might learn to sit with pain before checking boxes on our assessments.

For more on Stacey, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Raissa speaks with Julia Basso on the many ways exercise supports physiological changes underlying well-being. They also address ways to help support individuals' motivation to engage in more physical activity.

For more about Julia, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Allison speaks with Dr. Chaya Abrams, LPC, LAC, on Historical Trauma—trauma suffered by groups of people, often at the hands of other groups of people—and "companioning" as a counseling intervention for Historical Trauma Response.

For more about Chaya, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Dr. Margaret Nichols about her clinical experiences working with the kink/BDSM (bondage/discipline, Dominance/submission, and sadomasochism) community.

For more on Margie, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

In this episode, Dr. Aaron J. Smith interviews New York Times Best Selling Author and award winning journalist Sebastian Junger on his time embedded with US troops in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan, coping with posttraumatic and transitional stress upon returning home, and how clinicians and researchers can support our Veterans in recreating a sense of meaning and connection in their post-military lives.

For more on Sebastian, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Mike speaks with Dr. Tahani Dari on what community-based participatory research is, embodying humility in the research process, and how CBPR helps bridge the researcher-to-practicioner gap.

For more on Tahani, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Mike reflects with Robyn Trippany Simmons, Meagan Thompson, and Hayley Rose on how their professional identities have evolved during the course of their studies and career. They discuss why professional identity is important, how it can be difficult to tease out how counseling is different from other helping professions, and what has been helpful as they grow in their identities as a counselors.

For more on the interviewees, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Priscilla speaks with Gary Kennedy on the subtly of ageism, gender bias and the accessibility of services, and addressing barriers to adequate care for an aging population.

For more on Gary, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Mike speaks with Mark Hayward about how the language we use in counseling and psychology is created and offers ideas to critically engage the terminology embedded in our theories and work.

For more on Mark, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Raissa Miller and Chad Luke discuss recent advances in neuroscience that are relevant to counseling practice. Chad highlights implications for counseling theory, ethics, and general clinical work.

For more on Chad, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Mike speaks with Kevin Hull on the use of games in counseling. They discuss the origin of Kevin’s interesting games and play, common objections and concerns about the use of technology in counseling from parents and counselors, and specific examples of integrating games and play in counseling from Kevin’s work.

For more on Kevin, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit our website.

Priscilla speaks with Reggie Parker on his journey from a career in law enforcement and negotiation to becoming a counselor. They discuss the relationship between law enforcement and mental health, acting listening on the streets, decelerating through empathy.

For more on Reggie, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

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Mike speaks with Donna Sheperis on the complications of using multiple acronyms to to describe our credentialing, honoring our professional developmental processes while not getting wrapped up in the titles, and letting those we work with guide how we speak about who we are and what we do as counselors.

For more on Donna, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP137.

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In this episode, Dr. Aaron Smith interviews Duane France – a combat veteran, award winning counselor, author, and advocate for Veterans. Duane is the host of one of the most prolific Veterans mental health podcasts – the Headspace and Timing Podcast – and has published numerous books, including Combat Vet Don’t Mean Crazy: Veteran Mental Health in Post-Military Life (2018) and Head Space and Timing: Veteran Mental Health from a Combat Veteran Perspective (2018).

For more on Duane, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP136.

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Mike speaks with Drs. Loni Crumb and Shanita Brown about their recent article on mental health and counseling in rural, impoverished communities.

For more on Loni and Shanita, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang about the practical applications of affective neuroscience research related to learning and healthy functioning.

For more on Mary, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP134.

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A conversation with Dr. Howard Kirschenbaum on the life and work of Carl Rogers including Roger’s childhood and upbringings, the evolution of his ideas, and his lasting influence on the helping professions.

For more on Howard, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP133.

Priscilla speaks with Jerry Kiser on applying the work and theology of renowned thinker C.S. Lewis in the counseling process.

For more on Jerry, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP132.

In this two-part series, Mike speaks with James Hansen on the early and turbulent development of the DSM, the lack of validity and reliability with DSM criteria and diagnoses, and what all this means for counselors and the counseling profession.

For more on James, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-Ie.

In this two-part series, Mike speaks with James Hansen on the early and turbulent development of the DSM, the lack of validity and reliability with DSM criteria and diagnoses, and what all this means for counselors and the counseling profession.

For more on James, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-I8.

A conversation with David Crawley on the intersection of counseling and spiritual direction through the lens of narrative therapy and Mikhail Bakhtin’s work and dialogic interaction.

For more on David, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-HZ.

A conversation with Jess Smith, LPC, LAC on the impact of complementary therapies such as yoga, walking meditation, and Rolfing in treating trauma and counselor self-care.

For more on Jess, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-HR.

Mike continues his conversation with Thom Field about the history of research in the social sciences, the upsides and pitfalls of post-positivism, and the origin of “evidence-based practice”.

For more on Thom, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-HH.

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In this week's episode, Mike speaks with Thom Field about the history of research in the social sciences, the upsides and pitfalls of post-positivism, and the origin of “evidence-based practice.”

Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

In today’s episode, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Dr. Talal Alsaleem, PsyD, LMFT, leading infidelity expert and marriage counselor on his approach to working with couples facing infidelity. Dr. Alsaleem tackles the common myths related to infidelity and discusses the foremost factors contributing to breaches in relational contracts. Following the approach outlined in his book, Dr. Alsaleem describes the important milestones and common clinical challenges of infidelity recovery.

For more on Talal, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-Hr.

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A conversation with Dr. Katherine M. Hermann-Turner on the history and development of relational cultural theory, RCT’s 8 core components, and what RCT looks like in practice.

For more about Katherine, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP124.

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A conversation with neuroscientist and author Dr. Alex Korb on the neuroscience of depression. Dr. Korb discusses the complexity of depression from a brain-based lens and offers insights on small changes individuals can make to create an upward spiral towards improved mood and well-being.

For more about Alex, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/ep123.

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A conversation with Dr. Jenn Cook on what social class is, how social class bias influences the way we practice counseling, and how social class bias influences counselor education and the counseling profession as a whole.

For more about Jennifer, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-GG.

Mike speaks with Craig Cashwell on the history and development of spiritual bypass as a concept, how to approach bypass in clinical work, and where the intersections of spirituality, religion, and counseling might go in the 21st century.

For more about Craig, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://bit.ly/ttc-ep121

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In this episode, Dr. Aaron Smith teams up with Dr. Megan Speciale to interview Harvard professor of psychiatry and best-selling author (Trauma and Recovery, Father-Daughter Incest) Judith Lewis Herman, MD, on the treatment of Military Sexual Trauma. Dr. Herman explicates her ideas on both the dialectics of trauma and her famous 3-stage postmodern feminist approach as applied to the treatment of Military Sexual Trauma.

For more about Judith, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit bit.ly/ttc120.

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A conversation with Dr. David Nylund on the history and art of therapeutic letter writing. We discuss the emergence of letter writing in narrative therapy as an alternative to “traditional”notes and documentation, crafting letters that keep the conversation going, and new movements in how to use letter writing in therapeutic work.

For more on David, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit bit.ly/ttc-119

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Current installment of the Leader's Project: Eric Beeson

In this episode, Dr. Allison Kramer interviews Dr. Gregory Moffatt about the impact of his self-disclosure of personal struggle in 2018's most popular Counseling Today article, "The Hurting Counselor," with a focus on Moffatt's Mantra: The professional counselor's ethical imperative to practice routine and crucial self-care.

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Current installment of the Leader's Project: Anna Flores Locke

A conversation with Dr. Alyson Carr on (nearly) all you need to know when preparing to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE). We discuss why the test is important and useful for counselors, the format of the exam, and concrete ideas to help you prepare.

For more on Alyson, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

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Mike talks with Nicole Stargell and Matt Glowiak on connecting with our communities “beyond the couch.” We discuss the history of counselor community engagement, important considerations when starting out, and possible barriers to community outreach.

For more on Nicole and Matt, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this interview visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

In this week's collaboration with The Theory of Change Podcast, Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Fred Hanna discusses existential anxiety and its relevance to counselors. As a follow up to EP98 (Existentialism in Counseling) Alredo and Dr. Hanna take a deeper dive into existential philosophy and ways that one can overcome anxiety and experience the thrill of being alive. They discuss techniques and resources counselors can use to learn more about these ideas and incorporate them into their practice.

The Theory of Change Podcast

Episode 98: Existentialism in Counseling

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A conversation with Dr. Howard Schubiner on the latest neuroscience approaches to understanding and treating chronic pain. Dr. Schubiner's Mind Body Program emphasizes the way the unconscious brain and neural pathways (versus structural abnormalities) are the cause of most chronic pain and require a different approach to treatment than standard pharmacological and/or pain psychology frameworks.

For more about Dr. Schubiner, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit

Make sure to check out:

Theory of Change Podcast

Leader's Project interview with Jared Rose

Check out the Leaders Project interview with Fred Gingrich

In her first segment with The Thoughtful Counselor, Dr. Priscilla Wilson interviews Dr. Kimberly Warfield about a class project involving student exploration and immersion into their communities to explore factors and resources that support or hinder the development of multicultural education.

For more on Priscilla and Kimberly, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-CL.

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Current installment of the Leader's Project: Fred Gingrich

Building on last week’s episode, Paul, Jesse, and Mike discuss the origins of The Ways Paradigm and expand on the ways of understanding, being, and intervening in relationship to spirituality and/or religion in the counseling process.

For more on Paul and Jesse, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-BJ.

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A conversation with Jesse Fox and Paul Deal on the history of religion and spirituality in the US, using thick approaches to engage our clients religious and/or spiritual lives, and the possibility of true pluralism and hospitality in counseling relationships and the helping professions.

For more on Jesse and Paul, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-Bs.

EDITORIAL NOTE: In June of 2020, after a series of murders of black Americans including Breonna Taylor and George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement, a long-time listener raised a concern regarding this episode, particularly a shift in the conversation from the context of military combat to general policing.

Upon reflection, we note that while the discussion was meant to focus on the military, the guest makes reference to general policing in several analogies. In hindsight, clarification of the important distinctions between military combat and policing as well as a clear condemnation of unlawful killings by police is necessary. We are also reflecting on how we can better hold our guests accountable for the ideas they present in these interviews.

As editor and producer of The Thoughtful Counselor, I and our team of contributors are committed to critically reflecting on our work to ensure the messages we are promoting do not implicitly or explicitly support or justify systemic racism and police brutality.

- Mike Shook

Aaron speaks with Colonel Dave Grossman on the psychological effects of combat and lawful-killing and outlines the strengths that Veterans and service people possess that mental health professionals should seek to make use of throughout the therapeutic process.

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A conversation with Victoria Kress on defining non-suicidal self-injury, meaning making, the ethics of autonomy, and creative interventions for practice.

TO learn more about Victoria, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for the episode visit www.thethoughfulcounselor.com

The Thoughtful Counselor team reflects on the challenges of keeping a podcast going, ways our interviews have changed us, and what we are looking forward to in 2019.

A conversation with Dr. Susan Branco on counselors’ experience of client-initiated microaggressions, ways to respond, and the need for greater ethical discernment and reflection in complex situations.

For more about Susan, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. James Coan about the research that led to the development of social baseline theory and about potential implications of the theory for clinical work.

For more on Jim, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ts.

Listener and self-proclaimed Thoughtful Counselor “groupie” Martin Timoney interviews Everett Worthington on defining humility, the relational nature of humility, and interventions to boost humility.

For more on Everett and Martin, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ti.

This week, Dr. Allison Kramer speaks with Professor David L. Prucha on the challenges parents and children face in the wake of divorce. Going beyond platitudes, Prucha offers concrete clinical suggestions on how counselors can help both parents and children to avoid the pitfalls of poor parenting, even in times of great emotional pain.

For more on David, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-t9.

A conversation with Madeline Clark on the intersections of poverty, social class, and mental health, poverty beliefs among counselors, and how the counseling profession can chart a path forward.

For more on Madeline, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sY.

A conversation with Samara Stone on challenges to practice building in diverse communities, demystifying mental health services, and making a difference while trying to make a living.

For more on Samara, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sK.

A conversation with Dr. Kevin Doyle on the origins of the current opioid crisis in the United States, our collective struggle with pain, and what counselors can do at the systemic, community, and individual levels.

For more on Kevin, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sx.

A conversation with Guy MacPherson, founder of The Trauma Therapy Project, on owning our own stories and histories, cultivating presence in our work, and is new cause in inner work for practitioners interested in trauma work.

For more on Guy, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sp.

A conversation with Dr. Jori Berger-Greenstein on what behavioral medicine is, the role of counselors in assessing medical symptoms, and navigating interdisciplinary collaboration (even when it’s frustrating).

For more on Jori, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sg.

A conversation with Dr. Alfredo Palacios on defining existentialism, some of the pillars of existential theory that are most helpful, and how we can incorporate existential ideas into counseling.

For more on Alfredo, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-s5.

Over the past decade, the #MeToo movement has ushered mainstream awareness of the overwhelming occurrence of sexual abuse across all demographics of our society. In this episode, Dr. Megan Speciale will interview sexual trauma experts Wendy Maltz and Jimanekia Eborn on how to support survivors’ sexual wellness after abuse, including specific strategies that you can use with your clients and loved ones to support their process of healing.

For more on the interviewees, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-rQ.

A conversation with Dr. Barbara Herlihy on the the counseling profession going international, how this changes the way we see boundaries, and safeguarding against the exportation of Eurocentric ideas.

For more on Barbara, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-rA.

A conversation with Alexandra Katehakis, Ph.D. about the psychobiological factors that contribute to and reinforce a compulsive drive toward sex for affective regulation, as well as relational approaches to assessment and treatment.

For more on Alexandra, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-rg.

A conversation with Dr. Jane Joyce on navigating the ethics of incorporating spirituality and religion in a church-based counseling center.

For more on Jane, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-r2.

A conversation with Aaron Smith on veteran mental health and wellness, making meaning of difficult and traumatic experiences, and the possibilities of post-traumatic growth.

For more on Aaron, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-qH.

This week, Dr. Allison Kramer talks with Professor Mari Dias about her lifetime of experience working with end-of-life patients and bereaved clients in her family's mortuary, hospice settings, her private practice, and on the radio.

For more on Mari, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-qu

A conversation with Jessica Smith on counselor self-care, preventing and recovering from burnout, and how to thrive personally and professionally in your practice.

For more on Jessica, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-qi.

A conversation with Dr. Allison Harvey about the role of sleep on brain health, the basics of sleep biology, and research supported strategies for motivating and supporting improved sleep habits.

For more on Allison, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-q8.

A conversation with Dr. Maelisa Hall on the ins and outs of documentation, how to do it well, and why it matters in the first place.

For more on Maelisa, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-pS.

A conversation with Lynea Gillen about an innovative approach to working with children and teens that integrates physical yoga, mindfulness practice, and social-emotional learning (SEL) activities. Lynea highlights program themes, shares personal examples from her work, and offers insights into successful application of the approach.

For more on Lynea, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-pD.

A conversation with Everett W. Painter on how people use tattoos to make meaning of traumatic experience and the implication for counseling practice.

For more on Everett, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-pr.

This week, Dr. Megan Speciale talks to Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers about religion, values, and sexual wellness. The conversation unpacks the widespread experience of sexual shame: why we feel it, how it impacts our sexual health, and how we can use sex-positivity, body appreciation, and spirituality to overcome it.

For more on Tina, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-pe.

The second conversation in a 2-part series with Kelly Coker and Tyler Kimbel on “multiple professional identity disorder,” barriers to advancing the counseling profession, international advocacy and how you can help grow the counseling profession.

For more on Kelly and Tyler, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-oZ.

The first conversation in a 2-part series with Kelly Coker and Tyler Kimbel on the origin and history of CACREP, the role of accreditation in the counseling profession, and where to go next.

For more on Kelly and Tyler, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ow.

Allison talks with Professor David L. Prucha about the unintended impacts of demonizing domestic violence perpetrators on their victims and tips for counselors working with violent offenders on how to approach this challenging population.

For more on David, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-on.

A conversation with Paul Fugelsang, founder and executive director of Open Path Psychotherapy Collective, a non-profit organization that provides middle and lower-income level individuals, couples, families, and children with access to affordable psychotherapy and mental health education services.

For more on Paul, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ob.

A conversation with Rob Reinhardt and Roy Huggins - hosts of the TherapyTech podcast and creators of Person-Centered Tech and Tame Your Practice - on the pearls and perils of using technology in counseling and what counselors are doing right (and wrong) when it comes to incorporating technology into our practice.

For more on Rob and Roy, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit TheThoughtfulCounselor.com.

A conversation with Javier F. Casado Pérez on broaching privilege, critical multiculturalism, and encouraging radical wellness in our counseling practice.

For more on Javier, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-nE.

A conversation with Dr. Leslie Korn about the impact of nutrition on mental health. In this interview, Dr. Korn highlights good and bad foods for the brain, debunks commonly held nutritional beliefs, and provides practical suggestions for clinicians and clients alike.

For more on Leslie, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-nt.

A conversation with Zach Burns on how counselors are uniquely equipped to assist those struggling with homelessness and housing instability, community resources that can be drawn on, and stepping out of our traditional roles as counselors to meet the needs of our clients.

For more on Zach, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ne.

This week in the Sex Series, we talk to sex educator Sarah J. Swofford about how pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting can impact new parents’ sexual wellness. She discusses some of the common physical, emotional, and relational challenges experienced before and after pregnancy, and provides strategies for new parents looking for a path to sexual connection.

For more on Sarah, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-n1.

Allison talks with Dr. Richard G. Deaner, Professor of Counselor Education and Supervision at Augusta University, about the impact of Keeton v. Anderson-Wiley on the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics and on the importance of not imposing personal values on clients in counseling.

For more on Richard, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-mD.

Part 2 of an intriguing conversation with Susan Stuntzner and Angela MacDonald on the intersections of disability and forgiveness, self-compassion, and resilience, barriers to these practices, and how we can work with our clients to cultivate each of these.

For more on Susan and Angela, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-mr

The first of two conversations with Susan Stuntzner and Angela MacDonald on the intersections of disability and forgiveness, self-compassion, and resilience, barriers to these practices, and how we can work with our clients to cultivate each of these.

For more on Susan and Angela, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-lj

A conversation with Gestalt therapist and trainer Jon Frew on the origins of Gestalt Therapy, shedding the image of Fritz Perls and empty chair work, and how Gestalt’s focus on health as opposed to pathology makes it uniquely suitable for the counseling profession.

For more on Jon, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-kF.

A conversation with Dr. Craig Cashwell – a professor of Counseling and Human Development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Fellow of the American Counseling Association – about the importance of integrating spirituality and religion into counseling practice and how to do it competently and ethically.

For more on Craig, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ky

A conversation with Dr. Priscilla G. Wilson on how children are socialized into ethnocentric monoculturalism, microagressions and systemic racism, and what counselors can do to make a difference.

For more and Priscilla, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-jW.

A conversation with Dee Wagner about Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory. Dee provides easy to understand explanations of polyvagal theory and describes practical suggestions for applying the theory in clinical practice.

For more about Dee, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-je.

In this episode Mike talks with Susanne Slay-Westbrook – a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist with over 40 years of experience – about bringing respect into our counseling relationships and process.

For more and Susanne, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-j2.

In Episode 6 of the Sex Series Dr. Megan Speciale interviews social psychologist and award-winning book author, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh on the Wheel of Context, a practical sexuality framework focusing on culture, community, and individual experience for educators, advocates, and researchers. As Sara describes in our conversation, “I think we can have the knowledge in the world, but without considering the context we are all forced to operate from a place of ignorance as prisoners of our individual silos.”

For more on Sara, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-iE

The Thoughtful Counselor Team reflects on the past year of the podcast - what we have learned, some of the challenges of running a podcast, and what we are looking forward to in 2018.

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A conversation with Dr. Holly Forester- Miller on what has changed- and what has not- in the field of ethics and best practices in counseling between the 1996 publication of her Practitioner’s Guide and its 2016 update for the American Counseling Association.

For more on Holly, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-iu.

A conversation with Dr. Priscilla G. Wilson – assistant professor in the College of Education and Professional Studies at Jacksonville State University in Alabama – on the different types of microaggressions in and outside of counseling, dilemmas that clients and counselors face, and reflections on the “golden rule” as a way forward.

For more about Priscilla, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ic

A conversation with Ray Barrett about counseling and telemental health covering the history of telemental health, navigating legal and ethical concerns, the process of informed consent and screen for fit, and pathways to credentialing.

For more about Ray, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-hS

A conversation with Dr. Mark Woodford, Professor of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey, about ways neuroscience findings can be used to help counselors and clients better understand addictive brain states and recovery processes.

For more about Mark, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-hf

A conversation with Martin Timoney on the influence of Catholic spirituality in his work as a counselor, attention vs. intention, and his experience of becoming a counselor through online learning.

For more about Martin, links from our conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-hC

A conversation with Margaret Lamar and Lisa Forbes on the identity development of working mothers and how counseling can support their mental health needs.

For more on Margaret and Lisa, links for the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-h8

A conversation with Dominic Actionman Nsona, president of the Malawi Association of Counseling, on the pearls, perils, and passion of developing the counseling profession in Malawi.

For more on Dominic, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-gN

A conversation with Jonnie Seay Lane – a licensed professional counselor and doctoral student at North Carolina University, finishing up her dissertation on the topic of multicultural counseling – on how to practically implement social justice and advocacy interventions in counseling.

For more on Jonnie, links to her article, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-gl

Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, LMFT is the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy. They work as a therapist, writer and independent scholar on Dakota and Anishinaabe territories, Turtle Island, also known as Minneapolis, MN. Alex has researched, presented and published extensively on gender, disability, sexuality, bisexuality, polyamory, BDSM, Deafness, education, sexual health, HIV prevention, and transgender issues.

You can find out more at www.alexiantaffi.com

Find Alex on Twitter: @xtaffi

To get 10% off the book “How to Understand Your Gender,” use the discount code GEND10 (for orders in the US) or GEN (for orders in the UK) at the following link: http://www.jkp.com/usa/how-to-understand-your-gender-2.html

Affirmative Counseling With LGBTQI + People edited by Misty M. Ginicola, Cheri Smith, and Joel M. Filmore

A conversation with Drs. Brittany Pollard and Tiffany Brooks on how counselors can utilize creative interventions to assist those we work with who are experiencing grief and loss while attending to their unique cultural identities.

For more about Brittany and Tiffany, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-er

Allison interviews Mike, creator of The Thoughtful Counselor Podcast, on favorite interviews, cross-cultural counseling challenges and successes, and keeping connected to mental health field while living and working abroad.

For more about Allison and Mike, linsk from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-fj

In this episode of the Sex Series, we talk to Dr. Karen Rayne about her work developing sex-positive sex education curricula for kids and teens. We discuss how early childhood education can support healthy, affirming, and safe sexual development. Dr. Rayne provides strategies for counselors, parents, and teachers talking about sex with children, including what to say, when to say it, and how to feel comfortable saying it.

For more on Karen, links from the conversastion, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ei

A conversation with Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Institute, about a neuroscience-informed approach to working with couples. Dr. Tatkin discusses both theoretical foundations of his approach, as well as practical strategies for applying the model with couples.

For more on Stan, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://wp.me/p7R6fn-e9

A conversation with Amanda Giordano and Elizabeth Posek on how counselors can apply the Multicultural and Social Justice Competencies to address religious and spiritual diversity with our clients as well as address our own internal biases that inhibit our ability to take our client's religious and spiritual lives seriously in counseling.

For more about Amanda and Elizabeth, links for this episode, and the APA citation visit http://wp.me/p7R6fn-dV

Our conversation with Dr. Russ Curtis continues as we discuss models of integrated care, ethical concerns, what it looks like to incorporate spirituality in an integrated care setting.

For more about Russ, links from this episode, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://wp.me/p7R6fn-dQ

A conversation with Dr. Russ Curtis on the nuts and bolts of integrated care for behavioral health professionals

For more about Russ, links from the episode, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://wp.me/p7R6fn-dy

In Episode 3 of the Sex Series, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews sex educator and licensed clinical social worker Amelie Zurn-Galinsky on the use of desire mapping as a reflective process of sexual self-discovery for counselors, clients, and everyone in between. In the conversation, we discuss common barriers to desire and sexual satisfaction, tools for supporting clients delve into the sexual unknown, and the importance of taking care of the self-as-counselor in our own pursuits toward sexual wellness and clinical effectiveness. Tune in for helpful tips to use with clients, partners, and yourself!

For more about Amelia, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://wp.me/p7R6fn-dt

A converation with Emily Kircher-Morris - LPC and owner of Unlimited Potential Counseling & Education Center - on addressing the specific needs of gifted, high-ability, and twice-exceptional children and teens.

For more about Emily and the APA citation for this episode visit http://wp.me/p7R6fn-b1

A conversation with Dr. Kevin Doyle about the neglected modality of group counseling in private practice, the advantages and challenges to getting a group started, and resources for counselors interested brings groups to their private practice.

For more about Kevin, a link to the article we talk about, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://wp.me/p7R6fn-b5

A conversation with Dr. Pamela J. Birrell - retired Senior Instructor at the University of Oregon - on the importance of using Relational Ethics to make each moment with clients an ethical moment.

For more about Pamela, links from the converation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Megan Delaney - Assistant Professor in the Department of Professional Counseling at Monmouth University (MU) in Long Branch, New Jersey - on the art and science of using nature in counseling.

Dr. Megan Delaney has a PhD in Counselor Education from Montclair State University (MSU) and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Professional Counseling at Monmouth University (MU) in Long Branch, New Jersey. Her research explores the influence of natural world on our mental health and the use of Ecotherapy in clinical practice and the counselor education classroom. Trained in outdoor leadership through the National Outdoor Leadership School, Dr. Delaney spent several years as a wilderness instructor for organizations including the National Wildlife Federation and Outward Bound. Today she infuses Ecotherapy in her private practice with clients. Dr. Delaney is currently writing her book “Nature is Nurture: Counseling and the Natural World” anticipated in 2019 through Oxford University Press. Megan can be reached at mdelaney@monmouth.edu.

For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Brett Wilkinson about the intersections of humanism and neuroscience with implications for counseling practice.

Dr. Brett Wilkinson is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education. He obtained a B.A. in both psychology and philosophy from the University of Kentucky and an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. He earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Northern Colorado, where he was awarded the Dean’s Citation of Excellence for Outstanding Dissertation of the Year. He received advanced doctoral training in marriage, couples, and family counseling, as well as applied statistics and research methods. His research interests include the development of humanistic methods and models for clinical training and practice, the exploration of phenomenological pedagogies, and the advancement of metacognitive supervision strategies for practicum and internship. Dr. Wilkinson actively presents at state, regional, and national conferences, serves on the editorial board for a national counseling journal, and is coauthor of the textbook Educational Psychology for Learners: Connecting Theory, Research, and Application. He is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and the Association for Humanistic Counseling.

Email Brett at wilkinsb@ipfw.edu

For the APA citation for this epsisode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

In the last recast of the summer, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Cyrus Williams, associate professor at Regent University, about how the “Quarter-Life Crisis” affects millennials and how counselors can best understand and address the needs of this population. Dr. William’s refers to the following resources in the interview:

The Quarter-Life Crisis

Counseling Today Article

You Can contact Dr. Williams at cwilliams2@regent.edu

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In this recast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. George Hu – a clinical psychologist and Director of Psychology and Mental Health at Jiahui International Clinic in Shanghai – about the stigmas around counseling for men, common presenting concerns, and strategies to build a strong alliance with your male clients.

You can email George at george.hu@jiahui.com or view his profile at http://www.jiahui.com/en/ourteam/doctors/george-hu/

For the APA citation to this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

As Mike contintues to be on break, in this recast episode we revisit a conversation with Dr. Janeé R. Avent - assistant professor in the counselor education program at East Carolina University - on African American mental health, the need for counselors to understand African American spirituality and the influence of the Black church, and general best practices for counseling and advocacy with our African American clients.

An article in The Professional Counselor by Janeé called The Black Church: Theology and Implications for Counseling African Americans

Janeé's staff page at ECU

Email Janeé at aventj16@ecu.edu

For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

In this "recast" we revisit an episode with Courtney Armstrong on the art and science of using music in counseling.

Visit Courtney’s website at www.courtneyarmstrong.net

Check out Courtney's books: Transforming Trauma Grief and The Therapeutic “Aha:” 10 Strategies to Help Your Client Get Unstuck

For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Amy Gaesser - Assistant Professor Counseling & Development at Purdue University in Indiana - on the effects of anxiety on school-aged youth and adolescents, finding the right balance between no stress and too much stress, and how to use EFT (emotional freedom techniques) to reduce student anxiety in school settings.

Dr. Gaesser is currently an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Development at Purdue University. She received her PhD in Educational Psychology: Counselor Education & Gifted Education from the University of Connecticut, her Masters in Counselor Education from SUNY Brockport, and her Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a minor in Religious Studies from Nazareth College of Rochester. She is a certified New York State School Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor with 20+ years of experience in mental health and academia, specializing in school counseling interventions to assist students with a variety of academic, developmental, social, and emotional concerns. Her present research includes addressing the social and emotional well-being of students in school settings; the impact of anxiety on social, emotional, and cognitive functioning; and interventions to reduce anxiety in children and adolescents, including the efficacy of therapies incorporating acupoint stimulation, such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).

Amy's LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/amyhgaesser

You can email Amy at her Purdue email until August 1: agaesse@purdue.edu

EFT book for kids – http://www.childrensyogabooks.com/products-be-the-boss-feelings.php

EFT book for adolescents - https://www.amazon.com/EFT-Teens-Peta-Stapleton-PhD/dp/1604152648/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496239975&sr=1-3&keywords=eft+for+children

Dr. Lori Desautels work on educational neuroscience and resources for teachers - https://www.edutopia.org/users/dr-lori-desautels

Research articles regarding EFT and energy psychology:

http://www.energypsych.org/?Research_Landing

http://www.eftuniverse.com/research-studies/eft-research

For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Barbara Herlihy, Professor Emerita at the University of New Orleans and Chair of the American Counseling Association's Ethics Committee on how things have changed in ethics and best practices in counseling over the past 30 years.

Barbara Herlihy, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, is University Research Professor at the University of New Orleans. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University and her M.Ed. in Counseling from Miami University. She has experience as a school counselor, community mental health counselor, and counselor in private practice. She is a board-approved counselor supervisor in Louisiana. Prior to coming to UNO, she served on the faculty at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, University of Houston- Clear Lake, and Loyola University of New Orleans.

Dr. Herlihy’s research and teaching interests include ethical issues in counseling, multicultural counseling, feminist therapy, and supervision. Her most recent books are Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling (2nd ed. updated, 2007, with T. P. Remley), the ACA Ethical Standards Casebook (7th ed., 2006, with G. Corey), and Boundary Issues in Counseling (2nd. ed., 2006, with G. Corey). She is also the author or co-author of more than 65 journal articles and book chapters.

Dr. Herlihy has chaired the ACA Ethics Committee and has served on the ACA Ethics Code Revision Taskforce. She is a frequent presenter of seminars and workshops on ethics across the United States and internationally.

For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Stacey Diane A. Litam on the reality and nature of human sex trafficking in the United States and what counselors need to know.

Stacey Diane A. Litam, M.A., LPC, NCC is a doctoral candidate in Kent State University’s Counselor Education and Supervision program and adjunct faculty at the Northeast Ohio Medical University. Stacey’s dissertation examines the influence of gender and discourse on counselors’ reported levels of empathy and acceptance of rape myths when counseling sex trafficked survivors. Stacey currently works as a licensed mental health counselor at a Northeast Ohio agency where she co-developed the Human Trafficking Docket with the Cleveland Municipal Court. Stacey currently provides counseling services for survivors of sex trafficking, persons with addictions, and LGBTQ clients. She is a researcher, educator, and social justice advocate for human trafficking, LGBTQ, and multicultural issues. Ms. Litam has facilitated over 30 state, regional, national, and international presentations on topics including human sex trafficking, integrating creativity with diverse populations, and the influence of internalized racism and intra-ethnic othering on Asian American adult identity development. In February 2016, Ms. Litam was a recipient of the Movers and Shakers Award from the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club, which honored 25 leaders in Northeast Ohio under the age of 30. Ms. Litam’s clinical work was featured in the December 2015 cover story of Counseling Today.

Stacey's email: Slitam@kent.edu

Stacey's article in The Professional Counselor - Human Sex Trafficking in America: What Counselors Need to Know

For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Drs. Eric Beeson and Thom Field on integrating cutting-edge findings in neuroscience with cognitive behavioral therapy.

Eric Beeson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in North Carolina and West Virginia, a national certified counselor (NCC) with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), an approved clinical supervisor (ACS) with the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE), and a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). Beeson is a certified facilitator of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) and SMART Recovery® groups. Additionally, Beeson is completing the requirements to become a certified HeartMath® practitioner with the HeartMath® Institute and to become board certified in neurofeedback with the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). You can learn more about Eric at here.

Thom Field currently work as an Associate Program Director and Associate Professor at City University of Seattle in the Masters of Arts in Counseling program. He received his Ph.D. in Counseling and Supervision from James Madison University. Thom is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Washington, and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia. He is also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) by the Center for Credentialing & Education. He has 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient private practice, inpatient psychiatric units, community mental health agencies, and school settings. You can learn more about Thom at his website - http://www.thomfield.com.

Learn moe about nCBT at www.n-cbt.com

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In this "recast" we revisit an earlier episode with Dr. Tom Hofmann about navigating strength-based approaches to counseling in an environment dominated by symptoms and diagnosis

Tom's bio:

In 2003, Dr. Thomas Hofmann joined the faculty at Hodges University, teaching in the areas of psychology and clinical mental health. As a full-time psychotherapist, he spent 15 years working in various settings, including inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol, and mental health. He also spent five years as an outpatient supervisor at a mental health clinic while teaching at Mount Mary College.

His areas of expertise include psychotherapy, family therapy, student projects, literature review and professional presentations. In an effort to practice his therapy skills, he works one day each week at a local employee assistance program as a Florida licensed social worker and licensed marriage and family therapist. In addition, he is an approved supervisor for mental health, social work and family therapy interns in Florida.

Due to his tremendous work and experience in the psychology and mental health field, Hofmann received the Hodges University Professor of the Year award in 2007, and in his free time, he enjoys fishing, hiking and investing.

You can email Tom at thofmann@hodges.edu or call his office at (239) 938-7798

For the APA citation for this episode please visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Julie Bates-Maves on the connections between addictions recovery and the experience of grief and loss and best practices and interventions for counselors.

Julie Bates-Maves is an Associate Professor in the department of Rehabilitation and Counseling at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her teaching and research interests are centered on trauma, addiction, and understanding and addressing stigma to ensure effective mental health care.

You can email Julie at batesjul@uwstout.edu

For the APA citation for this episode please visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with John Clarke - LPC and owner of www.privatepracticeworkshop.com - on pearls and perils of starting a private pay practice including general obstacles to making the move, a case for private pay, and how to use the internet well.

John's website: www.privatepracticeworkshop.com/

For the APA citation for this episode please visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Sidney Shaw - Core Faculty in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Walden University and a Certified Trainer for the Center for Clinical Excellence - on addressing multiculturalism in counseling through humility, thoughtful response, and client feedback.

Sidney's Full Bio:

Dr. Sidney Shaw has been a mental health counselor since 2002 and he has worked in a variety of settings. His clinical experience includes working in rural community mental health in Alaska, Adventure Based Counseling in schools, medical clinic settings, Alaska Native villages, and private practice. Dr. Shaw has conducted trainings and presentations at national, regional, state, and local levels and was selected as the keynote speaker for a state counseling association annual conference. He has published in the Journal of Mental Health Counseling, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, The Family Journal, and several articles in Counseling Today.

Originally from Georgia, Dr. Shaw now lives in New Mexico. He earned his Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Doctorate of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Montana. His research interests are in feedback informed counseling, common factors, multicultural counseling, cultural humility, and counselor self-efficacy and self-assessment. When not teaching or wrestling with statistics he enjoys hiking with his wife and dog, traveling, and trying to make music on stringed instruments.

You can email Sidney at sidneyleeshaw@gmail.com

Sidney's website: https://sidneyleeshaw.wordpress.com/

The Center for Clinical Excellence: www.centerforclinicalexcellence.com/

The CT article this interview is based on: http://ct.counseling.org/2016/12/practicing-cultural-humility/

For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Gregory K. Moffatt - Licensed Professional Counselor and Professor of Counseling and Human Services at Point University in Georgia - on the importance of touch in human development, the ethics of touch in therapy, and how the therapeutic tool of touch is used well beyond the traditional bounds of counseling.

Gregory's website

Gregory's article in Counseling Today:http://ct.counseling.org/2017/03/healing-language-appropriate-touch/

A conversation with Dr. Craig Cashwell - a professor of Counseling and Human Development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Fellow of the American Counseling Association - about the importance of integrating spirituality and religion into counseling practice and how to do it competently and ethically.

You can email Craig at cscashwe@uncg.edu

Craig's faculty page at UNCG

Craig's recent book Shadows of the Cross: A Christian Companion to Facing the Shadow

The ASERVIC Spiritual & Religious Competencies

For the APA citation for this episode please visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Guy Macpherson - Founder of The Trauma Therapist Project - on the personal and professional impact of interviewing some of the giants in the field of trauma, what Guy has learned from his work at The Trauma Therapist Project, and the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold.

Guy's website: http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/

Guy's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/guymacphersonphd/

Guy's Twitter handle: @guycmacpherson

A little about ancient art of Kintsugi

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A conversation with Mary Vicario & Carol Hudgins-Mitchell of Finding Hope Consulting on how developmental trauma affects the brain, using neurobiology to build resilience, and practical applications for everyday practice.

Mary and Carol's website: http://www.findinghopeconsulting.com/

A conversation with Dr. Tyler Wilkinson - Assistant Professor and Coordinator Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Mercer University - on the influence of technology in counseling, distilling HIPPA/HITECH for practical application, and ethical best practices for the use of technology in your practice.

Email Tyler at wilkinson_rt@mercer.edu

Tyler article in The Professional Counselor: Technology in Counselor Education: HIPAA and HITECH as Best Practice

For the APA citation for this episode please visit: www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Mitch Handelsman - Professor of Psychology at the University of Colorado in Denver - on how harnessing our human thought processes can guide us towards making ethically excellent decisions in psychotherapy.

You an email Mitch at mitchell.handelsman@ucdenver.edu

Mitch's faculty page at UCD - http://clasfaculty.ucdenver.edu/mhandels/

Mitch's blog at Psychology Today - The Ethical Professor

Allison's faculty page at JWU

For the APA citation of this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Alyson Carr on how failing the NCMHCE (National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination) provided a catalyst for personal and professional growth as well as how counselors can transform failure into an opportunity to refine and enrich their practice.

Alyson's email: DrAlysonCarr@gmail.com

Alyson's website: http://dralysoncarr.com/

Alyson's article at Counseling Today: Why Failing the NCMHCE Felt So Good

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A conversation with Dr. Carl Sheperis - Program Dean of the College of Social Sciences at University of Phoenix, Vice-Chair of the National Board of Certified Counselors, and past president of the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling - on counselor professional identity, why counseling is a profession and not a field, the 20/20 vision for the future of counseling, and counselor professional identity in an international context.

Carl's website: https://sites.google.com/site/carljsheperisphd/

You can email Carl @ csheperis@gmail.com

The American Counselor Association's page for the 20/20 vision: https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/20-20-a-vision-for-the-future-of-counseling

For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Priscilla G. Wilson - assistant professor in the College of Education and Professional Studies at Jacksonville State University in Alabama - on the different types of microaggressions in and outside of counseling, dilemmas that clients and counselors face, and reflections on the "golden rule" as a way forward.

Priscilla's article at Counseling Today: Raising counselors’ awareness of microaggressions

Email Priscilla at pgwilson@jsu.edu

For the APA citation for the episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

Allison Kramer talks with Dr. Sharon Anderson, Professor at Colorado State University, on how encouraging counseling students to truly know themselves leads to the development of a positive and professional ethical identity.

Sharon's faculty page at CSU

Sharon's author page @ Amazon.com

Allison's faculty page at JWU

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An engaging conversation with Dr. Mehmet Akif Karaman - assistant professor at University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley - about the history of the war in Syria, the current state of services needed and available to Syrian refugees (particularly in Turkey), and the growing mental health needs of the men, women, and children who are directly affected by the conflict.

Mahmet's Faculty Page @ UTRGV

The Article this interview is based on: http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org/meeting-the-mental-health-needs-of-syrian-refugees-in-turkey/

For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

The second of two conversations with Dr. Julia Whisenhunt - assistant professor of counselor education and college student affairs at West Georgia University - on suicide prevention, risk, and assessment. This episode covers assessment tools for counselors, clinical interventions including safety plans, and documentation. Below are links to the different resources mentioned in the podcast.

You can email Julia at jwhisenh@westga.edu

Julia's faculty page at UWG

http://www.pearsonassessments.com/HAIWEB/Cultures/en-us/Productdetail.htm?Pid=015-8018-443&Mode=summary

www.suicidology.org

Signs of Suicide Training
https://mentalhealthscreening.org/Gatekeeper/

ACA Suicide Assessment Podcast
http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/podcasts/docs/aca-podcasts/ht008-suicide-assessment-sharpen-your-clinical-skills

Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) online training
http://training.sprc.org/

Addressing Suicidal Clients podcast (Counselor Audio Source)
http://www.counseloraudiosource.net/feeds/CAS032.mp3

SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Webinars
http://www.sprc.org/training-institute/samhsa-webinars

ICRC-S Suicide Prevention Webinars
http://suicideprevention-icrc-s.org/webinars

The first of two conversations with Dr. Julia Whisenhunt - assistant professor of counselor education and college student affairs at West Georgia University - on suicide prevention, risk, and assessment. This episode covers statistics about suicide, risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors. Below are links to the different resources mentioned in the podcast.

You can email Julia at jwhisenh@westga.edu

Julia's faculty page at UWG

Suicide Warning Signs
http://www.suicidology.org/stats-and-tools/suicide-warning-signs

Youth Warning Signs
www.youthsuicidewarningsigns.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
http://www.sprc.org/

American Association of Suicidology
http://www.suicidology.org/home

International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
https://www.iasp.info/wspd

Suicide Is Preventable: CA website
http://www.suicideispreventable.org

Jed Foundation
http://www.jedfoundation.org/

Half of Us
http://www.halfofus.com/

You Matter (for young adults)
www.youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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A conversation with Dr. Susan Branco, a licensed professional counselor and researcher, about counseling transracial adoptees, race in adoption, and biculturation.

Check our Susan's website: http://adoptiontherapist.org/

Here are a few articles of Susan's in Counseling Today:

http://ct.counseling.org/2014/07/counseling-transracial-adult-adopted-persons/

http://ct.counseling.org/2016/12/adopting-across-racial-lines/

In this episode I am joined by Kelsi Macklin, a good friend and transracial adoptee. You can hear more about her story here: http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/better-way-talk-about-adoption

Or email her at macklin.kelsi@gmail.com

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A conversation with Dr. Everett Worthington – Commonwealth Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, in the Department of Psychology – on the jump from physicist to psychologist, the striking effectiveness of forgiveness in the emotional healing of our clients, and the REACH model of forgiveness.

Ev’s Website

* The title for this episode is taken from a quote attributed to Mark Twain: “Forgiveness Is the Fragrance the Violet Sheds on the Heel That Has Crushed It”

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A conversation with Dr. Raissa Miller - assistant professor of counseling at Boise State University - on the flexible brain, how your client's (and your!) limbic system goes into overdrive, the complexity of implicit and explicit memory, and why all of this in integral to your work as a counselor.

Raissa's Faculty Page at BSU

The Healthy Brain Platter

Dan Siegel's Hand Model of the Brain

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A conversation with Dr. Steven C. Hayes - Nevada Foundation Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno - on his own struggle with panic and anxiety, the history and development of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and how psychological flexibility can enhance your practice and just maybe change the world.

Steve's Website

Steve's Blog at Psychology Today

Steve's Faculty Page at University of Nevada, Reno

The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

A conversation with Dr. Dee Ray - professor of counseling and higher education at the University of North Texas and Director of the Child and Family Resource Clinic - on what play therapy is (and what it's not), the functions and messages of play, and the long history of history and effectiveness of play therapy.

Dee's Faculty Page at University of North Texas

A Therapist's Guide to Child Development: The Extraordinarily Normal Years

Center for Play Therapy @ UNT

The Association for Play Therapy

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A conversation Dr. Samuel Gladding - professor and chair of the Department of Counseling at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and former president of the American Counseling Association - on defining creativity, creative mediums counselors can employ in their work, and the SCAMPER model of becoming more creative. Oh, and a poetry reading.

Sam's website at Wake Forest University

Sam's book: The Creative Arts in Counseling (5th edition) at Amazon

Rainer Maria Rilke's I Love the Dark Hours of My Beijing...

Maya Angelou's Human Family

A conversation with Dr. Donna Sheperis - remote core faculty at Palo Alto University, former co-chair of the ACA Ethics Committee, and author of numerous articles and a textbook on counseling ethics - on how counselors can navigate counseling after a turbulent and divisive election. We talk about post-election stress, managing values conflicts with our clients, helping clients prepare for the holidays, and the counseling profession's role as advocates for minorities and the marginalized.

Email Donna at: dsheperis@paloaltou.edu

Donna's faculty page at PAU

Donna's Book: Ethical Decision Making for the 21st Century Counselor

A conversation with Dr. Janeé R. Avent - assistant professor in the counselor education program at East Carolina University - on African American mental health, the need for counselors to understand African American spirituality and the influence of the Black church, and general best practices for counseling and advocacy with our African American clients.

An article in The Professional Counselor by Janeé called The Black Church: Theology and Implications for Counseling African Americans

Janeé's staff page at ECU

Email Janeé at aventj16@ecu.edu

A conversation with Dr. Megan Speciale - assistant professor in the counseling program at Palo Alto University - on defining sexuality, how to bring talk about sex into the counseling room, understanding sexual wellness, and being culturally sensitive with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Megan's email is mspeciale@paloaltou.edu

Megan's profile at PAU

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A conversation with Warwick Pudney - professor of counseling and psychotherapy at Auckland University of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand with a specialization in violence and trauma - about systemic influences on how we experience and express anger, working with anger in children, adolescents, as well as men, and our expression of anger as an indicator of helplessness.

Warwick is the co-author (with Elaine Whitehouse) of A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger

Warwick's profile at AUT

A conversation with Dr. Allison Kramer - assistant professor at Johnson & Wales University - on navigating multiple/dual relationships, attending your client's wedding (among other things), and the risks of post-therapy friendships with your clients.

Allison's bio at Johnson & Wales University

Allison's article in CT Today - "Why Can't We Be Friends?"

A conversation with Dr. Barry Duncan - co-editor of The Heart and Soul of Change: Delivering What Works in Therapy and On Becoming a Better Therapist: Evidence-Based Practice One Client at a Time - about the good, the bad, and the ugly in counseling and psychotherapy, the origin of the common factors, and how to become a more effective therapist through client feedback.

The "Three Sisters" Barry mentioned can be found at:

The Heart and Soul of Change Project

PCOMS.com

BetterOutcomesNow.com

Additional Resources

Barry's Amazon Author Page

A conversation with Dr. Laura Hensley Choate - professor counselor education at Louisiana State University and author of several books including Girls and Women’s Wellness: Contemporary Counseling Issues and Interventions and Swimming Upstream: Parenting Girls for Resilience in a Toxic Culture - on the toxic culture that encapsulates girls and young women and how counselors can help them build resilience.

You can connect with Laura via:

Facebook

Twitter @drlaurachoate

Girls, Women, and Wellness (Laura's blog @ Psychology Today)

Laura Profile at LSU

Laura’s Amazon Author Page

A conversation with Dr. George Hu - a clinical psychologist and Director of Psychology and Mental Health at Jiahui International Clinic in Shanghai - about the stigmas around counseling for men, common presenting concerns, and strategies to build a strong alliance with your male clients.

You can email George at george.hu@jiahui.com or view his profile at http://www.jiahui.com/en/ourteam/doctors/george-hu/

A conversation with Dr. Thomas Hofmann - professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Hodges University in Fort Myers and Naples, Florida - about navigating strength-based approaches to counseling in an environment dominated by symptoms and diagnosis.

You can email Tom at thofmann@hodges.edu or call his office at (239) 938-7798

Tom's faculty page at Hodges:

https://www.hodges.edu/Faculty-Profile/Thomas-Hofmann/

For information about Hodges University's online program launching in Winter 2017, follow the link below:

http://www.hodges.edu/academics/academicprograms/masters-clinical-mental-health-counseling.aspx

An except from the article I mention by Courtney Armstrong in Psychotherapy Networker can be found here (you need to subscribe to get the full article):

https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/1041/hiding-in-plain-sight

APA Citation for this episode:

Shook, M. (Producer). (2016, September). Strength-Based Counseling in a Symptom-Based World: A Conversation with Thomas Hofmann [Audio Podcast]. The Thoughtful Counselor. Retrieved from http://thethoughtfulcounselor.com/2016/09/strength-based-counseling-in-a-symptom-based-world-a-conversation-with-thomas-hofmann/

A Conversation with Dr. Cyrus Williams, associate professor at Regent University, on how the “Quarter-Life Crisis” affects millennials and how counselors can best understand and address their needs. Dr. William's refers to the following resources in the conversation:

The Quarter-Life Crisis

Counseling Today Article

You Can contact Dr. Williams at cwilliams2@regent.edu

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A conversation with Courtney Armstrong – author of Transforming Trauma Grief and The Therapeutic “Aha:” 10 Strategies to Help Your Client Get Unstuck – on the art and science of using music in counseling.

Visit Courtney’s website at www.courtneyarmstrong.net

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