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Space & Grace PodcastFinding Strength in the Struggle- ft: Ashlyn Slamans OchoaSend us a textIn this episode of the Space and Grace podcast, your host Ciara Helm, LCSW explores how faith can anchor us during challenging times through the inspiring story of Ashlyn Slamans-Ochoa. As a mother, wife, and public speaker, Ashlyn shares her journey of leaning on faith to thrive in ministry, overcome personal struggles, and build mental health resilience through God and the resources of support He sent her way. She discusses her unique experiences, including a complex medical journey with her daughter, and her mission to create authentic connections in all she does. If...
2025-03-2738 minSpace & Grace PodcastMental Health & Faith in the Church ft: Laura Howe, LCSWSend us a textIt's that time of the month, for our special segment: Clinician's Corner. Where we invite fellow experts in the field of mental health onto the show to "talk shop"!!In this exciting episode of the Space & Grace Podcast, we are continuing the conversation around the Faith & Mental Health Connection. This episode features a special conversation with Laura Howe, LCSW, founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit. Laura, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed counselor, shares her journey and expertise in supporting pastors to prevent burnout and...
2024-09-2534 minSpace & Grace PodcastChristianity & Mental Health: Breaking Stigma & Building ResilienceSend us a textIn this episode of the Space and Grace podcast, host Ciara Helm, LCSW a licensed therapist and retired minister, delves into the connection between faith and mental health. Ciara shares her personal story of grief and the struggle to reconcile her faith with mental health challenges, particularly after the loss of her mother. She outlines the top three ways faith and mental health beautifully intertwine, emphasizing the importance of mental flexibility, authenticity, and resilience as supported by scripture. This short and sweet episode also highlights a special tool for...
2024-08-1211 minSpace & Grace PodcastFaith, Therapy, & Mindfulness: Embracing Mental Health in the ChurchSend us a textHave you ever felt like seeking therapy means you lack faith? It's a common feeling in the church, tune in as your Host Ciara, shares her personal journey of overcoming DA, you'll learn how therapy was crucial to her healing process and how evidence in the Bible proves that mental health struggles don't equate to faithlessness. Join Ciara on this episode of the Space and Grace podcast, where we unpack the biblical principles that support the use of therapy and support groups. With verses like Proverbs 27:17 and Matthew 5:4, we challenge t...
2024-08-0510 minSpace & Grace PodcastMental Health Month- When the Miracle Doesn't ComeSend us a textWelcome to Season 2 of the Podcast Formerly Known as the Working Through It! Podcast. Join your host Ciara Helm. as she kicks off the season sharing her heart about where she has been and her own healing journey while navigating when the miracle healing doesn't come. If you are struggling with mental health and the shame that surrounds it, this short and unedited episode is for you!*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. CHU...
2024-05-0215 min
Numbers and YouCiara Ward, LCSW, MSW, MCR, CAMS II | Lloyd Strayhorn, Astro-NumerologistAstro- Numerologist, LLoyd Strayhorn interviews Ciara Ward, LCSW, MSW, MCR, CAMS II. Contact Ciara:630-717-2752info@caringcc.comhttps://www.caringcc.comContact Lloyd: Sign up For The Free Monthly Newsletterwww.lloyd-strayhorn.comNew:Astar8 Astro Numerology Apphttps://www.astar8.comLive With Lloyd on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3nTzLwE...
2024-02-281h 37Space & Grace PodcastIntroducing the Space & Grace Podcast: Bridging Faith, Ministry and Mental WellnessSend us a textHey, friend! We've got some exciting news to share – your favorite podcast is getting a makeover! Welcome to the fresh and revamped Space & Grace Podcast, your ultimate hangout for all things faith and mental wellness. Don't worry, we're still the same warm and welcoming space you know and love – just with a sparkling new vibe.Ciara Helm, LCSW here, your host from our good old Working Through IT! podcast. Well, we've decided to refresh things and dive even deeper into something we are super passionate about: Faith, Mental Health and Ministry....
2023-08-2901 minSpace & Grace PodcastWhy am I like this?! The 4 Trauma Responses- ft. Ciara Helm, LCSWSend us a textWe are back from our break and ready to be courageously curious about life after trauma.Everyone Experiences Things Differently. If Your Traumatic Past Is Still Impacting Your Daily Life, There Might Be Something In That To Be Curious About.🧠Today Ciara Will Break Down The 4 Types Of Trauma Responses To Set You On A Path Of Healing. ⚠️Trigger Warning- Talk about Abu$e and CST.Let's Get Curious!*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE a...
2023-05-1118 minSpace & Grace PodcastClinician's Corner: Bio Feedback Therapy with Tisheila Justice, LCSWSend us a textWelcome back to another Clinician's Corner segment on the podcast, the segment where we bring on another fellow therapist to teach us about a new or different type of therapy. Let me tell you, we have an interesting form of mental health therapy to talk about today... Biofeedback therapy!!! Our host Ciara Helm, LCSW had the opportunity to sit down with Tisheila Justice, LCSW Owner and Therapist of Growth and Wellness MHC. What an honor it was to have her on the show and learn all about one of her specialties: bi...
2023-03-2835 minSpace & Grace PodcastBlack Love- ft: Debra ElanaSend us a textHow can we not talk about Black love for an episode that is on Valentines day during BLACK HISTORY MONTH?! I want to encourage you, if you are or are not a part of the black community, the discussion of black love is for everyone. Debra Elana is back on the show and truly speaks from her own experience as a single adult black woman in her 30's. We hope as you listen you not only learn but build connection to the struggles of the black community and overcoming limiting stereo types.
2023-02-1433 minSpace & Grace PodcastClinician's Corner- Let's talk about Misophonia- ft: Carly from The Counseling NookSend us a textThis week we have a unique episode of Clinican's Corner, the segment where I get to sit down with a fellow therapist and talk about a different type of mental health treatment or diagnosis. This week I sat down with Carly the owner of The Counseling Nook and she shared her own experience with Misophonia. Well this is not a form of diagnosis Carly shares how common it is and helps spread awareness for anyone else who is affected emotionally by common sounds — usually those made by others, and usually ones that ot...
2023-01-3131 minSpace & Grace PodcastMaking GOALS to help ANXIETY in 2023 ft. Ciara Helm, LCSWSend us a textWelcome back to Working Through IT and the very first episode of 2023! You asked for it and we delivered: Goals and anxiety in 2023! Join our host Ciara Helm, LCSW as she dives into the topic of anxiety on a deeper level by helping you understand where some anxiety could be coming from and tips that research shows can help with it! It's a fun and information packed episode, let's dive in!*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. ...
2023-01-0933 minSpace & Grace PodcastMissing someone special ft. Mr. HelmSend us a textWelcome back! Today's episode continues our series on the holidays and grief. Host Ciara Helm sites down with Mr. Helm who helps co-host this week's conversation by sharing his own personal experiences with grief. Grab your cafecito and come hang out with us!*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. CHURCH LEADERS INTERESTED IN TRAINING WITH CIARAYou can train with Ciara by clicking this link: https://www.spaceandgrace.org/allySTAY CONNECTED:
2022-12-1235 minSpace & Grace PodcastClinician’s Corner- EMDR ft. Dr. Andrew DoboSend us a textToday's episode continues our series on the holidays and grief or anxiety with an in depth interview for Clinician's Corner with Dr. Andrew Dobo a Psychologist, EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trainer and Author . This week Dr. Dobo shares spills ALL the tea on EMDR therapy and his upcoming book. Grab your cafecito and come hang out with us!Time stamps:3:34 Get to know Dr. Dobo8:38 1. What is EMDR?12:28 2. "I don't matter"/ "I'm not good enough"16:04 3. EMDR - Science based or not?17...
2022-11-2837 minSpace & Grace PodcastHandling HOLIDAY GRIEF- ft. your host Ciara HelmSend us a textToday's episode starts our series on: Grief with another raw unedited episode from our host Ciara. This week Ciara shares about her own experience with grief and loss and breaks down the different things you can try to get you through this holiday season. Grab your cafecito and come hang out with us!*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. Come connect with us by heading over to our instagram to let us know what you would like to see nex...
2022-11-1530 minSpace & Grace PodcastShow up as you are- ft Host Ciara (Unedited)Send us a textToday's episode closes out our series on: Perfectionism with another unedited episode with our host Ciara. This week Ciara shares about her own struggles with perfectionism in her own work, her faith and how these things can be connected to past trauma. Grab your cafecito and come hang out with us!*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. Come connect with us by heading over to our instagram to let us know what you would like to see next!
2022-11-0131 minSpace & Grace PodcastClincian's Corner ft: Monica DenaisSend us a textToday's episode continues our series topic on: Perfectionism with another Clinician's Corner episode. This week Ciara sits down with her colleague Monica Denais to discuss her clinical expertise on perfectionism. Grab your cafecito and come hang out with us!Links to connect with Monica:Therapy site: https://monicadenais.com/work-with-monicaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyz0URqUjHMqGx6GRXlRVgTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cafewithmonica?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafewithmonica/*If you enjoy this podcast, it would m...
2022-10-2450 minSpace & Grace PodcastPerfectionism- UNEDITED ft: host Ciara HelmSend us a textToday's episode continues our series topic on: Perfectionism with a special UNEDITED episode. This week Ciara shares her own experiences with perfectionism and honors the struggle by not editing the episode. It's real talk and definitely raw today, tune in and connect with us!If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. Come connect with us by heading over to our instagram to let us know what you would like to see next!https://instagram.com/thewtipodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2...
2022-10-1731 minSpace & Grace PodcastRecovering PERFECTIONIST- ft. Audra BudensiekSend us a textToday's episode kicks off our series: Perfectionism. Our host Ciara had the chance to sit down and hear our next guest's story about her journey through being a perfectionist and how much it robbed her from joy in life. It's an interview full of insight and wisdom from Audra Budensiek!How to connect with Audra:https://www.instagram.com/goodbyehangry/If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. Come connect with us by heading over to our instagram to l...
2022-10-0437 minSpace & Grace PodcastEpisode 8- NIGHTMARE JOBS... BURNOUT? ft:CiaraSend us a textToday's episode closed out our series: Nightmare Jobs. Our host Ciara recaps her own and her guest stories of nightmare jobs and another reason why our job may be a nightmare job- is because we are BURNED OUT. Ciara takes time to break down to identify if you are in a season of burnout. Ciara provides insight, tools and tips on how identify BURNOUT, you won't want to miss it!If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. Plus h...
2022-09-2630 minSpace & Grace PodcastMaking dreams a reality: ft- George and Cris PrietoSend us a text"What is the one thing you would do if you knew you wouldn't fail?" A question that. changed our next guest's lives. Join our host Ciara and her honorary co-host: Mr. Helm as they sit down with George and Cris Prieto that were successful in their careers but felt a pull to do something more. If you enjoy this episode please be sure to like and download or visit our instagram to let us know what you would like to see next!George and Cris's platforms: YOU...
2022-09-1241 minSpace & Grace PodcastTrapped in a NIGHTMARE JOB?- ft. Mr. HelmSend us a textToday's episode continues our new 30 minute format AND our this month's series for this month: Nightmare Jobs. Our host Ciara and her husband Mr. Helm share stories of nightmare jobs including working a job that not only gave him poison ivy twice in 106 degree weather, but really did a number on his mental health. He shares the feelings of feeling trapped at work and how he learned to sometimes pry open a "window" when it feels like a "door is closed". If you enjoy this new format and series please be s...
2022-09-0431 min
Beyond the 1st ResponseEP 24: Ashlee Guthner - My Dad Is A First Responder #BT1RIn this episode of Beyond the 1st Response, Christy and Robyn talk with Ashlee Gethner LCSW and first responder daughter who has her own private practice, Calming Waves Therapy. First, I am a First Responder DaughterAshlee is currently working on her doctrine, focusing on first responders and their families. As a child of a now-retired police officer, she can see both sides of the badge and the struggles that occur. She carries pride and honor with her knowing the difference first responders ma...
2022-08-2958 minSpace & Grace PodcastNIGHTMARE JOBS - ft. your host CIARASend us a textToday's episode kicks off our new 30 minute format AND our new series for this month: Nightmare Jobs. Our host Ciara shares her own stories of nightmare jobs including working at an office with hidden microphones?!She then uses her education in mental health to answer the internet's most asked questions about stress and work. This episode Ciara provides insight, tools and tips on how to handle stress and work, you won't want to miss it! If you enjoy this new format and series please be sure to like and...
2022-08-2829 minSpace & Grace PodcastVIRTUAL REALITY THERAPY- Clinician's Corner- ft. Dr. Nikki Lacherza-Drew, PsyDSend us a textClinician's corner is a series once a month, where I sit down with some of my colleagues that are also licensed therapists to learn more about different types of therapy in an effort to help remove the stigma related to needing mental health services. This series is also meant two lift the veil behind mental health so that you as my listening friends can learn about different types of therapy that could be a good fit for you.This month's clinicians corner I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Nik...
2022-08-2232 minSpace & Grace PodcastTaking chances to become my truest self- ft. Christi ChatmanSend us a textThis week's talk about taking chances was with Christi Chatman. We get real and dive into learning to listen to your gut. Christi gets raw and vulnerable as she shares about getting out of her comfort zone after losing her father, traveling the world, and even stepping into Foster parenting as a single woman. You don't have to be a parent to pull strength from her story, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to take your own chances to become your truest self.*If you enjoy this podcast, it would...
2022-08-1547 minSpace & Grace PodcastTAKING CHANCES - PIVOT- ft. StephanieSend us a textPICTURE THIS: You are a successful business owner in your field for over a decade, exploring the world and helping others. Then 2020 happens and at the same time your terminally ill parent starts to rapidly decline. What do you do? That is precisely the question my next guest had to answer. Today we will listen to her captivating story of finding hope in a seemingly hopeless situation and an incredible reminder that it’s never too late to take a chance on yourself because you just might change your life. Come han...
2022-08-0938 minSpace & Grace PodcastTAKING CHANCES- ft. Debra ElanaSend us a text*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. CHURCH LEADERS INTERESTED IN TRAINING WITH CIARAYou can train with Ciara by clicking this link: https://www.spaceandgrace.org/allySTAY CONNECTED:Join the Inbox Club💌 : Get free tools/inspiration on how to connect Faith & Mental Health (we won't spam you)https://www.spaceandgrace.org/newsletterFollow Ciara on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/church_mental_health?igsh=MWU5b2F...
2022-08-0148 minSpace & Grace PodcastIntroducing: Working Through IT!Send us a textStarting this August, you are invited to hang out with Ciara Helm a mental healthcare provider and her guests every week to enjoy their own inspiring stories while they spill all the tea about life's greatest hardships and challenges and how they worked through it. There aren't enough minorities and people of color filling the mental health space. This podcast is meant to help you feel less alone because life is hard but no one says you have to do it on your own. And rest assured this won't be...
2022-07-1102 min
Voices of Clarity for EducatorsSupporting Military Children in the ClassroomApril is Month of the Military Child! Kids with service member parents experience unique challenges and changes. Venee M. Hummel, LCSW, provides ways on how teachers with military youth in their classes can support these children when a parent is deployed. Narrated by Ciara Sanchez, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.
2022-04-1208 min
The Fiercely Holistic PodcastExploring Hypnotherapy and Nutrition with Jennifer Battaglino, LCSW. Part 2Join us for Part Two of our series where we focus on the health of the mind and how it is tied to the foods we eat! This week we bring back Jennifer S. Battaglino, LCSW. Jennifer has 17 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, administrator, speaker, and author. With over 13 years of experience, Jennifer is certified in tinnitus treatment and is the co-author of "Tinnitus: Turning the Volume Down (Revised and Expanded)". She has worked with those suffering from tinnitus throughout the United States, Canada, South America, United Kingdom, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, and Ge...
2021-08-2027 minThe Fiercely Holistic PodcastGetting to the Root Cause in the Mind: Exploring Hypnotherapy with Jennifer Battaglino, LCSW. Part 1Join us for Part One of a two part series where we focus on the health of the mind! This week we interview Jennifer S. Battaglino, LCSW. Jennifer has 17 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, administrator, speaker, and author. Jennifer has training in training in Psychosexual Dysfunction and cognitive behavioral techniques.With over 13 years of experience, Jennifer is certified in tinnitus treatment and is the co-author of "Tinnitus: Turning the Volume Down (Revised and Expanded)". She has worked with those suffering from tinnitus throughout the United States, Canada, South America, United Kingdom, D...
2021-08-0658 min
Family Ties A Breath Of Fresh Parenting EducationWhat is WeGo Together For Kids and Community Schools?During this episode we will talk about wonderful services available to families of District 33. We will talk about what is WeGo Togther For Kids Initiave and how we became Community Schools. Thanks to the partnerships we have made with WeGo Together For Kids, we have access to unique services and programs to help our students and their families reach their full potential.
We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our partners, administrators, our board members, teachers and all staff of D33, for their support for more than fifteen years since WeGo Together For Kids st...
2020-05-0258 min