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Mentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyUnderstanding Inattention: Beyond ADD & ADHD Diagnosis | Dr. Cristi BundukamaraJoin Dr. B, as she delves into the complexities of inattention in her latest YouTube episode. In this insightful discussion, Dr. B addresses a concerning trend in clinical practice where individuals self-diagnose attention deficit disorder (ADD) or ADHD based on online assessments and seek stimulant medication treatment.Through personal anecdotes and professional expertise, Dr. B uncovers the multifaceted nature of inattention, exploring its various underlying causes beyond the scope of ADD or ADHD. From depression to anxiety, she sheds light on how these mood disorders can significantly impact attention and executive function.Drawing from neurobiology...
2024-02-1717 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyAnticipating Grief: Owning Your Unique Story❤️FREE Choice Opportunity Worksheet Download: Controlled Griefhttps://mailchi.mp/4740a1224b89/wiqfh8h3ffJoin us in this emotional and insightful episode as Dr. B, candidly shares her journey through anticipatory grief. From decoding the complexities of grief to offering practical coping strategies, Dr. B's warm and relatable approach provides comfort and guidance for anyone facing tough times.🎙️ Episode Highlights:Understanding Anticipatory Grief:Dr. B breaks down the concept, making it accessible for everyone dealing with the impending loss of a loved one.Embracing Change and Finding Acceptance:Explo...
2023-12-0915 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyHoliday Harmony: Inner Peace and Meaningful Connections | Carmina Blasko LPCDr. B welcomes Carmina Blasko LPC, a mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience, to discuss strategies for navigating the holiday season with grace, resilience, and joy.Carmina shares her insights on the importance of prioritizing self-care during the holidays, emphasizing the need to balance festive preparations with personal well-being. She highlights the benefits of mindfulness and gratitude practices in cultivating inner peace and appreciating the joys of the season.Drawing from her clinical experience, Carmina emphasizes the significance of nurturing meaningful connections with loved ones during the holidays. She encourages listeners to engage...
2023-11-3017 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyYou Can Be Grateful While GrievingIn this heartfelt and empowering podcast, Cristi Bundukamara shares a deeply personal journey of grief and the pursuit of gratitude in the face of unimaginable loss. With a story marked by the passing of three beloved children, the speaker offers genuine insights into the challenges of finding gratitude amid profound sorrow.Timestamps:00:01 Introduction01:03 Personal Story02:45 Struggles and Triumphs04:51 Why Focus on the PositiveKey Insights:1. Keep it Simple: The speaker advises against overthinking and encourages simplifying the search for gratitude, focusing on the loving relationships that bring joy.2...
2023-11-2707 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyGrief is Pain | Three Practical TipsJoin Dr. Cristi Bundukamara in a heartfelt discussion about the complexities of grief and the journey towards healing. Drawing from personal experiences of losing three children over 17 years, Dr. Bundukamara challenges conventional grief theories and shares her insights on transforming pain into purpose.🕰️ Timestamps:00:00 Grief is Pain01:21 Passion for Turning Pain into Purpose02:40 Personal Experiences with Grief04:30 Grief Theories Explored06:52 Addressing Spiritual Conflict08:54 Committing to the Grieving Process09:55 Learning and Planning for the Future🤔 Key Insights:- The intensity of grief is linked to the strength of attac...
2023-11-1009 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyCombat Stress and Find Joy: Special Guest Suzanne FaberWelcome to an enlightening and thought-provoking podcast conversation that will take you on a journey to happiness, self-discovery, and enhanced mental fitness. In this engaging discussion, Suzanne Faber and Cristi Bundukamara share their insights into the intricacies of the human psyche, exploring how a deeper understanding of concepts like inner saboteurs and sage brains can pave the way for a more fulfilling and joyous life.During this insightful conversation, you'll gain valuable insights into the complexities of our inner worlds. Suzanne Faber, a remarkable advocate for mental strength and a passionate executive health and wellness coach, shares...
2023-11-0832 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey3 Things to Remember on a Death Anniversary | Reggie's StoryMy son is dead.October 30th 2016, it's been 7 years. In this deeply moving video, we hear the heartfelt and harrowing journey of a mother who lost her beloved son, Reggie, seven years ago. October 30th marks the anniversary of his passing, and the pain remains as poignant as ever.Cristi Bundukamara, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, shares her heart-wrenching experience and offers three invaluable tips for those who are navigating intense grief. Reggie was born as a healthy and happy child, but as he grew, signs of a more profound issue began to surface. T...
2023-11-0307 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDo I have hypersomnolence? Demystifying the DSMJoin Cristi Bundukamara, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, as she delves into the world of hypersomnolence, a condition where individuals experience excessive daytime sleepiness. Cristi provides valuable insights into how healthcare professionals can diagnose and differentiate hypersomnolence from other conditions. She emphasizes the importance of self-reported sleep schedules and the impact of sleep patterns on daily life.Cristi also highlights the significance of ruling out underlying medical conditions and substance use, as both can contribute to hypersomnolence. Her expert knowledge shines through as she discusses conditions such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and the effects of substance abuse on...
2023-10-2005 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyGet Unstuck | 3 Ways to Heal | Grief and Fight or FlightIn this heartfelt and informative podcast, Cristi Bundukamara, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and grief expert, shares her profound insights on the complex emotions and challenges associated with grief. She discusses the fight or flight response, self-love, and the importance of separating grief from trauma and negative thoughts. Cristi also explores spiritual conflict and how to find meaning after loss.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction to Fight or Flight Response in Grief00:01:00 - The Importance of Self-Love and Grace in Grief00:02:30 - Separating Grief from Trauma00:03:30 - Coping with Spiritual Conflict in Grief00:06:00...
2023-09-2918 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyFind Your Answer to "Why Me?"In this powerful podcast, Cristi Bundukamara, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience, shares her personal journey through unimaginable tragedies and how she found mental strength. If you've ever asked yourself, "Why me?" during difficult times, this video is for you.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Exploring the "Why me?" question02:01 - Step 1: Think it Through02:21 - Worksheet Activity03:36 - Thought mapping and finding the root causes06:24 - Step 2: Gaining control over your emotions and organizing your thoughts08:27 - Step 3: Making choices that empower you to move forward10:51...
2023-09-2213 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyConfronting Injustice: Grief and Lessons from Drunk DrivingIn this compelling street interview by Cristi Bundukamara, we delve deep into the heart-wrenching consequences of drunk driving and the profound grief it leaves behind. Every 39 minutes, someone in the United States loses their life to a drunk driver, and in this video, we explore the pain, anger, and lessons that follow such a tragic event.🚨 Subscribe to Cristi Bundukamara's channel for more thought-provoking content: www.youtube.com/c/drbmentallystrongA brave woman shares a personal tragedy - the loss of the most important person in their life due to a drunk driver's reckless actions. Thi...
2023-09-2207 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyAnger Holding You Back? Do THIS to Break Free | Grief Journey | Child Loss❤️ FREE Choice Opportunity Worksheet DOWNLOAD use the link below:https://mailchi.mp/6a3776b7113d/kuz20ksdw4Are you struggling with overwhelming anger during your grief journey? Join us as an expert in grief, who has personally navigated the loss of three children over 17 years, shares valuable insights on dealing with anger and its connection to the grieving process.In this video, she discusses the intense anger she encountered on her own grief journey and how it unexpectedly became a protective force field against pain. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner and specialist in c...
2023-08-2507 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyExploring the Depths of Grief: Uncovering the Layers with Dr. Cristi BundukamaraCristi Bundukamara, aka Dr. B, an esteemed psychiatric nurse practitioner and an expert in grief counseling, shares a deeply personal account of her experience in the 45 Days of Grief series. Bundukamara emphasizes the complexity of grief and how it differs for each person, describing her journey through controlled grief, an anger wall, and a transformative meltdown. She likens grief to layers of an onion or the strata of an archaeological dig, each layer telling its own story. Dr. B encourages a gentle approach to remove these layers of grief to avoid hurting one's soul or identity. She acknowledges her...
2023-04-2713 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyHow To Deal With Rumination Syndrome: A Comprehensive GuideIn DR. Cristi Bundukamara's video about Rumination Syndrome, you'll gain insight into a condition that affects many people, often without them even knowing it. Through her informative and interactive presentation, she explains what exactly rumination syndrome is and how it can be both managed and treated. Dr. Bundukamara explains that this condition causes people to regurgitate undigested or partially digested food from the stomach, rechew it, and then either swallow it or spit it out. She also notes that because the food hasn't been fully digested yet, it doesn't have a sour, acidic taste like vomit does. With her...
2023-04-2207 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyWhy do we need to lose our children? | Coping with Grief and Depression: A Mother's StoryWhy is losing a child so painful? Do you ever get over losing a child? Is there anything worse than losing a child? How does losing a child affect a mother?Here are the questions we ask ourselves when we experience the tragic loss of our child. The pain of losing a child is unimaginable. It is said to be one of the worst possible things that can happen to a person. However, is it possible to recover from such a devastating loss? Can anything be worse than losing a child? The whys are often...
2022-08-2715 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyWhen Grief Gets in the Way: Mentally STRONG with Dr. BWhat can you do when grief gets in the way of your Personal Vision?Listen to this podcast to find out how Dr. B handles it when grief gets in the way.www.mentallystrong.com/grief--Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed th...
2022-06-1014 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyPHOBIAS - Demystifying the DSM: Specific Phobias - 2022 - Systematic DesensitizationDo you or someone you know have a very specific phobia that isn't related to another diagnosis such as PTSD? Watch this video!😱Dr. B here with our series on demystifying the DSM and today, we're going to be talking about specific phobias, which is one of my fun topics that I talk about. But just to clarify, specific phobias are around a specific thing, not associated with another disorder, so not associated with post-traumatic stress. If you have a specific fear and it’s related to being triggered from a traumatic event, that's more PTSD. Specific phobi...
2022-06-0105 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: Depressive Disorders (Depressed Mood)Dr. B here with Demystifying the DSM and this video is specifically on that cluster of other depressive disorders which I'm going to include, for all of us who experience depression. What can we do about that? The next several pages in the DSM talks about substance or medication induced depression. Again, anything that crosses the blood brain barrier: illegal drugs as well as even cannabis can cause depressive symptoms because it decreases neurotransmission and then there are depressive disorders due to medical conditions. I talk about this in the bipolar series, just making sure that we're looking at...
2022-05-1004 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)Dr. B here with our series on Demystifying the DSM and today I'm talking about PMDD, and if there's men listening, this is a real disorder, and it should be treated. Oftentimes many, many women experience PMS symptoms. But PMDD is to a point of really needing treatment. And even PMS, I want to empower women that even PMS can be treated. I personally take birth control pills on a constant to stop ovulation so that I do not experience those PMS symptoms. That is one of the treatments that we use for PMDD. But oftentimes we also have...
2022-05-0304 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder)Dr. B here with our series on Demystifying the DSM. So, the next depressive disorder in the series is called persistent depressive disorder or dysthymia. In the clinic environment we often don't see people with Dysthymia. But maybe they've gotten into their late 20s, early 30s, and now they're going, “Gosh, I just, I've been depressed or down my whole life.” But don't meet criteria for major depressive disorder, have never had any severe depression where they felt like they needed treatment. But oftentimes, when we see them present, it’s in their late 20s and just Gosh I really...
2022-04-2602 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)Dr. B here with our series on Demystifying the DSM. Today I'm going to talk about Major Depressive Disorder and it's kind of ironic to only be doing a 5-minute video on what is the most prevalent diagnosis that we see in our clinic. So many people are struggling with depressive symptoms, and so I want to really help our listeners differentiate the depressive symptoms in Major Depressive Disorder. We all experience symptoms of depression, of extreme sadness, and we often use depression as an adjective on how you feel, like, I feel depressed. If you follow my story...
2022-04-1906 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: Unspecified Bipolar & Other TypesDr. B here, with our series on Demystifying the DSM. Now I'm going to sum up the other bipolar type of diagnosis. I don't personally study the DSM, and so it's kind of funny that I'm doing this Demystifying the DSM series. I personally study Dr. Stahl and his symptoms and receptors, and any professionals out there, that's who I recommend that you study from. These videos are more for our clients to understand these diagnosis, and when I'm talking to my clients, I'm very specific about “don't own this”, right? This is just a cluster of symptoms, we can...
2022-04-1207 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: Bipolar IDr. B here with our series on demystifying the DSM. Today I'm going to be talking about Bipolar I. This is the most severe type of bipolar. Although the DSM clearly distinguishes bipolar 1, bipolar 2 and cyclothymia, I see clinically that this is more like a continuum. Bipolar diagnosis does not necessarily mean a severe mental illness, but Bipolar I - severe can be very, very debilitating and cause disability. So, it's really on this continuum. When we talk about bipolar one, this is the classic manic depressive that people think about when they think about bipolar. This is someone...
2022-03-2904 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: SchizophreniaDr. B here Demystifying the DSM and we are in the series on psychotic disorders. I don't want to lose some of my followers. Psychotic disorders are our least common diagnosed mental health concern. However, they are the most catastrophic and life changing as far as function and that really brings me to the diagnosis of schizophrenia. When somebody is diagnosed with schizophrenia, they have had psychotic symptoms for longer than six months and actively in a 30-day period. The main criteria are that they must have at least two symptoms over that period of time, and one of...
2022-02-2207 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: Brief Psychotic Disorder & SchizophreniformDr. B here with demystifying the DSM and we're in the series on psychotic disorders and I'm going to clump the next two together. Brief psychotic disorder and schizophreniform. So, brief psychotic disorder, say someone presents to the emergency room or a psychiatric hospital, or even in the outpatient psychiatric center and they are meeting criteria for psychosis. They have maybe delusions and hallucinations, but it's very important, and one of the criteria for having some of the other disorders is a significant impairment in function and a period of time of those symptoms. So oftentimes we'll put as...
2022-02-1503 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: Psychotic Disorders - Delusional DisorderDr. B here with our series on demystifying the DSM. The next six videos will be specifically on psychotic disorders, so that's the second cluster in the DSM and I'm just going to go in order, not in order of how often we see them. But just in order of the DSM, so that if you are following along and trying to learn. We're just going chapter by chapter. So, in the first part of this. Psychotic disorders. It mentions schizotypal, but that's a personality disorder. And I'll cover it more when we get to the personality disorder chapter...
2022-02-0803 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: Adult ADD & ADHDDr. B here doing our demystifying the DSM of neurodevelopmental disorders and I'm ending with adult ADD ADHD. Confession, I have ADD but I also choose not to treat it with medications, so I'm going to go through why and the pros and cons and how to know if you truly have ADD or ADHD. If you were diagnosed as a child, then likely it has followed you into adulthood and that diagnosis is a little easier. With myself, I'm almost 50, and so I grew up in the age where my mom did not want to put me on...
2022-02-0108 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: ADHD in ChildrenDr. B here and we are demystifying the DSM and we are going through neurodevelopmental disorders and today I'm going to talk about ADHD which is the most commonly diagnosed in children. It's very important that we don't just take a child and say, oh he's hyper, he won't pay attention. And I say “he” because ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in boys. And you know, slap that label on a child, put them on Ritalin. And I think that there's a lot of controversy around this. When a mother or parent brings a child in, and there's some conce...
2022-01-2509 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDemystifying the DSM: AutismAlright Dr. B here with demystifying the DSM and we are in the neurodevelopmental chapter of the DSM and I would like to talk about autism today. Unfortunately, this is a diagnosis that we are continuing to see a rise in. Lots of young children are being diagnosed with autism. What that is from is not what this video is about, but it's something that every practitioner and even parents and should all know what autism is. If you have a child with autism, what you should be trying to do and. If you're if you have young c...
2022-01-1808 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyHow to find Gratitude in GriefHappy Thanksgiving WeekI’m finishing up the grief series and so I’m pulling myself together and talking about gratefulness in grief. We're going into Thanksgiving and then the holiday season and you know, finding that gratefulness and what does gratefulness do to our mental health and our mental strength? Being grateful in the midst of difficulty and pain, is a choice. And I'm not saying, to go around being fake and pretending to be grateful when you're really angry or hurting. You have to go through this process so that it's genuine and real. I probably cann...
2021-11-2406 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyGrieving a Living Loved One: AddictionI don't talk about my brother very often. Because I'm disappointed.I'm disappointed. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I am trying to teach and share mental strength with so many people. And my own brother, I'm losing him to drugs. So Wayne is still here. He is very much alive. But he is choosing to continue to use substances, and I feel like I could help him, I have all these resources, but am I enabling him because he has me as a lifeline? Is he not ever really hitting rock bottom? But I d...
2021-11-1706 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyHow to handle GRIEF and GUILT - Mentally STRONGToday I want to focus on guilt around grief, you know I hear this a lot when people are talking about grief and you'll notice I'm grabbing this, these are Reggie’s ashes that I wear with me and you know, there's sometimes guilt, shame, anger around a grief and this is why it's so important when we're teaching the Mentally STRONG Method is that we help you to separate these things. I'm going to tell you about guilt today. The guilt of “could I have done something different? What did I do wrong? Could I have change...
2021-11-0214 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyThe Mentally STRONG Method: Behaviors and ChoicesOur behaviors and choices play a big part in our mental strength. In this, the last video in a series of 6 on the Mentally STRONG Method, Dr. B discusses how behaviors and choices impact you and how to organize and control them. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B h...
2021-09-1411 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyThe Mentally STRONG Method: Anxiety & WorryEveryone experiences anxiety to some degree, and a low level of anxiety can be helpful in keeping us productive. It's when the anxiety is overwhelming that we need to get it under control. You do have the power to control your anxiety. In this 5th video of 6 in the series on The Mentally STRONG Method, Dr. B discusses anxiety, how it impacts you, and how you can organize your brain. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many f...
2021-09-0708 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyThe Mentally STRONG Method: Negative ThoughtEveryone experiences negative thought. This is the 4th video in a series on the Mentally STRONG Method. Learn about negative thoughts, how they impact you and how you can organize them. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Mentally STR...
2021-08-3111 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyThe Mentally STRONG Method: TraumaThis is the 3rd in a series of 6 podcasts about the Mentally STRONG Method. Learn about trauma, what it is, how it impacts you and how you can organize your brain! Think, organize, choose. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined wit...
2021-08-2408 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyThe Mentally STRONG Method: GriefGrief is one of the ten categories in The Mentally STRONG Method. Learn more about grief, what it is and how to organize it in your brain.Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Mentally STRONG Method that she cr...
2021-08-2107 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyThe Mentally STRONG Method: Core Connections & TriggersThis is the first podcast in a series of 6 on The Mentally STRONG Method, I will be working with you through the categories, and what they mean for your life! Today I am talking about core connections and triggers. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the...
2021-08-2007 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyMaking Time for Your Mental HealthIn this podcast I discuss the importance of making time for your mental health! It impacts all the areas of your life, if you are struggling, take time to work on you.Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Me...
2021-08-1907 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyWhat to do when you feel OVERWHELMEDEveryone feels overwhelmed at some point in their lives, what matter is how we react to that feeling! Join me as I discuss how you can learn to think, organize and choose using The Mentally STRONG Method. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases tha...
2021-08-1806 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyWhat to do with SHAME & DOUBTOne of my followers recently requested a video about shame and doubt and so in this video I talk about what to do with shame and doubt. Remember to think, organize and choose; and you ARE Mentally STRONG. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the pha...
2021-08-1706 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyThe Mentally STRONG Method: Special Guest Tatiana RaineyDo you want to learn to be Mentally STRONG? Dr. B and Tatiana, shares her story of success with using The Mentally STRONG Method. A simple cognitive behavioral technique that you can learn to help you to think, organize and choose. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has...
2021-08-1703 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyHow to Work on a Relationship with your FatherHappy Father's Day to all the fathers out there, especially my own. My father adopted me when I was 9 years old and I know it was not easy, so if you are reading this Dad, thank you! In my video today I address common issues that come up in women's relationships with their fathers and how to start working on a relationship if you have grown apart. If your relationship with your father can be functional, this does not include abusive situations, then reach out and start to build that relationships, because relationships are a priority!Dr...
2021-06-2707 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyPTSD in Men: Special Guest Kenny BrownIn honor of June being Men's Health Month, I am doing a series on Men's Mental Health. Today I am interviewing Kenny Brown on the topic of PTSD in men. Listen to his powerful story about his experiences with deployment, military PTSD and trauma from his past. There is a way to organize your brain and process trauma. #mensmentalhealth #menshealthmonth #mentallystrongDr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming s...
2021-06-0907 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyHow to Be Mentally STRONGYou ARE Mentally STRONG! But we can ALL be Mentally STRONGer and we can do it together! I created what I call "The Mentally STRONG Method". It is a scientifically cognitive behavioral based approach that EVERYONE can learn to improve their mental strength. The method has four phases and each one serves a specific purpose to help you improve your mental strength. We are launching our first official Learn the Mentally STRONG Method course and it's called "Mentally STRONGer Together!"Sign up before June 1st for a discounted price and we also have a 15% off Welcome discount...
2021-05-2803 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyTackling Tough Topics: Mass ShootingsI currently live in Colorado and there have been TWO major mass shootings here and very close to and also in my community in the last few months. In Boulder, Colorado at a King Sooper and also in Colorado Springs, in a family's home. This rocks me to the core, it rocks the community to the core. People want answers about why this happens. People are angry, they talk about gun laws and problems with the mental health system. Who is at fault? Who can we blame? I challenge you, instead of reacting with anger, respond with empathy and...
2021-05-1807 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyRaising Mentally STRONG KidsThere is no such thing as a perfect parent, but we CAN raise Mentally STRONG Kids!Our online course is launching June 1st, pre-order now for a discount https://www.mentallystrong.com/raisingmentallystrongkidsDr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were re...
2021-05-1803 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyRaising Mentally STRONG Kids! Special Guest: Charlene Walters PhDDr. B and Special Guest Charlene Walters PhD discuss our Raising Mentally STRONG Kids Course!Register Here:www.mentallystrong.com/raisingmentallystrongkidsCharlene Walters, PhDhttps://ownyourother.com/Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within th...
2021-05-0406 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyHow We Can Standardize Mental Health Care! Special Guest Carmen Kosicek PMHNPToday I interview special guest Carmen Kosicek PMHNP! We discuss how mental health care is not currently standardized and there is a great need for this! New medications are fiscally attainable and the DSM is a cluster of symptoms instead of using symptoms and receptors. The use of psychopharmacology and CBT is the answer to standardized mental health care! Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, sh...
2021-04-2704 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyCBT as the Standard of Mental Health Care: Special Guest Dr. Fleming MDSpecial Guest Dr Fleming, MD and Dr. B discuss CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and TMS and how they actually make changes to your brain.See Dr. Fleming at Southern Colorado TMS Centerhttps://southerncoloradotms.com/Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed th...
2021-04-2010 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyEmpowering Women: SPECIAL GUEST JULIA PIMSLEURLink to Julia's Book: Go Big Now! https://juliapimsleur.com/gobignowIn this video I get to sit down with Julia Pimsleur, who is on a mission to get 1 million women to 1 million dollars in revenue in their businesses. She is a business and entrepreneur mindset coach but her training can be really be used by anyone who wants to go big in any area of their lives. Mentally STRONG and The Mentally STRONG Method are very aligned with these concepts and learning The Mentally STRONG Method can help you gain insight to get yo...
2021-04-1508 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyEmpowering Women: Emotional is NOT a bad word!Emotional is NOT a bad word! In this series on empowering women, I am now addressing my own personal experience with being called "too emotional' as a child. Emotions are natural, through the Mentally STRONG method we can teach ourselves how to control our emotions so they don't control us, but it is good to be emotional, own it!! Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, sh...
2021-04-0703 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyEmpowering Women: Find your PowerFellow women, find your passion, find your power, and do it.Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Mentally STRONG Method that she created and wants to share with you.___________________________________________Visit us @ http://mentallystrong.com
2021-03-3004 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyEmpowering Women: The Second ShiftIn my new series about empowering women, I tackle the idea of the second shift. The invisible load of taking care of a home that often falls to women. In this video I will talk about how organizing your brain can help!Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B...
2021-03-2306 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyChange Your Mindset! Charlene Walters MBA PhD Special GuestWe all have bad days, all of us! We know where we want to be but sometimes we just don't know how to move forward. Mindset is so important in all aspects of life, including business. Coaching works! Dr. B interviews her personal business coach about her new book:Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur: 10 Mindset Shifts for Women to Take Action, Unleash Creativity and Achieve Financial Success is a book by Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD to help women achieve their entrepreneurial goals (McGrawHill). 2021 is your year ! Find out more at: Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur: https://ownyourother.com/m...
2021-03-1607 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyAnticipating Loss: Grieving the loss of a child, anticipatory griefKnowing that you are going to lose someone is a different kind of grief. This is my story. Even though the grief of losing a child is unlike anything else you will ever experience, you CAN be okay. You are Mentally STRONG. There are many different ways that people experience grief and loss. This is the third in a series of videos on grieving the loss of a child through the different types of grief. No matter what happened, you will need to feel the paid of grief. This video deals with anticipatory grief. Dr. Cr...
2021-03-0909 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyProlonged Loss: Grief of Child LossThis is my story. Even though the grief of losing a child is unlike anything else you will ever experience, you CAN be okay. You are Mentally STRONG. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping System that she...
2021-03-0210 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneySudden and Unexpected Loss: Grieving the Loss of a ChildThere are many different ways that people experience grief and loss. This is the first in a series of videos on grieving the loss of a child through the different types of grief. No matter what happened, you will need to feel the paid of grief. This video deals with grief from a sudden and unexpected loss. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has de...
2021-02-2407 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyStandardize Mental Health Counseling!I am nervous to be sharing my thoughts on this topic. There are so many different types of therapy and many are effective. In this podcast I will explain how Choice Mapping can be the glue that brings all the modalities together and helps standardize treatment. In the mentally strong medical model we want to have a place where people can go, get an initial assessment for both counseling and medication so that they can be matched with the right person and the right treatment plan. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞❗Do you need a mental health treatment? If you do, comment below and let me know if you want to become mentally strong! If you find the video useful, like it and hit the bell button to receive notifications the next time I publish something worth your time. Stay mentally strong! Dr. Cristi Bundukamara...
2021-02-2309 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneySuicidal as a feeling, NOT an action!Suicide is not an option | you have a choice | #notanoptionDon't wait until it's too late!I want to talk to you about shifting our mindset to "suicidal" being a thought or a feeling instead of an action. It does not have to be an action. We can all come together to make Suicide NOT AN OPTION. We need to make a decision when our head is clear, not when you are having suicidal thoughts. I hope that you can join me in a movement for a commitment for ourselves and encourage others to also make the...
2021-02-2310 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyStandardize Mental Health Treatment with Psychopharmacology!I am nervous to be sharing my thoughts on this topic. Psychopharmacology is not currently standardized in mental health care. In this video I will explain how the system has failed us in that the way that prescribers are set up to diagnose and treat mental illness is based on clusters of symptoms in the DSM5 and not by the circuits and receptors that form the neuropathways in our brains!Visit this link for more information about Dr. Stephen Stahlhttp://www.neiglobal.com/General/StahlSM/tabid/117/Default.aspxDr. Stahl offers coursework in...
2021-02-1209 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyBreaking the Mental Health Stigma! Choice Mapping SolutionsMental health stigma is a problem for many people and may prevent them from seeking help. Mental health is a lifetime journey, and we will cover this topic thoroughly in this series on the problems in the world of mental health care. Here are two usually recommended solutions that might not work for you:𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 M𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 is the solution❗ 🎯 In this podcast, I will reveal why Choice mapping is a solution to the problem of mental health stigma. Furthermore, you will learn proven and skillful tips on how to improve your mental health.We use Choice Mapping beyond our professional...
2021-02-1104 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyProblems with Mental Health Access: Choice Mapping as a SolutionAccess to mental health treatment is a problem for many people usually due to high cost and insufficient coverage. Mental health is a lifetime journey, and we will cover this topic thoroughly in this series on the problems in seeking mental health treatments.Here are two usually recommended solutions that might not work for you:💊 Medication👭🏼 Short and less frequent sessions𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧❓𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠❗ 🎯 In this podcast, I will reveal why Choice mapping and "Stronger Together" course I developed, are a better option and how they work in tandem. Furthermore, you will learn proven and skillful tips on how to improve your mental health.We use Choice Mapping beyond our professional counseling sessions. We empower you to do the Choice Mapping on your own or get to...
2021-02-1005 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyCreating a Personal Vision for your Life Work (Career)Personal vision for your career is not the same thing as a resolution you have in mind when a new year begins. This video is the first in series of personal visions. I had a strong desire to start with these series since I believe that some of you might find my knowledge and experience useful. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐲❗Do you feel like you have reached a career crisis?What is your personal vision for your career or life work? Do you know how to find a purpose in your life?The stress of running a business can distract you from achieving what you really want to be. Gaining insight will build confidence, but your personal career vision hinges on understanding your PURPOSE.To reach your personal career vision and find your purpose; ask y...
2021-01-0605 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyFood Series Part 4: Do I Have an Eating DisorderDO I HAVE AN EATING DISORDER?Besides eating disorders you may also have disordered thinking related to food. Learn about your relationship with food with our series. _________________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping Sys...
2020-12-0107 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyFood Series Part 3: Food and FamilyIn this podcast you will get proven tips on how to deal with toxic family members during the holidays. Here’s a sneak peek at the questions I answered in this video:✔ How to prepare yourself for dealing with toxic family members✔ How to overcome anxiety during family events✔ How to manage your expectations✔ How to control yourself and your reaction in front of toxic family members𝐈𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲. 𝐈 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐢𝐭.Dealing with toxic people is never easy. If you are spending holidays with your family and you already know things might go wrong, you need to be prepared. I understand these events can be challenging, emotionally exhausting and overwhelming but remember, there are some things you CAN control.Your reactions and behavior can be key to making this event more pleasurable and enjoyable or at least bearable. First, you need to understand what’s behind that toxic relationship. Is t...
2020-12-0104 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyFood Series Part 1: What is LoveHOW DO WE KNOW WHAT LOVE REALLY IS | WHAT IS LOVE?The concept of love is so abstract. Love is not a black and white concept. We try to define all the different types and compartmentalize it. Instead we should grow and learn more about it. We can express love all the time, or as much as we can! You don't have to "love" someone to show them kindness. You ARE Mentally STRONG_________________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Ed...
2020-12-0109 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyFood Series Part 2: How to Love YourselfHow to love yourself | Mentally StrongEveryone says we need to love ourselves. This sometimes is easier said than done! Watch to learn how to love yourself, even if you aren't feeling it. __________________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that wer...
2020-12-0106 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyWhat to be Thankful for in 2020The podcast about thankfulness will boost your mood and confidence and help you identify things to be thankful for in 2020. Carefully watch the video to find answers to some of the questions below: ✔ How to find what to be grateful for✔ How to balance through a tough period in your life (2020 has been tough for most of us)✔ How to be thankful or grateful in those struggles𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬, 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫, 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎In short, watching this video will help you find things to be thankful for and bring a sparkle of joy to your life! Let’s reflect on all the things we are thankful for in 2020. Let’s give thanks to anyone who helped us out this year. Embrace every opportunity and live the life you want. Seek for happiness, joy, and fulfill your mind...
2020-12-0106 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyTrauma Series Part 5: Trauma and Spiritual ConflictIn this podcast about, Trauma and Your Relationship with God, gain insight into how trauma impacts your spiritual life. How To Be Mentally Strong. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping System that she created and wants to share wi...
2020-10-2806 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyTrauma Series Part 4: Trauma and Substance AbuseIn this podcast about, Trauma and Substance Abuse. Understanding The Impact Of Trauma. Addiction is complex, it's not just about telling someone or yourself to "stop". Many times trauma will cause someone to seek out substances so that they do not have to feel the pain. There is hope! You can heal from your addiction and trauma. You need to be willing to process that trauma and move forward. Learn in this video how trauma can impact addiction and what you can do about it!Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse...
2020-10-2807 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyTrauma Series Part 3: Trauma and TriggersIn this podcast about, Trauma and Triggers, learn to identify your triggers and how to separate your trauma from the triggers, and be a part of change while still working in yourself. You are good enough! How To Be Mentally Strong. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr...
2020-10-2806 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyTrauma Series Part 1: Trauma and Negative ThoughtIn this video about, Trauma and Negative Self Talk, Dr. B discusses identifying how your trauma contributes to your negative self talk and how this identification and organization as well as grieving your trauma can help. If you have survived trauma, you ARE strong! Keep working at the healing process so you can be Mentally STRONGer. This is the first video, part one, of our trauma series! Stay tuned for the following videos regarding how trauma relates to the Choice Mapping categories. Choice Mapping makes your Mentally STRONGer! _________________________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D...
2020-10-2806 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDomestic ViolenceRelationship Abuse / Domestic Violence - in its many name titles, we must understand that it DOES exist and many people may not understand that there are two sides to this entanglement. Either way, there is no excuse for it. It is not acceptable. But let me try and share a bit of the mental awareness of both sides from my experience.****If you are in an Abusive Relationship or a Victim of Domestic Violence. Seek Help Immediately:Domestic Abuse HOTLINE 1−800−799−7233.******___________________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitione...
2020-10-2817 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyTrauma Series Part 2: Trauma and ChoicesIn this second podcast of our Trauma series, Dr. B addresses trauma and how it impacts your choices and how you can counteract that with insight. Choice Mapping makes you Mentally STRONGer! Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choi...
2020-10-2806 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyWhat If I'm Not Happy?In this podcast about, What to do when you are just not happy, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education teaches us how to choose to be happy. Choice Mapping can help you organize your brain and identify the thoughts that are contributing to your feelings of not being happy. Dr. B has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr...
2020-10-2610 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyManaging ExpectationsLearn how to use choice mapping to manage your expectations in life! DO YOU KNOW HOW TO MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN LIFE CORRECTLY? Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping System that she created and wants to sha...
2020-10-2305 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyRelationships are a PriorityRELATIONSHIPS ARE A PRIORITY RELATIONSHIP LEVELS FRIENDSHIPS Relationships are a priority because they are the only thing that lasts forever. You don't always have to cut someone off if things aren't going well in the relationship, meet them where they are and develop healthy boundaries. Working toward having positive relationships no matter what level they are will help you be Mentally STRONG. ___________________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, ang...
2020-10-2312 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyMentally STRONG Kids - RelationshipsHealthy Relationships create Mentally STRONG kids! One of the best ways is to focus on the relationships that your kids have now. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping System that she created and wants to share wit...
2020-10-2205 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyLove and Boundaries with your Grown ChildrenHow to love others & create the proper boundaries in your relationships. Love and Boundaries are essential in Relationships.Do you have grown children? Do you need help with your relationships and holding your family together? It's very important to create healthy boundaries and let go of control in those relationships. Watch to learn more! Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a...
2020-10-2210 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyControlled GriefThis podcast is about how you will learn how to control your grief in 2020. How can you learn how to control your grief?Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping System that she created and wants to sh...
2020-10-2106 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyHow do you process the world around you?In this video learn how do we process information & the world around us? Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Are you empathetic or selfish? Does it affect us emotionally? How do we mentally develop & how does it affect us emotionally? Being an introvert or an extrovert doesn't necessarily mean what you think. Gain insight into the way that you currently process the world and how you can choose how you process. Think about the balance between being empathetic and selfish and how to gain more balance in your life. Choice Mapping makes you mentally STRONGer!Dr. C...
2020-10-2112 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyAll or Nothing ThinkingToday I'm talking about what is an all or nothing person. Are you an All or Nothing person? All or Nothing thinking is a form of distorted thinking. Learn how to balance your thoughts with Choice Mapping.Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases th...
2020-10-2004 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyWhen I Make a BIG MistakeDo you ever wonder what to do when you make a big mistake? Everyone makes mistakes, big ones and small ones. Sometimes it is a behavior, however I want to challenge your belief that it's all your fault. We need to identify and organize how it's affecting you personally so that you can forgive yourself. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a ne...
2020-10-2006 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyAre Your Thoughts Limiting Your Potential?Are Your Thoughts Limiting Your Potential? Let's find out how our thoughts can really have an impact on our true potential in life.Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping System that she created and wants to s...
2020-10-1905 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyHow to have a Mentally STRONG Brain Mental Strength isn't a personality trait, you can teach mental strength! Is your brain normally emotionally charged and connected or compartmentalized? Balancing and organizing your brain will help you be Mentally STRONG.Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choi...
2020-10-1912 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyDo I Have ADHD??Today I am talking about, How Do I Know if I have ADD or ADHD? Do you want to know if you have ADD or ADHD? In this video, I explain the things to look for that may be an indication of ADD or ADHD.Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Ha...
2020-10-1512 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyFace your FearsFACE & REMOVE YOUR FEAR AND ANXIETY ONCE AND FOR ALL!Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping System that she created and wants to share with you.
2020-10-1406 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyAnxiety as a STRENGTHHow to use Anxiety as a Strength -- Anxiety Disorder affects over 40 million adults in the US, and it is one of the most common mental health disorders that we encounter. It is a precursor for depression, and other conditions. Although anxiety is highly treatable, unfortunately, many fail to seek help for their anxiety. In this podcast, I give you 3 ways you can use anxiety as a strength so that you can begin finding relief from the anxiety that you may suffer from._________________________________________ABOUT DR. B:Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC...
2020-10-1311 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyPandemic Parenting BURNOUTParenting is hard enough without a global pandemic! Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping System that she created and wants to share with you.
2020-10-0908 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyWho is Dr. B? Courage from LossDr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping System that she created and wants to share with you.As a believer, a mother of 7 children, a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend; Dr. B endured tragedy after tragedy: an...
2020-10-0814 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyThe BEST Parenting AdviceThe Best Parenting Advice for Every Parent. How do you parent children today? I want to tell you about the #1 Most Important Thing in Raising your Children. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Mother to 7 Kids, I have gathered and experienced parenting advice and I want to offer you what I believe is the MOST important parenting advice for every parent. Hopefully, this will help and empower you to become more confident and happier with your parenting skills going forward. Let's dive in!__________________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health N...
2020-10-0715 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyTrust in RelationshipsHow do you handle with trust in your relationships? Do you have trust issues? Do you wonder about attachment? Relationships are a priority and we want to empower you and give you the tools to improve your relationships. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phas...
2020-10-0612 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyWhat is Anger Really?This episode is about Anger and how you can learn to identify the more vulnerable emotion or thought that the anger is trying to protect. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Happy. With purpose, Dr. B has developed the phases that were refined within the Choice Mapping System that she created and wan...
2020-10-0110 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyComfortable in Your StoryHOW TO BE COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR PASTI want to share with you how to be comfortable in your story and what that even means. I have gone through hardships and my story is difficult for me every day. Being comfortable in your story will help you be Mentally STRONG. Being comfortable does not mean having to tell people your story, it means that you are ready to move forward. Be sure to download the Choice Opportunity to help you learn how to do Choice Mapping which can help you learn to move forward. I am...
2020-09-3013 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey#NOTANOPTION - Suicide Awareness MonthI want you to make a very serious decision about Suicide today. I want you to understand that Suicide is not an option. This message is for EVERYONE whether you have thoughts of suicide, know someone that has thoughts of suicide, or just want to be a part of the solution to the high spike in suicide rates recently noticeable in our world today. Let's make a decision to know that there is another solution. __________________________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Hea...
2020-09-2812 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyWhen to Seek Professional Help for Mental HealthSEEKING HELP FOR MENTAL HEALTH IS A SIGN OF STRENGTHSeeking Help is a Sign of Strength. Know When to Seek Help & Know How to Seek Help. If you are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Psychosis, Bi-Polar and other common mental health disorders, or if you are having suicidal thoughts - know when it is urgent or when you should seek a mental health specialist. ___________________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as dep...
2020-09-2814 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyGrieving the Loss of a ChildDr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D PMHNP (Dr. B) created Choice Mapping for you. Choice Mapping makes you Mentally STRONGer!Listen as Dr. B shares her personal story of loss and grief and shares three things you can do when grieving the loss of a child.
2020-09-1623 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the JourneyThree Signs that you are Ready to Take Control of your AddictionDo you think you want to get control of your addiction? Can you start today? As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, who works with people every day that suffer from addiction I will share with you 3 signs that you are ready to take control of your addiction.______________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. However, she has developed a new pathway to Becoming Mentally Strong & Choosing to be Hap...
2020-06-0112 minMentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey3 Practical Ways that you can Choose HappinessHow to be Happy. Do you think that you can truly be happy? How can you find happiness today? With over 1 Billion adults and more than 200 Million Children suffering from Depression and Anxiety, it seems as though Happiness is difficult to find. So how can we learn HOW to be Happy? As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, who works with people every day that suffer from depression, anxiety, and other common psychological disorders I will share with you 3 Practical Ways you can be happy.______________________________________Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Do...
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