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Mental Health in YouThe final goodbyeTaylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline announce their last episode together and reflect on the time they've spent doing this podcast. Goodbyes are tough and you won't want to miss this last episode. 2021-08-3004 minMental Health in YouBack to school: College editionCollege brings its own set of excitement and challenges alike. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss how students and their parents can prepare for college and cope with the changes that come with this transition. 2021-08-2320 minMental Health in YouGet organized with color-coded tasksThis week Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline explore color-coded tasks. Learn more about what this is, how to do it, and how it can improve your organizational skills. 2021-08-1619 minMental Health in YouWhat sleep can do for our mental healthWe all know that sleep can do wonders for both our physical and mental health, but chances are we aren't getting enough of it. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline share more about what happens when we're low on sleep and more importantly, how to catch more Z's. 2021-08-0915 minMental Health in YouPart Two: The EnneagramRemember learning about the Enneagram last week? Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline continue their interview with psychologist Mary Fitzgibbons, Ph.D on the nine Enneagram personality types. Listen now to hear more about types four through nine. You won't want to miss it!2021-08-0233 minMental Health in YouPart One: The EnneagramEver heard of the Enneagram test? Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview psychologist Mary Fitzgibbons, Ph.D on the nine Enneagram personality types. Listen now to hear more about the first three types and tune in next week for the second part of this compelling interview. 2021-07-2624 minMental Health in YouPower in the process: reflecting on progressReflection is huge, and it's an integral part of making progress. Progress isn't always about the end result--the process is part of our journey. Taylor and Katelyn discuss the importance of reflection and how learning to do so can aid in self-growth. 2021-07-1914 minMental Health in YouHow to practice healthy emotional boundariesIn this Ask the Therapist episode, Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline revisit boundaries--specifically emotional boundaries. We can't see emotional boundaries, but we sure can feel them and their effects. Listen now to discover how to work towards holding healthy emotional boundaries. You'll be happy you did. 2021-07-1218 minMental Health in YouWhat you didn't know about coparentingTaylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview Jennifer Van Luven on the ins and outs of coparenting. This episode covers what can make coparenting difficult, how the coparenting relationship can affect children, working toward a better relationship with your coparent and more. 2021-07-0523 minMental Health in YouThe power of forgivenessForgiveness is tough for almost everyone. Katelyn and Jacqueline discuss the benefits of learning to forgive ourselves and others. Tune in to learn how forgiveness is one of the most internally healing skills you can have. 2021-06-2810 minMental Health in YouNavigating your 20'sIn this Ask the Therapist episode, Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss a great question from a listener--how do you navigate your 20's?? This episode dives into all of the changes that happen during this time of life and how to prioritize yourself most. 2021-06-2119 minMental Health in YouSupporting loved ones as they ageWe all get older as time goes on, and that goes for our loved ones too. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview Amy Neu on how we can support our aging family members, while also taking care of ourselves too. 2021-06-1442 minMental Health in YouSupporting students and children over the summerSummer brings up feelings of relaxation and fun. But for many families, while it's an escape from the school year it can also be a source of stress and uncertainty. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss how to make the most out of the summer months while also giving your kids a balance of structure and flexibility that will make this time of year smooth sailing. 2021-06-0726 minMental Health in YouHow toxic positivity can be harmfulHow can positivity be...toxic? Taylor and Jacqueline explain how the "good vibes only" mentality can be harmful to our mental health. If you're interested in learning more about toxic positivity give this episode a listen! 2021-05-3117 minMental Health in YouRewriting your inner dialogueDo you notice an "inner dialogue" inside your head? What about how it can affect your emotions and overall mood? Taylor and Jacqueline discuss how to flip your inner script into something more positive and how to reap the benefits of positive self-talk. 2021-05-2420 minMental Health in YouHow the pandemic has impacted datingThe pandemic has changed many things, with dating being one of them. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss finding connection during the pandemic whether you're meeting someone new, dating casually, or maintaining an existing relationship. 2021-05-1714 minMental Health in YouPreventing youth suicideTrigger warning: suicideThis week Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview their colleague Amy Maus on preventing youth suicide. This is a sensitive, but much needed topic to discuss in order to open up conversations in mental health. Amy dives into myths surrounding suicide, risk factors, warning signs, and what we all can do to help. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741. 2021-05-1027 minMental Health in YouWhat is self-care, really?Most of us have heard of self-care. But what does it REALLY mean? Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss how to actually engage in the kind of self-care that fulfills us. This episode also explores how such acts of self-care may not be the "treat yourself" mentality. 2021-05-0321 minMental Health in YouWhat's the difference between sadness and depression?Sadness is kind of like depression, right? Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline take the confusion out of depression and discuss how it is so much more than sadness. This episode covers how to spot depression, what to do when you or someone else is depressed, and more. 2021-04-2626 minMental Health in YouSetting boundaries with your loved onesSetting boundaries is HARD especially with people closest to you in life. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss what exactly it means to set a boundary, and how to communicate that with those around you. 2021-04-1920 minMental Health in YouThe significance of the therapeutic relationshipIn this Ask the Therapist episode, Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline answer a listener's question: "Can you explain what the therapeutic relationship is, and how does it affect therapy as a whole?" This covers what the relationship between a therapist and client really looks like, as well as how the relationship can impact the therapeutic process over time. 2021-04-1219 minMental Health in YouCoping with a loved one's mental health disorderEveryone knows someone in their life struggling with their mental health, whether it's themselves or a loved one. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss ways of supporting those you love who have mental health disorders, as well as how to take care of yourself along the way. 2021-04-0531 minMental Health in YouRaising awareness on male mental healthMale mental health MATTERS. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview WCPA therapist Tony Tramelli to get his take on male mental health. Tony shares about barriers that prevent men from seeking help, discusses ways we can all encourage men to show vulnerability, and more. This conversation is one step towards destigmatizing mental health for everyone. 2021-03-2933 minMental Health in YouCommunicating with kids: when "traditional" communication doesn't seem to be workingWe've all been there. Whether we are a parent, teacher, helping professional, sibling, family member, or friend--it can be hard communicating with children at one point or another. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline share tips on how we can really get our points across to kids--and more importantly listen to theirs. This episode covers real strategies that can help you in your conversations with real children. 2021-03-2220 minMental Health in YouStrike a balance! How to find time for you AND your obligationsFinding balance is hard, right? How can we possibly feel balanced when we have to make time for school, work, relationships, ourselves, the list goes on. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline dive into how exactly we CAN find time for ourselves in a very busy world. 2021-03-1519 minMental Health in YouWhat to expect when going to therapyHave you ever wondered what it's really like to sit in a therapist's office? A listener asked a great question: "What can I expect when I go to therapy?" This Ask the Therapist episode covers why someone might start therapy, what really goes on in a session, and how therapy can help create lasting change for you, in your real life. 2021-03-0822 minMental Health in YouFinding calm during times of anxietyHas your life felt a little out of control lately? Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss ways listeners can manage feelings of anxiety and work towards a calmer state of mind. If you've felt overwhelmed at any point in time (like we have), this episode is for you. 2021-03-0122 minMental Health in YouHow to practice self-loveTaylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview WCPA therapist Cari McKnight. Cari shares about self-love and explains how learning to love ourselves is a journey throughout life rather than a destination. 2021-02-2222 minMental Health in YouSocial media and its impact on body imageTaylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss social media and its effect on body image. Their conversation gets into how social media can impact how we feel about ourselves, and also outlines what we can do to make sure we are taking in messages and engaging in practices that make us feel good. 2021-02-1516 minMental Health in YouWhen it's time to consider therapyIn this Ask the Therapists episode, hosts discuss a listener's question, "How do I know when it's time to see a therapist?" This episode covers what signs and symptoms to look out for, how to overcome the stigma of seeking therapy, and more.2021-02-0811 minMental Health in YouNew year, new take on mental healthHosts Taylor Kennedy, Katelyn Schaefer, and Jacqueline Siempelkamp introduce themselves and their practice. This episode focuses on intentionally de-stigmatizing mental health conversations, discussing SMART goals, and more.2021-01-3111 min