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Passing your National Licensing ExamDemystifying Disorders: TrichotillomaniaSend us a textReady to unravel the mysteries of trichotillomania? Prepare to be enlightened as we, your hosts, Stacy and Linton, travel through the Greek roots of this body-focused repetitive behavior disorder, and reveal not only its hidden intricacies but also its potential treatment strategies. Stitch by stitch, we uncover the diagnostic criteria, prevalent features, and potential co-existing disorders. Along this journey, we also use the cycle of abuse theory as an unforgettable mnemonic device, illuminating the repetitive and compulsive nature of hair-pulling urges.As we journey deeper into the heart of trichotillomania, we...2024-12-3114 minPassing your National Licensing ExamDemystifying Disorders: Narcissistic Personality DisorderSend us a textCan understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) transform your approach to therapy? In this episode, we uncover the intricate layers of NPD, diving into its defining traits such as grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. We'll differentiate NPD from other personality disorders like histrionic, antisocial, and borderline personalities, clarifying what sets them apart. Learn how individuals with NPD often struggle with self-esteem fluctuations, leading to episodes of rage and depression, and why seeking therapy becomes crucial during these vulnerable times.Our episode offers a comprehensive review of various therapeutic approaches...2024-08-3006 minPassing your National Licensing ExamWhat do I need to know about the DSM-5-TR Online Assessment Measures?Send us a textWhat if you could ensure precise, personalized diagnoses for your clients while simplifying your assessment process? Discover the intricate features and advantages of the DSM-5-TR Online Assessment Measures. In this episode, we break down key three main categories of assessment tools, including the cross-cutting symptom measures, disorder-specific tools, and disability measures.If you need to study for your national licensing exam, try the free samplers at: LicensureExamsThis podcast is not associated with the NBCC, AMFTRB, ASW, ANCC, NASP, NAADAC, CCMC, NCPG, CRCC, or any state or...2024-08-2705 minPassing your National Licensing ExamManaging Test Anxiety, Part 2Send us a textAre high-stakes licensure exams leaving you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Join Stacy Frost and Dr. Linton Hutchinson as they unravel the unique hurdles therapists face when preparing for these crucial tests. From identifying gaps in basic knowledge to grappling with poor test-taking strategies and the pervasive issue of test anxiety, discover why therapists are particularly susceptible to the pressures of licensure exams. The episode dives deep into how heightened self-awareness and a tendency toward rumination amplify feelings of fear and self-doubt, creating a perfect storm of anxiety bolstered by perfectionism and the relentless...2024-08-2320 minPassing your National Licensing ExamManaging Test Anxiety, Part 1Send us a textCan test anxiety derail even the most prepared therapists? Join Stacy Frost and Dr. Linton Hutchinson as they tackle this critical concern head-on, breaking down the physical and psychological symptoms that can undermine exam performance. They shine a light on the unique pressures therapists face, from genetic predispositions and past negative experiences to the ever-present imposter syndrome and perfectionist tendencies. This episode is packed with actionable tips to help aspiring therapists normalize their anxiety and perform their best when it counts the most.If you need to study for your national...2024-08-2010 minPassing your National Licensing ExamConquering Test Anxiety: Effective Strategies and InsightsSend us a textStruggling with test anxiety as you prepare for your licensure exams? What if you could turn that anxiety into a manageable challenge instead of an overwhelming obstacle? This episode is your guide to understanding and overcoming the mental blocks that can hinder your success. Join Stacy Frost and Dr. Linton Hutchinson as they unpack the complex nature of test anxiety, dissecting its cognitive, behavioral, and emotional layers. We delve deep into the unique pressures that aspiring therapists face, from the immense importance of licensure to the added stress of keeping up with high...2024-08-1620 minPassing your National Licensing ExamTheory to Therapy: Contextual Family Therapy, Part 2Send us a textWhat if your relationship conflicts were deeply rooted in family legacies you never chose? Join us as Stacy Frost and Dr. Linton Hutchinson explore the complexities of contextual family therapy, revealing how Tracy and Clinton, a high-achieving couple, navigate their chronic conflicts and emotional dissatisfaction. We dissect how their family histories, marked by entitlement and indebtedness, influence their destructive relational patterns, leading to cycles of criticism and withdrawal.Through the powerful tool of multi-directed partiality, we'll show you how acknowledging each partner's perspective can transform a relationship. You'll witness Tracy and...2024-08-1307 minPassing your National Licensing ExamTheory to Therapy: Contextual Family Therapy, Part 1Send us a textWhat if the key to resolving family conflicts lies in understanding hidden relational debts and credits? Join Stacy Frost and Dr. Linton Hutchinson as they uncover the transformative power of contextual family therapy. In this episode of Theory to Therapy, we break down the essential concepts of relational ethics, the relational ledger, and multi-directed partiality. Dr. Hutchinson shares his expertise on how this approach helps families rebuild trust and accountability by focusing on fairness and justice within relationships, rather than just surface-level issues.Dive into practical insights and real-world applications as...2024-08-0910 minPassing your National Licensing ExamDemystifying Disorders: Frotteuristic DisorderSend us a textDiscover the hidden depths of Frotteuristic disorder with us and how it intersects with complex legal and psychological landscapes. In this enlightening episode, we promise you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of this rare paraphilic disorder, from its historical roots in Richard von Krafft-Ebing's 19th-century work to the detailed diagnostic criteria laid out in the DSM-5-TR. Dr. Linton Hutchinson joins Stacy Frost to break down the necessity of recurring urges, the distress they bring, and the critical differentiation between Frotteuristic disorder and conditions like conduct disorder and antisocial personality disorder. We’ll also...2024-08-0616 minPassing your National Licensing ExamDefense Mechanisms: Repression vs SuppressionSend us a textWhat if you could understand the hidden forces shaping your emotional life? Join us as Dr. Linton Hutchinson and Stacy Frost unravel the complexities of repression and suppression, two defense mechanisms that play crucial roles in mental health. We promise you'll gain deep insights into how these mechanisms operate differently—repression as an unconscious process and suppression as a conscious effort. By dissecting these concepts, Linton and Stacy provide clarity on how they protect the mind from distressing content and their significant implications for psychological well-being.In this episode, we also de...2024-08-0212 minPassing your National Licensing ExamWhat's Preventing Me From Passing? Part 3Send us a textWhat if you could transform your test-taking anxiety into a source of confidence and clarity? On today's episode of the Licensure Exams podcast, we unravel the secrets to mastering tricky multiple-choice questions and overcoming the psychological barriers that often hold test-takers back. By immersing yourself in regular practice with sample questions and simulated exams, you'll not only reinforce your content knowledge but also fine-tune your timing and pacing. We delve into the power of systematic desensitization and error analysis, helping you to identify and correct common pitfalls.Self-doubt is a formidable...2024-07-3006 minPassing your National Licensing ExamWhat's Preventing Me From Passing? Part 2Send us a textEver wonder why some people seem to breeze through exams while others struggle? What if we told you there are specific strategies that can make all the difference in your test-taking journey? Join us as we promise you a comprehensive guide to mastering effective exam strategies and answer selection techniques that can boost your confidence and improve your scores. In this episode, we'll share actionable insights on adopting a mindset that mimics real exam conditions to reduce anxiety and enhance performance. You'll learn the art of active learning, including highlighting key concepts, paraphrasing...2024-07-2609 minPassing your National Licensing ExamTheory to Therapy: Reality TherapySend us a textHave you ever wondered why some people seem to navigate life's challenges with ease while others struggle? Discover how reality therapy empowers individuals to meet their fundamental psychological needs—like survival, belonging, power, fun, and freedom—by focusing on personal responsibility and effective behavior choices. In this episode of License Your Exams, Eric breaks down the eight essential steps of reality therapy and discusses pivotal concepts like positive addiction, failure identity, and success identity, providing invaluable insights for those prepping for licensing exams.Join us as we unpack how reality therapists, foll...2024-07-2404 minPassing your National Licensing ExamWhat's Preventing Me From Passing? Part 1Send us a textReady to conquer your licensure exam with confidence? Join us as we uncover the crucial test-taking skills and mindset shifts you need to succeed. Stacy Frost and Dr. Linton Hutchinson tackle the myth that exam results define your intelligence or counseling prowess. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, we delve into the importance of reading comprehension and higher-order cognitive skills like analysis and synthesis. Learn how to effectively connect a client's past and present relationship dynamics and develop tailored strategies for workplace conflicts, ensuring you demonstrate your knowledge under exam pressure....2024-07-2310 minPassing your National Licensing ExamExam Differences Between MHC and MFTSend us a textReady to ace your licensure exam and deepen your therapeutic knowledge? This episode of our Licensure Exams podcast promises to give you the insights you need by comparing mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy (MFT). Ever wondered how these two vital fields differ in their approach to treating clients? We'll break it down for you, diving into the core principles of each therapy type. Learn how mental health counseling zeros in on an individual's internal world, while MFT focuses on the intricate dance of family dynamics and relational contexts....2024-07-1908 minPassing your National Licensing ExamTheory to Therapy: Unlocking Early Relationship Patterns with Object RelationsSend us a textLearn how your early relationships may be shaping your present-day interactions. In this episode, Stacy Frost and Dr. Linton Hutchinson transport you to the roaring 1920s to explore the fascinating world of object relations theory in psychotherapy. Through the lens of key terms such as objects, internalization, splitting, projective identification, and transference, we unravel the profound impact of our primary caregivers on our psychological development. Discover how dynamic internal objects and unconscious processes drive your relationships, and see how foundational psychodynamic techniques like free association and dream analysis can bring clarity and healing.2024-07-1609 minPassing your National Licensing ExamMSE: Mood and AffectSend us a textEver wondered how to distinguish between mood and affect in a clinical setting? Join us on this episode of the Licensure Exams podcast with Dr. Linton Hutchinson and Stacy Frost as we uncover the critical differences that can transform your mental health assessments. Learn to master terms like "euthymic" and "dysphoric," and understand their significance in diagnosing disorders such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder.Get ready to enhance your clinical practice with a close look into the nuances of mood and affect. From understanding anhedonia to recognizing the signs...2024-07-1217 minPassing your National Licensing ExamDevelopmental: Freud vs EriksonSend us a textIf you need to study for your national licensing exam, try the free samplers at: LicensureExamsThis podcast is not associated with the NBCC, AMFTRB, ASW, ANCC, NASP, NAADAC, CCMC, NCPG, CRCC, or any state or governmental agency responsible for licensure.2024-07-0901 minPassing your National Licensing ExamMSE: Evaluating Cognitive FunctioningSend us a textEver wondered how therapists assess a client's cognitive health? Get ready to uncover the secrets of the Mental Status Exam (MSE) as we dissect critical cognitive elements like attention, concentration, orientation, memory, language, executive functioning, perception, judgment, and insight. We'll guide you through practical methods such as the digit span test, word recall, object naming, and the clock drawing test, showing you how to evaluate these functions with precision. This episode equips you with vital knowledge to enhance your therapeutic practice and ensure comprehensive cognitive assessments.We'll also delve into the...2024-07-0510 minPassing your National Licensing ExamMSE: Thought Process and Content ExplainedSend us a textEver wondered how the intricacies of thought processes and thought content can unlock the mysteries of mental health diagnoses? Join me, Stacy Frost, on the Licensure Exams podcast as we demystify the Mental Status Exam (MSE), focusing on the nuances of how thoughts are formed and expressed. In this episode, we'll break down clinical terms like circumstantiality, tangentiality, flight of ideas, loose associations, perseveration, and thought blocking, shedding light on their roles in diagnosing bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, ADHD, and neurocognitive disorders.We'll then shift gears to explore the captivating world...2024-07-0211 minPassing your National Licensing ExamCultural Competency: Tailoring Therapy to Diverse ClientsSend us a textHow can therapists provide more culturally attuned care? That's the central question we tackle in this episode on multicultural competency in therapy. We promise you'll come away with actionable insights for adapting your therapeutic approach to better align with your clients' unique cultural backgrounds. We delve into the case of Seo Joon, a first-generation Korean-American who struggles with the competing demands of his family's traditional values and his desire for independence. By understanding the collectivistic nature of Korean culture, the concept of filial piety, and the significance of education and professional success, therapists...2024-06-2819 minPassing your National Licensing ExamDemystifying Disorders: Treating Co-Occurring DisordersSend us a textWhat if managing both substance use and mental health issues could be made less overwhelming? Tune in as we uncover the secrets to effective treatment interventions for co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnoses. We promise you'll gain valuable insights into why a comprehensive approach is crucial and how key techniques—like building a robust therapeutic alliance and using motivational interviewing—can make a significant difference. Visual analogies help simplify the complexity of dual diagnoses, while we also spotlight the importance of unconditional positive regard. Plus, discover how contingency management can guide clients towa...2024-06-2512 min
Spectrumly SpeakingEpisode 158 - Autism & Mental Health, with Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCCIn this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Mental Health Counselor and ASD Specialist Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC.
Cheryl is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor, and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist who specializes in working with teens and adults on the autism spectrum and their loved ones. She is also a clinical consultant for FAU CARD, and thePresident of the Board of Directors of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Palm Beach County.
For more about Cheryl’s practice: https://www.cherylcheckers.com/
For more about NAMI PBC: https://namipbc.org/
Fo...2024-05-2736 minPassing your National Licensing ExamDefense Mechanisms: Projection vs. DisplacementSend us a textEver wondered why you might lash out at a barista when you're actually upset with your boss? Or perhaps you've accused someone of the very thing you're struggling with internally? Buckle up for a journey into the human mind with Stacy Frost and Dr. Linton Hutchinson as we dissect the psychological defense mechanisms of projection and displacement. In a blend of enlightening dialogue and humor, we peel back the layers on these defense mechanisms, revealing how they mold our relationships and actions. By the end of our chat, you'll not only be prepped...2024-05-1716 minPassing your National Licensing ExamCrisis Case Study: What are the Crisis models?Send us a textDiscover the resilience that lies within you as we dissect the journey through life's most challenging moments. Crisis is a multifaceted beast, but in our latest episode, we guide you through its complexities, unveiling the stages from the initial calm to the inevitable aftermath. We bring to light the ABCX model, a framework that helps us understand how families weather the storms of stress and crisis. With the story of John and Mary as our backdrop, we explore how their unique perceptions and the resources at their disposal dictate whether a life event...2024-05-1413 minPassing your National Licensing ExamSupervision vs ConsultationSend us a textHave you ever wondered about the invisible threads that guide a therapist's journey to mastery? We're peeling back the curtain to reveal the critical roles of consultation and supervision in shaping mental health professionals. Our latest episode delves into the intriguing dynamics of these two realms, contrasting the responsibilities and impacts they have on counseling practices. Supervisors serve as the profession's gatekeepers, wielding legal responsibility and guiding the evaluation of a therapist's work. On the flip side, consultants, equipped with niche expertise, offer case-specific advice without the same level of authority. Through a...2024-05-1009 minPassing your National Licensing ExamMSE: Appearance and BehaviorSend us a textUnlock the secrets within every glance, gesture, and attire choice as we explore the intricate details of the mental status examination. Through the guidance of Dr. Linton Hutchinson and Stacy Frost, you'll learn to discern the subtle but powerful messages that a client's appearance and behavior communicate about their mental state. From the implications of meticulous grooming to the potential anxieties betrayed by averted eye contact, our discussion will equip you with the skills to make precise and empathetic assessments essential for effective mental health practice.Venture beyond the surface with...2024-05-0714 min