Monique Simkova - Podcast Details

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Mo TherapyFinal Thoughts Before Ending my ProgramSummary of Episode The end of my internship Recognizing what is an emotion and what is a personality trait Things I tell myself to cope with anxiety Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “We don’t set out to save the world. We set out t...2023-04-1711 min

Mo TherapyPro DnD DM P.T. Griffin can Detect Magic in Your GameThis is an insightful episode with P.T. Griffin, we talk about his work as a professional DM, how he got into the business, and now runs 10-12 sessions a week. His company is called Detect Magic (I linked ways you can connect with him in the show notes below) He also talks about his process for creating campaigns and his love for creating shared experiences among friends. P.T. Griffin aka Tav is a Los Angeles-based writer, professional game master, and head of Detect Magic Games. He debuted in the world of fiction as the lead...2023-02-0337 min

Mo TherapyForever DM Conor Galagan-MeadInterview with Forever DM Conor Galagan-Mead about his experiences being a DM, how TTRPGs have helped him in his real life, and what resources and tips he has to create a fantastical world of chaos. “Play is an antidote to stress, and this is key because stress, in addition to being an enemy of productivity, can actually shut down the creative, inquisitive, exploratory parts of our brain.” ― Greg McKeown Music by @MaxDugganMusic 2023-01-1331 min

Mo TherapyHow Role Playing Games are Beneficial for Academic SuccessSummary of Episode Next semester is going to be packed with a lot of fun things Overview of a WSCA presentation proposal I’m doing with another student called “A Case for Games: Building Connections and SEL Skills through Role Playing Games” How Role Playing Games are Beneficial for Academic Success Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see wh...2022-12-2310 min

Mo TherapyBuilding Positive Relationships with Coworkers and SupervisorsSummary of Episode Learning about intention meditation from Tara Brach Cultivating a radical incrementalism disposition How to cope with external validation Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “choosing curiosity (wondering what might happen next) over worry (hoping that a certain specific thing will happen next, and fearing it might not) wh...2022-12-2113 min

Mo TherapyMaking the Most of School Counseling Internship with StudentsSummary of Episode Empower students to come up with their own solutions. "I am not here to solve. I am here to connect." Articulate their inherent worth and value, and that they are not a burden. Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “Observing desire without acting on it enlarges our free...2022-12-1009 min

Mo TherapyAdvice I wish I had before starting a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health and School CounselingSummary of Episode Utilizing LinkedIn for networking Incorporating what you’re interested in to assignments The importance of humility Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “We don’t set out to save the world. We set out to wonder how other people are doing and reflect on how our actions affect...2022-09-2409 min

Mo TherapyWisdom learned from a Self Compassion Meditation RetreatA recap of three techniques I learned from a self-compassion retreat with Mindfulness NW who is not a sponsor, just sharing resources. 1.) Time traveling to difficult situations in the past and giving yourself the love and care you wish you had. Acknowledging the external factors that created this situation and that you were doing the best you could with the time, energy, and resources that were available. Accepting that we aren't able to change what happened but we are able to learn and grow from it. 2.) Imagine giving hugs and sharing in forgiveness with the p...2022-09-1208 min

Mo TherapyHow to Increase OptimismLearn about a technique I call "Calendar Hopping" to increase optimism. Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. For more content check out my Instagram @Mo_Therapy Music by @MaxDugganMusic 2022-09-0508 min

Mo TherapyBring the Joy to Summer Grad SchoolSummary of Podcast How to stay on top of assignments during the summertime. Ways to make essay writing easier. A concept I like to call the Joy Barometer which helps to measure burnout. Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “Bring the joy. This is my favorite advice to give to pe...2022-08-2817 min

Mo TherapyHow I Got Over Imposter Syndrome and into Grad SchoolListen to my windy road of getting into Graduate School for Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling at the University of Puget Sound. For anyone experiencing imposter syndrome, know you aren’t alone! “I still have a little imposter syndrome... It doesn’t go away, that feeling that you shouldn’t take me that seriously. What do I know? I share that with you because we all have doubts in our abilities, about our power and what that power is.” ~ Michelle Obama “You don’t have to be an expert. No one is expecting you to be an exper...2022-06-1310 min

Mo TherapyRole Playing Games in Therapy (Like Dungeons and Dragons)Summary of Podcast The Epidemic of Loneliness The Benefits of Using Role-Playing Games in Therapy Examples of How it Can be Used Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, I encourage you to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw For more...2022-06-0122 min

Mo TherapyStress Reduction for the WinFinished up my first year of graduate school and practicum and here are some things I did to help reduce my stress. Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. For more content check out my Instagram @Mo_Therapy Music by @MaxDugganMusic For your convenience here a...2022-05-1606 min

Mo TherapyTips for Grad SchoolEpisode Summary Understanding your syllabus and planning ahead Tips for people that have a hard time reading or writing Ways to prioritize working out and avoiding drinking Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. "Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No...2022-04-1310 min

Mo TherapyFostering Self CompassionEpisode Summary Popcorn for dinner got me through some difficult times in my 20s but these days I eat food that is more nourishing so that I can thrive instead of just survive. Having self-compassion doesn’t make you lazy, in fact, it can help you to be more resilient and motivated. Developing self-compassion is like growing a garden. Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be co...2022-03-2815 min

Mo TherapyHurt People, Hurt People & Self-Care, Saves PeopleA short episode about the necessity of self-care. Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “When you mess up, which you will because you’re human and you will mess up gloriously. And when you mess up, you say “I’m sorry” and when you mess up again, you say “I’m sorry, I’ll...2022-03-1708 min

Mo TherapySelf Doubt Gets a Bad Rap Pt. 2Episode Summary I doubted my career choice so I became a metaphorical scientist, did some research, and resolved my self-doubt forever. Months later, self-doubt returned so I tried something else and that’s been working. Angela Duckworth and Brene Brown talk about the importance of perspective. Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you....2022-02-1525 min

Mo TherapySelf Doubt Gets a Bad Rap Pt. 1I’m going to talk about how my personal experience with self-doubt in Guatemala, a research study on ‘Self-Doubt Across Strata of Academic Science’, and how you can utilize self-doubt through three steps: acknowledging what you’re feeling, reframing your perspective, and connecting to a greater purpose. For more content check out my Instagram @Mo_Therapy Music by @MaxDugganMusic For your convenience here are works I referenced: “The Work” by Byron Katie “Atomic Habits” by James Clear "Unlocking Us" Podcast by Brene Brown “A Man’s Search for Meaning”...2022-01-3011 min

Mo TherapyStart with WhyI'm excited for you to come on this journey with me as I finish my Masters in Education in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Each episode I will give an Aha moment, a fun fact, and a question to ponder. Making mental health resources easier to access and sharing information about the path to becoming a mental health counselor or school counselor. In this episode, I’m going to let you know a bit about myself and give you the why behind starting this podcast. Then, I’ll give a fun fact about psychologist Alber...2022-01-1509 min

Mo TherapyMo Therapy (Trailer)2022-01-1300 min