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Von innen nach außen - Struss & ClaussenVon innen nach außen - Struss & Claussen#75 Thoughful Leadership: Wie man als Führungskraft die Generation Y und Z einbinden kann Selbstreflexion, Empathie und langfristiges Denken zeichnen einen Thoughtful Leader aus. In dieser Podcastfolge erklären Ragnhild Struss und Johann Claussen – interviewt von Jalée Grau – was diesen Führungsstil von anderen unterscheidet und warum er in der heutigen Arbeitswelt als so zukunftsweisend gilt. Darüber hinaus diskutieren sie die Chancen und Risiken, vor allem in Bezug auf eine neue Generation von Mitarbeitenden und der zunehmenden Automatisierung am Arbeitsplatz. In dieser Folge erfährst du … Was Thoughtful Leadership auszeichnet Wie man als Führungskraft zum Thoughtful Leader werden kann Welche Vor- und Nachteile Thoughful Leadership bereithält Wie man das K...2024-11-2638 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP182: What Now? Counselors’ Roles in Disrupting Racism & White Supremacy – A Panel DiscussionDr. Lauren Shure, current president of Counselors for Social Justice, moderates a panel of counselor educators and community leaders including Dr. Ebony White, Mr. Darren Green. Dr. Darius Green, and Dr. Michael Hannon, on the counseling profession’s historic complicity with systemic racism, challenges and barriers counselors face when confronting white supremacy in our own lives and the helping professions at large, and how we can draw on our training as counselors to dismantling white supremacy and systemic racism in our lives, our profession, and the world around us.  For more on the panelists and moderator, links fro...2020-08-181h 20The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP181: Youth, Trauma, & Sexual Violence - Working with Youth Survivors and Perpetrators of Sexual Violence with Rachael EstesJessica Tyler speaks with Rachael Estes on working with adjudicated youth who have been convicted of sexual crimes and violence using a trauma-focused, holistic, and psychoeducational lens. For more on Rachel, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.2020-08-0448 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP180: Practice Beyond the Room - Creating Services That Expand Our Influence with Annie SchuesslerMike speaks to Annie about creative ways to take our work as counselors outside of the traditional counseling room. They discuss Annie’s move from practice to coaching, the process of creating services that provide more than traditional therapy can accomplish, and the interplay between making money and making a difference. For more on Annie, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.2020-07-2845 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP179: Transitioning to Civilian Life - Helping Female-Identifying Veterans Find Meaningful Work After the Military with Patricia NevalaAaron speaks with Patricia Nevala on the unique challenges female-identifying veterans encounter when re-entering civilian work life. For more on Patricia, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.2020-07-2156 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP178: Neuroeducation 2.0 – The Creative Process of Exploring Neuroscience Concepts in CounselingRaissa Miller and Eric Beeson have a conversation about their upcoming book, The Neuroeducation Toolbox: Practical Translations of Neuroscience in Counseling and Psychotherapy. They discuss the evolution of neuroeducation as a counseling intervention, address key components to ethical and effective implementation of neuroeducation, and highlight neuroeducation uses and specific activity ideas from the book. For more on Raissa and Eric, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at ww...2020-07-1457 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP177: Broaching Conversations - Addressing Race, Ethnicity, and Culture with Dominique S. HammondsMike speaks with Dominique Hammonds on the need for broaching conversations in our work as counselors and educators, barriers to and reasons why we avoid these conversations, and how we can grow as culturally competent counselors. For more on Dominique, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.  2020-07-071h 00The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP176: Introducing PsychoHairapy - Bringing Counseling Into the Salon with Ayanna MossPriscilla Wilson speaks to Ayanna Moss about PsychoHairapy, a community health model created to secure a space for African Americans to address mental health and well-being through hair care. Ms. Moss details the PsychoHairapy concept, how services are provided, and beneficial outcomes. For more on Ayanna, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept2020-07-0136 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP175: Family Violence and Safety Planning - Victoria Kress speaks with Matthew Paylo, Nicole Stargell, and Marissa GreyVictoria Kress, Matthew Paylo, Nicole Stargell, and Marissa Grey discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic influencing family violence, what counselors need to be aware of, ethical considerations when safety planning, and how to use technology when developing a safety plan with clients of all ages. For more on the guests, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.2020-06-161h 08The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP174: Honest Talk About Racial Injustice: Amanda Giordano speaks with Markus Lloyd and Antwuan MaloneGuest Host Amanda Giordano speaks with Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone on their personal experience of racism as black men, how systemic racism shapes the way black children think about themselves, and how many white Americans manipulate history to avoid the reality of systemic racism in our past and present. For more on Markus, Antwuan, and Amanda, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2020-06-091h 04The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP173: Spirit in Session - Working with Your Client’s Spirituality (and Your Own) with Russell Siler JonesMike speaks with Russell Siler Jones on the practical nuts and bolts of bringing spirituality into our work as counselors and mental health workers. They discuss attending to our clients spirituality (in whatever form that comes, attending to our own spirituality, and the intersection of psychotherapy and spiritual direction. For more on Russell, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.2020-05-2950 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP172: Community Stress and Black America - An Urgent Matter with The Four DoctorsThe Four Doctors - Janeé Avent Harris, Angie D. Cartwright, Loni Crumb, and Dominique S. Hammonds - discuss Mental Health Awareness Month, the unique mental health concerns of Black communities, and how the senseless murders of Black individuals and most recently the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, result in community stress, fear, and collective trauma in Black families and communities. For more on The Four Doctors, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Con...2020-05-2555 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP171: Surrounded Yet So Alone - Addressing Loneliness through a Relational-Cultural Lens with J.W. FreibergMike speaks with Terry Freiberg on the growth of chronic loneliness in the United States, the use of relational cultural theory in response to loneliness, and the unique features of loneliness during Covid-19. For more on Terry, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.2020-05-2150 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP170: The Heart of Trauma Work - Bringing Our Full Selves Into Therapy with Guy MacPhersonMike speaks with Guy MacPherson on bringing our full selves into our work with clients who have experienced trauma. They discuss putting aside our tendency to want to feel like experts, confronting our fears and insecurities, and the importance of finding a community of like-minded clinicians. For more on Guy, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.  2020-05-1443 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP169: The Courage to Suffer - Toward an Existential Positive Psychology Framework with Daryl & Sara Van TongerenMike speaks with Daryl and Sara Van Tongeren on their recent book The Courage to Suffer. They discuss the origins of the book in Daryl and Sara’s personal loss, what an existential positive psychology framework is and why it’s particularly helpful in our current times, and implications for counseling practice. For more on Daryl & Sara, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concep2020-05-0453 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP168: A Covenant of Counselors - Community Leaders Reflect on Navigating Counseling Practice during Covid-19Priscilla speaks with Anna Shinn, Cotina Houston- Stroud, Anjuli Thompson and Mindi Wilkins- Amberson on their unique roles as mental health professionals and administrators within their community during the uncertain times of Covid-19. For more on this week's guests, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.  2020-04-2846 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP167: Trusting the Natural World - During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond with Katie AsmusWe are the natural world. Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Katie discusses practical strategies that counselors and their clients can use to connect to the natural world for self-care, guidance, and support during this challenging time. Katie shares experiential and trauma-informed exercises that therapists can utilize during in-person and teletherapy sessions. For more on Katie, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/co...2020-04-2155 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP166: Telehealth Best Practices – Moving Your Practice Online with Ray BarrettMike speaks with Ray Barrett on the practical hurtles of moving your counseling practice online during the Covid-19 pandemic. They cover choosing an EHR system, emergency planning, insurance billing, and much more. For more on Ray, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept2020-04-1548 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP165: Sex, Love, and Intimacy in the Time of COVID-19 - A Conversation with Stacey Diane A. LitamDr. Megan Speciale and Dr. Stacey Litam engage in a frank and honest discussion about how the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing, and shelter-in-place policies are impacting a less-talked about part of our lives: love, sex, and intimacy. The conversation explores some of the growing intimacy challenges people are facing with respect to health and safety fears, partner burnout, isolation, financial worries, and childcare responsibilities. Tune in for strategies to get through quarantine with a renewed sense of self-love and a deeper understanding of your sexual and intimate needs. For more on Stacey, links from the conversation, and...2020-04-0645 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP164: Ethical Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Limitations and Adaptations to Telehealth with Dee Ray and Lee KinseyRaissa speaks with Dr. Lee Kinsey and Dr. Dee Ray about the many ethical and practical challenges facing counselors responding to COVID-19.  The conversation also includes a discussion on the need for individualized risk assessment and decision-making, approaches to adapting practice to align with the realities and limitations of telehealth, and a call for more research and resources related to telehealth, specifically telehealth work with vulnerable populations.  For more on Dee & Lee, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Pa...2020-03-3057 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP163: Online Pedagogy – Moving Counselor Education Online During the Covid-19 Pandemic with William SnowMike speaks with Dr. William Snow on the nuts and bolts of moving counselor education online, the benefits and downsides of teaching online, and best-practices for educators and students. For more on Will, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2020-03-2454 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP162: Interpersonal Neurobiology - Integrating the Brain and Relational Self with Lynn Redenbach and Greg CzyszczonRaissa talks with Lynn Redenbach and Greg Czyszczon about the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and the professional organization promoting IPNB practice and research, the Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies (GAINS).  They discuss the definition of IPNB, the nine domains of integration, and principles inherent in IPNB approaches across clinical, educational, and organizational settings.  For more on Lynn and Greg, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at p...2020-03-1758 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP161: The Philosophy of Humor - Theories of Comedy and Ridiculousness with Steven Gimbel and Alfredo PalaciosIn this collaboration with the Theory of Change podcast, Dr. Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Steven Gimbel discuss theories of humor, comedic moralism and ethics. Find more from Theory of Change on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spodify, or Stitcher. For more on Steven & Alfredo, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2020-03-121h 17The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP160: Counseling and Religious Coping - The Role of the Church in African American Communities with Janeé Avent HarrisMike speaks with Dr. Janeé Avent Harris about her recent work on religious coping in African American churches. They reflect on the nuances of “positive” and “negative” religious coping, navigating theological questions in the counseling context, and collaborating with churches. For more on Janeé, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.2020-03-0356 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP159: Imposter Syndrome - Wrestling with Professional Self-Doubt with Jessica Tyler and Alfredo PalaciosMike speaks with Jessica Tyler and Alfredo Palacios on the experience of the imposter syndrome in counseling practice and education. They discuss the performance of counseling theory, presenting at academic conferences, and balancing expert knowledge with humility. For more on Jessica and Alfredo, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.  2020-02-251h 08The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP158: Deliberate Practice - Cultivating Clinical Excellence with Tony RousmaniereMike speaks with Tony Rousmaniere on the origins of deliberate practice, the difference between knowledge acquisition and skills acquisition, and exercises for developing inner skills for clinical excellence. For more on Tony, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2020-02-1143 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP157: Getting Involved in Sexual Health Advocacy - A Conversation with Dr. Robert ZeglinDr. Megan Speciale talks to Dr. Robert Zeglin about how students, practitioners, and educators can participate in sexual health advocacy. Dr. Zeglin describes why sexual health and education advocacy is important for mental health professionals and provides practical strategies for getting involved locally and nationally. For more on Robert, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.2020-02-1147 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP156: Theory, Practice, and In-Between – Musings on the Strengths and Shortcomings of Theory with Matthew Lemberger-TrueloveMike speaks with Dr. Matthew Lemberger-Truelove on the complex interplay between theory and practice, the benefits and downsides of grabbing on to what is new and shiny in mental health culture, and the importance of context when developing and applying theory in practice. For more on Matthew, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-XcM.2020-01-291h 06The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP155: The Quest for Wellness - A Conversation with Dr. Gerard LawsonSelf-care is a journey. Dr. Gerard Lawson shares personal wisdom, guidance, and self-care strategies from his 30-year professional journey that counselors can call upon throughout their careers to move from merely surviving to truly thriving in their work. For more on Gerard, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.2020-01-211h 01The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP154: Treating Individuals with Autism - Carlos Castañeda and Amanda Pena on Psychoeducating the Mental Health CommunityCarlos Castañeda and Amanda Pena share insight on Autism and guidance on how current and future mental health practitioners can feel confident, competent, and empathic to their clients who are on the spectrum. They also discuss comorbid symptoms people may experience such as anxiety, depression and trauma along with empirically supported interventions that may benefit people with Autism.  For more on Carlos and Amanda, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.2020-01-2145 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP153: Contemporary Thoughts on Addiction and Recovery – A Conversation with Dr. Oliver Morgan on How Learning Neuroscience has Influenced his Teaching and PracticeDr. Oliver Morgan shares insights into the ways neuroscience has shaped his view of addiction and recovery. He offers practical applications of this learning, including trauma and attachment sensitive approaches and various evidence-based interventions that address family and community involvement in the treatment and recovery process. For more on Oliver, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.2020-01-1456 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP152: The Three-Word Narrative - How “Subject, Action Verb, and Object” Facilitate Change with Les GuraMike speaks with Les Gura on applying ideas from his career in journalism and practice of narrative writing to the counseling process. For more on Les, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-XbH.2020-01-0739 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP151: Counseling as Hospitality - Trinitarian Reflections for Practice and Education with Watiri MainaMike speaks with Watiri Maina about the practice of hospitality in the counseling process, counselor education, and professional ethics. For more on Watiri, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.2020-01-0249 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP150 - Work/Life Balance: Reflections from New Parents with Raissa Miller & Alfredo PalaciosNOTE: This is the last episode of 2019 as we will be taking December off. We will be back with brand new content beginning January 2020. Mike, Raissa, and Alfredo reflect on balancing the demands of careers in counseling and counselor education with family life and keeping their sanity. For more about Raissa and Alfredo, links for the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com2019-11-2950 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP149: Relational Engagement with Suicidal Clients - From Checking Boxes to Hearing Stories of Pain with Stacey FreedenthalMike speaks with Stacey Freedenthal about how culture informs the way we as professionals approach suicidal risk assessment, how we have been trained to be “suicide police,” and how we might learn to sit with pain before checking boxes on our assessments. For more on Stacey, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2019-11-2048 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP148: Beyond 'Its Good For You' - How Exercise Impacts the Brain and Body with Julia BassoRaissa speaks with Julia Basso on the many ways exercise supports physiological changes underlying well-being.  They also address ways to help support individuals' motivation to engage in more physical activity. For more about Julia, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2019-11-1352 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP147: Exploring Historical Trauma Response - A Conversation with Dr. Chaya AbramsAllison speaks with Dr. Chaya Abrams, LPC, LAC, on Historical Trauma—trauma suffered by groups of people, often at the hands of other groups of people—and "companioning" as a counseling intervention for Historical Trauma Response. For more about Chaya, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2019-11-0635 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP146: Working with Clients who Practice Kink & BDSM - An Interview with Margie NicholsDr. Megan Speciale interviews Dr. Margaret Nichols about her clinical experiences working with the kink/BDSM (bondage/discipline, Dominance/submission, and sadomasochism) community. For more on Margie, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2019-10-3048 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP145: Combat, Connection, and Counseling with Veterans - A Conversation with Sebastian JungerIn this episode, Dr. Aaron J. Smith interviews New York Times Best Selling Author and award winning journalist Sebastian Junger on his time embedded with US troops in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan, coping with posttraumatic and transitional stress upon returning home, and how clinicians and researchers can support our Veterans in recreating a sense of meaning and connection in their post-military lives. For more on Sebastian, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto...2019-10-2227 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP144: Community-Based Participatory Research - Research By the People For the People with Tahani DariMike speaks with Dr. Tahani Dari on what community-based participatory research is, embodying humility in the research process, and how CBPR helps bridge the researcher-to-practicioner gap. For more on Tahani, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2019-10-1547 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP143: Developing a Professional Identity - A Reflection with Robyn Trippany Simmons, Meagan Thompson, and Hayley RoseMike reflects with Robyn Trippany Simmons, Meagan Thompson, and Hayley Rose on how their professional identities have evolved during the course of their studies and career. They discuss why professional identity is important, how it can be difficult to tease out how counseling is different from other helping professions, and what has been helpful as they grow in their identities as a counselors. For more on the interviewees, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo...2019-09-241h 03The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP142: The Intersectionality of Ageism and Sexism - Addressing Biases and Best Practices with Gary KennedyPriscilla speaks with Gary Kennedy on the subtly of ageism, gender bias and the accessibility of services, and addressing barriers to adequate care  for an aging population. For more on Gary, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2019-09-1737 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP141: Deconstructing Psychological Language - Charting the Origin and Impact of Our Words with Mark HaywardMike speaks with Mark Hayward about how the language we use in counseling and psychology is created and offers ideas to critically engage the terminology embedded in our theories and work. For more on Mark, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2019-09-1238 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP140: Theoretical and Ethical Implications of Neuroscience and Counseling Integration with Chad LukeRaissa Miller and Chad Luke discuss recent advances in neuroscience that are relevant to counseling practice.  Chad highlights implications for counseling theory, ethics, and general clinical work. For more on Chad, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2019-09-0356 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP139: Technological Play in Counseling - Using Mario Brothers, Minecraft, and Zelda for Therapeutic Ends with Kevin HullMike speaks with Kevin Hull on the use of games in counseling. They discuss the origin of Kevin’s interesting games and play, common objections and concerns about the use of technology in counseling from parents and counselors, and specific examples of integrating games and play in counseling from Kevin’s work. For more on Kevin, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.2019-08-271h 14The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP138: From Negotiating to Counseling – Walking the line with Reggie ParkerPriscilla speaks with Reggie Parker on his journey from a career in law enforcement and negotiation to becoming a counselor.  They discuss the relationship between law enforcement and mental health, acting listening on the streets, decelerating through empathy.  For more on Reggie, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.2019-08-1330 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP137: What On Earth Shall We Call Ourselves? Challenging the NCC/LPC/LMHC Acronym Soup with Donna SheperisMike speaks with Donna Sheperis on the complications of using multiple acronyms to to describe our credentialing, honoring our professional developmental processes while not getting wrapped up in the titles, and letting those we work with guide how we speak about who we are and what we do as counselors. For more on Donna, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP137. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.2019-08-0647 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP136: From Combat Vet to Counselor - A Conversation with Duane FranceIn this episode, Dr. Aaron Smith interviews Duane France – a combat veteran, award winning counselor, author, and advocate for Veterans. Duane is the host of one of the most prolific Veterans mental health podcasts – the Headspace and Timing Podcast – and has published numerous books, including Combat Vet Don’t Mean Crazy: Veteran Mental Health in Post-Military Life (2018) and Head Space and Timing: Veteran Mental Health from a Combat Veteran Perspective (2018).  For more on Duane, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP136. Support us at www.patreon.com/theth...2019-07-3046 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP135 (UPDATED) - Counseling and Rural Poverty: Honoring Experiences and Advocating for Change with Loni Crumb and Shanita BrownMike speaks with Drs. Loni Crumb and Shanita Brown about their recent article on mental health and counseling in rural, impoverished communities. For more on Loni and Shanita, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com2019-07-2349 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP134: Affective Neuroscience and Learning - Implications from Affective Neuroscience for Learning and Mental Health with Mary Helen Immordino-YangA conversation with Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang about the practical applications of affective neuroscience research related to learning and healthy functioning.   For more on Mary, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP134. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.2019-07-1632 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP133: The Life and Work of Carl Rogers - We Are All Rogerian Now with Howard KirschenbaumA conversation with Dr. Howard Kirschenbaum on the life and work of Carl Rogers including Roger’s childhood and upbringings, the evolution of his ideas, and his lasting influence on the helping professions. For more on Howard, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP133.2019-07-0957 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP132: C.S. Lewis and Counseling Theory - Applying Lewis’s Work to Counseling Practice with Jerry KiserPriscilla speaks with Jerry Kiser on applying the work and theology of renowned thinker C.S. Lewis in the counseling process. For more on Jerry, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP132.2019-07-0239 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP131: Critiquing the DSM - Part 2: (The Lack of) Validity, Reliability, and Clinical Utility with James HansenIn this two-part series, Mike speaks with James Hansen on the early and turbulent development of the DSM, the lack of validity and reliability with DSM criteria and diagnoses, and what all this means for counselors and the counseling profession. For more on James, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-Ie.2019-06-1839 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP130: Critiquing the DSM - Part 1: A Brief (Political) History of the DSM with James HansenIn this two-part series, Mike speaks with James Hansen on the early and turbulent development of the DSM, the lack of validity and reliability with DSM criteria and diagnoses, and what all this means for counselors and the counseling profession. For more on James, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-I8.2019-06-1447 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP129: Otherness in Relation - Mikhail Bakhtin, Hospitality, and Love with David CrawleyA conversation with David Crawley on the intersection of counseling and spiritual direction through the lens of narrative therapy and Mikhail Bakhtin’s work and dialogic interaction. For more on David, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-HZ.2019-06-051h 01The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP128: Moving Through Trauma with Jess SmithA conversation with Jess Smith, LPC, LAC on the impact of complementary therapies such as yoga, walking meditation, and Rolfing in treating trauma and counselor self-care. For more on Jess, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-HR.2019-05-3145 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP127: The Nature of Evidence (Part 2) - A Brief History of Research in the Social Sciences with Thom FieldMike continues his conversation with Thom Field about the history of research in the social sciences, the upsides and pitfalls of post-positivism, and the origin of “evidence-based practice”. For more on Thom, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-HH. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.2019-05-2239 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP126: The Nature of Evidence (Part 1) - A Brief History of Research in the Social Sciences with Thom FieldIn this week's episode, Mike speaks with Thom Field about the history of research in the social sciences, the upsides and pitfalls of post-positivism, and the origin of “evidence-based practice.” Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.2019-05-1649 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP125: Counseling Infidelity - A Conversation with Dr. Talal AlsaleemIn today’s episode, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Dr. Talal Alsaleem, PsyD, LMFT, leading infidelity expert and marriage counselor on his approach to working with couples facing infidelity. Dr. Alsaleem tackles the common myths related to infidelity and discusses the foremost factors contributing to breaches in relational contracts. Following the approach outlined in his book, Dr. Alsaleem describes the important milestones and common clinical challenges of infidelity recovery. For more on Talal, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-Hr. Support us at www.patreon.com...2019-05-0258 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP124: Relational-Cultural Theory - Interconnected Over Independent with Katherine Hermann-TurnerA conversation with Dr. Katherine M. Hermann-Turner on the history and development of relational cultural theory, RCT’s 8 core components, and what RCT looks like in practice. For more about Katherine, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP124.  Appreciate this resource?  Support The Thoughtful Counselor at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.2019-04-2550 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP123: Examining Neuroscience-Informed Perspectives on Depression and Practical Life Changes to Address Symptoms with Alex KorbA conversation with neuroscientist and author Dr. Alex Korb on the neuroscience of depression.  Dr. Korb discusses the complexity of depression from a brain-based lens and offers insights on small changes individuals can make to create an upward spiral towards improved mood and well-being.   For more about Alex, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/ep123. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.2019-04-181h 08The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP122: Social Class Bias - How Class Influences Our Practice and Profession with Jenn CookA conversation with Dr. Jenn Cook on what social class is, how social class bias influences the way we practice counseling, and how social class bias influences counselor education and the counseling profession as a whole.  For more about Jennifer, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-GG.2019-04-1357 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP121: Spiritual Bypass - Finding Ways Through Instead of Around with Craig CashwellMike speaks with Craig Cashwell on the history and development of spiritual bypass as a concept, how to approach bypass in clinical work, and where the intersections of spirituality, religion, and counseling might go in the 21st century. For more about Craig, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://bit.ly/ttc-ep121 Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.  2019-03-2749 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP120: Trauma-Informed Care for Military Sexual Trauma - A conversation with Judith Lewis HermanIn this episode, Dr. Aaron Smith teams up with Dr. Megan Speciale to interview Harvard professor of psychiatry and best-selling author (Trauma and Recovery, Father-Daughter Incest) Judith Lewis Herman, MD, on the treatment of Military Sexual Trauma. Dr. Herman explicates her ideas on both the dialectics of trauma and her famous 3-stage postmodern feminist approach as applied to the treatment of Military Sexual Trauma. For more about Judith, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit bit.ly/ttc120. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.2019-03-201h 00The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP119: Therapeutic Letter Writing - Poetic and Collaborative Means to Documentation with David NylundA conversation with Dr. David Nylund on the history and art of therapeutic letter writing. We discuss the emergence of letter writing in narrative therapy as an alternative to “traditional”notes and documentation, crafting letters that keep the conversation going, and new movements in how to use letter writing in therapeutic work. For more on David, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit bit.ly/ttc-119 Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor2019-03-1355 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP118: What is Personal is Most Universal - A Conversation on Self-Care with Dr. Gregory MoffattCurrent installment of the Leader's Project: Eric Beeson In this episode, Dr. Allison Kramer interviews Dr. Gregory Moffatt about the impact of his self-disclosure of personal struggle in 2018's most popular Counseling Today article, "The Hurting Counselor," with a focus on Moffatt's Mantra: The professional counselor's ethical imperative to practice routine and crucial self-care. For more Gregory, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor2019-03-0836 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP117: Taking the NCMHCE - A Crash Course in (Nearly) All You Need to Know with Alyson CarrCurrent installment of the Leader's Project: Anna Flores Locke A conversation with Dr. Alyson Carr on (nearly) all you need to know when preparing to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE). We discuss why the test is important and useful for counselors, the format of the exam, and concrete ideas to help you prepare. For more on Alyson, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor2019-03-0157 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP116: Counselor Community Engagement - Generating Change Through Effective Outreach with Nicole Stargell and Matt GlowiakMike talks with Nicole Stargell and Matt Glowiak on connecting with our communities “beyond the couch.” We discuss the history of counselor community engagement, important considerations when starting out, and possible barriers to community outreach. For more on Nicole and Matt, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this interview visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com2019-02-221h 06The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP115: The Thrill of Being Alive - From Anxiety to Liberation with Fred Hanna and Alfredo Palacios In this week's collaboration with The Theory of Change Podcast, Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Fred Hanna discusses existential anxiety and its relevance to counselors. As a follow up to EP98 (Existentialism in Counseling) Alredo and Dr. Hanna take a deeper dive into existential philosophy and ways that one can overcome anxiety and experience the thrill of being alive. They discuss techniques and resources counselors can use to learn more about these ideas and incorporate them into their practice. The Theory of Change Podcast Episode 98: Existentialism in Counseling For more about Fred, links and...2019-02-141h 05The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP114: Reconsidering Chronic Pain - How Understanding the Neuroscience of Pain Can Transform Treatment with Howard SchubinerSupport us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor A conversation with Dr. Howard Schubiner on the latest neuroscience approaches to understanding and treating chronic pain.  Dr. Schubiner's Mind Body Program emphasizes the way the unconscious brain and neural pathways (versus structural abnormalities) are the cause of most chronic pain and require a different approach to treatment than standard pharmacological and/or pain psychology frameworks.   For more about Dr. Schubiner, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit Make sure to check out: Theory of Change Podcast Le...2019-02-0856 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP113: The Community Field Scan - Analyzing Communities for Resources and Support of Multicultural Education with Kimberly WarfieldCheck out the Leaders Project interview with Fred Gingrich In her first  segment with The Thoughtful Counselor, Dr. Priscilla Wilson interviews Dr. Kimberly Warfield about a class project involving student exploration and immersion into their communities to explore factors and resources that support or hinder the development of multicultural education. For more on Priscilla and Kimberly, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-CL. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.2019-01-3142 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP112: The Ways Paradigm (Part 2) - Ways of Understanding, Ways of Being, and Ways of Intervening with Paul Deal and Jesse FoxCurrent installment of the Leader's Project: Fred Gingrich Building on last week’s episode, Paul, Jesse, and Mike discuss the origins of The Ways Paradigm and expand on the ways of understanding, being, and intervening in relationship to spirituality and/or religion in the counseling process. For more on Paul and Jesse, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-BJ. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor2019-01-231h 00The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP111: The Way’s Paradigm (Part 1) - Religious/Spiritual Landscapes, Thick Engagement, and True Pluralism with Jesse Fox and Paul DealA conversation with Jesse Fox and Paul Deal on the history of religion and spirituality in the US, using thick approaches to engage our clients religious and/or spiritual lives, and the possibility of true pluralism and hospitality in counseling relationships and the helping professions. For more on Jesse and Paul, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-Bs.2019-01-161h 07The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful Counselor(UPDATED) EP110: The Psychology of Combat and (Lawful) Killing – A Conversation with West Point Professor Lt Col. Dave GrossmanEDITORIAL NOTE: In June of 2020, after a series of murders of black Americans including Breonna Taylor and George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement, a long-time listener raised a concern regarding this episode, particularly a shift in the conversation from the context of military combat to general policing. Upon reflection, we note that while the discussion was meant to focus on the military, the guest makes reference to general policing in several analogies. In hindsight, clarification of the important distinctions between military combat and policing as well as a clear condemnation of unlawful killings by police is...2019-01-101h 14The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP109: Non-Suicidal Self Injury - Definition, Ethics, and Creative Interventions with Victoria KressSupport us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor A conversation with Victoria Kress on defining non-suicidal self-injury, meaning making, the ethics of autonomy, and creative interventions for practice. TO learn more about Victoria, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for the episode visit www.thethoughfulcounselor.com2019-01-0343 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP108: Year End Reflection: Allison, Megan, Raissa, and Mike Reflect on 2018The Thoughtful Counselor team reflects on the challenges of keeping a podcast going, ways our interviews have changed us, and what we are looking forward to in 2019.  2018-11-2951 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP107: Microaggressions from the Couch: Addressing Client-Initiated Microaggressions in Session with Susan BrancoA conversation with Dr. Susan Branco on counselors’ experience of client-initiated microaggressions, ways to respond, and the need for greater ethical discernment and reflection in complex situations.   For more about Susan, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com2018-11-2352 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP106: Social Baseline Theory - The Primacy of Social Relationships in the Regulation of EmotionsA conversation with Dr. James Coan about the research that led to the development of social baseline theory and about potential implications of the theory for clinical work. For more on Jim, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ts.2018-11-1454 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP105: The Virtue of Humility - Research and Implications for Counseling with Everett Worthington and Martin TimoneyListener and self-proclaimed Thoughtful Counselor “groupie” Martin Timoney interviews Everett Worthington on defining humility, the relational nature of humility, and interventions to boost humility. For more on Everett and Martin, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ti.2018-11-0755 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP104: The Dismissal of Divorce Advice - A Conversation with David L. Prucha, LPCThis week, Dr. Allison Kramer speaks with Professor David L. Prucha on the challenges parents and children face in the wake of divorce. Going beyond platitudes, Prucha offers concrete clinical suggestions on how counselors can help both parents and children to avoid the pitfalls of poor parenting, even in times of great emotional pain. For more on David, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-t9.2018-10-3139 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP103: Poverty, Social Class, and Mental Health - Toward Knowledge and Awareness with Madeline ClarkA conversation with Madeline Clark on the intersections of poverty, social class, and mental health, poverty beliefs among counselors, and how the counseling profession can chart a path forward. For more on Madeline, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sY.2018-10-241h 00The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP102: Entrepreneurship in Diverse Communities - Considerations for Socially Responsible Practice Building with Samara StoneA conversation with Samara Stone on challenges to practice building in diverse communities, demystifying mental health services, and making a difference while trying to make a living. For more on Samara, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sK.2018-10-1845 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP101: Opioids, Pain, and Counseling - A Conversation with Kevin Doyle on the Counselor’s Approach to an Ongoing CrisisA conversation with Dr. Kevin Doyle on the origins of the current opioid crisis in the United States, our collective struggle with pain, and what counselors can do at the systemic, community, and individual levels.  For more on Kevin, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sx.2018-10-1257 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP100: Presence and Authenticity - Taking off your clinical hat & being yourself with Guy MacPhersonA conversation with Guy MacPherson, founder of The Trauma Therapy Project, on owning our own stories and histories, cultivating presence in our work, and is new cause in inner work for practitioners interested in trauma work. For more on Guy, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sp.2018-10-0347 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP99: Counseling & Behavioral Medicine - Taking a Holistic Approach to Practice with Jori Berger-GreensteinA conversation with Dr. Jori Berger-Greenstein on what behavioral medicine is, the role of counselors in assessing medical symptoms, and navigating interdisciplinary collaboration (even when it’s frustrating). For more on Jori, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sg.2018-09-2747 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP98: Existentialism and Counseling - Valuing Over Doing with Alfredo PalaciosA conversation with Dr. Alfredo Palacios on defining existentialism, some of the pillars of existential theory that are most helpful, and how we can incorporate existential ideas into counseling. For more on Alfredo, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-s5.2018-09-1957 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP97: Sexual Healing after #MeToo - Conversations on What Counselors Need to KnowOver the past decade, the #MeToo movement has ushered mainstream awareness of the overwhelming occurrence of sexual abuse across all demographics of our society. In this episode, Dr. Megan Speciale will interview sexual trauma experts Wendy Maltz and Jimanekia Eborn on how to support survivors’ sexual wellness after abuse, including specific strategies that you can use with your clients and loved ones to support their process of healing. For more on the interviewees, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-rQ.2018-09-121h 21The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP96: The Internationalization of the Counseling Profession - Boundary Issues and Eurocentrism with Barbara HerlihyA conversation with Dr. Barbara Herlihy on the the counseling profession going international, how this changes the way we see boundaries, and safeguarding against the exportation of Eurocentric ideas. For more on Barbara, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-rA.2018-09-0549 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP95 - An Interpersonal Neurobiological Approach to Sex Addiction: Understanding the Brain, Mind, and Relationships to Foster Hope and HealingA conversation with Alexandra Katehakis, Ph.D. about the psychobiological factors that contribute to and reinforce a compulsive drive toward sex for affective regulation, as well as relational approaches to assessment and treatment. For more on Alexandra, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-rg.2018-08-0949 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP94: Spirituality, Ethics, and Church-Based Counseling - Navigating the Territory with Jane JoyceA conversation with Dr. Jane Joyce on navigating the ethics of incorporating spirituality and religion in a church-based counseling center. For more on Jane, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-r2.2018-07-1140 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP93: Veteran Mental Health and Wellness - Meaning Making and Post-Traumatic Growth with Aaron SmithA conversation with Aaron Smith on veteran mental health and wellness, making meaning of difficult and traumatic experiences, and the possibilities of post-traumatic growth. For more on Aaron, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-qH.2018-07-0446 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP92: The Grief Whisperer - Exploring Death and Dying with Thanatologist Dr. Mari DiasThis week, Dr. Allison Kramer talks with Professor Mari Dias about her lifetime of experience working with end-of-life patients and bereaved clients in her family's mortuary, hospice settings, her private practice, and on the radio. For more on Mari, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-qu2018-06-271h 04The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP91: Self-Care, Burnout, and the Way Forward - One Counselor’s Inspiring Story with Jessica SmithA conversation with Jessica Smith on counselor self-care, preventing and recovering from burnout, and how to thrive personally and professionally in your practice. For more on Jessica, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-qi.2018-06-2156 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP90: The Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention (TranS-C) - Understanding the Bio-Psycho-Social Elements Influencing Sleep and Clinical Interventions for Fostering Sleep Behavior ChangeA conversation with Dr. Allison Harvey about the role of sleep on brain health, the basics of sleep biology, and research supported strategies for motivating and supporting improved sleep habits. For more on Allison, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-q8.2018-06-131h 00The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP89: All Things Documentation - A Conversation with QAPREP’s Maelisa HallA conversation with Dr. Maelisa Hall on the ins and outs of documentation, how to do it well, and why it matters in the first place. For more on Maelisa, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-pS.2018-06-0645 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP88: Yoga Calm - A Mind-Body Approach to Supporting Youth WellnessA conversation with Lynea Gillen about an innovative approach to working with children and teens that integrates physical yoga, mindfulness practice, and social-emotional learning (SEL) activities.  Lynea highlights program themes, shares personal examples from her work, and offers insights into successful application of the approach.   For more on Lynea, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-pD.2018-05-3055 minThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP87: Tattoos and Trauma - How the Body Tells the Story with Everett PainterA conversation with Everett W. Painter on how people use tattoos to make meaning of traumatic experience and the implication for counseling practice. For more on Everett, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-pr.2018-05-231h 02The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorEP86: Religion, Shame, and Sexual Wellness - A Conversation with Dr. Tina Schermer SellersThis week, Dr. Megan Speciale talks to Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers about religion, values, and sexual wellness. The conversation unpacks the widespread experience of sexual shame: why we feel it, how it impacts our sexual health, and how we can use sex-positivity, body appreciation, and spirituality to overcome it.  For more on Tina, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-pe.2018-05-1754 minSeneca Creek Community ChurchSeneca Creek Community ChurchReal Questions: Supernatural or SuperstitiousWeek 3 in a series: Real Questions - Thoughful Replies Speaker: Mark Tindle2014-05-1145 minThe Real Estate Guys Radio Show - Real Estate Investing Education for Effective ActionThe Real Estate Guys Radio Show - Real Estate Investing Education for Effective ActionChoosing the Right Market - an Engineer's PerspectiveIs there a scientific way to approach market selection?  Something the average real estate investor can actually do?  Our in-studio guest Tom Wilson thinks so! Tom enjoyed a 30 year enginerring and management career in Silicon Valley, but decided that Corporate America wasn't going to provide the kind of financial future he dreamed of.  Real estate looked good, but he'd heard some horror stories, so he decided to put his engineering background to work on designing a secure path to real estate riches.  Today he's done multi-millions of dollars in deals and owns over 230 rental units.  So while he's not Donald Trump...2012-04-0949 min