Shows
The ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleInterview with the American Counseling AssociationChristine and Carmel sit down with Dr. Lynn Linde, Chief of Professional Staff at the the American Counseling Association to discuss ACA's mission, the history of the counseling profession, ACA Code of Ethics, Counseling Compact, reasons a clinical license is important, and challenges and changes within the counseling profession. Counselors and counseling students can visit counseling.org to get more information about ACA, register for their upcoming conference in Orlando, FL, or to become a member. Thanks to Lynn Linde and the ACA for all that you do for the counseling profession. The Illinois Counseling Association now...
2025-03-1347 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleCredentialing with Insurance CompaniesCarmel and Christine sit down with Yesenia Servin to discuss credentialing, provider enrollment, and contracting with insurance companies. This episode includes helpful information for clinicians who plan to work in private practice, planning to change their work/billing setting, or those who are already working in private practice and simply want to make sure they have current and accurate information on credentialing.
2025-02-0745 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleSexuality and Sexual WellnessICA Podcast hosts Christine,Kyle, and Carmel sit down with Dr. Frances McClain and Lisa Salvadore to discuss the Association of Sexology and Sexual Wellness, challenges clinicians face when working with clients on issues related to sex and sexuality, and the importance of discussing sex, sexuality, and sexual wellness in therapy.
2024-12-2348 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleAssociation for Child and Adolescent Counseling in Illinois (ACACI)Christine, Kyle, and Carmel sit down for a counseling conversation with President Samantha Rivera, LPC and President Elect Heather Olsson, LCPC of ACACI to discuss the mission of their division, upcoming events & CE opportunities, and ways to get involved with their organization.
2024-12-0730 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleIllinois Association for Specialists in Group WorkOurs hosts interview Katie Grant, President of the Illinois Association for Specialists in Group Work. Katie shares insight and details on IASGW, upcoming events, and reasons joining this particular division of ICA is beneficial. Katie also shares BREAKING NEWS regarding new developments within the IASGW division.
2024-11-0635 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleUntil My Last Breath with Scott Gleeson, LCPCDr. Kyle Goodwin interviews Scott Gleeson. Scott is a Northwestern Illinois University graduate, licensed clinical professional counselor, published author, and writier. Prior to his career change Scott was a journalist and wrote for USA Today for more than a decade. He shares details about losing his father who was also a therapist, his work as a therapist, current projects, and history working with athletes as a sports writer. Scott's book titled "Until my Last Breath" is co-authored by Dick Vitale. Mr. Vitale is a famous college basketball coach and sports broadcaster who shared his philosophy on life, passion for...
2024-07-2635 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleReconceptualizing Grief with Dr. Katie Atkins and Dr. Sonya LorelleDr. Katie and Dr. Sonja talk about their journey and research on non-death-related grief and loss. They have created a model to help clients re-identify themselves and their experiences with a grief lens. They also teach and train other therapists and mental health professionals on this model. Listen in to learn about the model and their journey in creating this incredible tool!
Links mentioned in the podcast:
Their website: https://www.bloominglifeinstitute.com/
Overview of the model: https://www.bloominglifeinstitute.com/griefandloss
Consultation Group: https://www.bloominglifeinstitute.com/grieflyspeaking
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2024-07-0744 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleDance Movement Therapy with Erica HornthalInterested in incorporating movement into your current talk therapy? Listen to this encapsulating episode with Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT, "a therapist who MOVES you", about how movement and dance can benefit clients' mental health! Erica is the founder of Chicago Dance Therapy and has authored the book Body Aware and The Movement Therapy Deck, both available for purchase and helpful for clients and clinicians to reconnect to their bodies and learn to express themselves through movement.
https://www.chicagodancetherapy.com/
https://www.ericahornthal.com/
2024-06-2144 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleEquine Therapy W/Dr. Arieahn Matamonasa Bennett Ph.DOur hosts interview Dr. Arieahn MB about her extensive and inspiring history with horses. Dr. Arieahn MB is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, international speaker, and pioneer in Equine Therapy. She is a professor at DePaul University , Adjunct Instructor at Fielding University and Pacifica graduate Institute in California. She shares information about her upcoming workshop on Experiencing the Restorative Power of Nature and Horses. Her next workshop will be held on June 22, 2024 at a private farm just over the Illinois border near Kenosha Wisconsin, a little more than an hour from Chicago.
Interested parties can register for...
2024-05-2850 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleResilienceCan you think of a time when you had be strong, courageous, or resilient? Our hosts sit down for a brief discussion on resiliency.
2024-05-1829 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KylePerinatal Mental HealthOur hosts interview Ashley Hunt, LCSW, PMH-C; Laura Leddy, LCPC, PMH-C; and Myriam Sanchez, LCPC on Perinatal Mental Health. Our panelists for this episode practice in Chicago and surrounding areas, and share their personal and professional experiences with common mental and emotional health challenges women experience when faced with infertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and other family planning issues.
2024-03-2953 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleSocial Justice in Clinical PracticeOur podcast hosts interviewed Dr. Crystal "Doc" Murdock on social justice in the counseling profession. Doc works for National Louis University, a board member for IMHCA, and a consistently active leader within the ICA organization. She provides thought provoking insight on changes counselors can make to become more self-aware, ways in which counselors should challenge themselves and others, and skills counselors can develop through training and practice. This episode will certainly motivate clinicians to remain intentional about providing a safe space for clients by striving to become culturally competent counselors.
2024-03-2137 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleDivorce Mediation with Marta Papa- Additional Stream of Income for CounselorsChristine and Carmel interview Marta Papa, PC, Family Law Attorney and Mediator for 35 years. She's helped 11,000 couples divorce using litigation and more than 4,000 couples mediate their divorces. She has a post graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. The author of "7 Secrets from the Divorce Whisperer" discusses misconceptions about mediation and how counselors are the perfect people. Marta offers Divorce Mediation Training through her website, https://www.consideringdivorce.com/, where counselors can get trained and add additional income to their practices.
Marta will be hosting an in-person event on Divorce Mediation & giving away her books!
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2024-03-1149 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleWorking with BIPOC Families as AdvocatesOur hosts interviewed 2 mental health professionals who share their experiences and tips on working with BIPOC families.
2024-02-2157 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleWorking with BIPOC ClientsIn honor of Black History Month our podcast hosts interview 3 clinicians that work with BIPOC clients in counseling. Our Guests share valuable insight regarding things to consider when working with people of color.
2024-02-0949 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleNew Year reflections, resetting and refocusing with Carmel, Kyle and ChristineKyle Carmel and Christine Chat about reflections from 2023, they talk BIG WINS, and lessons learned. They share their tips and tricks for starting the new year with a new lens and how they plan to get their new year started and how you can start 2024 off with some new perspectives!
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2024-01-0446 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleICA 75th Annual Conference-Presenter InterviewsOur podcast hosts interviewed Dr. Erin Terada of Relief Mental Health on alternative treatment approaches for treatment resistant clients presenting with feeding and eating disorders. Her workshop will provide insight and training on Cultual Diversity issues in treatment for feeding and eating disorders. We also interviewed Dr. Sandra Kakacek and her intern Kate who offered specifics on their upcoming workshop on Animal Assisted Therapy. We hope to see you at this years 75th Annual Conference.
2023-10-2620 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleICA 75th Annual Conference-Presenter InterviewsOur hosts interviewed Dr. Kyle Goodwin, a member of the podcast team, ICA's Public Relations Chairperson, and college professor. Dr. Goodwin offered insight into his upcoming workshop on Mental Health, Christianity, and the black experience. We are looking forward to hearing more details on Dr. Goodwins research on this particular topic at our annual conference in just 2 short weeks.
2023-10-2606 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleICA 75th Annual Conference -Presenter InterviewsIllinois Counseling Associations podcast hosts sit down with John E. Coumbe-Lilley of University of Illinois-Chicago's Kinesiology and Nutrition Department to discuss his upcoming workshop on the psychology of injury in college athletes. We also interviewed Holly Thompson of University of Ilinois-Springfield to gain insight into her upcoming presentation on Slow Counseling and Educating. We are excited to have both clinicians present at this years conference.
2023-10-2631 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleICA 75th Annual Conference-More Interviews with 2023 PresentersOur hosts interview Lauren Brdecka, Jamie Langosch, and Theodore Stripling regarding the details of their upcoming workshops for this years 75th Annual Conference. We are very excited about the variety of topics, treatment approaches, and the diversity in expertise and qualifications this years presenters offer. We hope to see you at the conference in Lisle, IL on November 10th-11th, 2023.
2023-10-2621 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleICA's 75th Annual Conference-Presenter InterviewsOur podcast hosts interviewed 12 of this years conference presenters to gain insight into what to expect while attending their workshops. This episode features Jeff Dill of Behavioral Health Alliance, and Gwendolyn Sterk of Sterk Family Law. Register for our annual conference at ilcounseling.org. We hope to see you there.
2023-10-2616 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleICA's 75th Annual Conference-Presenter InterviewsOur hosts interview 2 of this years presenters to gain insight into what to expect from their workshops at this years conference to be held November 10-11, 2023. This episode features Suzanne Muirheld on preparing clients for EMDR, followed by our interview with Molly Ansari on supervising counselors in correctional settings,. We are excited to have them both as Presenters at our 75th Annual conference.
2023-10-2620 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleInterview with Sandra KakacekOne of our podcast hosts interviewed Sandra Kakacek and her co-presenter Kate who will present on Animal Assisted Therapy at this years 75th Annual Conference.
2023-10-1808 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleBenefits of Therapy for Clinicians, Burnout, and VulnerabilityOur hosts sit down to discuss the importance of vulnerability, benefits of therapists engaging in therapy as clients, and burnout. We also discuss the upcoming Illinois Counseling Associations 75th Annual Conference to be held November 10-11, 2023.
2023-10-141h 08The ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleInterview with Robert Jackman; Inner Child Therapy, how you can use it to help your clients growOur amazing guest, Robert Jackman, LCPC, discusses his theory and approach using Inner Child Therapy with clients and his success using this to facilitate change over his decades of experience. Robert is the author of 4 books, Healing your Lost Inner Child, Healing Your Lost Inner Child Companion Workbook, Healing Your Wounded Relationship, and The Tender Path of Grief and Loss. You can find out more about Robert and his very helpful books at https://robertjackmantherapy.com/.
Have a topic you want to hear about? Email us at ilcounselingpodcast@gmail.com!
2023-09-1951 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KylePrivate Practice Tips with Norm DasenbrookChristine and Carmel sit down with Norman Dasenbrook to discuss important facts regarding private practice.
2023-08-0156 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleSubstance Use and MisuseChristine and Carmel Interview three LCPC's who are also Certified Acohol and Drug Counselors. In this episoe our audience will gain insight on working with clients struggling with addiction, why people misuse substances, and treatment approaches while working with clients in a non-biased or nonjudgemental manner.
2023-07-171h 21The ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleICA’s Insurance Task Force Chair, Jennifer Froemel InterviewCarmel and Christine interview Jennifer Froemel, the Chair of ICA's Insurance Task Force. Listen or watch to learn all the awesome stuff the ICA's Insurance Task Force does to advocate for counselors in our state! They get us raises!!
If you would like to be on the podcast or have a request for a topic, please email us at ilcounselingpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like more information on the ICA and the Insurance Task Force, our would like to join the ICA please visit https://www.ilcounseling.org/.
2023-06-1638 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleCounseling Career Paths: AcademiaChristine and Carmel interview 3 college professors to learn how counselors can land a career in higher education institutions. This interview offers an overwhelming amount of information including the job search, preparation for interviews, and more. This interview is specifically for counselors interested in careers in academia.
2023-05-171h 05The ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleCounseling Compact Part 2: A Call to Action w/Nadia JohnsonIllinois Counselors are very close to earning the opportunity to practice in other states. Christine and Carmel sit down with Nadia Johnson to discuss recent developments surrounding the Counseling Compact. Nadia explains why Illinois Counselors have 2 weeks to contact our legislators for this monumental opportunity. It's extremely important for Clinicians in Illinois take action now.
2023-04-2642 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleWhich Counseling Career is the Best Fit for You?Carmel and Christine discuss the various types of counselors and careers available for counselors and social workers.
2023-04-2131 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleInterview with Executive Director Rachel BanickChristine and Carmel sit down with Rachel Banick to learn more about the Illinois Counseling Association. Rachel provides insight on advocacy, professional development, networking and the various divisions and chapters within the organization.
2023-04-2128 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleBasics on Private PracticeChristine and Carmel discuss the basics on starting a private practice in the state of Illinois.
2023-04-2138 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleHistory of Licensure in IllinoisIn this episode, Carmel and Christine sit down with Pat McGinn. Pat is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois. She is past President of the Illinois Counseling Association and past President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association. She was an Instructor in the art therapy program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has been active in political advocacy for counselors on the state and national level.
2023-02-2143 minThe ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and KyleCounselor CompactIn this interview, Christine sits down with CICO consultant Dan Stasi to talk about Illinois' inclusion in the Counselor Compact, which would allow professional counselors licensed and residing in a compact member state to practice in other compact member states without need for multiple licenses.
Join CICO in advocating for your profession in Springfield at the Counselor Day on the Hill on April 20, 2023. We'll see you there!
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