EP104: The Dismissal of Divorce Advice - A Conversation with David L. Prucha, LPC. Akers and White explore the complexity of identity disclosure and the potential healing power of community, authenticity, and genuineness within counseling. For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com, EP27: Neurobiology of Developmental Trauma - Practical Applications for Counselors with Mary Vicario and Carol Hudgins-Mitchell, A conversation with Mary Vicario & Carol Hudgins-Mitchell of Finding Hope Consulting on how developmental trauma affects the brain, using neurobiology to build resilience, and practical applications for everyday practice. For more on Rob and Roy, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit TheThoughtfulCounselor.com. He has published in the Journal of Mental Health Counseling, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, The Family Journal, and several articles in Counseling Today. One popular TTRPG is Dungeons and Dragons, a fantastical adventuring game that can address themes of connection, confidence, and self-exploration. For more on Braxton, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit concept.paloaltou.edu. EP151: Counseling as Hospitality - Trinitarian Reflections for Practice and Education with Watiri Maina. Listener and self-proclaimed Thoughtful Counselor groupie Martin Timoney interviews Everett Worthington on defining humility, the relational nature of humility, and interventions to boost humility. A 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. & Professional Studies. 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. EP253: Understanding Emerging and Late Adulthood Lifespan Development Through a Cultural Lens, In the fourth episode in our series on cultural and contextual approaches to lifespan development, Dr. Savitri Dixon-Saxon shares her expertise on the development of adults. He also spent five years as an outpatient supervisor at a mental health clinic while teaching at Mount Mary College. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu, EP249: LGBTQ+ Communities of Color and Health Dispartities, Join Dr. Dsa Daniel and Dr. James Garca as they discuss health disparities in LGBTQ+ communities of color, and how mental health providers can advocate for better care and services. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor, EP118: What is Personal is Most Universal - A Conversation on Self-Care with Dr. Gregory Moffatt, Current installment of the Leader's Project: Eric Beeson In addition, he is an approved supervisor for mental health, social work and family t, EP34: Grief and Loss in Addiction - Connecting the Dots and Practical Implications for Counseling with Julie Bates-Maves, A conversation with Dr. Julie Bates-Maves on the connections between addictions recovery and the experience of grief and loss and best practices and interventions for counselors. EP97: Sexual Healing after #MeToo - Conversations on What Counselors Need to Know. For more on Karen, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit concept.paloaltou.edu. For more on Kristi, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit concept.paloaltou.edu In this episode, Dr. Aaron Smith interviews Duane France a combat veteran, award winning counselor, author, and advocate for Veterans. http://www.sprc.org/ For more on Victoria Kress links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast. EP190: Gender-Expansive Youth Trauma-Informed Care with Trans and Gender-Expansive Youth with Dr. Cortny Stark. For more on Will, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. Counseling Today Article They also discussed the latest neuroscience research on the effects of mindfulness and trauma on the morphology and functions of the brain, and what this means for clinicians working with survivors of trauma. For more about Alex, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visithttp://b.link/ep123. For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com, EP43: Recast - Stigma, Strengths, and Walking It Off: A Conversation on Counseling and Men with George Hu, In this recast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. George Hu a clinical psychologist and Director of Psychology and Mental Health at Jiahui International Clinic in Shanghai about the stigmas around counseling for men, common presenting concerns, and strategies to build a strong alliance with your male clients. Guest 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. Wonderful Counselor Part One. They talk about the lived experiences of Black men and the protective factors needed to support Black men in their career/family life. My guest is Mr. Mike Shook, creator and host of the wildly popular and always informative podcast, The Thoughtful Counselor. The Thoughtful Counselor (6) - Palo Alto University Counseling Today Article For more on Alexia, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept. The Thoughtful Counselor is a podcast that is dedicated to producing great conversations around current topics in the counseling profession. Mike speaks with Watiri Maina about the practice of hospitality in the counseling process, counselor education, and professional ethics. In this episode, Julia Stamman shares her experiences as a Game Counselor facilitating virtual D&D therapy groups and provides some tips and tools for counselors who may be interested in running their own therapeutic campaigns. The American Counselor Association's page for the 20/20 vision: https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/20-20-a-vision-for-the-future-of-counseling Director Stone discusses her experiences of "sitting at the table" while navigating conservative community spaces. Allison talks with Professor David L. Prucha about the unintended impacts of demonizing domestic violence perpetrators on their victims and tips for counselors working with violent offenders on how to approach this challenging population. June 16, 2023. For more on Eli, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. & Professional Studies. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto Universitys division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu, EP225: Connecting to Ethics in Crisis Intervention, In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Dr. Julia Whisenhunt, Associate Professor at the University of West Georgia, about how counselors can make ethically wise decisions when in crisis intervention. We are also reflecting on how we can better hold our guests accountable for the ideas they present in these interviews. Mike speaks with Robert Vore and Holly Oxhandler on their work at the Christianity & Mental Health podcast. For more on Mark, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. EP136: From Combat Vet to Counselor - A Conversation with Duane France. In this collaboration with the Theory of Change podcast, Dr. Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Steven Gimbel discuss theories of humor, comedic moralism and ethics. Warwick's profile at AUT, EP7: Let's Hang Out! In this episode Dr. Humes will discuss why this important specialty area of counseling does not receive the amount of attention it deserves. For more on Leslie, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visithttps://wp.me/p7R6fn-nt. Brittany Pollard and Tiffany Brooks on how counselors can utilize creative interventions to assist those we work with who are experiencing grief and loss while attending to their unique cultural identities. For more on ZJ and Jenny, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast She is a researcher, educator, and social justice advocate for human trafficking, LGBTQ, and multicultural issues. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto Universitys division of Continuing & Professional Studies. EP131: Critiquing the DSM - Part 2: (The Lack of) Validity, Reliability, and Clinical Utility with James Hansen. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu, EP241: Emotion Regulation Strategies for Children and Adolescents, Raissa Miller speaks with Yale social-emotional learning researchers ZJ Ng and Jenny Seibyl about their work on school-based SEL projects. & Professional Studies. We view counseling and psychotherapy as a. Specifically, the researchers discuss the individualized and contextualized nature of emotion regulation, highlighting eight strategies and evaluating the pros and cons of each strategy. An article in The Professional Counselor by Jane called The Black Church: Theology and Implications for Counseling African Americans The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto Universitys Division of Continuing Dr. Rayne provides strategies for counselors, parents, and teachers talking about sex with children, including what to say, when to say it, and how to feel comfortable saying it. They also discuss how community and school counselors can support this group. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto Universitys Division of Continuing Gregory's article in Counseling Today:http://ct.counseling.org/2017/03/healing-language-appropriate-touch/, EP29: Spirituality and Religion in Counseling - Definitions, Competencies, and Spiritual Bypass with Craig Cashwell, A conversation with Dr. Craig Cashwell - a professor of Counseling and Human Development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Fellow of the American Counseling Association - about the importance of integrating spirituality and religion into counseling practice and how to do it competently and ethically. Mike 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. EP156: Theory, Practice, and In-Between Musings on the Strengths and Shortcomings of Theory with Matthew Lemberger-Truelove. of Play Therapy with Dee Ray, A conversation with Dr. Dee Ray - professor of counseling and higher education at the University of North Texas and Director of the Child and Family Resource Clinic - on what play therapy is (and what it's not), the functions and messages of play, and the long history of history and effectiveness of play therapy. This episode is for counselors exploring their attitudes and beliefs on topics associated with UPV and counselors interested in actionable steps, training considerations, and barriers to social justice advocacy. For more on The Four Doctors, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. EP160: Counseling and Religious Coping - The Role of the Church in African American Communities with Jane Avent Harris. Content. He provides some actionable ways that Counselor Educators can reduce the power hierarchy and prevent the abuse of psychological science that often contribute to oppression in counseling and other fields. A 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. Warwick is the co-author (with Elaine Whitehouse) of A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger They work as a therapist, writer and independent scholar on Dakota and Anishinaabe territories, Turtle Island, also known as Minneapolis, MN. Stay tuned for more episodes with Dr. Lamar! Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu, EP232: Understanding Infant Mental Health, Infant mental health involves promoting emotional and social wellbeing in young children from the prenatal period to 5 years of age through culturally responsive and relationship-based care. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto Universitys division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Dr. Ford discusses the relational neuroscience underlying her Aperture Awareness approach and offers practical and concrete strategies for fostering and enhancing openness. EP99: Counseling & Behavioral Medicine - Taking a Holistic Approach to Practice with Jori Berger-Greenstein. She gives us a deep dive into the work that went into the Covid-19 Needs Assessment Project and how community-engaged research made it possible. & Professional Studies. Ms. Litam has facilitated over 30 state, regional, na, EP36: Neuroscience-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (nCBT) - A New Framework for Client Conceptualization and Treatment Planning with Eric Beeson and Thom Field, A conversation with Drs. She can be reached using the following links: They also talk about their work with students, mentorship, and the importance of HIV PrEP medication. & Professional Studies. Brandi and Dsa explore how young Black professionals remain engaged despite the challenges they may experience. Mike speaks with Tom Sweeney and Michael Brubaker on SCIs Wellness Counseling Identity: A Defining Characteristic of Professional Counselors, a position paper that advocates for wellness as a central and defining characteristic of the counseling profession. Three judges describe their experiences working with counselors and how valuable our work is with both arms of the law (criminal and civil). For more on Nicole and Matt, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this interview visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com, EP115: 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. In hindsight, clarification of the important distinctions between military combat and policing as well as a clear condemnation of unlawful killings by police is necessary. She shares why she is in private practice today and encourages others to find what makes them most happy. EP107: Microaggressions from the Couch: Addressing Client-Initiated Microaggressions in Session with Susan Branco, A 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 on Stacey, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com They outline research findings and how they developed the CAST Lab. Drs. She discusses emerging adulthood and late adulthood, challenging the way we think about aging. Tyler article in The Professional Counselor: Technology in Counselor Education: HIPAA and HITECH as Best Practice & Professional Studies. 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. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto Universitys division of Continuing & Professional Studies. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto Universitys division of Continuing & Professional Studies. They delve into a discussion of many of Lee Mun Wahs award winning documentaries highlighting diversity issues and examine the ways in which counselors often implicitly and explicitly exclude people of marginalized identities in their clinical work. For more on Brandi, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast. Steve's Website She received her PhD in Educational Psychology: Counselor Education & Gifted Education from the University of Connecticut, her Masters in Counselor Education from SUNY Brockport, and her Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a minor in Religious Studies from Nazareth College of Rochester. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu, EP228: The Black Male Experience: Mentorship and Mental Health, In this episode Dr. Jones and Dr. Townsend discuss the positive effects that mentorship has on Black men. A conversation with Dr. Leslie Korn about the impact of nutrition on mental health. Dan Siegel's Hand Model of the Brain & Professional Studies. This conversation discusses the problematic messages of purity culture that promote false promises and can activate feelings of shame, guilt, fear, and low self-worth. Emily and Kaila share strategies about how to incorporate body image and nutrition into the intake and assessment process, broach topics related to self-esteem and body image with teen clients, and how to navigate privacy and confidentiality concerns with incorporating families into treatment. For more on Guy, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sp. After the episode, stick around for a chance to Ask a Sexpert, with this weeks question focusing on how to make time for sex with your partner, despite chaotic schedules. Raissa Miller and Chad Luke discuss recent advances in neuroscience that are relevant to counseling practice. Dr. Melanie Varney is a counselor educator who started her own private practice by learning about herself and doing her own work. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto Universitys division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu, Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are an increasingly popular modality of therapy, especially among adolescents and young adults. One popular TTRPG is Dungeons and Dragons, a fantastical adventuring game that can address themes of connection, confidence, and self-exploration. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu, EP236: Failing Forward: Defining Success in Private Practice, Dr. Melanie Varney is a counselor educator who started her own private practice by learning about herself and doing her own work. Priscilla Wilson speaks to Loki Mulholland, an award-winning filmmaker, author, activist, and son of Civil Rights icon, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. & Professional Studies. & Professional Studies. For more about Amanda and Elizabeth, links for this episode, and the APA citation visit http://wp.me/p7R6fn-dV, EP52: Integrated Care - Part 2: Models, Ethics, and Spirituality with Russ Curtis, Our conversation with Dr. Russ Curtis continues as we discuss models of integrated care, ethical concerns, what it looks like to incorporate spirituality in an integrated care setting. The Thoughtful Counselor is a podcast that is dedicated to producing great conversations around current topics in counseling and psychotherapy. Eric Beeson and Thom Field on integrating cutting-edge findings in neuroscience with cognitive behavioral therapy. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor. For more on Jori, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-sg. Recommendations for infusing openness and flexibility into practice through RO-DBT and other techniques is also discussed. Maya Angelou's Human Family, EP11: Counseling in the Wake of a Turbulent Election: Post-Election Stress, Values Conflicts, and Advocacy with Donna Sheperis, A conversation with Dr. Donna Sheperis - remote core faculty at Palo Alto University, former co-chair of the ACA Ethics Committee, and author of numerous articles and a textbook on counseling ethics - on how counselors can navigate counseling after a turbulent and divisive election. Jurie offers a neuroscience-informed definition of resilience and discusses the Predictive 6-Factor Resilience scale (PR6) and framework. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept. For more on Melanie, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit concept.paloaltou.edu A Call to Action: Counselors Against Sex Trafficking. A conversation with Javier F. Casado Prez on broaching privilege, critical multiculturalism, and encouraging radical wellness in our counseling practice. Implications for counselors, researchers, and educators are discussed. Dee's Faculty Page at University of North Texas EP133: The Life and Work of Carl Rogers - We Are All Rogerian Now with Howard Kirschenbaum. Stacey Diane A. Litam, M.A., LPC, NCC is a doctoral candidate in Kent State Universitys Counselor Education and Supervision program and adjunct faculty at the Northeast Ohio Medical University. Stacey currently provides counseling services for survivors of sex trafficking, persons with addictions, and LGBTQ clients. For more onDarius, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto Universitys Division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Sam's book: The Creative Arts in Counseling (5th edition) at Amazon Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept. The second conversation in a 2-part series with Kelly Coker and Tyler Kimbel on multiple professional identity disorder, barriers to advancing the counseling profession, international advocacy and how you can help grow the counseling profession.