Shockers in Session

Can a trail hike or mountain biking be as transformative as a session on the couch? In this episode, we dive into the rugged intersection of mental health and the great outdoors with Dr. Cian Brown, an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma and an expert in Adventure/Ecotherapy. We explore why stepping out of our comfort zone and into the elements can trigger profound breakthroughs. Dr....

In this episode, we sit down with Rachel McDaniel, LSCSW, a specialist in somatic therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Rachel walks us through a foundation of IFS and seeing clients' experiences as a collection of parts. We discuss the shift from pathologizing behavior to befriending the "Protectors" and "Exiles" that live within our clients. Our Toolkit Spotlight foc...

In this episode, we sit down with powerhouse, Dr. Christina Tillery, to explore the multifaceted world of school counseling. Dr. Tillery shares her journey as a professional school counselor and her impactful work with Hatching Results, where she helps schools use data to drive student success. In This Episode: Guest Spotlight: Dr. Christina Tillery on her evolution from the front lines of schools...

In our debut episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on why we created Shockers in Session and how we aim to support counselor educators, counseling students, and practicing therapists. Transitioning from the classroom to the clinic can feel like a shock to the system—we’re here to help fill in the gaps that grad school left behind. The first "Toolbox Spotlight" segment includes a creati...