The Thoughtful Counselor

In 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-mili...

Mike 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 divisio...

Mike 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. F...

Priscilla 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...

Mike 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...

Raissa 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...

Mike 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 v...

Priscilla 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 Thoughtfu...

Mike 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...

In 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 Timin...

Mike 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.com

A 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 .

A 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.

Priscilla 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 .

In 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 .

In 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 .

A 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 .

A 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 .

Mike 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 .

In 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 .

In 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 describ...

A 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...

A 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.lin...

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.   For more about Jennifer, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit  https://wp.me/p7R6fn-GG .

Mike 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/thethoughtfu...