Coffee and TheraTEA

Today's episode was born out of a text thread between Noa and Sarah about the "behind the scenes" of being parents - specifically Mothers, AND therapists. Because this is such a HUGE topic, we're releasing it in two episodes! In this episode, Noa and Sarah talk about: Sarah’s move to Georgia Noa getting ready to go back to work from maternity leave We introduce the topic of balan...

This week the gals are joined by the one, the only, the magical Stephanie Leavell of Music for Kiddos ! You may know Stephanie from her wonderful group supervision and support community , or you may know her from her own podcast, Music for Kiddos . What you may not know is the journey Stephanie took to get where she is. In this episode, we talk all about: Burnout and its reality Preventing burnout...

In this episode, we brought back the incredible Shelley Anderson to talk more about AAC! If you haven't already, listen to our first episode with Shelley, All About AAC, to help us celebrate AAC Awareness Month all October long. In this episode, Shelley will emphasize: how to support self-advocacy with AAC how to program regulation & advocacy pages how to use AAC for safety skills. Shelley...

This week the gals are joined by a special guest for AAC awareness month, Shelley Anderson! Shelley is a board-certified music therapist and assistive technology specialist. She joins the Coffee and TheraTEA stage to talk ALL things AAC! What is AAC? AAC is Alternative and Augmentative Communication and Shelley is going to tell you a ton about it. In this episode we will highlight: What AAC is The...

Today the gals are joined by special guest, Allie Newell, BS, BCBA, LBA. Allie joins us for continued critical evaluation of the ABA field, because we can't help ourselves, as well as discussion around Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Allie has an upcoming training for practitioners all about ACT called ACT-U! You can learn more about ACT-U and register, here. Allie is a Board Certifie...

September is NICU awareness month and we are so excited to share Courtney's personal story and journey in the NICU with her beautiful child, Elliott! This story follows Elliott's 67 day NICU stay with all of the challenges and wonderful support Courtney and her wife received during their time in the NICU. A support that you'll hear Courtney share that helped her family during this diff...

It’s BTS time! Sadly, no not the band, Back To School. This can be a challenging time for kids, parents, and professionals. In this episode, Alyssa, Courtney, and Noa sit down and talk about tangible ways to ease the back to school transition. They leave you with ideas for how to manage both the knowns and unknowns of big transitions! Needing more resources? Dynamic Lynks has a variety of back to...

In this episode, Alyssa, Noa, and Courtney sit down to discuss the complicated topic of evidence-based practice (EBP). The gals explore the what, why, and how of EBP to better understand what role it plays in clinical practice, outside of the research setting. Why EBP? It all spurred from last episode's discussion around the update on EBP practices for autistic individuals. Give that episode a...

A very heated topic in therapy land this week has been the update from the American Medical Association's House of Delegates annual meeting in June 2023, withdrawing their support of ABA for the treatment of autism. That title is not all it seems, and this week the gals dive into it. We encourage you to read the handbook yourself , which has many updates for healthcare as a whole in the US. Th...

As a table of podcasters that includes music therapists and BCBAs, we are no stranger to fighting for your style of therapy to be understood. There are a lot of misconceptions, truths, and opportunities for growth in our professions. In this episode, the gals deep dive into how to advocate and stand up for the work you love to do! We also mention the enneagram a lot. You can check out what enneagr...

Are you... Applying for your first job as a therapist? Wondering what employers are looking for when you're applying for a job? A private practice owner who is curious what the hiring process could entail? Looking to rock your first job interview? Then this is the episode for you! Alyssa and Noa dive into how they structure the hiring and interview process for prospective job candidates from c...

Alyssa, Noa, and Sarah spill some realiTEA this week diving into why we love reality TV so much, how we use it in therapy sessions, and the mental health implications of participating in reality TV. This topic was sparked heavily by the discussions surrounding Love is Blind on Netflix. Danielle and Nick from season 2 of Love is Blind dropped a podcast episode this week talking all about their ment...

It's Mental Health Month and today Alyssa is sharing some of her favorite tips for regulation and mental wellness as a therapist! Top Takeaways from the Episode: 3 breathing techniques The power of movement Connecting with nature and sunshine Affirmations and why they're important Apps that can support your mental health Using deep pressure for nervous system regulation to support the body...

If you haven't already, Listen to Part 1 that sets the framework for these ideas! This week the gals talk more about how to put neuro-affirming work into practice. We focus on questions to ask yourself when building neuro-affirming goals, such as: Why am I working on this? Who is this skill for? How can I support this skill through understanding neural differences? Additional Resources to expl...

It's Autism Acceptance month and the gals are zooming in on neuro-affirming care in their day-to-day work as clinicians & humans! In this episode, we define the difference between neuro-affirming and client-centered care and explore what that looks like in practice. We also ask a question that many want to know, "can ABA be neuro-affirming?" There's of course a lot of fun ban...

1 year of Coffee and TheraTEA and we needed 2 episodes to celebrate! If you haven't listened to Part 1, give that a listen first . This week the gals continue their Billie Eilish a la Vanity Fair style interview to discuss big things happening in their careers, the year ahead, and some fun rapid questions. Take time to sip as we spill lots more TEA and kick off season 2 of Coffee and TheraTEA!...

1 year of Coffee and TheraTEA, can you believe it?! This week the gals do a Billie Eilish a la Vanity Fair style interview to discuss themselves, their confidence, and their new journeys ahead for year 2 of podcasting. Take time to sip as we spill lots of TEA and stay tuned for part 2 next week! Awesome Thing referenced in the episode: The every girl The every mom NICU Mamas Eugene levy travel sho...

Today the gals get real about what it takes to become a BCBA, LCSW, MT-BC, and other types of therapists! We discuss the coursework required, ongoing training, and consistent commitment that is critical to being a qualified clinician. This is a great episode for students and emerging professionals who are seeking a degree in a therapy field! If you’re a therapist who is feeling some of the frustra...

This week the gals are joined by Zenobia Lee-Briggs, MA, LPC, ACS to discuss the transgenerational impact trauma has on the BIPOC community, especially as it relates to mental health and seeking therapeutic support. This is something to keep in mind not just this Black History Month, but in all the work we do as therapists and as human beings. Zenobia is incredibly open and honest throughout the c...

This week the gals explore new ways to evaluate the effectiveness of a session and how to reframe  what makes a "good" session. This episode is for clinicians and parents alike, to celebrate the effort and care we all bring to therapy each day/week/month/year! Additional Resources: Looking for supervision to expand your clinical delivery? Both Alyssa and Noa offer that for music therapists an...

The gals kick off the first round table of the new year with some silly exploration of the most Googled therapy questions. Lots of laughter will be had with this one! Keep the conversation flowing and follow us on instragram @coffeeandtheratea Questions, thoughts, ideas? Email us! coffeeandtheratea@gmail.com

Join Alyssa and Courtney in a new year-themed episode all about shifting priorities and working with what you have! Top takeaway of the episode: “Don’t mourn the loss of who you were, celebrate who you’re gonna be.” Previous Episodes Mentioned: Stop "Shoulding" Yourself Keep the conversation flowing and follow us on instragram @coffeeandtheratea Questions, thoughts, ideas? Email us! coffeeandthera...

The gals wrap up the year discussing what they are most proud of, what they're looking forward to in 2023, and sending some shout outs to the listeners! Make sure to follow the gals to see what they're up to in the new year: Sarah Phillips Noa Ferguson - self-care in seconds series will help you rock 2023! Alyssa Stone Courtney Lohrenz If you want to focus on your self-care in the new year and joi...

CONTENT WARNING: Death by suicide, suicidal ideation, suicide prevention, mental health crises. In this episode, the gals are joined by Matthew Moody. Matthew serves as the Director Of Contact Operations and Clinical Services at Solari Crisis and Human Services. In this role, he oversees 100 employees in a crisis contact center that fields over 40,000 calls per month. Main Takeaways from this Epis...

This week on the pod, Alyssa and Courtney are joined by Katie Sears to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of ABA. The goal of this episode is to shed light on the true harm of ABA while also understanding how the field can move forward. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) continues to be the most widely prescribed and accessible therapeutic approach for autistic children. Katie brings decades o...