Counselors Can Help

In this show I will discuss the benefits and merits of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as a trauma therapy. I believe just about anybody can benefit from these types of therapies. This show will discuss what you can gain from ART and how to help you learn more about it to see if is is right for you. I will also discuss -How would I know if I am a good candidate for ART? -Do I need trauma ther...

This show is the final in this short series of therapist confessions. Tell us what you think about this series. Send me an email at merrill@counselorscanhelp.com or let me know in session if you are a client. The idea is to see just a bit about what therapists go through and how we try to apply what we teach in session to our own lives. In the end, I think this is another great way for you or a fr...

In this show we discuss more on what shapes our approach to therapy and how we decide what methods to use. We also offer a few more glimpses into our lives. These are real stories and real human reaction on display. In this episode we discuss -What are some trauma recovery techniques you have used? -Have you put this to use in your own life? Yes! -How could a person apply values to help with menta...

In this show we are breaking format just a bit to allow you to get to know us just a bit better. This format is a quick way of hearing us talking about our lives and our lives as therapists. Honestly, this is an experiment. Give us you feedback at merrill@counselorscanhelp.com. Also leave feedback at the website counselorscanhelp.com In this show we address questions like... -Is text the best medi...

Today's show is full of examples of many of the ideas we have talked about on the show. What does this conversation sound like? How do we avoid getting bogged down in the weeds and old arguments? In this show we answer such questions as... -How to know what we really even want? -How to find out what the other person wants? -We think we know, but do we really know what they or I really need? -Can I...

In this show we will cover a lot of specific thoughts and techniques to help you get more present. Present moment thinking and awareness is a great tool that can help in any situation. We will go into specifics about what that means. In this show we will answer questions on.. -How can I become more present? -How can being more present help with anxiety and depression? -What are some great present...

In this show we will discuss the principles of Marshall Rosenberg and Nonviolent Communication. It turns out, he has inexpensive books and numerous free content on the web to discuss these simple and effective techniques. You don't have to spend thousands at a conference to learn them. This show will lay the groundwork of this strategy and there is more to follow. This is a very important show and...

This show will focus on the firefighter profession. We will talk about what firefighters and first responders deal with. More importantly we focus on how a group of heroic public servants are working on keeping a healthy mental state in a very difficult profession. This show will focus on what issues they battle and what the profession is doing to keep their fellow firefighters in a healthy mental...

In this show, we dig deep into what to do after the ask. You introduce an ask and the other person potentially reacts emotionally. What if you are the one asked or the other person blames you for something? How do you keep your cool? How do you keep the conversation constructive? In this session we will address... How do I learn to listen? How do I get my partner to do what I asked? What are some...

Today we start back from after the holidays! Liza and I are back to work and exploring the topic of how to ask for stuff? How can we engage others in conversations to make positive change? How to stop an ineffective cycle of arguing? This show will give you a place to start and we will do other shows that continue this idea. The real world can be difficult and we want to give you tools to interact...

How can I start to make a new me? Does it have to be hard? No. Can it be meaningful? Yes. In this show I discuss where the show will put its focus and how you can use that to build a better and more happy you. In this show I discuss what you can do to make a difference today. In this who we answer.. What can I do to feel better now? What should I do to help myself feel better now? What is importan...

How can counselors help solve conflict with teenagers? Many parent are battling with their teenage children. This is a pretty universal situation. This show goes over some starting basics that you can do today to help with your specific situation. We teach you some basic things you can apply and also where to start. In this episode we address questions like.. How can a counselor help with my teena...

We have covered a lot of ground talking about conflict as it mostly relates to couples. This show is a good recap to this point. We highlight some items that need emphasis and techniques that will work! This is a great interaction with Liza! The show is informative and entertaining! In this show we answer questions like... What are some good communication skills to practice? Can a counselor help w...

This is our third show on conflict. In this show, Liza and I talk about the methods we can all use to practice better ways to resolve conflict. These are practices you can use today. In this show we answer questions on.. How can I actually practice conflict resolution? What not to do when arguing with your spouse. How can I stop arguing with my spouse or other family members? How can I get my spou...

In this show we continue to explore how counselors can help with conflict and what couples therapy in particular looks like starting out. We explore a couple some concepts useful in any relationship to include listening, how to listen and what to do with it, as well as react vs respond. This show is packed with more goodies that I can list! In this show we will also answer questions such as ... Ca...

How can counselors help with conflict resolution? We will answer this with specific things you can apply in your life today. Stop the fighting and bickering. Join Liza and me for a very informative series on conflict resolution and how to help with communication. Here is also a link we talk about in the show https://www.gottman.com/ Lets talk about how counselors can help with conflict How do I le...

This show will continue the discussion about depression and how counselors can help. Tune in to hear topics and questions that cover... How can I solve my depression? Can depression be solved or cured? How can a therapist help with depression? Is depression a disease? I have depression, What to do? What is the strategy when dealing with depression? How to stop depressive episodes. What can I do to...

How can a counselor help with depression? This starts a series on depression where we will discuss its characteristics, provide hope, break down some misconceptions and begin to set the stage for treatment options that can help. On this episode we will answer questions like.. What is depression? How to determine if I have depression? Can a counselor help with depression? How does depression start?...

In this episode I discuss numerous reasons to get better sleep as well as ways to get that sleep. These can be very challenging problems and can go on for many years. In this episode I discuss Why do I need sleep? How much sleep do I need? Does lack of sleep cause mental illness? How can I get help with sleep problems? Does alcohol or marijuana help with sleep? How can therapy help with sleep prob...

Here we put all the tools together. How to change your attitude about anxiety and learn a strategy that can change your life. Learn some great concepts that can really put you on a path to recovery and build a plan to actually lower anxiety. In this show we answer questions like How can I stop anxiety attacks or panic attacks? How can I stop anxiety at night? How can I stop anxiety from ruining my...

How to lower your anxiety and live the life you deserve now! In this show, a continuation on the topic of anxiety we discuss: How to get more present. What does is mean to be more present and how does that help me? Is control a great anxiety strategy? Is avoidance a great anxiety strategy? Where does a lack of sleep fit into anxiety? How can a counselor help me with anxiety? See me also on counsel...

This episode addresses how to lower anxiety with three easy steps that you can do now. The episode is the first in a series designed to help you understand how to address anxiety. In this episode we address What has been proven to be almost as effective as medication in fighting anxiety? Do you fight with your thoughts to figure out anxiety? Then get ready for it to get worse. The reason why most...

This is a podcast about your first therapy session. This is all about getting you ready and prepared for your session. In this podcast we will address questions such as How to get the most out of therapy How to prepare for a therapy session What should I tell my therapist Topics to discuss with your therapist What to tell you therapist in the first visit Can you tell your therapist illegal things...

Rod Porter was involved in a very terrifying vehicle accident where he broke most bones in his lower body and also suffered back, jaw and other injuries. This is his story and how therapy helped him to a place he never thought possible. Listen and be inspired! Also visit us at counselorscanhelp.com

Dr Alex Wolbrink is an expert in the field of aviation medicine. In this episode we discuss the concerns pilots face when it comes to their own mental health and worries that they will lose their jobs. Very informative. See us at counselorscanhelp.com . We discuss counseling and FAA medical FAA medical and marriage counseling FAA mental health FAA medical and depression FAA medical and bipolar