Just Plain Mental

The same as the identically titled episode with the pointy words.  It might not be what you think, but I think that I'm right. Rightish at least. Give it a listen.

Not trying to steal from Jim Gaffigan, it's just true. I've met a lot of counselors who seem to be trying to appear perfect or overly put together. I'm not just incapable of it, I'm bored of it. This is just an example. Plus if you ever get to try anything on my partial but awesome list of tasty treats...you really, really, should. 

Same as the identically titled episode without the salty language. Not trying to steal from Jim Gaffigan, it's just true. I've met a lot of counselors who seem to be trying to appear perfect or overly put together. I'm not just incapable of it, I'm bored of it. This is just an example. Plus if you ever get to try anything on my partial but awesome list of tasty treats...you rea...

More of the same, just different.

Same as the identically titled episode without the sailor special words. More of the same, just different.

One of those things where at the beginning the person says I'm not going to say what your relationship should look like and then in some ways does exactly that. I really shouldn't listen to these while editing. Just some things I have come to believe about relationships after decades working with couples. Some truth...not the truth. 

Same as the identically titled episode without any adult language.  One of those things where at the beginning the person says I'm not going to say what your relationship should look like and then in some ways does exactly that. I really shouldn't listen to these while editing. Just some things I have come to believe about relationships after decades working with couples. Some truth...no...

Same as the identically titled episode with no naughty but effective profanity. Apparently, Tom of Balance Better Counseling didn't get all of the darkness out of his system and is back to talk more about things we don't much talk about but might be so much better off if we did. Whether your family of birth was amazing or you had to find somewhere else to get support...here are some idea...

Same as the identically titled episode, but without pseudosocially unacceptable language.

Tom discusses some ideas about the reality of death and out cultural nonesense that often keeps us from every really processing it. This seems especially true during the only time you can really do anything about it, while everyone is still breathing. Sounds like fun, don't it? A Cleaner Language Version of this podcast is coming, if you prefer.

Apparently, Tom of Balance Better Counseling didn't get all of the darkness out of his system and is back to talk more about things we don't much talk about but might be so much better off if we did. Whether your family of birth was amazing or you had to find somewhere else to get support...here are some ideas about what to do for them now and how to appropriately (or inappropriately) mi...

A brief summary of a conversation from a great colleague in a previous practice about  some of the ideas and concepts behind Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and why it is often the first choice for people seeking to change their life in one way or another. 

Stephanie Newman explains why our new office has elephants everywhere and what it is meant to remind us of everyday in our work with people. What a great touchstone for counselors!!