Noggin Notes Podcast

Jake and Adrienne have discussed so far the core conceptual issues in rural mental health care, the social and economic challenges. In this episode they close off by discussing the funding and political challenges of rural mental health. Providing affordable and comprehensive mental health services for those who need these services is a tremendous challenge for the helping professions. The demand...

We have a great treat for everyone. We had the pleasure of having on our show two amazing women who are making a difference in Cambodia. These inspirational women are Dr. Lauren Marsden, Founder and Owner of VSL Veterinary Clinic Cambodia and Martina Mayr, Founder and Director of Animal Rescue Cambodia. The ladies discuss with Jake on the work they have been doing in response to the lack of animal...

This is part II of our three part series on the overview of rural mental health care, as Jake welcomes Adrienne Sutherland back on the show. Jake and Adrienne will be continuing the discussion on mental illness in rural and urban residents. Social support has been found to have a direct effect on the well-being of families and individuals. Specific strategies are presented which will assist rural...

We welcome Adrienne Sutherland who works for a Non-Profit Organization called Community Chest in rural Nevada. Adrienne is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor. Jake and Adrienne will be discussing mental illness in rural and urban residents. Mental health care needs are not met in many rural communities across the country because adequate s...

It's that time again where Jake answers your questions. This time he shares a bit about himself and the counseling field, with more to come down the road. Keep sending your questions, we really appreciate it and we hope that we get you closer to a better state of mental health. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on  iTu...

Jake and Steve continues the discussion with Steve Barcia about toxic relationships in this two part series, as they close it off by digging deeper on how people use relationships to fill a void within themselves. The truth is that anytime you try to distract yourself from feeling what you’re feeling, you’re avoiding the fact that you’re not whole. Something is missing, damaged or broken, and unti...

We welcome back Steve Barcia on the show as he discusses toxic relationships with Jake. They give insightful advice and tips if you think you are in a toxic relationship or if you think you were in one. Their discussion will give you a better insight on having a healthier relationship with others, your partner and yourself. A toxic relationship is any relationship that is unfavorable to you or oth...

Amanda Green is back and we are excited as she discusses further with Jake about play therapy. They dig in deeper on the 10 objectives of play therapy. Developing more positive self concept in kids is important. We all should know that, you are not what you do. So we should never want to say, "kids are something", we would rather want to say, "they are doing something", because we can change what...

In this episode Jake sits down and chats with Lauren Penksa on student life on campus. They examine everything from mental health, drug and alcohol habits, and how they deal with challenges. College is a stressful time and students can expect to deal with a variety of expected and unexpected stressors through their college careers. While stress sources don’t necessarily cause anxiety disorders and...

In this episode Jake has an insightful and inspiring chat with Dr. Conte and discuss deeper on how we all can impact the world better in actions and what we put out in this world. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on  iTunes .  

Play therapy is a kind of therapy counseling with playing activities which makes children overcome their psychological difficulties by themselves and helps them to achieve optimum level of development. In this episode Jake talks to Amanda Green, a Marriage and Family Therapist at Zephyr Wellness. They discuss deeper on Amanda's work on play therapy. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead s...

In this episode Jake discusses the Six Do's and Don'ts of talking about trauma and tragedy. These do's and don’ts can be used when talking to children and adults. Tragedies affect everyone, both children, and adults. Children need to talk about their fears, frustration, and disbelief. It is important that we are watchful for these emotions and encourages open discussions. Hope you enjoy the podcas...

Being a parent is a role that can bring you great joy and happiness as well as challenges to deal with. It can be daunting and overwhelming as you make decisions about your children’s upbringing that may be quite new to you. Jake discusses Dr. Conte Four C's of Parenting, where Dr. Conte came up with a very simple approach that parents can rely on to help them guide their children.   Hope you enjo...

Jake has received a great question about how our relationships with others, our parents, our children, how we grew up effects and defines who we become. What you are taught as a child by your parents, by what you saw and learned from your environments plays a big part in the development on who you will become.  Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our sh...

 The final episode of our 3 part series is finally here. Jake and Heather finish off this series with the discussion of the transition into adulthood for intellectually disabled.    Transitions occur throughout life and are faced by all young people as they progress, from childhood through puberty and adolescence to adulthood; from immaturity to maturity and from dependence to independence. The ne...

Jake and Heather break it down as they discuss treatment intervention. One of the points they dig deeper on is behavioral modification. The belief behind behavior modification is that all behaviors can be observed and measured, and used as targets for change. Behavioral modification seeks to change or shape behavior through a set of stimuli and response actions. This works under the premise that t...

Jake brings us another exciting episode today, with special guest Heather Milligan who is a MFT graduate currently doing her internship at Zephyr Wellness. Intellectual disability is identified by problems in both intellectual and adaptive functioning. Some mental health, neurodevelopmental, medical and physical conditions frequently co-occur in individuals with intellectual disability, including...

In this episode Jake will be replying to some of our listeners questions that have been sent in. Thank you to those who have emailed us with questions and topic ideas for the show. We hope to get through all the mail and answer all your questions. We will be doing more listeners mail podcast to get you all involved.  Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of...

In this episode Jake discusses provides us with five steps to improved gratitude. Expressing gratitude and feeling thankful are powerful mind and body vitamins. Research shows that the benefits of appreciation and thankfulness are many. Having an attitude of gratitude is good for your physical, emotional and mental health. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a revi...

This week Jake welcomes returned guest Jesse Lott from Zephyr Wellness, to discuss deeper on the topic of Content versus Process. It is not the language often spoken of in the world of relationships, but I think it is a highly relevant issue to address. It’s the idea of ‘how’ to do something, more than ‘what specifically to do.’ When two people can totally be authentic with each other giving each...

This week Jake shares with you how if we never commit to ‘being’ rather merely ‘doing’, then we may never develop the endurance and perseverance necessary for truly profound relational growth.  Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on  iTunes .

This week Jake shares with you how mental health refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you think about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your emotions and deal with difficulties. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on  iTunes .

This week Jake welcomes returned guest Steve Barcia from Zephyr Wellness, to discuss deeper on the topic of Projection. Projection is a common attribute of paranoia, where people project dislike of themselves onto others such that they believe that people around, dislike them. Projection helps justify unacceptable behavior, for example where a person claims that they are sticking up for themselves...

This week Jake shares with you eight common steps when clients go through therapy. Sometimes people who need help are intimidated by what may be required of them, so our hope in sharing this with you is to demystify process and make it a little more common. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on  iTunes .  

Jake brings us another exciting episode today, with special guest Lindsay Garrison, a Marriage & Family Therapist and Co-Founder of Zephyr Wellness in Reno, Nevada, where they discuss deeper on how to reconnect with yourself. When was the last time you really sat down in silence and listened to your body? Life is ever changing, we have plans but life always has other ones. We become so consumed wi...