Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental Health

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to season 2 of Finding Your Way Through Therapy. This episode contains one of my own creations, derived from some of the work I have done in the CBT words: The Seven Dirty Words in My Office. You will learn how these words sabotage your though process, how it is linked to cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as why these words can short-circuit your work in therapy. Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail My favorite episode this season was my conversation with Lisa Dennis in regards to the psychology of pro wrestling. It turned out to be the 3rd in downloads. I love the fact that we go and talk about Jung, self-doubt, as well as fantasies of revenge, among other things.  Hope you enjoy! Support the show YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I will review the most downloaded episode of season 1. In this episode, Sgt. Jay Ball discusses mental health and first responders, the vast improvement that has occurred in the past several years, as well as other ways we can address the mental health issues that occur around police work. Support the show YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail I review the last season, including the importance of the therapeutic relationship, what happens in therapy, and sports and psychology. Support the show YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This very deep, personal episode discusses in great depth anxiety, how to address it, and its affect with Agi Heale. Agi is the author of "Generation Panic: Simple and Empowering Techniques to Combat Anxiety" which discusses techniques and tips to address anxiety in a very personal way. Agi discusses her successful career which led her to write the book. Topics we discus...

Send us Fan Mail In the last few years and, in particular, the last few months, mental health discussion has occurred more often in the sports world. It is clear that we are taking a more serious look at mental health and its affect on athletes at all levels. This podcast discusses that fact and reinforces the notion that mental health is as important as physical health.  Support the show YouTube...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I interview Lisa Dennis about professional wrestling and how it relates to psychology. It includes: -Good guys don't always win and how it relates to life -How we all have personas, just like professional wrestlers -Pulling for the underdog and identifying to them -Playing with our emotions -How we invest and individuals and get deceived -People pleasing and...

Send us Fan Mail While diagnosis is something that can be helpful, I feel that diagnosis is a double edge sword. This episode explains why I like to attend to symptoms versus diagnosis and the reasons it can be more effective.  Support the show YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail It is always a big mystery: what is going to happen when I sit down on the couch when I first get to my therapist? Will it be all tears? Will it be confrontational? Am I allowed to have any questions? This episode should clarify some of the things that can/will happen in the first saession and what you can do to make the session more personal. Support the show YouTube Channel For...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am joined by David Bassano. David has worked in the substance use field for many years and is the founder of the New England Medical Group in Hingham, Massachusetts. David has spent over 8 years creating alliances and forging support across the country in order to address the stigma associated with substance use issues, as well as mental health.  I truly enjoyed...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss the types of therapy that exist, including CBT, Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, EMDR, DBT, ABCDE (yes there is one called that).  I also discuss, based on the data, which therapy is the most effective type of therapy and why. Support the show YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This episodes discusses what choices you have as a client and how to seek the proper match for you in therapy.  This includes: -Gender -Speciality -How they do therapy -Modality -Style -Questionnaire -Distance Support the show YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I interview Jay Ball,  Police Officer and certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid, about the different challenges first responders face with their work, how it can affect their mental health, and the challenges in seeking help. Support the show YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In my first episode, we discuss how important it is to demystify therapy, why it is so important to seek counseling, and how it works.  Support the show YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explain the motivation behind the creation of this podcast: "Finding Your Way Through Therapy". You get to get meet me, my history in the field, my motivation to simplify therapy and explain psychology in everyday life.  Support the show YouTube Channel For The Podcast