The Theory of Change Podcast

In this episode we are joined by Lindsay Portella who is a counselor in private practice and doctoral student at Auburn University. Her scholarship primarily focuses on student athletes and mental health. This episode's discussion identifies some of the issue's athletes experience regarding mental health that occur as a result of the expectations for performance placed upon them. Lindsay provides...

A graduate of the University of New Mexico Dr. Stark is currently an EMDR trained clinician at the Trauma Treatment Center and Research Facility, and newly appointed assistant professor of counseling with the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. Her clinical practice is grounded in a wellness-based humanistic approach, with an emphasis in trauma-informed care. Her clinical specialties inclu...

This episode of the Theory of Change Podcast involves discussing the uses of mindfulness in practice and daily life, which highlights topics that center around the benefits to health and wellness that can occur as a result of integrating mindfulness techniques into your daily life.  The show ends with a guided relaxation exercise to expose listeners to one of the many ways to be mindful. Our guest...

On this special episode of the podcast we recorded on location at the 2019 Annual Association of Humanistic Counseling National Conference in Minneapolis Minnesota. I sit with Dr. Joel Givens and discuss Gilles Deleuze, the Philosophy of difference and rethink the concept of the self in multiplicity.   contact us at theoryofchangepodcast@gmail.com Music By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com

In this episode of the Theory of Change Podcast we expose our listeners to a discussion regarding the school to prison pipeline, which is the label used to describe the issues that exist with school systems utilizing harsh disciplinary policies on students at an early age as they progress through school that eventually causes them be expelled leading to an increased likelihood of coming into conta...

This episode of the Theory of Change Podcast discusses the value of investing in yourself and improving how you show up as a professional. We discuss mentorship, self care, and the law of attraction. Dr Branch Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for the State of New Jersey and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Dr. Branch has more than fourteen years of experience in the mental health and couns...

In this episode we talk to Dr. William R Miller. He is the architect of Motivational Interviewing and Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of New Mexico. He is a leading innovator and giant in scholarship of the psychology of change, empathy and effective clinical relationships. To learn more about Dr. Miller visit http://williamrmiller.net contact us at...

We welcome Dr. Joseph Buckhalt to discuss the relationship between unhealthy sleep patterns and psychosocial well-being along with implications for future research in the field of sleep science. Dr. Buchhalt is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at Auburn University. Dr. Buckhalt has spent many years studying the links between insufficient sleep, academic performance, in children and adolescents...

In this episode we are joined by Dr. David Stovall and discuss Critical Race Theory. Critical Race Theory is important for understanding the historical context of social stratification in our society. Dr. Stovall is a Professor of African-American studies as well as Criminology, Law, and Justice at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr. Stovall studies the influence of race in urban education, c...

On this episode, we meet Dr. Brett Wilkinson. He is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Purdue University Fort Wayne. His research priorities include integrative aspects of cognitive complexity in counselor preparation and practice; phenomenological pedagogy and research; humanistic training methods and models; therapeutic change mechanisms; and metacognitive supervision strategies. D...

R. Rocco Cottone, Ph. D. is a professor of counseling and family therapy in the Department of Education Sciences and Professional Programs at the University of Missouri—St. Louis.  Dr. Cottone is a fellow of the American Counseling Association.  He has published over 80 articles and book chapters and five books on topics related to professional counseling and psychotherapy.  He is best known for h...

In this episode host Dylan Gunther speaks with Dr. Debbie Sturm, an Associate Professor at James Madison University. Her scholarship explores the ecological self and a connection to nature as a mode of mental health and holistic wellness. She has numerous publications on this topic and is a leading advocate for environmental justice as an extension of the counseling profession. Contact: sturmdc@jm...

On this Episode I sit down with Dr. Victor Yalom. Dr. Yalom is a licensed psychologist in California and creator of psychotherapy.net. He produces interviews and clinical demonstrations of master practitioners. Here he shares his expertise and experiences with learning from masters and sharpening your clinical mind. To learn more, please visit http://www.psychotherapy.net We would love to hear fro...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jessica Tyler. We discuss the relationship between social media, mental health and authenticity. This conversation covers current trends in social media and implications for the emotional development of clients across the lifespan. Dr. Tyler is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University and private practitioner. She works with veterans and their fami...

In this episode we meet Dr. Ian Levy, an artist and a scholar of hip hop based counseling interventions in schools. Dr. Levy is a New York City native and former high school counselor in the South Bronx. Levy's research examines mental health practices in urban schools, which includes integrating the role of the school counselor and other school staff to ensure the social and emotional lives of yo...

In this episode we are joined by Dr. James Hansen. We discuss theoretical issues pertaining to our understanding of client distress. Moreover we discuss diagnosis and the limitations of symptom-based concepts of mental health. Dr. Hansen is a professor of counseling at Oakland University. His scholarship focuses on philosophical and theoretical issues in counseling, particularly [neo] pragmatism,...

Counselors often face important questions as to where the values they express in their work are rooted. In this episode we look to postmodern philosophers for insight into how we know what is the correct way to conduct counseling and understand clients. We are joined by Dr. Givens. Dr. Joel Givens is the president-elect of the Association for Humanistic Counseling. Joel is an Assistant Professor o...

In this episode you will learn about our hosts and the mission of the Theory of Change Podcast. New content arriving soon.   Music By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com