Therapy Unzipped

This week: Adversity and Adaptability Brett and Tom discuss mental hacks for handling adversity and relying on your ability to adapt. Join the TikTok Live Fridays at 10a eastern. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podcast Books *...

This week: Those Blah Days Brett and Tom discuss some those days where we feel, just…blah. Join the TikTok Live Fridays at 10a eastern. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podcast Books *The Impact of Social Media and Technology o...

This week: How Does That Make You Feel? Brett and Tom discuss some common communication challenges and potential considerations and solutions. Join the TikTok Live Fridays at 10a eastern. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podcas...

This week: How Does That Make You Feel? Brett and Tom discuss feeling the ABC’s of Emotion and answer the TikTok Live audience. Join the TikTok Live Fridays at 10a eastern. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podcast Books *The Im...

This week: Are You Feeling It? Brett and Tom discuss feeling your emotions, pain, and discomfort and being ok with it. Join the TikTok Live Fridays at 10a eastern. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podcast Books *The Impact of S...

This week: Problems of the Ages Brett and Tom discuss some challenges that befall age groups. Join the TikTok Live Fridays at 10a eastern. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podcast Books *The Impact of Social Media and Technolog...

This week: New Year, New You Brett and Tom discuss our new year changes/ resolutions (and why people don’t change), the five essential elements to good mental health, and answers questions from listeners. Join the TikTok Live Fridays at 10a eastern. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.c...

This week: Hypnosis and TikTok Live Questions Tom discusses more about hypnosis, offers a self-hypnosis technique for making changes in the new year, and answers questions from TikTok Live audience. Self-Hypnosis Technique: Write down 3-5 things you would like to change, become, adopt in your life, every night 30min before you fall asleep until they come to fruition. Join the TikTok Live Fridays a...

This week: Storytime – Making Positive Change Tom discusses offers story therapy and comments on how to make changes in ones life. Join the TikTok Live Fridays at 10a eastern. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Here are some practical steps to consider: Self-Assessment Set Clear, Achievable Goals Develop a Plan Establish Healthy Habits Learn New Skills Maintain a Pos...

This week: Implications and Good Mental Health Tom and Brett discuss the implications of not having mental health services along with the 5 keys to good mental health. Join the TikTok Live Fridays at 10a eastern. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com "S.N.E.W.D." The 5 Keys to Good Mental Health - Sleep Nutrition Exercise Water Daily Schedule Links mentioned in this epi...

This week: More Trauma Tom and Brett discuss more about trauma as we go live on TikTok. Join the TikTok Live Fridays at 10a eastern. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podcast Books *The Impact of Social Media and Technology on M...

This week: Therapy Stumbling Blocks Tom and Brett discuss some reasons clients remain unchanged. Resistance to Change Lack of Motivation Difficulty Expressing Emotions Poor Therapist-Client Relationship External Factors Unrealistic Expectations Avoidance and Denial Mental Health Issues Inconsistency in Attendance Lack of Insight Cultural and Social Factor We share our insights, experiences, and fu...

This week: The Art of Mindfulness Part 2 Tom and Brett discuss helpful ways to be mindful and how we engage in mindfulness practice. We share our insights, experiences, and funny stories, all while helping to break the stigma of therapy and mental health. We also answer listener questions. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://sug...

This week: The Art of Mindfulness Part 1 Tom and Brett discuss the history and application of mindfulness and how we engage in mindfulness practice. We share our insights, experiences, and funny stories, all while helping to break the stigma of therapy and mental health. We also answer listener questions. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this epi...

This week: Stop Comparing Tom and Brett discuss how we compare ourselves to others and the dangers that ensue. We share our insights, experiences, and funny stories, all while helping to break the stigma of therapy and mental health. We also answer listener questions. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http:...

This week: FOMO Tom discusses the fear of missing out. Therapeutic coping strategies to help manage FOMO: Mindfulness and Meditation: Ground yourself in the present moment. Limit Social Media: It might be helpful to reduce the amount of time spent on social media or to take breaks from it altogether. Gratitude Journaling: Spend a few minutes each day listing things you are grateful for. Set Bounda...

This week: Generational Challenges Brett and Tom discuss control and some generational challenges. Baby Boomers (1946-1964): Born in the post-WWII baby boom, this generation saw significant changes in societal norms and values, civil rights movements, and technological advances. Generation X (1965-1980): Gen X grew up during a time of societal upheaval and changing family structures (rise in divor...

This week: Interventions Tom discusses some common therapy interventions along with pros and cons. Theory: A therapeutic theory (often referred to as a therapeutic approach or model) provides a conceptual framework that informs how a therapist understands a client's issues and what strategies might be effective in treating them. Intervention: A therapeutic intervention is a specific treatment or a...

This week: Critical Thinking Brett and Tom discuss some critical thinking skills. Why are they important? We share our insights, experiences, and funny stories, all while helping to break the stigma of therapy and mental health. We also answer listener questions. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://the...

This week: Personality Disorders Brett and Tom discuss some misunderstood disorders in mental health, personality disorders. Personality Disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of inner experience and behavior that deviate significantly from the expectations of the individual's culture. These patterns are inflexible and pervasive across many situations,...

This week: Mindfulness Brett and Tom discuss one of the most powerful interventions in mental health, mindfulness. Regular practice greatly reduces symptoms. We discuss the ins and outs as well as some practical applications. We share our insights, experiences, and funny stories, all while helping to break the stigma of therapy and mental health. We also answer listener questions. Send questions f...

This week: Depression The actual recording on depression! We have been trying out a new setup and there were some growing pains. Here is our discussion on depression: what it is, the types, and some treatments. We will get to our listener questions next week. We share our insights, experiences, and funny stories, all while helping to break the stigma of therapy and mental health. We also answer li...

This week: Resilience and Perseverance Since our show about depression didn’t record, I wanted to at least offer a story about being adaptable. I hope you enjoy. We share our insights, experiences, and funny stories, all while helping to break the stigma of therapy and mental health. We also answer listener questions. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentione...

This week: Grief and Loss In honor of all those who suffered from 9/11, allow this episode to provide some help and to offer remembrance. We share our insights, experiences, and funny stories, all while helping to break the stigma of therapy and mental health. We also answer listener questions. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this episode: http:...

This week: Feeling Stuck, Midlife Crisis, & Mindfulness Discussion how to reframe your situation, be in the present, and for new goals for yourself. We share our insights, experiences, and funny stories, all while helping to break the stigma of therapy and mental health. We also answer listener questions. Send questions for us to answer at: questions@therapyunzipped.com Links mentioned in this...