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CE credits are no longer available Can we perfect perfectionism without succumbing to anxiety?  Join us for an enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Eddie O'Connor, a renowned expert in sport psychology, to explore how becoming the "perfect perfectionist" and shifting our perspective on failure can lead us closer to peak performance in all aspects of life without the burden o...

CE credits are no longer available What is childhood alarm? How are some traditional approaches to childhood anxiety developmentally inappropriate? Does CBT work for kids? What can we do instead? All of this and more in this episode with the holistic family psychologist, Ashleigh Warner.  Ashleigh has spent over a decade working with families in various settings. Ashleigh has a Masters Degree in E...

Hey everyone, thank you for listening to This Hour has 50 Minutes. After much deliberation, I have made the decision to end the podcast for a host of personal and professional reasons. There are two more episodes coming out before we end. Be sure to check those out. CE credits are available until the end of April 2024. We will reach out to annual members to discuss your situation. I want to thank...

CE credits are no longer available Many adults seek services for struggles in their lives that may be the result of undiagnosed or overlooked ADHD. Often these challenges become more apparent when significant changes in their lives throw off their coping. In this podcourse, Dr. Jessica Stern joins Dr. Tamara to discuss what brings these adults to therapy, how to differentiate ADHD from overwhelm,...

CE credits are no longer available Natalie Brunswick joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss high sensitivity. Natalie shares the definition of high sensitivity and sheds light on the core features and how they relate to fear responses and heightened anxiety. As an OT and a psychotherapist, her insights on the sensory processing piece are incredibly valuable. The hosts also tackle a common clinical chal...

CE credits are no longer available Allyson Dinneen joins me to discuss embracing vulnerability, and boundaries and making space for even our most uncomfortable emotions. Allyson shares how to transform childhood patterns of fixing people’s problems and making people happy to instead accompany people with compassion on their emotional journey. Allyson Dinneen is a marriage and family therapist and...

CE credits are no longer available Today I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Miller as we talk emotion-focused parenting and her book What to Say to Kids when Nothing Seems to Work. Dr. Ashley Miller is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and family therapist at BC Children’s Hospital with 15 years experience and is also the mother of a teen and a tween. She runs groups for youth with depression and for pare...

CE credits are no longer available How do we help kids with intense anger when their parents say they "refuse" to try the strategies they have been taught? Guest Jessica Sinarski shares her trauma-informed strategies to teach children about their brain and help them understand and regulate their emotions. Whether it is helping them strengthen that "staircase" between their upst...

CE credits are no longer available In this engaging podcast episode,  host Dr. Tamara Soles invites esteemed psychologist Dr. Helen Ofosu to shed light on her career as a work and business psychologist. Together, they explore Dr. Ofosu's practical approaches to helping individuals navigate workplace barriers and discuss the common concerns that lead people to seek her valuable coaching servic...

CE credits are no longer available Dr. Liz Angoff joins host Dr. Tamara Soles in this enlightening episode as they discuss the transformative potential of collaborative co-construction in psychological assessments.  Explore how actively involving children in shaping assessment questions and engaging in feedback dialogues enhances their understanding of their own brains and empowers them to advocat...

CE credits are no longer available Do you get overwhelmed at tax time or find yourself digging through faded receipts that you intended to keep track of month-to-month? Self-proclaimed accounting nerd and CEO of Heard, Andrew Riesen joins me to help therapists master their finances! Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting out, we've got the financial considerations, mistakes...

CE credits are no longer available   Highlights The unique mental health risks for African American Children How the false narratives around African American Families impact therapy Factors contributing to shame for African American Families Steps therapists can take to reduce shame Implicit bias and how it impacts therapy Shame proof parenting Parental Identity Development Model Mercedes Samudio,...

CE credits are no longer available Whether you're a therapist in private practice or growing your side hustle, this episode is for you! Listen as we discuss mental health marketing, how to rethink your messaging and why your message needs to reach the top of the bleacher seats!   Steve Turney is the executive director of the Mental Health Marketing Conference, a two-day annual event that invi...

CE credits are no longer available Ready to bid a final farewell to procrastination? In this episode, guest Dr. Hayden Finch shares the psychology of procrastination! From exploring the different types of procrastination to decoding the fascinating neuroscience behind it, we'll equip you with the knowledge and tools to help your clients (or yourself!) overcome the tendency to put things off....

CE credits are no longer available Learn the science-backed tools that therapist and author Risa Williams created to help clients boost their self-esteem and ultimately heal her own. Risa shares how surviving the highly competitive worlds of professional ballet and the Hollywood film industry and shifting into motherhood as a therapist helped her develop the practical strategies in her latest book...

CE credits are no longer available How do we end deficit based-educational systems that disproportionately harm minoritized students and move from what's wrong to what's strong? Dr. Kelsie Reed and Dr. Byron McClure join me to reframe deficit thinking and provide practical strategies to move toward strength-based, equitable schools.  Dr. Byron McClure, D.Ed., is a nationally certified sc...

CE credits are no longer available Dr. Tamara Soles welcomes guest Dr. Jen Blanchette who breaks down how psychologists may be better equipped to support TBI than they think. She shares how to leverage the core pillars of brain health and dispels myths around treatment for TBI’s. Dr. Jen highlights the importance of understanding the emotional “trauma" in a traumatic brain injury.    Dr. Jen...

CE credits are no longer available Dr. Tamara Soles is joined by Dr. Bibi Pirayesh to explore learning differences through a social justice lens and to understand how clinicians can better advocate for their clients. We also discuss ways to improve the recommendations of a psychological assessment report and the difference between unpacking a diagnosis vs understanding a child. Highlights - how ar...

CE credits are no longer available Natalie Brunswick joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss high sensitivity. Natalie shares the definition of high sensitivity and sheds light on the core features and how they relate to fear responses and heightened anxiety. As an OT and a psychotherapist, her insights on the sensory processing piece are incredibly valuable. The hosts also tackle a common clinical chal...

CE credits are no longer available What is authenticity? How do therapists both show up authentically while creating safe space for their clients to do the same? Can authenticity exist without self-disclosure? Should we be encouraging clients to be authentic in all spaces? These questions and more are explored in this episode with guest psychologist, Rachel Awes. Discover various ways of empowerin...

CE credits are no longer available Risa Williams returns to the podcast to discuss time management. Risa has compiled her favourite time management and productivity Tools for Adults with ADHD and Chronically Busy People. Listen to find out how to get in (and out!) of the flow state, how to get past the wall of resistance and the best ways to hack your to-do list. Find out if my current obsession w...

CE credits are no longer available Amanda Petrik-Gardner joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. Amanda describes the different BFRB’s including Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) and Excoriation (skin picking disorder). We discuss the differences between habits and BFRB’s, whether anxiety is always at the root, and how BFRBs differ from OCD compulsions. Amanda h...

CE credits are no longer available Dr. Susan Campbell joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss her new book From triggered to Tranquil: How Self-compassion and Mindful Presence can Transform Relationship Conflicts and Heal Childhood Wounds . Dr. Campbell shares her proven 5 steps to understanding your trigger signature and gaining mastery over those almost automatic trigger responses. Whether triggered b...

CE credits are no longer available Dr. Tamara Soles and therapist and advocate Lauren Tetenbaum discuss the Fair Play Method and how to promote gender equity in the home. Lauren shares the impact of emotional and cognitive labor on women and the ways to use communication, values, and clarified expectations to help make our homes and our lives fair for women. Lauren describes the Fair Play Model&ap...

CE credits are no longer available In this episode, I talk to therapist, Tiffany McLain about charging premium fees and earning what you're worth in private practice. Tiffany McLain, MFT is a therapist & consultant whose mantra is, “Full fees are the new black.” Via her program, The Lean In. MAKE BANK. Academy, she helps therapists in private practice overcome their shame about making ban...