This Hour Has 50 minutes

CE credits are no longer available What is Geek therapy and is it just “geeking out” in session? We answer these questions and more in this episode of This Hour has 50 Minutes with guest, Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu. We discuss what geek therapy is (and isn’t), how she came to be interested in geek therapy, and how it can make therapy a safe space for individuals who may have been marginalized, exclu...

CE credits are no longer available Struggle with staying on top of writing therapy notes? You’re not alone. Many clinicians struggle with documentation. Dr. Maelisa Hall joins me to discuss why clinicians struggle with writing progress notes (and it’s not just time management!). She shares some of her best tips for writing efficient and clinically meaningful therapy notes including one I’ve implem...

CE credits are no longer available Dr. Nick Wignall and I talk about meaningful ways to experience less stress over the holidays including how to set boundaries AND uphold them. Nick shares why people have difficulties holding boundaries and shares strategies for long-term success that will carry us through the year and beyond. Dr. Nick Wignall is a clinical psychologist who previously worked as a...

A brief update about what's to come and highlights from previous episodes. Highlights from: Ep. 22- Allyson Dinneen- Notes from your Therapist Ep. 14- Dr. Joel Schwartz- Neurodiversity and Social Justice Ep. 16- Dr. Cameron Caswell- Understanding Teens Ep. 26- Gabrielle Ferrara- Therapists in Therapy Ep. 5- Dr. David Paul- Treating PTSD Ep. 10- Dr. Regine Galanti- Anxiety in Teens Ep. 22- All...

CE credits are no longer available Dr. Mitch Abblett joins me to discuss his new book Prizeworthy: How to Meaningfully Connect, Build Character, and Unlock the Potential of Every Child.  We talk about the difference between praising and prizing, how to see behind the problem and bring mindfulness and compassionate curiosity to parenting and really "see" our children.  Dr. Mitch Abblett i...

CE credits no longer available Dr. Anya Griffin joins me to talk about helping children change their thoughts, experiences and behaviours related to chronic pain, ultimately reducing pain and leading to a more functional life. Anya shares the gold standard of care along with other important supportive therapeutic interventions. Dr. Anya Griffin is a pediatric psychologist and Clinical Associate Pr...

Earn Continuing Education Credit for This Episode   Become a Member and Get Unlimited Continuing Education Credits for a Year Dr. Regine Galanti is with me to talk about anxiety in children. We talk about what this return to school may look like for children and how to support them. If you’re looking for some strategies to try today you can go to drtamarasoles.com/anxiety for a free handout with 1...

CE credits no longer available Dr. Jodi Peary joins me to discuss Supporting Families Through Divorce. As a psychologist and former family lawyer, Dr. Jodi shares her thoughts on how to navigate the complexities of divorce, ways to lessen the impact on families and help people become enlightened co-parents. Dr. Jodi opens up about what her own relationships taught her about marriage and divorce. D...

CE credits no longer available Dr. Julia King joins me to talk yoga and psychotherapy. Find out how yoga changed her career path and how she went from a thriving forensic psychology career to starting a clinical practice. Julia shares how ancient yogic texts connected with modern psychotherapy practices and how she incorporates yoga into her therapy work. We also talk about what to do when people...

CE credits no longer available Risa Williams, LMFT joins me to talk about anxiety. Risa shares tools from her new book, The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit which has 25 tools that help you worry less, relax more, and boost your self-esteem. Listen to hear Risa's tips for monitoring your stress levels, reducing overwhelm, and effectively using affirmations through microthoughts. Risa Williams is a Lo...

CE credits no longer available Therapist and founder of Abundance Practice Building, Allison Puryear, joined me to talk about building abundant private practices. Whether you are considering a private practice or are "full and miserable", Allison has the answers you need. Allison has built private practices in three different states and has a thriving membership program called Abundance...

CE credits no longer available Dr. Kim Perkins joins me to discuss competition. Kim shares how her own background as a professional speed skater led to studying the science of optimum human experience at work as a positive organizational psychologist. Kim gives a sneak peek at her new book Winner Take None about rethinking competitiveness in the new economy.   Dr. Kim Perkins is an author, speaker...

CE credits no longer available In today’s episode, I’m joined by Drs. Melissa Tiessen and Karen Dyck, as we explore the topic of self-care. We talk about the barriers to self-care, especially for women and women therapists in particular. Melissa and Karen share fascinating research about time usage and gender disparities. We also talk burn-out, human giver syndrome, and intentional self-care. If y...

CE credits no longer available Gabrielle Ferrara, LSW joins me to talk about therapists in therapy. Gabrielle shares how her own mental illness and experience in therapy inspired her to become a therapist and what it’s like to be a therapist in therapy. You’ll also hear about that time I failed in my own therapy session, the lessons it taught me, and the biggest struggle for me in therapy. Join us...

CE credits no longer available Is Friendship Therapy, the new "couples therapy"?  Join me in conversation with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer as we discuss friendships in adulthood. Miriam shares the health impacts of friendship and loneliness and shares creative ways to strengthen your friendships even during the pandemic. Support the at buymeacoffee.com/thishour Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is a clinical...

CE credits no longer available Do you run your own private practice? If so, I want to know if you have a business plan? Today I’m talking about the business of private practice with Dr. Dawn Brunkenhoefer. Dawn shares her top strategies for launching a successful private practice including why you absolutely need a business plan. Don’t know where to start. We’ve got you covered. Dr. Dawn Brunkenho...

CE credits no longer available In this episode,  Dr. Shawn Hondorp joins me to tackle a big topic that is so fraught for so many- changing your relationship with food. Listen in as we talk about what’s wrong with dieting, how weight loss practices go against what we know about motivation, and how to start changing our relationship with food by embracing a new approach including strategies such as...

CE credits 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 ment...

CE credits no longer available Think mindfulness is all om and no play? Clay Drinko is back for our conversation about playful mindfulness. Join us as we discuss barriers to mindfulness, ways of making mindfulness more accessible and integrated into your everyday life and his new book Play Your Way Sane: 120 Everyday Games to Help You Calm Down, Stop Spiraling and Embrace Uncertainty. Clay Drinko...

CE credits 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. I also share the details for my upcoming free masterclass entitled 3 Essential Parenting Shifts to Raise a Secure Child without Raising your Voice. Dr. Ashley Miller is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and family therapist at BC C...

CE credits are no longer available Join me in conversation with Windy Ezzell, LCMHC, specialist in reproductive health therapy where we talk about the varied clients she works with and holds a sacred space for related to everything from family building to infertility, to loss and grief and more.  Windy is honored to hold space as a trauma informed practitioner with those experiencing challenges re...

CE credits are no longer available In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Foley returns for us to revisit the topic of doing therapy during a global pandemic. We talk about the benefits and challenges of online therapy- 10 months into this crisis. We also talk about whether therapists and clients will continue to stay online, retain physical space, or return to in-person work and how they can up their sel...

CE credits are no longer available Dr. Nicole Byers joins me in conversation about somatic symptoms- those symptoms that may be physical in nature like headaches but without a clear medical cause. We talk about how somatic symptom disorders develop, how to screen for them, and ways to support individuals with somatic symptoms. We also explore how these symptoms may show up in everyone's lives...

CE credits are no longer available Dr. Cameron Caswell joins me to talk about the misunderstood teenage brain, what goes wrong with the parent-teen relationship, and how to motivate teens. Dr. Cam shares her PRIME parenting strategy to help parents shift their understanding of and reaction to their teens. Dr. Cam also shares her strategies for getting teen buy-in in therapy.  Cameron (Dr. Cam) Cas...

CE credits are no longer available Psychiatrist Dr. Jessica Gold joins me to discuss mental health advocacy in the popular press and social media, how she navigates this responsibility and amplifies the voices of frontline workers and therapists particularly during COVID 19. We also talk about therapists in therapy and how Jessi how she supports frontline workers in her work. Jessica (“Jessi”) Gol...