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Join me for a deeper dive into Neurodiversity as social justice with Dr. Joel Schwartz, an ADHDer psychologist in from Total Spectrum Counselling. We explore how working from a strengths based model can free neurodivergent clients from shame and what each of us can do to help move the neurodiversity paradigm forward. Find out how ADHD may be linked to nomadic culture and how the social model of di...

I talk with dance movement therapist, Yael Beth-Halachmi M.A. DMT about parent-child dance therapy and how the power of the relationship may be the key to helping children move through their challenges. Yael is a Dance Movement Therapist, specialized in Early Childhood and Infant-Parent Mental Health. Recently she has developed an intervention model for ‘Relational Dance-Therapy’ integrating Dance...

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 bank so they can help the clients they...

Ever struggle with imposter syndrome? Dr. Emee Vida Estacio shares her journey from self-doubt and perfectionism to a passion for helping others embrace their full potential. Emee describes her TLC technique for challenging your inner critic and how leveraging the PAME code can help people live life to the fullest. Dr. Emee Vida Estacio is a chartered psychologist and Founder of the PAME Code. Her...

Dr. Regine Galanti joins me to talk teen anxiety, how our teen clients have managed COVID, and how to engage to reluctant teens in mindfulness practices. Don’t miss Dr. Galanti’s top tips for managing back to school anxiety during COVID. We also discuss our favourite anxiety apps, why cognitive restructuring falls short, and how we are managing our own ethical dilemmas as we debate returning to fa...

Trauma specialist, Catherine Mogil PhD shares several key factors in promoting resilience in children and families. We explore how meaning making and finding purpose influence how families move through adversity including COVID 19. Hear how lessons learned from military families can be applied to broader communities and whether snowplow parents impact resilience. Dr. Catherine Mogil is an Associat...

Clay Drinko, PhD shares how he found his flow state on the improv stage and turned that passion into an exploration of improv and the brain. We dive into the latest research on improv’s effect on anxiety, aging, creativity and more. Find out how an experiment in saying “yes and…” to his daughter led to a shift in his own parenting and how simple, everyday games can help you with everything from co...

Psychologist Allison Haynes is with me on the podcast today to talk about neurodiversity in the practice of psychology. Listen now to discover how her personal journey with advocating for her own child led to her thriving, neurodiversity specialized clinic. We talk empathy, alexithymia, and gender diversity, as well as adapting therapy and assessment to meet a client where they are at. Allison sha...

Kadesha Adelakun, LCSW, RPT-S joins me to discuss race, ethnicity, and culture in therapy. We discuss the barriers to therapy, the under-representation of BIPOC therapists, having difficult discussions with children about race, and the steps we can take to become more culturally competent, humble, and inclusive therapists.  Kadesha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), in the states of Geor...

Dr. David Paul joins me to discuss using Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat PTSD. We explore challenges, complications, and therapists' attitudes as they relate to treatment. Some Highlights The active ingredients in Prolonged Exposure including imaginal and in-vivo exposures Cognitive Processing Therapy Supporting client choice of intervention Comorbid substance use...

Join me in Episode 4 as I chat with counselor Cara Gruhala, EdS, PLPC, NCC about tele-play therapy.  This episode's Lessons From the Couch features a bonus interview with play therapist, international trainer and author  Liana Lowenstein. Learn some practical tips for doing online therapy with children. Cara is a counselor with Seeds of Change Counseling and Consulting in Missouri. She works...

In this episode, I talk to Rachel Rainbolt, MFT, parenting coach, writer, and podcaster, about practicing off the beaten path. We talk about integrating family and career in non-traditional ways.  Full episode notes are listed in the episode webpage below. Some highlights: Integrating family and work life in authentic ways Coaching vs therapy models Telehealth / Online coaching Finding alternative...

In this episode I talk with Dr. Monique Atkins about how we balance parenting with clinical practice. We talk logistics, pros/cons of working part-time, and our own parenting fails. More information about Dr. Tamara Soles' clinic is available here https://www.thesecurechild.com/ You can follow Tamara on Twitter https://twitter.com/drtamarasoles?lang=en or instagram https://www.instagram.com/d...

In this episode, Tamara chats with psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Foley about coping and therapy in the time of pandemic. If you enjoy the podcast, please share and subscribe to hear future episodes! Thanks for listening! Note: there are some microphone issues near the beginning of the episode that resolve later. thanks for your patience. More information about Dr. Tamara Soles' clinic is availab...