All The Therapies

That’s a wrap on Season 1! Listen in as Abby and Mona share their biggest takeaways completing the season, what surprised them and what they are looking forward to in Season 2. Big thanks to everyone who tuned in, we couldn’t have done this without your support! We look forward to continuing this journey together. Stay tuned for Season 2 coming early 2022.

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What does your birth chart say about you? In our very special final episode of Season 1, Abby and Mona interview Astrologer and Artist Carley Jennings from lafifthhouse. Carley’s experience with astrology hasn’t been linear. From reading her horoscope in magazines as a teenager, to being a skeptic in college, to having a bad experience with it in adulthood. Carley began to quietly study astrology on her own and found a passion she eventually turned into a career during the pandemic. Carley explains astrology as a traditional practice that dates back thousands of years that combines math and language and shares the way she approaches chart reading. If you are curious about how astrology can aid in the healing process, you definitely don’t want to miss this!

Carley Jennings Bio:

Lafifthhouse began when Latinx astrologer Carley Jennings (she/her) decided to explore the stellium in her natal fifth house. In astrology, the fifth house of our birth chart helps us understand our creative experience. After 15 years of working closely with creatives in music, the exploration of her fifth house (while the planetary ruler of her fifth house (Mars) transited over her Midheaven) brought Carley's own creative reality to fruition. Carley lives in Los Angeles with her daughter and their adopted dog. For Carley, lafifthhouse is truly the union of art and astrology.

Website: www.lafifthhouse.com

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As Season 1 of All The Therapies rounds to a close, Abby and Mona try astrology! Though not a traditional therapy, astrology has predated modern psychology by centuries and has been used by almost every civilization. Can it be a force for healing? Abby and Mona talk about their unique side-by-side chart reading and learn about what their birth charts say about their friendship and co-hosting abilities. If you have ever been curious about what an Astrology reading might provide for you (especially if you are a skeptic!) then definitely listen to this episode. 

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This week we talk to therapist Shanna Whitlow about therapy for the whole self, otherwise known as transpersonal therapy. If you are someone who is interested in the deeper dive into the unconscious and the metaphysical or don't quite buy the idea that therapy is a purely medical process, then definitely check out this episode. Shanna discusses how she came to be interested in transpersonal psychology and how the western medical model often fails to address the full experience of clients. Come hear this much-needed perspective on psychotherapy!

Shanna Whitlow Bio:

Shanna Whitlow is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; specializes in Transpersonal Psychology. She has a passion working in community mental health. As a holistic therapist, she is certified in Kundalini Yoga, bodywork from IPSB, Khalsa Pregnancy Yoga, trained in pregnancy massage and as a Doula.  She is a Reiki Master. Currently, a doctorate student in Transpersonal Psychology at Sofia University.  She enjoys being a mother to her son, hiking, and sunsets at the beach.

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Are you someone who really wants a therapy that addresses body, mind, AND spirit? If so, check out Abby’s experience with transpersonal therapy and hear about how using a bigger perspective helped her get out of anxiety while making a big decision and figuring out what she really needs.

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Have you thought about going on a retreat for your mental health but talked yourself out of it? Maybe it seems too impractical or too self-indulgent. Listen to therapist Rachel Altvater explain why play, self-care and retreats are important for mental health and hear her own experience with how a retreat transformed her view of what it really means to care for yourself. If you feel like you are on the road to burnout and are curious how a retreat could help, definitely check out this episode!

Dr. Rachel Altvater Bio:

Dr. Rachel Altvater (Psy.D., RPT-S) is an award-winning, pioneering expert, leader, researcher, international trainer, author, and supervisor in the field of play therapy. She is a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, and she holds national certifications as a Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is the owner of Creative Psychological Health Services and the president of the Maryland/DC Association for Play Therapy. Dr. Altvater published her research in the International Journal of Play Therapy on technology use in play therapy and is a contributing author in numerous scholarly texts on implementing digital technologies in play therapy practice.

Email: [email protected]

Professional Links

https://beacons.page/docvater

www.youtube.com/c/RachelAltvater

https://www.facebook.com/dr.rachelaltvater

Creative Psychological Health Services

www.creativepsychological.com

www.facebook.com/creativepsychological/

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Have you ever wondered what goes on at a therapeutic retreat? This week Abby and Mona share their experience leaning into the unknown and flying to Tennessee to attend a Self-Care Retreat. Listen in as they discuss their initial fears, first impressions, and big picture takeaways. Find out what synchronicities popped up along the way! 

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Have you ever heard “I feel like I have another child” when someone talks about their partner? Tune in as ADHD Couples Specialist Melissa Orlov talks about common maladaptive dynamics between couples and how ADHD impacts relationships. Melissa discusses the physiological aspects of the ADHD brain and how symptoms such as distractibility often gets misinterpreted to hurt the relationship. Like any relationship, we learn the importance of couples understanding each other, neutralizing symptoms and meeting in the middle to strengthen the relationship. If you’re curious about couples work, you definitely won’t want to miss this episode!

Melissa Orlov Bio:

Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships.  Melissa consults with couples, and teaches therapists and offers seminars and support groups for those impacted by adult ADHD.

Website: ADHDmarriage.com

Book: The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps

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This week Abby shares her experience taking an 8-week seminar for couples where one or both partners have ADHD. Originally drawn to the course to understand more about her husband's ADHD, Abby quickly realized she has many of the symptoms herself. Learn why ADHD often goes undiagnosed and what some misconceptions are about it. Additionally, learn how ADHD impacts marriage and how symptoms and distress may have increased during the pandemic. Even if you or your partner do not have ADHD there are a lot of great things to learn in this episode about what works in a marriage and what can send a good couple in the wrong direction.

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