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Join Todd Schmenk as he takes a closer look at how small changes can make a big difference.  It is known as the Principle of Small Changes and is one of the underlying beliefs that informs his therapeutic approach.   

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Join Todd Schmenk, as he takes a closer look at what is time orientation and how does focusing on the past or the future versus the present moment lead to increases in experience of anxiety and depression.

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Join Todd Schmenk and Peter Binnings as they have a discussion around strategies for balance during a pandemic including Peter's favorite, Gratitude In A Jar.  The whole conversation takes a closer look at what gratitude is, what it is not, and how to use your values to help guide your way in a direction that is meaningful.

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Join Todd Schmenk as he walks through part two in a series of how to uncover your core values with a simple exercise that will leave you with a list to begin to explore and orient towards.   

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In order to thrive and not just survive, we need to have a base understanding of our core values, or prime values (in that they cannot be boiled down any further.  We need to understand core values in order to feel more confident, to have a direction.  In this video series, Uncovering your core values, I will take you on a journey to look at what personal values are, why we need them, how to discover your core values, and what to do with these personal values in order to live a meaningful life and ensure continued personal growth.

Often, one of the core challenges of dealing with a chronic illness is having to deal with a wide variety of possible pain, both physical and mental.  Join Todd Schmenk as he walks through ways in which you can utilize use a mindfulness exercise in addressing such pain.  This is a guided practice which starts of with a simple grounding exercise then moves on to use a time tested technique that has worked for several situations including chronic pain, pain from cancer, and even with some dealing with an emotional pain.

My apologies for the microphone...  

Join me as I walk through on of the most basic mindfulness skills you should consider strengthening in order to help you get through whatever challenges you might be dealing with.   Whether that means dealing with ongoing pain, recurring thoughts, or looking for a way to recharge, this podcast is for you.  There is nothing special you have to do or know.  Just listen and follow along as I jump right in and guide you through.  Listen as often as you like.  

Would you like a more organized way of browsing the topics, worksheets, and support materials found here?  Want more information about this educational project?  Then be sure to visit out: https://www.wellnesstalks.org/

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A common question which often comes up is whether someone needs psychotherapy or medication.  It is framed as psychotherapy vs medication.  There is more to it than that.   So join me, Todd Schmenk, as I take a closer look at medication and mental health counseling, answering a common question, "Do I need medication, psychotherapy, or both?"    

Easy to understand analogy looking at three ways of addressing this common concern.  

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Join Todd Schmenk at his online Team Positive Kaffeeklatsch presentation at the Association of Rhode Island Authors Expo in December of 2020.  This event is usually a large public affair, but due to the circumstances of the year, this format was done as an alternative.  Watch the presentation he gave here.  (please note, this is about my book, but the information within is useful whether or not you choose to purchase the resource.  Thought I would just give you a heads up.)  

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Join Todd Schmenk as he guides you through a mindful movement full body scan with prompts followed up at the end with tips for how to use this powerful tool to help develop psychological flexibility for intentional living as well as decreasing experiences of anxiety and depression. 

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