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Coffee and TheraTEA episodes

March 30, 2023Anniversary Episode - Part 2!
1 year of Coffee and TheraTEA and we needed 2 episodes to celebrate! If you haven't listened to Part 1, give that a listen first. This week the gals continue their Billie Eilish a la Vanity Fair style interview to discuss big things happening in their careers, the year ahead, and some fun rapid questions. Take time to sip as we spill lots more TEA and kick off season 2 of Coffee and TheraTEA!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Music for kiddos

The Music Therapy Spot
Previous Episodes to Check Out:
Anniversary episode - Part 1!

BCBAs Making the World a Better Place

Qualifications for Becoming a Therapist

Keep the conversation flowing and follow us on instagram @coffeeandtheratea
Questions, thoughts, ideas? Email us! [email protected]
1 hr 4 min
March 23, 2023Anniversary Episode - Part 1!
1 year of Coffee and TheraTEA, can you believe it?! This week the gals do a Billie Eilish a la Vanity Fair style interview to discuss themselves, their confidence, and their new journeys ahead for year 2 of podcasting. Take time to sip as we spill lots of TEA and stay tuned for part 2 next week!

Awesome Thing referenced in the episode:
The every girl

The every mom

NICU Mamas

Eugene levy travel show - The Reluctant Traveler

Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Work/Life Balance
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55 min
March 09, 2023Qualifications for Becoming a Therapist
Today the gals get real about what it takes to become a BCBA, LCSW, MT-BC, and other types of therapists! We discuss the coursework required, ongoing training, and consistent commitment that is critical to being a qualified clinician. This is a great episode for students and emerging professionals who are seeking a degree in a therapy field! If you’re a therapist who is feeling some of the frustration of these requirements, take the time this episode to reflect and vent with us.
Learn more about the requirements for becoming a:
BCBA (Board-Certified Behavior Analyst)

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified)
As always, you can keep the conversation flowing by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Instagram @coffeeandtheraTEA
1 hr 9 min
February 24, 2023The Legacy of Transgenerational Trauma and Mental Health in BIPOC Communities
This week the gals are joined by Zenobia Lee-Briggs, MA, LPC, ACS to discuss the transgenerational impact trauma has on the BIPOC community, especially as it relates to mental health and seeking therapeutic support. This is something to keep in mind not just this Black History Month, but in all the work we do as therapists and as human beings. Zenobia is incredibly open and honest throughout the conversation, allowing listeners to learn from her immense knowledge to better support the communities we serve.
You can learn more about Zenobia and her incredible practice at embracingHHR.com
Top Takeaways from the Episode:
The difference between transgenerational and intergenerational trauma

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and how it relates to the BIPOC community

Curiosity and unconditional regard as the path to moving forward

This work MATTERS, even when it feels small
Previous episodes referenced:
Non-traditional therapists
Additional Resources:
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome by Dr. Joy Degruy

Dr. Joy Degruy lecture

Medical Apartheid
As always, you can keep the conversation flowing by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Instagram @coffeeandtheraTEA
1 hr 6 min
February 09, 2023 But Was it a "Good" Session
This week the gals explore new ways to evaluate the effectiveness of a session and how to reframe what makes a "good" session. This episode is for clinicians and parents alike, to celebrate the effort and care we all bring to therapy each day/week/month/year!
Additional Resources:
Looking for supervision to expand your clinical delivery? Both Alyssa and Noa offer that for music therapists and pediatric professionals!
You can find Noa, here
You can find Alyssa, here
Mentioned in the Episode:
Play Spark - an amazing instagram follow!
Previous Episodes to Check Out:
Goal Driven
SUPERvision
All About Acronyms
Questions, thoughts, ideas? Email us at [email protected] or DM us, @coffeeandtheratea on Instagram!
52 min
January 26, 2023 Most Googled Therapy Questions
The gals kick off the first round table of the new year with some silly exploration of the most Googled therapy questions. Lots of laughter will be had with this one!
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33 min
January 12, 2023Shifting Priorities
Join Alyssa and Courtney in a new year-themed episode all about shifting priorities and working with what you have! Top takeaway of the episode: “Don’t mourn the loss of who you were, celebrate who you’re gonna be.”
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Stop "Shoulding" Yourself
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Questions, thoughts, ideas? Email us! [email protected]
48 min
December 30, 20222022 Wrapped
The gals wrap up the year discussing what they are most proud of, what they're looking forward to in 2023, and sending some shout outs to the listeners!
Make sure to follow the gals to see what they're up to in the new year:
Sarah Phillips

Noa Ferguson - self-care in seconds series will help you rock 2023!

Alyssa Stone

Courtney Lohrenz
If you want to focus on your self-care in the new year and join in restorative yoga, you can check out the class packages here - https://www.dynamiclynks.com/yoga-classes. All virtual, all gentle, and all inclusive!
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Questions, thoughts, ideas? Email us! [email protected]
58 min
December 15, 2022Crisis Mental Health (9-8-8)
CONTENT WARNING: Death by suicide, suicidal ideation, suicide prevention, mental health crises.
In this episode, the gals are joined by Matthew Moody. Matthew serves as the Director Of Contact Operations and Clinical Services at Solari Crisis and Human Services. In this role, he oversees 100 employees in a crisis contact center that fields over 40,000 calls per month.
Main Takeaways from this Episode:
What is crisis mental health

9-8-8 - what it is, how to use it - a true resource for crisis mental health!

Burnout in the Mental Health field

How to support someone in crisis
Resources:
Why People Die by Suicide

It's Not About the Nail
Steps you can take when someone is talking about suicide:
Help them feel supported and heard
Create a comfortable space to talk about it

Phrases you can say "I want to check in", "I care about you", "I want to make sure you’re safe", "Have you thought about hurting or killing yourself?"

Show up and listen

Don’t talk over them

Don’t give them advice
What’s the next step?
Ask yourself and them "Do we need to get 9-8-8 on the line?"

Ask directly and clearly, let them know you care - "How did you get here, what’s led you to feel like this?"
IMPORTANT TAKEAWAYS
It is a myth that if you ask someone if they’re suicidal that you are going to put the idea in their head
They’re overriding their instinctual desire to stay alive

It’s not illegal to think about or die from suicide
More About Matthew and Where to Find Him:
Matthew provides oversight to 2-1-1 Arizona, which offers information and referral services to the state of Arizona. He has over ten years of experience in the behavioral health field, specializing in case management, crisis, and counseling services. Matthew is passionate about veteran support, increasing public knowledge of mental health issues, and reducing mental health stigma. With a strong desire to prevent suicide, Matthew leads innovative change to improve the lives of those with mental illness. Matthew earned a Bachelor of Psychology degree and a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Arizona State University. Matthew also serves on the Board of Directors for Mental Health America of Arizona.
Matthew’s LinkedIn
1 hr 20 min
December 01, 2022BCBAs Making the World a Better Place
This week on the pod, Alyssa and Courtney are joined by Katie Sears to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of ABA. The goal of this episode is to shed light on the true harm of ABA while also understanding how the field can move forward. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) continues to be the most widely prescribed and accessible therapeutic approach for autistic children. Katie brings decades of knowledge to help us understand how the field can do better, what is holding it back, and what families should look for when exploring the use of ABA therapy in their child's treatment plan.
Highlights from this episode include:
Assent-based practices

Supporting a child’s voice and self-advocacy in therapy

Meeting children where they are

Levels of play

Using new research to move the field forward

Therapy in the grey area - graphs can be useful, but data isn’t everything!
Previous episodes mentioned:
All About Acronyms

Neurodiversity and Mental Health

Black and White Thinking in Behaviorism
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Questions, thoughts, ideas? Email us! [email protected]
1 hr 4 min

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A round table discussion about all things therapy - the good, bad and in between. Join 2 Music Therapists, a BCBA, and a LCSW offering knowledge & expertise while engaging in constructive…