Studies have shown that traumatic experiences can affect the brain in so many ways, even to the point of actually changing the brain. 

On this episode, Sarah Beadle, a clinician from one of our Columbus Ohio offices explains the major areas of the brain, what these areas look like when they're functioning healthy and how trauma affects these areas. 

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Music plays such a special role in many of our lives. We can hear a specific song and be transported back in time to a specific moment or memory.

On this episode, Jae Swanson, a clinician from one of our Philadelphia offices helps us explore music therapy, how it differs from other types of therapy and ways it can be helpful. 

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Carolyn Erbaugh, a clinician from our Brecksville, Ohio office helps us to understand more about codependency, signs to look out for in codependent relationships and how to recognize when a relationship is becoming imbalanced or abusive. 

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Paula Bamgbose-Martins, a child, couples and family trauma therapist from one of our Philadelphia offices helps us understand more about intergenerational trauma, porous boundaries and ways and strategies for addressing and healing from generational trauma. 

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On this special New Year's episode, Angel Kramer shares some mindfulness tips for the new year and how to practice mindfulness throughout each day of 2023. 

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Abe Klein, a clinician from one of our LifeStance Philadelphia offices breaks down geek therapy, how different type of interactive media can be used in therapy sessions and how it offers an opportunity to embrace clients' passions.

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Holiday times such as family gatherings, social interaction, food focused gatherings, and performance related gatherings can be daunting and require additional navigation strategies for those who struggle with eating disorders.

Margaret Verstraete shares some ways for improved coping , and self compassion during increased triggers and times of heightened symptoms.

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The holidays can be a very triggering time for many. LifeStance provider Kaitlyn Baker-Wlodyka helps us explore what is developmental trauma and and it affects our relationships with our families during the holiday season. 

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Technology continues to provide new ways of enhancing our daily lives.

Recently, research has found that, in collaboration with medical professionals, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can facilitate early detection, evaluation and even suggest treatment options for mental health conditions.

In this episode, Nicholette Leanza interviews an AI chatbot on mental health. 

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On this episode, we discuss the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with Autism Spectrum Disorder and how this treatment can be used in a variety of other mental health conditions. 

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