Informed Consent Podcast

Tom Ahern is a podcaster on@adventurefitradio, a traveler, and a Crossfit coach, but most importantly he is someone who understands the intricacies of mental health. He is also the creator of The Mind Mate, a forum for open and honest communication in the mental health realm. In this episode, Tom shares his own journey with anxiety and OCD. His story provides an opportunity for therapists to have a more thorough understanding of the plight of those touched by anxiety.

You can find more about Tom Ahern by
Visiting www.themindmate.com
Facebook: The mind mate
Instagram: @themindmate
Email: [email protected]
Listening to the podcast: Adventurefit Radio
Visiting www.adventurefittravel.com

Dr. Maelisa Hall is a mental health professional turned documentation Extraordinaire. After finding documentation training essential in her agency, she created QA Prep as a resource to help fellow mental health professionals move from loathing paperwork to loving paperwork. In this episode, Dr. Hall shares tips for making documentation less cumbersome.
Dr. Hall also shares resources:
-Free documentation crash course, blog, and trainings at her website www.qaprep.com
-How to videos on YouTube channel: Maelisa Hall
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCytXRIFI17MtbmTh5QTJhsg

Dr. Sam English is the President/CEO of DefiniPoint, the first and only complete online system that makes it easy and confident to obtain needed ADHD behavioral information from multiple individuals.
You can access additional information on DefiniPoint along with a free 30 day trial at www.attentionpoint.com.

Nikki Kinzer is an ADHD Coach and the co-host of “Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast”. In this episode, Nikki teaches us all things ADHD coaching. From becoming a coach, to the coaching process, to what therapists need to know about ADHD and coaching, you are sure to walk away with a wealth of knowledge.

Resources shared during the podcast:
-ADDCA (ADD Coaching Academy): http://addca.com
-Attention Deficit Disorder Association https://add.org/
-Podcast: Taking Control: the ADHD Podcast
-Nikki’s website: https://takecontroladhd.com/

The ADHD series continues with a frank discussion about misdiagnosis. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore to various components that attribute to misdiagnosis as well as considerations for developing a differential diagnosis.

Challenges in diagnosis and common misdiagnoses including: Bi-polar, DMDD, ODD and CD, and of course sign of the times.

Helping our clients with ADHD includes helping their parents find their stride. In today’s episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss a format for supporting parents as outlined in the book “8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD” by Cindy Goldrich. Those 8 keys: Get Educated, Create a calm environment, Strengthen connections, Cultivate Good communication skills, Teach collaboration, Be clear and consistent, Establish meaningful consequences, Choice provide a roadmap for parenting an ADHD child.

Our first episode in our ADHD series through July!
Exercise is medicine! In this episode, Gabriel shares his passion and expertise in using exercise to effectively manage ADHD. Gabriel and Heather will be sharing research to back up their claims as well as a plethora anecdotal evidence about the effects of exercise on ADHD.

Let’s be honest, it’s hard to get excited about paperwork. In graduate school they teach us to, then we get to the real world and what it expected and needed.
No wonder we are confused and resentful of the dreaded documentation. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel chronicle their own struggles with paperwork and tips for success.

What does music, acting, and counseling all have in common? Yep, Timing! In choreographing the dance of therapy, we need to be especially mindful of the therapeutic relationship and timing. During this episode, Gabriel and Heather discuss considerations in timing

Known for putting a smile on everyone’s face in the office, Dr. Joe is an EPIC husband, father and chiropractor. His passion shines through in everything he does but especially when working with children with neuro-developmental challenges. Dr. Joe grew up in Minnesota, which you will quickly tell from his non-southern accent! He graduated from The College of Saint Scholastica in 2010 with a B.S. where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. Dr. Joe received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in the fall of 2014. He is an active member of Epic Pediatrics, the leading pediatric focused chiropractic community in the country. Dr. Joe is also a member of the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association (ICPA).

In this episode, Dr. Joe shares the ways in which Chiropractic care heals our whole body, not just out skeletal system.
Resources:
Dr. Joe’s website: http://cottonchiropractic.com
Dr. Joe’s email: [email protected]