Lauren Sharp-Page is the founder of Flourish Psychotherapy and Innovation. Lauren began in school based services and battled burn out before beginning her private practice. Lauren’s focus on wellness drew her to “Walk and Talk” therapy. In this episode, Lauren shares with Heather and Gabriel the benefits and challenges of this brand of therapy.

For more info on Walk and Talk therapy:
Walk and Talk Therapy: A Therapist's Guide by Megan Brown

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In this episode, Gabriel and Heather discuss effective ways to collaborate with the schools. No more gloom and doom, only helpful hints to increase the communication process between teachers, parents, and the rest of the team.


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In today’s episode we speak with Jamie Reygle, the Executive Director of InStill Mindfulness, a non-profit in South West Virginian aimed at bringing mindfulness to schools and to communities in their area.
Jamie discusses his journey with mindfulness as well as the journey of InStill Mindfulness, to detailing the services he brings to schools and the retreats they run.

Resources:
https://instillmindfulness.org/

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Andrea Foutz, Ed.S is a School Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Andrea shares her journey to finding the profession of school psychology and her move from school based work to private practice. Andrea discusses the testing process, and they ways in which an evaluation by a School Psychologist differs from that of a Psychologist focused primarily in mental health. This episode is chock full of insight!

To find out more about Andrea and her practice visit http://www.foutzpsychologicaltesting.com/, email her at [email protected], or call 540-989-6360.

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Believe it or not there are only 6 weeks before school starts here in Roanoke! Gabriel and Heather are trying to stay ahead of the curve for their client’s sake. In today’s episode they give some big ideas on what kids will need help with as they transition to school and what you can be working on with them. Additionally, they give practical games and exercises to work on with clients as well as parents.

Resources discussed:
Lostboys ADHD StrengthS & Conditioning exercise class
Gabriel’s 6 week Back to School Intensive for ADHDer’s
Once Upon a Time game

Heather is out for a few weeks on vacation so we decided to repost an episode of "Take Control" we were interviewed on. Our hosts brought us in to speak on how to talk with others about our ADHD and how can be a tricky subject. We help their audience navigate this conversation and give some advice on talking to others about your ADHD (or really an mental health issue)!

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Joan Sotkin helps entrepreneurs and practitioners experience freedom from struggle personally, professionally, and financially. She is THE expert when it comes to understanding how emotions learned in early childhood can affect a person's business and financial outcomes.Thousands have benefited from her groundbreaking book Build Your Money Muscles and her online programs. Joan's latest, highly-acclaimed program is Rewire Your Brain for Prosperity & Financial Freedom. In this episode, Joan shares that our challenges with money are never about the money but about our emotions related to money and wealth. For more information from Joan and to access her online programs visit https://prosperityplace.com/ and check out her podcast The Prosperity Show on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/prosperity-show-podcast-financial-health-business-success/id726232640?mt=2 and Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-prosperity-podcast/the-prosperity-show-podcast.

Joan is offering the Informed Consent audience a discount on her courses!
Use coupon code: hg30off to receive 30% off any of the courses at http://joan-sotkin.thinkific.com until 9/30/18.

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Heather and Gabriel welcome back Tommy Bateman, LPC to discuss his time as a law enforcement officer. Tommy shares his journey to policing and so much more. Tommy discusses the role his mental health background played in his job as a law enforcement officer as well as how his experiencing in policing informs his current role as a counselor. Don’t miss the helpful information for counselors in their interactions with police officers.

Don’t forget to check out Tommy’s YouTube channel: the REBT Advocates
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjuLu2yya3E9k6GOe4sr0HQ

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Heather and Gabriel are celebrating the milestone that is their 100th episode! In this episode they reflect on their podcast journey. From meaningful guests, personal and professional growth, challenges, and highlights, they hit it all!

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So many of the families seeking treatment struggle with broken relationships and attachment challenges. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore attachment styles, disruptions to the parent-child relationship, resulting challenges, and a few attachment based treatment models.

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