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In today's episode, we talk about couples counseling and relationships. We are joined on the couch by Dr. Ayanna Abrams,  a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO/Founder of Ascension Behavioral Health and co-founder of Not So Strong, an initiative to improve the mental health and relationship functioning of Black women through use of vulnerable storytelling. Dr. Abrams is also a contributing author to the forthcoming book, Emotionally Focused Therapy for African American Couples: Love Heals, to be published by Routledge in Fall 2021. 

Learn more about Dr. Ayanna Abrams:
http://www.ascensionbehavioralhealth.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr_ayanna_a/
https://www.drabramsabh.com/


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In today's episode, we are discussing Self Discovery with licensed therapist DeAvila Bennett, LCSW. We chat about what we want in life and the journey of finding it. We also discuss journaling as a means to self discover.

Learn more about DeAvila Bennett, LCSW:
https://askdeavilasade.com/
https://www.instagram.com/askdeavilasade/
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In today's episode, we are joined on the couch by Michelle Goodloe, LCSW and discussing self-care. Michelle Goodloe is a licensed clinical social worker, private practice therapist and workshop facilitator dedicated to helping others develop healthy relationships with themselves and with others. In this episode, we discuss all things self-care including what self-care can look like, pampering vs self-care, and how to have a self-care routine.

Learn more about Michelle Goodloe, LCSW:
https://gmichelle.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Self-Explore-Restore-Self-Care-Relationship/dp/1720518807
https://www.instagram.com/thegmichelle/
https://www.pinterest.com/thegmichelle/
https://twitter.com/thegmichelle


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In today's episode, we are joined by Keisha Reaves, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PMH-C, CPCS. She is the founder and clinical director of her group practice, Push Thru Therapy, in Atlanta, GA. We discuss Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD), specifically Postpartum Depression (PPD). We discuss the difference between Baby Blues and PPD, screening for PPD, and how to get support during the postpartum period.

Resources from today's show:
Postpartum Support International (PSI)  https://www.postpartum.net/
Peace for Moms https://med.emory.edu/departments/psychiatry/programs/peace/index.html
Atlanta Birth Center https://www.atlantabirthcenter.org/womens-support-groups-atlanta
Breastfeed Atlanta https://breastfeedatlantallc.com/

Learn more about Keisha Reaves, LPC, PMH-C, CPCS:
https://keishareaves.com/
https://www.instagram.com/keisha_reaves/
https://www.pushthrumom.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pushthrumom/


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In today's episode, we are discussing career at all stages and what every professional needs to know to get that next level position. We discuss resumes, networking, and imposter syndrome. We are joined on the couch by Tawni Fears of The Tawni Logues, LLC, a boutique communications firm.

Learn more about Tawni Fears:

www.thetawnilogues.com
https://www.facebook.com/The-Tawni-Logues-114143751938790
Instagram: #thetawnilogues


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In today's episode, we are discussing the "strong" woman and the idea of "having it all together". We are joined on the couch by Quanya Linen, LPC, a licensed mental health therapist in the state of Texas who works with women who may seem to have it all together but are struggling on the inside.

Learn more about Quanya Linen, LPC:

http://hertherapyonline.com/
https://www.instagram.com/her.therapyonline/


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In today's episode, we discuss the role of family dynamics and how it shapes us as adults. Whether we know it or not, our family of origin or nuclear family plays a heavy role in how we interact and show up in relationships. We are joined on the couch by Blessing Dawson, LICSW, a licensed mental health clinician in Maryland and D.C. Tune in as we chat about how our learned behaviors show up in familial relationships, marriage, and even with parenting.

Learn more about Blessing Dawson, LICSW:
[email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/bdawson.licsw/


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In today’s episode we discuss Mind Reading, which is a distorted way of thinking that likely creates negative emotions. Like most of us, you've probably predicted what someone else was thinking, with or without evidence to support the prediction. We'll discuss a couple of simple tips to help reframe this thought distortion. 

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In this episode, we have our Ask Autumn segment where a listener writes in a question or topic to be discussed. Today's question is about how to make your family understand your depression.

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Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.nami.org/Home

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In this week's episode, we discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We are joined on the couch by Erin Nghe, LCSW of OCD Set Free. We discuss the clinical presentation of OCD and effective treatments. 

*Warning: Content in this episode may be triggering as self-harm/suicide is discussed. If such content is triggering for you, please refrain from listening. 

Resources mentioned: Relationship OCD https://rocd.net/

You can learn more about Erin Nghe, LCSW at:
Website: https://www.ocdsetfree.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocdsetfree/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ocdsetfree

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