It’s graduation season on LPTUNW! Dee and DJ share their experience of starting out in their careers, and reflect on the pivotal book The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patience. The book by Yalom from over 20 years ago gives salient career advice and insights in to therapy… but what about the worst advice? Dee and DJ conducted very scientific science in asking fellow counselors what their best and worst career advice they’ve ever received. So, is self-care all bubble baths? Do we follow money or passion? And is it really actually all about you? Find out this week, on Let’s Pick This Up Next Week!

Join us on Let's Pick This Up Next Week for a candid chat on neurodiversity. In this episode, Dee and DJ dive into their personal journeys with autism.

DJ shares their self-discovery of being on the autism spectrum, sparking a discussion on the challenges of diagnosis and the importance of self-identification. Dee & DJ debunk misconceptions around autism traits like stimming and echolalia, stressing the need for respectful language.

From empathy in therapy to the history of autism diagnosis, they explore diverse aspects of acceptance. Personal anecdotes shed light on sensory sensitivities and the controversial ABA therapy.

Tune in for insightful conversations that illuminate the need for acceptance, understanding, and support within the autistic community.

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Then, it's all about the power of music and those spine-tingling chills some tracks give you. They link awe to kindness, eco-awareness, and bonding with others. And of course, they sprinkle in some personal stories about awe's impact on their own lives.

In this chat, Dee and DJ dish out tips on how to amp up the awe factor in your day-to-day. From mundane stuff like paper towels vs. napkins (yep, we went there) to how awe boosts kindness and why gratitude matters, they cover it all. Plus, they brainstorm ways to sprinkle more awe into your life.

Wrapping it up, Dee and DJ spill the beans on their own awe-boosting plans. Get ready for some serious inspiration! 🌟

Welcome back to Let's Pick This Up Next Week! Today, we've got Lianna, a stellar school counselor, giving us the lowdown on what it means to support students' mental health in schools.

Lianna breaks it down for us: school counselors are like mental health superheroes, juggling academics, social-emotional development, and the importance of teaching life skills and mental health in schools. She highlights the evolving conversation around disability and education, shedding light on the importance of inclusivity. The crew wraps up by tackling the stigma around seeking help, discussing how counselors like Lianna are working to break it down.

So, grab your favorite drink, settle in, and join us as we chat it up and tell it like it is. Don't forget to hit like and subscribe for more engaging content. Let's pick this up next week!

👉Counselors celebrating counselors on this week’s Let’s Pick This Up Next Week👈

April is Counselor Awareness Month… who knew? Dive in to the world of what a counselor actually means, and what separates it from other helping professions. From practicum horror stories to challenging the stereotypes of who a counselor is, this episode offers a candid look into the challenges counselors face both personally and professionally. But the conversation doesn't stop there! Tune in as Dee and DJ share their own experiences navigating the delicate balance of emotional investment and self-care.

Don't miss out on this heartfelt discussion that sheds light on the underappreciated yet invaluable work of counselors!

😒 Counselors Dee and DJ reject rejection on this week’s Let’s Pick This Up Next Week 😒

Dive deep in to the psyche of therapists as they unpack the unspoken truth behind rejection. Delve into the nuanced exploration of reframing rejection, shifting the narrative from a blow to self-worth to a personal choice.

Is ghosting on dating apps a form of rejection? Why does science say folks with ADHD tend to struggle with rejection more? Also, why does the expression ‘everything happens for a reason’ ever need to be uttered?

🤓 The duo talks ethics in this week’s episode of Let’s Pick This Up Next Week! 🤓

Join Dee and DJ for a candid discussion on the ethical aspects of therapy, and delve into the gray areas of ethical decision-making, focusing on intimacy and boundaries in therapist-client relationships.

From touch, friendships, self-disclosure, and intimacy – where can and should boundaries with therapists and clients fall? Do gender and generation make a difference? Comment and let us know what you think – did Dee and DJ get it right?

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Dee and DJ tackle politics and it’s impact on the therapy

Whether you're a seasoned therapist or simply curious about the evolving world of mental health, this episode offers invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of counseling while boosting your mental health game.

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What is the media’s role in mental health? Is it better to engage and educate, or find a circle of support in your online community? How does language shape the impact of mental health? Dees hares the difficulty in treating clients who over-intellectualize feelings, and DJ gives great insight in to our spheres of influence.

Join these Mind Ninjas for an insightful conversation on mental health stigmas, pop culture portrayals, and the power of emotional processing.

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On this episode, Dee & DJ delve into the world of mental health therapist lingo, decoding phrases like “how’s that working for you?” Authenticity, gripes about the DSM and diagnoses, and myths around common terms used by therapists and in therapy.

Join these Mood Mentors as they debunk myths surrounding mental health, challenge harmful terminology, and advocate for understanding... and get side tracked, in true neurodivergent counselor style.