Today’s episode is a bit different. I have chosen to share my personal journal with you all in an attempt to express, relate and connect with you all. Take care and remember that you matter.

By the end of today’s episode, you will be able to differentiate between stress and anxiety. Stress leads to elevated susceptibility to anxiety. If we can understand the difference, and learn how to manage stress- we can generate peace, contentment, an elevated levels of life satisfaction.

When and how is it appropriate to address spiritual issues and concerns within psychotherapy? How do we do this? Both as a counselor and as a patient. This episode takes a deep dive into ethical considerations, autonomy and the importance of assessing the relationship with spirituality and/or religion.

All kinds of emotions are shed today on the episode. Today, we discuss the termination of my Texas therapy clients as well as the vision of my next creative project and theatre company, The Pinebelt Playback Theatre. www.pinebeltplaybacktheatre.com

Today we explore a tender topic. We discuss the individual perspective of religion and God and discuss the importance of understanding religious bruising and how it may have impacted your own relationship to faith, hope and spirituality.

Eating disorders have been identified as the most lethal mental health condition, second to opioid overdose. This is a topic that should not be shyed away from. This episode offers and overview of the 8 types of eating disorders as well as differentiates between a disorder and disordered behaviors.

NPD is a hot topic in the media. Today we break down the diagnostic criteria, the most effective treatments and how to maneuver with someone affected by this condition.

For today’s episode, we are taking a look at Borderline Personality Disorder. The main challenge with BPD is the inability to effectively respond to and manage emotions. We go into symtoms, effective treatments, the stigma of this disorder and resources to continue your education: https://emotionsmatterbpd.org/ https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/.

In season 5, we are breaking down psychiatric diagnosis to understand the symptoms, expand on their presentation and discuss forms of treatment for each. www.movedbygracecounseling.com

Today, we reflect on a big life transition in my personal life as well as how my doctoral class helped me begin to process these changes.