Not Allowed to Die

On this episode Mariska and I discuss how to help clients manage their grief about both the choices of terminating a pregnancy and giving a child up for adoption, as well as how a therapist may decide to disclose if they have been through one of these issues.

In this episode Dan reads two AI generated stories about therapy that he prompted. We also talk about how to use AI in a productive way to study for an exam.

In this brief episode Mariska and I share our thoughts on using AI to get life advice. More importantly we put out the call to ask listeners to write in to [email protected] to tell us what kinds of questions you ask AI and how you decide which AI to use.

In this episode Mariska and I talk about several clients who have struggles with finding joy on a day celebrating family and Mothers in particular.

In this episode Mariska and I unpack hard conversations of talking about death with small children and some victories both for former client and the incredible feeling for a therapist when a client breaks through shame and shares their trust.

In this episode Mariska and I talk about what to do when someone you care about has run off a cliff and refuses to look down because they don't want to face reality and drop. How to help them see reality and hopefully have a softer landing.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss helping clients determine if their avoidance of life and issues is a healthy pause or something that might be building negative inertia to becoming their healthiest self.

In this episode Mariska and I are guests on the Mind Matters podcast where hosts Ben and Kabeer ask us questions about managing mental health challenges as a teen, and give us a chance to talk about Paws for Patrick.

In this episode Mariska and I talk about the incredible book Perks of Being a Wallflower and why I'm taking my kids to a museum about lynching for spring break.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss how I decide which clients can do 30 min sessions and also the challenges of collaborating with other providers (eg. couples counselors and psychiatrists).