PsychSpeak

Today Shahidrah will be speaking with guest Melissa Caldwell Engle, LPC, ATR, the Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Clinical Development at Healing Springs Ranch, a residential treatment center for adults recovering from all addictions, substance use, and other related mental health issues. Join Shahidrah and Melissa as they dive deeper into Rue and additional themes from the hit show, Euphoria. Melissa Caldwell Engle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist with over 25 years of experience in treating trauma and addictions. Reaching a broad range of clinicians and participants, Melissa is an internationally recognized speaker on the effects of trauma, addiction, and the comorbid client. She has worked with all behavioral health, addictive patterns, and diagnoses on both the individual and group level. Additional information for Melissa can be found at healingspringsranch.com **WARNING** The HBO Max Original series, Euphoria, portrays minors in socially sensitive situations, and contains graphic representation and reference to many potentially triggering topics. Subject matter such as suicide, sexual and physical assault, substance abuse, addiction, extreme violence, sexual content, profanity, trauma and additional sensitive topics are depicted.

Today Shahidrah will be speaking with the marvelous Sydney Taylor, LPC-A. Sydney has specialized training on issues with motivation and commitment, self-confidence, and performance anxiety. Join Shahidrah and Sydney as they discuss the popular Euphoria character, Cassie Howard, and her relationships and experience throughout the show.

Sydney Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate who works with adolescents and young adults at the Fundamental Foundations Counseling Center, PLLC. Sydney values creating an inclusive and safe environment that allows people to express their most authentic selves. Additional information for Sydney can be found at theffccenter.com

**WARNING** The HBO Max Original series, Euphoria, portrays minors in socially sensitive situations, and contains graphic representation and reference to many potentially triggering topics. Subject matter such as suicide, sexual and physical assault, substance abuse, addiction, extreme violence, sexual content, profanity, trauma and additional sensitive topics are depicted.

Today Shahidrah welcomes back Mr. Oscar Martinez, a fantastic counseling intern with The FFC Center. If you haven't already, check out Oscar's previous Unmasking episode, where he gave an educator's perspective on mental health. Join Shahidrah and Oscar as they discuss the popular Euphoria character, Nate Jacobs, his evolution, and how best to support a teen like Nate.

Oscar Martinez provides play, music, and talk therapy at Fundamental Foundations Counseling Center, PLLC. Oscar is passionate about understanding what a client loves and using that as the foundation of their treatment plan. That has been vital in Oscar's process of gaining trust and building a therapeutic relationship with his clients. Additional information for Oscar can be found at theffccenter.com

**WARNING** The HBO Max Original series, Euphoria, portrays minors in socially sensitive situations, and contains graphic representation and reference to many potentially triggering topics. Subject matter such as suicide, sexual and physical assault, substance abuse, addiction, extreme violence, sexual content, profanity, trauma and additional sensitive topics are depicted.

Psych Rotations: Euphoria with Katelynn Frum, LPC

Today Shahidrah will be speaking with one of our lovely clinicians, Katelynn Frum, LPC who has worked in the mental health field for 7 years. Join Shahidrah and Katelynn as they discuss the popular Euphoria character, Rue Bennett, and the type of support that Rue would have benefited from on the show.

Katelynn Frum is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, teens, and young adults at the Fundamental Foundations Counseling Center, PLLC. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, substance abuse issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additional information for Katelynn can be found at theffccenter.com and on Instagram @therapywithkatelynn

**WARNING** The HBO Max Original series, Euphoria, portrays minors in socially sensitive situations, and contains graphic representation and reference to many potentially triggering topics. Subject matter such as suicide, sexual and physical assault, substance abuse, addiction, extreme violence, sexual content, profanity, trauma and additional sensitive topics are depicted.

We are excited to announce a fresh new segment for you! Psych Rotations will give you the opportunity to gain a clinical perspective from the therapists viewpoint on how they would help clients get from a stuck place to obtaining emotional and relational balance. Sit alongside Shahidrah and clinicians ranging from intern status to fully licensed, as they discuss the process of getting quality help, from the evaluation, to treatment planning through discharge. We will be kicking this new segment off by having our guests evaluate characters from the award-winning, HBO Max Original, Euphoria.

Grab a seat as Shahidrah Cowgill, LPC-S shares a bit about why mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals is her passion, and what opportunities are available for students and interns. Follow @psychspeakpodcast on Instagram and Facebook for information on what student resources are available under The FFC Center. Additional information can be found at linktr.ee/theffccenter

People Business with Michel Hambrick

Today Shahidrah will be speaking with our guest, Michel Hambrick, an Independent Commercial and Personal Lines Insurance Agent. Michel is the owner of Michel Hambrick Agency, established to provide expert advice, analysis, and a full portfolio of insurance products. Join Shahidrah and Michel for a conversation on entrepreneurship, managing expectations, and gracious customer service.

Michel Hambrick has over 17 years experience in the field of Human Resources before moving into insurance, and shortly thereafter starting her own agency. She is incredibly active with the town of Little Elm serving on multiple community clubs, boards, and projects such as the: Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Library, St. Arbor Community Development Corporation, and the Rotary Club. Additional information for Michel can be found at michelhambrickinsurance.com

Unmasking with Oscar Martinez, Clinical Intern

Today Shahidrah will be speaking with a counseling intern under her supervision, Oscar Martinez. Oscar has recently retired from teaching after 8 years of service, and is now working on his requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Join Shahidrah and Oscar as they share their thoughts on bridging the gap between teacher burnout and mental health resources.

Oscar Martinez provides play, music, and talk therapy to children, adolescents, and families at the Fundamental Foundations Counseling Center, PLLC. He believes in building a strong therapeutic relationship that is safe, collaborative, client-centered, and open-minded. Additional information for Oscar can be found at theffccenter.com

Today Shahidrah will be speaking with guest, Lynette Ewuchie, a Physician Assistant with 10 years experience in primary care and mental health.

Lynette specializes in treating different disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD and more. Join Shahidrah and Lynette for a conversation on being called into the Mental Health field and what self-care looks like for providers.

Lynette Ewuchie, PA-C is the Co-owner of Healing Mind Psychiatry, established to serve those in need of mental health services and psychiatric help. She is also the Founder and President of WeR1Tribe, an organization which serves new mothers and families as they journey along the different phases of parenthood and marriage, while preserving their African heritage. Additional information for Lynette can be found at healingmindpsychiatry.com

Join Shahidrah and Kathy as they dissect the layers of grieving for post pandemic living, surviving trauma, and the importance of finding support.

Kathy Burden is the President and Co-founder of Frontline Crisis Response Solutions, created to serve those in crisis and to be a support for First Responders. She is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management, specially trained with the ICISF for Spiritual Care in Crisis Intervention, and is currently the Chief Operations Officer for the International Fellowship of Chaplains. Additional contact information for Kathy can be found at frontlinecrisisresponse.com

Start here to learn about why host Shahidrah Cowgill, LPC-S brought PsychSpeak to life. If you have any interest in the field of Psychology and Mental Health, this is the place for you. Psych Rotations, The Unmasking, Harness Your Superpower, and People Business are original segments that you can only find here, so tune in every Friday for new episodes of PsychSpeak.

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