Today on the pod we welcome a very special guest: counseling resident (and Amanda's former supervisee), Alisha Parks!

Listen as she shares about her experiences, anxieties, and inspiration on her journey to becoming a full-fledged counselor. We loved this interview and hope you will too!

Please reach out to us with questions, comments, or episode ideas at [email protected] 

Guess who's back, back again! 

It's Joanna and Amanda answering FAQ's about what goes on in the therapy room! 

Contact us at [email protected] if you want to hear YOUR questions answered on an episode!

Ever wondered if you need therapy? Ever Googled it??

Join us for a fun episode today, as we dive into Google's most-searched therapy questions! 

Join us today as we make some sense of a potentially confusing topic--mindfulness! What is it? How do we practice it? Listen and gain some simple, common-sense skills to share with clients and practice in your own life!

Resources: 

Tara Brach's Radical Compassion & Radical Acceptance

Stone in a Pond Meditation

Breathe in that healing light and let it flooooow!

Today on Resident Rescue we demonstrate how to implement the Light Stream technique. Use for yourself AND with your clients! 

Resource:

https://thewaveclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-Light-Stream-Technique-Explained.pdf

Join us today as we head to the world of good ole' CBT! We will give you a rundown of the theory of CBT and what it looks like in practice. 

Resources:

Cognitive Distortions (adults)

Cognitive Distortions (kids)

CBT Workbook

TF-CBT Training

Automatic Thoughts YouTube

We have a quick skills demo for you today! Listen as we demonstrate the EMDR resource Safe Calm Place and discuss how we integrate it into our practice.

Resource:

https://emdrtherapyvolusia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Calm_Safe_Place.pdf

Today we are meeting with a VERY special guest and friend of the podcast, Jackie! You will hear one person's story through infertility and loss. 

Infertility support: 

-https://resolve.org/

Miscarriage/infant loss support: 

-https://rtzhope.org/

Further info on finding counseling and support groups:

-https://www.reproductivefacts.org/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/infertility-counseling-and-support-when-and-where-to-find-it2/

-https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gynecology-obstetrics/specialty-areas/fertility-center/patient-information/support-groups 

Jackie's Recommendations:

-https://www.hilariouslyinfertile.com/

-Andrew Shultz "Life" Netflix Special

Join us as we discuss the tricky topic of perinatal mental health! Today we will share some of our personal and professional experiences navigating PMADS.

Resources:

Find a Therapist or Support Group and Training for Therapists: 

-PSI and local chapters 

-Birth in Color

-Find a Provider

More Information:

PP Anxiety and Depression

Signs & Symptoms of PP Anxiety

Signs & Symptoms of PP Depression

PP Plan

https://postpartumva.org/ccproviders/

Tools:

Harm Reduction Toolkit

Alcohol and Drug Use Screening

DV Screening

Mood Disorder Screening

Circle of Healing

Learning and Sharing with Clients: 

Momsplaining on Youtube with Kristen Bell

Understanding Postpartum Psychosis | Rachael Watters | TEDxHieronymusPark

Books: 

Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleinman

This isn’t what I Expected by Karen Kleinman

Unexpecting by Rachel Lewis

Join us as we talk about our old friend, impostor syndrome! Today we will dive into the world of shame, fear, anxiety--all the hits! It's a scary topic but oh so #relateable

Resources:

Selfcompassion.org

Self Compassion Resources

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