Feel like laughing nervously for an hour?  Good, because this episode goes out to those of us with anxiety.  This week we discuss what constitutes an anxiety disorder, how it presents in session, and common treatments/skills for managing it.

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Ch-ch-ch-changesssss.  Ever wanted to make a big change but can't seem to figure out how or where you are at in the process?  Take a listen to this episode - here we discuss the transtheoretical model of change.

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In this episode we talk about how to approach our loved ones when we notice they are struggling with mental health and how to let our loved ones know when we are struggling.  We give strategies for exploring this dynamic.

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Ever watch the x-files? Remember agent Moulder (aka spooky Moulder)?  Yeah, that's pretty much what its like to be a psychologist.  PSYCH! You were lied to! In this episode we discuss what it feels like to be a therapist and what we are ACTUALLY doing/thinking on the other side of the table.

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In this episode we discuss where negative automatic thoughts come from and how to examine these things we call "core beliefs."  We discuss common types of core beliefs and how we see these things play out in therapy and in the real world.

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In this episode we talk about how to manage thinking - now that we know what thought patterns we have, what do we do about them?  Your thoughts matter!

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In this episode we talk about how to recognize the connection between your thoughts and your mental well-being.  Your thoughts matter!

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In this episode we talk about the many pathways to becoming a therapist.  We discuss educational requirements, the different types of training available and even the different types of careers!  Sorry, podcaster wasn't on the list ;)

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In this episode we define and distinguish the difference between different types of depressive disorders.  We may also go on a few mind journeys to avoid making ourselves sad!

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Need another reason to snuggle a creature?  Then check out episode 16!  In this episode we explore the research and clinical practice surrounding pets, therapy animals, comfort animals, emotional support animals and service animals.

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