ShrinksChat

In a show which first aired in February, 2021, Quinton Jones, an inspirational and motivational speaker, chats with Monica and Annette about relationships, and choosing love as a way to live life. Quinton lives in Oklahoma with his wife and young son. He met Monica through their service with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, where Quinton was a board member.

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Relationship Therapists Monica Burton and Annette Reiter, long-time friends from St.Petersburg, Florida, bring more than 30 years of certified counseling experience to this new discussion about diverse medical and mental health concerns. These conversations will help educate and inform the audience of mental health issues affecting life in our American culture and the human experience. They talk about how to improve dialogue between partners in simple ways, how to resolve conflicts, and how to seek help. 

Deb Kuzmin LCSW, is the Vice President Of Clinical Services at Origins Behavioral HealthCare. In this episode, she chats with Annette and Monica about hope: how it can be in short supply these days, but how it can be harnessed at a catalyst for change. 

This episode first aired in October, 2020. David Swindall LMFT, M.Div. is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Pinellas County, Fl. He helps families, couples and individuals, dealing with transformative behavior, stress reduction, and domestic violence. Chatting with Annette and Monica, he provides strategies and techniques for dealing with relationship conflicts.  

Annette and Monica chat about what the Olympic athletes taught us about mental health challenges, with guest Dr. Harold Shinitzky Psy.D. He's a highly sought-after presenter, and the developer of "A Champion's Mindset", and "The Winning Zone". He also co-authored the book, "Your Mind: An Owner's Manual for a Better Life" and works with nationally ranked junior, collegiate, Olympic and professional athletes (PGA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL). He's located in Clearwater and St. Petersburg Florida. 

This episode first aired in September 2020, but once again September 2021 will be Suicide Prevention Month . How to know when a friend is in trouble? How to know when to seek help for yourself, and where to get it? 

Annette and Monica chat with Laurie Elbow, LMHC, the Director of Clinical Services at the Suncoast Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

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Monica and Annette explore how most dating is now online. How to protect yourself, be your best, and enjoy the experience! 

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For better or worse, we're going back to school this month in the US, despite a new surge in Covid cases. Monica and Annette offer parenting tips for the transition for your children, amid the pandemic. 

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Monica and Annette highlight the key myths about relationships,  and how those myths can be used to make relationships flourish.    

Metal Musician and Cope Notes leader Johnny Crowder chats with Monica and Annette about how creativity can ease stress, and wearing multiple hats can quell negative thoughts. 

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It's tempting to jump right back into the water after a tough break-up. In this episode, Annette and Monica explain why it's rarely a good idea, and provide some coping skills for when your life and relationships suddenly change.