Rhys and Josh are joined by Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III's Bob Rapp and Mike Savara to answer a series of questions about Addictions. Are all addictions problematic? What are effective spirituality based interventions in addictions therapy, if any? What are some of the cultural or religious barriers to progress in addiction science and treatment? Why are some addictions stigmatized more than others? How does a client know when they have moved through abstinence into recovery? We answer all of these questions and more!

Stay in touch with this episode's hosts and guests!

Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com

Joshua Moore - www.altbehtherapy.com

Bob Rapp - [email protected]

Mike Savara - [email protected]

The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral Therapy and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well as members of the greater community. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of Multnomah University or its faculty, of Alternative Behavioral Therapy or New Pattern Counseling.

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Rhys, Josh and special guest Jeremiah Peck tackle the topic of Spiritual Integration in a clinical setting. What is spiritual integration? Why does it matter? Why should the belief system of a client be a factor in therapy? How can a Christian professional practice from within their faith tradition while still maintaining professionalism, all the while avoiding imposing values on a client of a different belief system? We explore these questions and more, circling around the idea that, Yes, good professional spiritual integration that maintains integrity to the faith tradition is indeed possible.

This episode features the following speakers:

Rhys Pasimio, LPC, CADC II www.newpatterncounseling.com

Joshua Moore, LMHCA www.altbehtherapy.com

Jeremiah Peck, MA, LMHCA http://anlcc.com/counselors/jeremiah-peck

Rhys and Josh interview Krispin Mayfield, LPC in Portland, OR about Forgiveness and Abuse. We discuss definitions of what forgiveness is and is not, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, how to practice these disciplines and how have safe and trauma informed discussions about them in a clinical setting.

Cast

Rhys Pasimio, LPC, CADC II www.newpatterncounseling.com

Joshua Moore, LMHCA www.altbehtherapy.com

Krispin Mayfield, LPC https://nw-adhd.com/team_member/krispin-mayfield-lpc/

Rhys and Joshua interview Debby Quick about current trends in pain management, particularly in a clinical setting. We discuss what pain is, what is pain management, and what are realistic outcomes of pain management, as well as when to work to alleviate pain versus change one's relationship to their pain. Along the way, we also discuss current political and social factors impacting access to pain medication.

Rhys Pasimio can be found on the web at www.newpatterncounseling.com

Joshua Moore can be found at www.altbehtherapy.com

Debby Quick can be found at [email protected]

Rhys and Josh talk with Collin White-Pedeaux about Empathy Blockers. In a clinical setting, especially when the client's symptoms are very loud, how does a clinician maintain a posture of being fully present? What is truly helpful in a relationship? We discuss these things and many more in an interview that offers essential practical tools for every active practitioner.

Rhys Pasimio can be found on the web at www.newpatterncounseling.com

Joshua Moore can be found at www.altbehtherapy.com

Collin White-Pedeaux can be found at [email protected]