(*Spoiler* The "T" word this week is THEORY) This episode starts off a little silly, but I am excited because I upgraded new equipment for the show! Let me know on IG @SoYouWantToBeACMHC if you think the audio quality sounds any better. This week I talk about the case studies we did in my diagnosis class and basic skills class. I also try to explain the importance of theory as well as how it differs from technique. I also reflect on how my sociocultural and research methods classes are going. Still haven't decided about the doctoral track yet!

Wherever you are listening to this, know that you're showing up for yourself and no matter how small the effort feels, you've got this!

Welcome back for Season (Semester) 2! In this episode I talk about how summer ended and how the first week of classes went. As promised in the episode here are the links and titles to the various things I mentioned:

• Article about Counselors and Insurance: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/08/24/nx-s1-5028551/insurance-therapy-therapist-mental-health-coverage
• Youtube girlies: Bahja Abdi (Evidence Portfolio video) https://youtu.be/YHlFix7P1sQ?si=tyLdmkNy-DDvl30f
• Janet Ndomahina (Setting Intentions rather than goals) https://youtu.be/NQT_Ub8Zgu8?si=Ue1cqD9vH3HHpiCeBooks for classes:
• Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice by John Sommers-Flannagan
• Cultural Humilty Engaging Diverse Identities in Therapy by Joshua Hook
• Counseling the Culturally Diverse by Derald Wing Sue
• Learning the Art of Helping by Mark E Young
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition (DSM-5-TR)

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See you next time!

This episode begins on a more sorrowful note as I share the impact that losing my Nana to cancer had on the show production and remainder of summer term. However, it picks up as I highlight the ways I aimed to meaningfully mourn and process the loss. I talk about books I read including This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan and 7 Days in Summer by Tia Williams. I also talk about the lessons I have learned so far about living with your partner. Transitioning from personal life, I cover how my academic life continued on and I describe some of my key takeaways from the semester. I then move on to talk about my work life and plans for the summer. This concludes the first season–but I look forward to returning with new episodes for you all in November.

If you are in need of counseling resources please see the list below:

National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: dial 988

Therapist Directories:

PsychologyToday.com

TherapyforBlackGirls.com

Find a Counseling Graduate Program that is right for you: https://www.cacrep.org/directory/

You read the title correctly, I am already questioning myself. Listen along as I describe how chaotic the last week felt for me. From missing my baby brother’s graduation, to trying to find my rhythm in this fast-paced city, I share my academic, personal, and work life experiences. I also talk about what I have been doing to keep myself balanced including reading for fun. This week’s book: Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan.

If you are in need of counseling resources please see the list below:

National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: dial 988

Therapist Directories:

PsychologyToday.com

TherapyforBlackGirls.com

Find a Counseling Graduate Program that is right for you: https://www.cacrep.org/directory/

Welcome to: So You Want to Be a CMHC? In the first ever episode I begin by describing who I am, who my podcast is for and the goals I have for this show. If you’re curious about what it is like going through graduate school as a first-generation student you’re in the right place. In this show I will cover life experiences ranging from academic, to work, and personal. So why don’t you listen? If you like what you hear there is only more where this came from!

If you are in need of counseling resources please see the list below:

National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: dial 988

Therapist Directories:

PsychologyToday.com

TherapyforBlackGirls.com

Find a Counseling Graduate Program that is right for you: https://www.cacrep.org/directory/