Temporary Circumstances

Part 1 of our mental health and the justice system episode, with special guest, Kevin Jackson. Kevin is a former educator, police officer, and mental health professional. Here we discuss the current events in the US and the world, police, and the justice system as they relate to mental health and treatment. 

TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of domestic violence, trauma, PTSD, and abuse, and may be disturbing to some listeners. * Part 2 of our episode on domestic violence and how counseling can help. 

TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of domestic violence, trauma, PTSD, and abuse, and may be disturbing to some listeners. * Listen in to this episode as we discuss what domestic violence is, debunk myths, and talk about treatment. 

TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of death and grief and may be disturbing to some listeners. * In this bonus episode we discuss death and grief as they relate to the current COVID19 pandemic. 

TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of suicide and may be disturbing to some listeners. * In this episode we debunk the topic of suicide and focus on suicide prevention. 

TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains descriptions of trauma, PTSD, abuse, and neglect and may be disturbing to some listeners. * In this episode, we provide an introduction to trauma and PTSD. We continue to debunk myths about mental health, discuss in detail what trauma and PTSD look like, and talk about treatment.

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TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of various addictions and may be disturbing to some listeners. *In this BONUS episode we discuss addiction and how this population is affected by the pandemic, and provide resources.

Part 2 of our introduction to mental health, where we discuss various differences in mental health settings, providers, and treatment options.

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In this bonus episode, we share  specific tips and tools on managing anxiety (and more) during COVID-19.

In this episode, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, provide specific coping skills and strategies, and share additional resources for help during this crisis. Please note: Guided imagery for relaxation starts at 14min:25secs.