This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on Dr. Marni Feuerman, LCSW, LMFT. Dr. Marni uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in her practice to help others get unstuck from their negative patterns and restructure the way they communicated. She shares a hypothetical study to give you a walk through of how an EFT session would work, de escalation strategies, and how building new mindfulness practices into your day can help you.

Dr. Marni Feuerman is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in South Florida. She is a nationally recognized relationship and marriage expert with specialized training in couples therapy. Dr. Marni is a frequently quoted expert in the media and content contributor. She has written for HuffPo, VeryWell.com, Dr. Oz’s ShareCare and The Gottman Institute among others. Her popular self-help book for women who struggle with repeated unhealthy relationship patterns is titled, Ghosted & Breadcrumbed: Stop Falling for Unavailable Men and Get Smart about Healthy Relationships.

What You Will Learn:

Resources:

https://thetalkingsolution.com/

https://www.drmarnionline.com/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608685861

This week's episode is all about modern day dating struggles. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes discuss the effects of dating apps and the impact on mental health, dealing with the fear of rejection, and the importance of setting expectations and putting yourself first.

What you will learn:

How to have important conversations with the person you are dating

The importance of being open

Dating is a numbers game

This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on a licensed school Psychologist and Parenting Coordinator with extensive experience to provide families with the tools to raise healthy, well-adjusted, successful children. They discuss working with children and families through a divorce. Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences your child can go through. It is important to keep in mind that each child's experiences will result differently. Terry offers coping tips so your child feels safe throughout the process.

Terry Mattingly has been a licensed school psychologist in private practice since 2004. She has worked in a variety of roles including work as an Certified Associate Behavior Analyst with children on the Autistic Spectrum, a provider of in-home behavioral therapy services, an assessor of children in the foster care system, and an assessor of incarcerated juveniles. She has an excellent understanding of the needs of children and families from all socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Terry is also the founder and co-owner of Conflict Solutions Group, LLC, a group dedicated to providing training and professional services.

What You Will Learn:

https://www.terrymattingly.com

www.ConflictSolutionsGroupLLC.com

Happy New Year! A new year is a great start for a new beginning. This episode is all about planning for successful New Years Resolutions. Where most people fall short is they don't know the process to get there and what it takes. This episode shares the step by step on setting your goals to be your best self in 2022.

Remember, success looks different for everyone. Make sure to set your goals with your own best interest in mind and not in relation to the people around you.

If you'd like to join us on the podcast as a guest or have any questions you'd like us to answer, please reach out to us at [email protected].

What You Will Learn:

Resources:

https://www.doctorjaclyn.com/

https://www.stokescounselingandconsulting.com/

Our office phone number: 407 205 7734

Many men don't seek mental health treatment. This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on Matthew Braman, LCSW to discuss mens' mental health practices. Matthew and Jeremiah share their perspectives aiming to normalize mens' mental health concerns.

Matthew's practice, Verve, focuses on working with men, new dads, and their partners. His practice provides a safe space for men to show up and be understood. Verve Psychotherapy is a modern & inclusive online mental health practice for busy adults in New York & Georgia. Verve's approach focuses on empowerment at it's core providing personalized, integrative, and emotionally focused support.

What You Will Learn:

Resources: https://www.vervepsychotherapy.com

This week Dr. Jaclyn is joined by Ekiba Smith, LMHC and EMDR specialist (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). Ekiba practices under Wellness Mindset Counseling Services. She has specialized in behavioral and emotional issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger issues for 12 years. She helps her clients overcome the obstacles that are affecting them to maintain a balance in their life. She practices under the guise of therapy as a guide to help you get back on the road to your destination, and it begins with developing the right mindset. What we think and believe is powerful.

What You Will Learn:

This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes discuss how learned behaviors and autopilot responses can lead to stress and anxiety. This episode of The Counseling Podcast aims to assist you in understanding what your responses are and how you can alter them to reduce anxiety. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes share new positive behaviors you can implement to notice patterns, lean into mindfulness, and improve your mood and confidence.

What You Will Learn:

This episode of The Counseling Podcast aims to help those affected address and work on their most intimate life challenges, including their religious, sexual, and racial traumas, interracial family challenges, and multicultural developmental challenges. Childhood trauma affects adults into their 50s and 60s. This episode will help you feel more comfortable in taking the next step in your healing and provide you with coping skills you can use to manage your trauma symptoms.

What You Will Learn:

Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-singh-64009056/

https://www.endurancecounseling.com

Shantala has over 20 years experience working with individuals, families and children, and has worked as a guidance counselor and mental health counselor for Orange County Public Schools for 14 years. As she expanded her experience with children and families, she extended her expertise towards working with teenagers, adults, and couples.November is the busiest time of year for mental health professionals and clients. This episode gives you the tools you need during this hyper focused time of the year. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on Shantala Boss to share how you can manage your holiday stress, expectations, and family drama to instead focus on your mental health.

What You Will Learn:

Resources:

http://shantalaboss.com

In this week's episode of The Counseling Podcast, Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on today's guest, Sabrina Sarro, LMSW: UTI/vulvo-vaginal therapist, PCOS specialist, and spirit exfoliator. Sabrina joins the podcast with their biopsychosocial and multi-culturally informed approach to share how they help clients advocate for themselves in their healthcare journey.

What You Will Learn:

Resources:

The IC Network

https://www.ic-network.com

National Vulvodynia Association

https://www.nva.org

Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders

http://www.vulvodynia.com