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"What do you want for dinner?  I don't know what do you want for dinner? I don't know."  Have you ever had this familiar conversation?  Probably in one form or another.  Every evening across the world this conversation or a similar one usually takes place.  What makes a simple decision such a perplexing wonder to capable adults? What could be at the heart of this indecision?  DECISIONAL FATIGUE.  It finally makes sense.  Join Calvin as he breaks down the psychological phenomenon of decisional fatigue and offers skills to protect the valuable resources associated with your decision making.

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Let's talk about FEAR.  Fear can be overwhelming.  It can drive behavior, make decisions, avoid opportunities and stir up self-doubt.  It confuses, conflicts and controls - but only if you give it power in your life.  Join Calvin as he unpacks fear in order to help you find a true meaning behind your emotion creating an opportunity to grow through self-awareness, self-acceptance and emotional empowerment.

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Do you ever feel like your fire within is going out?  Perhaps you are struggling with the psychological phenomenon known as BURNOUT.  In this episode, Calvin will explore the difference between stress and burnout, how stress leads to burnout and some helpful hints to develop a Self-Care Plan.

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Welcome Back to The Couch.  Calvin returns for Season 2 with the goal to empower listeners to take an active role in their life.  This session explores the true definition of Hope as a cognitive process.  Accepting the fact that life will bring problems and struggles allows us to navigate them more effectively.  When we understand that hope is a way of thinking we can then take an active role in developing hope for ourselves, others and our world.
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Buckle Up and Hold On!!  We are pulling back the curtain and giving you a glimpse behind the scenes of Calvin's life.  As we prepare for Season 2 of The Counselor's Couch, we are leaning into the courage of vulnerability.  Join Calvin as he introduces you to his primary support group - the family.  Calvin is joined by Cindy, his wife of 25 years, a Nationally Certified Counselor and National Certified School Counselor and his son Ethan, a college student with a passion for life and music.  Together they will explore relationships, connection, infertility, quarantine and so much more.  So come on over, pull up a cushion, kick off your shoes, grab a cup of coffee and spend some time with family.

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Do you remember learning in school that there was no such thing as a stupid question?  It's true.  Questions are how we learn, change and grow as a human being.  But when does questioning become something else?  When does it become an excuse to beat ourselves up.  When does questioning become condemnation.  Join Calvin as he explores the true meaning of questioning self.  Are you really questioning your value?  Is it really a question if you have already determined the answer?  You may actually be looking for a confirmation of a pre-existing belief or doubt you have about yourself.  You may actually be practicing  condemnation of self.

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In this episode, Calvin challenges the practice of blaming by exploring what motivates this behavior in many of us.  Blaming as an attempt to avoid personal responsibility establishes and maintains a victim role.  Calvin will address the concern that many people revictimize themselves by participating in the blame game years after experiencing abuse in their lives.  It is not about what happens to you, it is about what you do with what happens to you that really matters.  The practice of avoidance through blaming never results in the outcome we are seeking, unless you are looking to create the exact thing you are trying to avoid.  To grow as an individual and make changes in our lives we must embrace personal responsibility and ownership of our life in the current moment.  You are not responsible for what happened to you, but you are responsible for where you go from here.

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Did you know that anxiety can affect your vision and even cause rashes?  Sometimes we get so caught up in looking for the forest that we miss the trees.  In this episode, Calvin returns to the emotional elephant in the room that many of us are struggling with in our current climate - ANXIETY.  He explores the various physical manifestations of anxiety both common and uncommon.  Education and awareness can make the difference between managing your anxiety and experiencing a full blown anxiety attack.  Take you power back!

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Do you fear making the wrong decision or making a mistake?  Well, you will do exactly that at some time - it is inevitable.  In this episode, Calvin explores the reality of living in a world of chaos and embracing the fact that things will go wrong - it's alright - you will be OK.  Why? Because we are hard wired to cope by being a problem solver, not a perfectionist.  Decisions are about making choices and dealing with consequences.  They are not about getting it right or getting it wrong.  What truly matters is what you will do next.  Did you learn, grow, adapt or did you stop making decisions and avoid living your life?

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In this timely episode, Calvin shares an exploration of his thoughts and questions regarding the wide spectrum of reactions we are currently seeing in response to COVID.  He explores openly and candidly the confusion manifested by mixed messages and emotional reactions amid facts, truths, beliefs, values, perspectives and opinions.  Exploring the challenges we face trusting in our current climate and hope for a path forward

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