Christine and Carmel sit down with Dr. Lynn Linde, Chief of Professional Staff at the the American Counseling Association to discuss ACA's mission, the history of the counseling profession, ACA Code of Ethics, Counseling Compact, reasons a clinical license is important, and challenges and changes within the counseling profession. Counselors and counseling students can visit counseling.org to get more information about ACA, register for their upcoming conference in Orlando, FL, or to become a member. Thanks to Lynn Linde and the ACA for all that you do for the counseling profession.

Carmel and Christine sit down with Yesenia Servin to discuss credentialing, provider enrollment, and contracting with insurance companies. This episode includes helpful information for clinicians who plan to work in private practice, planning to change their work/billing setting, or those who are already working in private practice and simply want to make sure they have current and accurate information on credentialing.

ICA Podcast hosts Christine,Kyle, and Carmel sit down with Dr. Frances McClain and Lisa Salvadore to discuss the Association of Sexology and Sexual Wellness, challenges clinicians face when working with clients on issues related to sex and sexuality, and the importance of discussing sex, sexuality, and sexual wellness in therapy.

Christine, Kyle, and Carmel sit down for a counseling conversation with President Samantha Rivera, LPC and President Elect Heather Olsson, LCPC of ACACI to discuss the mission of their division, upcoming events & CE opportunities, and ways to get involved with their organization.

Ours hosts interview Katie Grant, President of the Illinois Association for Specialists in Group Work. Katie shares insight and details on IASGW, upcoming events, and reasons joining this particular division of ICA is beneficial. Katie also shares BREAKING NEWS regarding new developments within the IASGW division.

Dr. Kyle Goodwin interviews Scott Gleeson. Scott is a Northwestern Illinois University graduate, licensed clinical professional counselor, published author, and writier. Prior to his career change Scott was a journalist and wrote for USA Today for more than a decade. He shares details about losing his father who was also a therapist, his work as a therapist, current projects, and history working with athletes as a sports writer. Scott's book titled "Until my Last Breath" is co-authored by Dick Vitale. Mr. Vitale is a famous college basketball coach and sports broadcaster who shared his philosophy on life, passion for working with kids diagnosed with cancer, and his personal battle with cancer. This heart warming and inspiring episode is one we're certain you'll enjoy.

Dr. Katie and Dr. Sonja talk about their journey and research on non-death-related grief and loss. They have created a model to help clients re-identify themselves and their experiences with a grief lens. They also teach and train other therapists and mental health professionals on this model. Listen in to learn about the model and their journey in creating this incredible tool!

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Their website: https://www.bloominglifeinstitute.com/

Overview of the model: https://www.bloominglifeinstitute.com/griefandloss

Consultation Group: https://www.bloominglifeinstitute.com/grieflyspeaking

Book - Reconceptualizing Grief: https://titles.cognella.com/reconceptualizing-grief-9798823312714

Dr. Sonya's album: https://www.sonyalorelle.com/thewild

Interested in incorporating movement into your current talk therapy? Listen to this encapsulating episode with Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT, "a therapist who MOVES you", about how movement and dance can benefit clients' mental health! Erica is the founder of Chicago Dance Therapy and has authored the book Body Aware and The Movement Therapy Deck, both available for purchase and helpful for clients and clinicians to reconnect to their bodies and learn to express themselves through movement.

https://www.chicagodancetherapy.com/

https://www.ericahornthal.com/

Our hosts interview Dr. Arieahn MB about her extensive and inspiring history with horses. Dr. Arieahn MB is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, international speaker, and pioneer in Equine Therapy. She is a professor at DePaul University , Adjunct Instructor at Fielding University and Pacifica graduate Institute in California. She shares information about her upcoming workshop on Experiencing the Restorative Power of Nature and Horses. Her next workshop will be held on June 22, 2024 at a private farm just over the Illinois border near Kenosha Wisconsin, a little more than an hour from Chicago.

Interested parties can register for Dr. Arieahn's workshop at: drarieahnmb.com

Can you think of a time when you had be strong, courageous, or resilient? Our hosts sit down for a brief discussion on resiliency.