Have you ever left a session feeling like it was just okay? Did you wonder if your therapist was having a bad day? Sometimes that does happen! Listen to this behind-the-scenes conversation to hear from therapists about a juicy topic!

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When you start therapy, you're required to sign a document giving your consent to therapy. But what exactly is "informed consent" and how does it apply to your life or your counseling sessions on a practical level? We answer these questions, along with why it's not just important but critical for your success in therapy.

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Guests William Hemphill and Colleen Wenner join the Shrink Think Podcast in this episode to talk about how to maintain intimacy and connections in your important relationships. In this panel episode, our guests share their years of experience as therapists and give helpful tips to improve the connection in your relationships.

William Hemphill is a licensed therapist in Decatur, Georgia and host of The Faith and Family Matters Podcast. He works with couples on rebuilding connection and intimacy via therapy and marriage intensives.

Faith & Family Empowerment: https://faithandfamilyempowerment.com/

Colleen Wenner is a licensed therapist in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of New Heights Counseling & Consulting, and uses her training and personal experience to talk with couples about three components necessary for maintaining intimate relationships: intentionality, intimacy, and authenticity.

New Heights Counseling & Consulting: http://www.florida-counseling.com

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What is a therapist and what is a therapist NOT? In the last episode (#74) we explained what a therapist is, and today we tackle what a therapist is NOT. Our goal is to help you understand the role and heart of a therapist so you can work more effectively within those guidelines toward your goals in therapy.

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What is a therapist and what is a therapist NOT? These are the topics of the next two episodes. Today we tackle what a therapist is. Our goal is to help you understand the role and heart of a therapist so you can work more effectively within those guidelines toward your goals in therapy.

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It's always helpful to evaluate your progress toward goals in therapy, and the start of a new year offers a great opportunity to do that - but you will need resources to do that well. Aaron walks through the tools of acceptance, openness or curiosity, and living from your values to help you weigh yourself against your goals and move toward them more effectively.

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We are narrowing our focus as a podcast in order to more do what we set out to do: bridge the gap between clients seeking therapy and the professionals "behind the curtain." We discuss our revised mission, which has been our passion all along, why we're making the change, and how this impacts our podcast (hint: it doesn't in any major ways). Listen to hear all about our process and what this means for you!

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In a previous episode (#66), we talked about what to do when your kid goes to therapy. As a follow-up, in this episode we address the unique circumstance when your child has a mental health disorder and is going to therapy. This is not the same as your child having anxiety or depression, and often the advice of others doesn't apply because of the more severe nature of the mental health issues going on. Listen in to hear how you can navigate this difficult process.

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Guests Cindy Brock and Laurie Groh join the Shrink Think Podcast in this episode to talk about a difficult subject: things you wish your therapy clients would stop doing. In this panel episode, we focus on giving you important feedback from therapists' perspective on ways people make the therapy process or relationship with their therapist more difficult. Cindy and Laurie did an amazing job respectfully and insightfully sharing their experiences for your benefit!

Cindy Brock is a licensed therapist and owner of Grace Family Counseling in Temecula, California. She has extensive experience as a therapist working with many kinds of people in private practice, residential settings, and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facilities.

Grace Family Counseling: http://gracefamilycounseling.net

Laurie Groh is a relationship counselor in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin and she owns Shoreside Therapies. Laurie has 15 years of experience and works with couples but also individuals wanting to improve their relationships with family, significant others, or work relationships.

Shoreside Therapies: http://www.shoresidetherapies.com

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Episode 69. Guests Valarie Harris and Chris Swenson join the podcast to share their wisdom about how you can identify what may be holding you back from growth or progress in your therapy.

Valarie Harris is a trauma therapist with over 15 years of experience, located in Clarksville, TN. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of the Trauma & Therapy Center of TN, and has a wealth of experience working with patterns of protection that can stifle growth.

Trauma & Therapy Center of TN: http://www.traumatherapytn.com

Chris Swenson is a licensed therapist and mindset coach, and he owns the Rhino Wellness Center in Colorado. Chris also is an author and host of the Rhino Mentality Podcast.

Rhino Wellness Center: http://rhinowellnesscenter.com

Podcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rhinomentality

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