Why would a show on mental health talk about jobs? If you work from 18-65 you'll spend over 92,000 hours working and if you are in a bad work situation it will definitely have an impact on your mental health.

In this episode we talk about jobs, job interviewing, and how it impacts your mental health. If you are in a bad job situation you may feel stuck but there is hope.

Tune in to see jobs and job interviews Through a Therapist's Eyes!

In Part 2 of our show on the Opioid Epidemic we continue the discussion and talk about the politics of the problem.  How did we get here and what is being done to fix the problem?

Tune in to see the Opioid Epidemic Through a Therapist's Eyes!

There is absolutely no doubt that we have an Opioid Epidemic going on in America. The statistics are staggering. In 2017, 47,000 Americas died from opioid overdoses. How did we get here? What are we doing about it? Do we need opioids or are there other ways to manage pain? How can we use opioids for pain management in a way that doesn't create addicts? In this episode we bring a special guest on to talk about the Opioid Epidemic!

Tune in to see the Opioid Crisis Through the Eyes of a Therapist!

Theres lots of talk and debate about medical marijuana and cannabinoids these days. But how does THC and CBD for medical uses relate to substance abuse issues and how can cannabinoids be used to treat mental health issues or can it? While the body of research continues to grow many studies are animal based and there are other issues such as quality of product, dosage, etc.

In this episode we talk about some of these issues and try to see cannabinoids and mental health Through a Therapist's Eyes!

We make many decisions on a daily basis. Some of our decisions seem trivial and some are major.

In this episode Chris talks about how decisions are sometimes not just A or B but often turn into a complex "tree" of other decisions that follow. He also points out how although some decisions seem small they add up. In fact, where you are in life today likely is a result of small decisions you've made along the path of life.

Tune into this episode to see decision making Through a Therapists Eyes!

What is codependency? If you know anything about it you probably think that it primarily relates to addition. And while that is a big part of codependency, did you know you can also become codependent on your spouse, children, family, or friends?

In this episode Chris discusses codependency! He talks about what it is, how to know you are codependent, how to avoid it, and what to do about it if you are codependent.

Tune in to this weeks episode to see codependency Through a Therapist's Eyes!

Husband. Father. Decorated combat veteran with 13 deployments. Member of DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6), Crack addict! Adam Brown was man who was uncommon among uncommon men but he struggled with addition.

In our second installment on addiction Chris chronicles the life of Adam Brown. Adam wanted his story told and he wanted the story of his battle with addiction to be at the forefront.

Chris dives into the book, Fearless, and we have a guest, Jim, who answers questions about his own battle with addiction.

In our second installment on marriage Chris talks about an uncomfortable topic, infidelity! While it can be devastating, couples can recover. Chris explains that it is possible to have an even stronger marriage after an affair has happened.

Chris covers:

• Prevention should be the focus

• When to tell and when not to tell

• What to reveal when you tell

• Hope for recovery after an affair

Tune into Episode #24 to see recovering from an affair Through a Therapist's Eyes!

Don't know how to access a good mental health professional. You're in luck because Chris is going to tell you.

In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes Chris discusses this topic and covers ways to access a professional including:

• Google

• Friends

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• And others

He also talks about what type of professional to look for. Do you need a psychiatrist, a psychotherapist, etc?

Tune in to find out how to access mental health Through a Therapist'

There are a lot of labels in today's world and many people don't like be labeled when it comes to mental health. Many people fear be labeled "crazy". But just like going to a medical doctor for our physical health we need to diagnosis mental health issues so we can figure out a treatment plan.

In this episode Chris discusses the importance of diagnosing mental health issues and he describes how clients feel when he diagnosis's them!

Tune in to see mental health diagnosis Through a Therapist's Eyes!