WellnessTalks

What are the goals and scope of counseling?  Why should you go and why is counseling important?  Join Todd Schmenk as he walks through a quick explanation of what the process is all about, what the goals are, why you should go, and what you should expect to get out of choosing to go.

You can watch this here:  https://youtu.be/RfRkIAjPEGU

You can find other support materials here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToddJSchmenkLMHC

You can get downloads and support this support program here: https://www.patreon.com/toddschmenk

Join Todd Schmenk, as he walk you through the three main reasons for communication breakdowns in relationships.  If you can identify these and be more aware of them, you can notice them when they show up in your communications and choose whether to react like you normally would in response to them, or do something else.  Especially useful if you are tired of getting the results you typically get in challenging situations. 

You can watch the full episode of this here:  https://youtu.be/JHwrltbHrOU

Join Todd Schmenk for another Monday Morning Mindfulness practice for how to deal with boredom and loneliness.  This version is a simple ten minute exercise that was designed to just simply be listened to.  There are three practices within this one presentation. 

I often hear a common myth about anxiety when I meet for the first time with someone in session and they explain to me that their goal is in getting rid of it.  Problem with this is simple:   We can't.    You cannot get rid of anxiety.    

You can learn what it is, how it becomes activated, how to manage it, and lessen its effects.  

In this episode, I explain why we cannot get away from anxiety, what the function of it is, and ways to manage your psychological flexibility so you can learn how to use anxiety to your advantage.

Join Todd Schmenk as he walks you through the basic's of grounding with this 5 minute mindful breathing exercise and body scan.  Great for beginners or just a review of one of the most basic of a mindfulness practice.  You can either watch or listen and follow along with this guided mindfulness exercise.

You can follow along on video here: WellnessTalks on Youtube

As stated in the introduction, mindfulness does not have to be sitting on a pillow and focusing on your breath. It can also be applied to simple everyday activities and that is exactly what I am going to walk you thought this morning.  One activity you can add mindfulness to is drinking a hot beverage each morning at breakfast, something you might already do.  So join me as I walk you through a short and simple exercise to help you develop a your mindfulness skill (being able to notice when you mind jumps in) doing something a good deal of people enjoy.

Adding mindfulness to your daily routine doesn’t have to be some momentous undertaking. You don’t need to sit on a round pillow in some weird pose, with a silly special chant, choking on incense, and special world music.

What do you do when your overcome with an intense thought or emotion?  

These 3 exercises from the acceptance and commitment therapy defusion skills can help you lessen the effects and even begin to notice such occurrences in the future making your life more flexible and less stressful.  (originally, it was just 3, but when I was finishing up shooting this video, I remembered one more, so you get a bonus defusion exercise to help with the recurring thoughts. )

https://www.patreon.com/toddschmenk

Please consider this to support both this type of work I do (podcast/videos) and those who do not have good access to mental health services.

You can also watch the video here:

https://youtu.be/IQmggEs4tDw 

You can learn more about me here:

https://www.toddschmenk.com/

Join me, Todd Schmenk, for an introduction to this series, from the history behind the "Team Positive program" to what you can come to expect in listening to this series on WellnessTalks.  The primary goal of this podcast is in fostering psychological flexibility for all involved, from the person dealing with the chronic illness or medical situation to anyone who finds them-self in a supportive role.

Topics will include a deeper look at the guides and framework, what you should expect, what to say and what not to say, how to manage your energy, mental and emotional states, and a whole host of skills and tools all aimed at the primary goal.  Dealing with a diagnosis, whether it is a newly diagnosed issue, or an ongoing issue, is no easy task.  It is my greatest hope that this approach will give you and your entire Team Positive some reassurance and relief.  Here is to building your own Team Positive!

You can learn more about the book and pick up a copy here.

Join Todd Schmenk as he answers a Patreon member's question of how to stop expecting the worst.  

The short answer is, you cannot.  There will always be an aspect of yourself that's primary objective is watching for things that can go wrong. 

Learning more about this key concept, however, he has found is often all that is needed to begin to find a way out of this tendency of expecting the worst which can give you a better peace of mind in building a more peaceful and meaningful life.

I mentioned the following link to check out if your interested:

https://www.patreon.com/toddschmenk

Please consider this to support both this type of work I do (podcast/videos) and those who do not have good access to mental health services. 

You can also watch the video here:

https://youtu.be/alefbh7mPXg 

You can learn more about me here:

https://www.toddschmenk.com/