Worth the Work

This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW, talk about the ever present holiday expectations, and how to manage them during these different, and often difficult, times. Ryan and Amanda focus on Thanksgiving and things you can do to create a meaningful experience, even it it means it's different than your usual traditional celebration. 

This week's podcast was recording using zoom, and if you are interested, the audio PLUS video can be found at https://youtu.be/uoUI5feOs7g or the YouTube Channel, Welsh Therapy

Each week Amanda and Ryan share their thoughts and educate on the topic of therapy, and issues of mental health. They work to reduce the stigma around seeking help, while bringing humor to often difficult subjects.

This week Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST talk about communication and the ways people communiate. They discuss the different types (aggressive, passive aggressive, assertive, and passive) and forms (verbal, non verbal) of communication.

Amanda and Ryan use humor to educate of topics related to mental health and therapy. Their hope is to destigmatize the world of therapy and to make the idea safer to those who want to seek out help.

In this episode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk about Narcissistic Personality Disorder, the signs and symptoms of NPD, the term "gaslighting", and the potential impact of being raised with a parent who has a diagnosis of Narcissism. 

Amanda and Ryan provide education on topics of mental health and that are related to the field of therapy. Amanda and Ryan work to remove the stigma associated with diagnoses and treatment. 

In this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST talk through the stress of the election and how to carve out time for self care. 

Amanda and Ryan take time each week to talk about topics related to therapy and the world of mental health. They use humor to deal with often difficult topics, and provide insight and education in order to destigmatize issues of mental health.

In this epsiode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW are talking with special guest, and trauma therapist, Melissa Moreno, LPC, CCTP. Melissa explains what Trauma is, how it impacts the body and brain, and how a therapist trained to work specifically with clients impacted by trauma can help. 

Each week Amanda and Ryan work to educate and destigmatize therapy and issues related to mental health. 

In this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.ed, CST finish up their three part series "Let's Talk About Sex". This week Amanda and Ryan share insight into when and how to talk to your kids about sex. They provide eduation on an often difficult topic, of course, with humor. Join them as they once again work to reduce the stigma around issues of mental health, and therapy.

Parental Guidance: This epsiode contains information on the topic of sex and uses proper terminology to discuss the human body. Be mindful if listening with your kids.

This week, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, continue in their series, Let's Talk About Sex. Today the topic is Safe Sex, Consent and the Hookup Culture. They take time to educate on safe sex, the body, issues around consent, and what it means to be part of the hookup culture. They work to again destigmatize the world of sex with humor and clear language. 

This episode contains frank discussion around issue of sex and sexulity. Parental discretion advised. 

In this episode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed and Amanda Johns, LCSW start part one of a three part series: Let's Talk about Sex. Today they are discussing sex therapy, who can go to sex therapy, and how culture plays a part in the way we view sex. They use humor and education to tackle a topic that is often filled with high expectations, misunderstandings, miscommunication, shame and guilt.

Content warning: The topic of sex is discussed.

This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed and Amanda Johns, LCSW, talk about the mental health impact of the "new normal" on various populations (College Students, Teachers, Parents, Healthcare Workers and People of Color). Amanda and Ryan both share how they were personally impacted as therapists (and humans!) by the societal changes that COVID-19 brought with it. They attempt to normalize everyone's experience, through the lens of a therapist, with compassion and understanding.

This Podcast is not meant to replace therapy and treatment. If you are struggling with an issue, seek out therapy in your area. If you are in crisis - go to your local emergency room or call 911 for help.

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In this episode of Worth the Work, Amanda Johns LCSW and Ryan Lynch LCSW, M.Ed talk about the basics of addiction. It can be difficult to understand how addiction is categorized as a disease, what it means to struggle with addiction and why "love" and/or "will power" just isn't enough. Amanda and Ryan explore these questions and more, as they try to reduce the stigma that often surrounds addiction.

September is National Recovery Month. If you, or someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder, please contact your local community drug and alcohol support services for help. Recovery is possible. Don't give up!