This week we have a special crossover episode from our sister podcast, You Need a Training. You Need a Training provides opportunities for individuals to learn more about a variety of topics including information about working with particular populations, therapeutic interventions, and other special interest topics. Trainings are delivered by mental health professionals at Heart and Solutions and around the country.  

Today we are joined by Kendra Gliem as we discuss role play, character building, and story-telling, through theater games, to help teach children diagnosed with Autism. 

Theater can help people build a wide variety of skills: empathy, trust building, social skills, creativity, focus and concentration to name a few. Children diagnosed with Autism may have barriers related to some of these areas, but engaging in the world of theater may hold some incredible benefits for skill development

In this episode we discuss: 

To receive NBCC CE credit for today’s training:  https://heartandsolutions.net/product/pt-1-drama-on-the-spectrum/

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Kendra currently works as a BHIS Supervisor and Provider in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area for Heart and Solutions. Kendra also enjoys being part of the theater community in her area by teaching youth classes at the Black Hawk Community Theater and auditioning for shows when she can. Kendra often utilizes her theater training when working with her clients in order to help them improve their behaviors and become well-rounded individuals. She is thrilled to be joining the podcast once more to talk about her experiences and how it relates to her work with children!

Connect with Kendra Online:

Web: https://heartandsolutions.net/providers/kendra-gliem/

Connect with You Need a Training Online:

Web: https://heartandsolutions.net/services/you-need-a-training/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedATraining/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youneedatraining/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YouNeedATraining

Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iwTGzs

As the training arm of Heart and Solutions, You Need a Training is owned and operated by Heart and Solutions, LLC. All aspects of continuing education trainings offered by You Need a Training, are the sole responsibility of Heart and Solutions.

Heart and Solutions, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7376. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Heart and Solutions, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest, John Sovec. John is a nationally recognized expert on the topic of creating affirmative support for the LGBTQ community and is the author of Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond. He is also the host of OutTalk, a monthly web series for OutCare Health that is dedicated to discussing important topics in LGBTQ+ communities. OutTalk aims to address barriers and gaps in care and services through critical and innovative thinking and education.

He is the clinical consultant for The Life Group LA, adjunct faculty at Phillips Graduate Institute and guest lecturer at Alliant University, Cal State Fullerton, and USC School of Social Work. In 2019, John was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 

Listen to John’s first episode on You Need a Counselor here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4O8SIZ12gyhuju5sxELGxW?si=674e7fd2c3214251

Connect with John online at:

OutTalk: https://www.outcarehealth.org/outtalk/

Therapy Site: https://johnsovec.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Parents-Supporting-Lgbtqia-Through/dp/1839974249

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnSovecTherapy/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsovec/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsovectherapy/

To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. 

Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor

Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/

Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Natasha, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the states of Florida, Oregon and Washington, a Florida Qualified Supervisor and Compassion Fatigue Educator and Professional.She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, Sarasota. She is the clinical director for Lakewood Residential Treatment and an adjunct professor for Purdue University Global. Her previous experience includes 15 years as an educator, an inpatient psychiatric unit, community mental health work and private practice. She has presented on various topics including Destigmatizing Mental Health Care, Compassion Fatigue and Effective Techniques for Working with Teens.

Take the Proqol here: proqol.org

To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. 

Connect with Natasha online at: 

Web: https://natashalmhc.com/

Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor

Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/

Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

This week we have a special crossover episode from our sister podcast, You Need a Training. You Need a Training provides opportunities for individuals to learn more about a variety of topics including information about working with particular populations, therapeutic interventions, and other special interest topics. Trainings are delivered by mental health professionals at Heart and Solutions and around the country.  

In this episode of You Need a Training, our host Dr. Colleen Grote, LMHc, RPT-S is joined by Heart and Solutions counselor Montana Meyer, MA, NCC, tLMHC to discuss the pros and cons in relation to mental health. This training is eligible for 1 NBCC Credit Hour. 

Throughout this episode we discuss: 

To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa with a provider like Montana, call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. 

To receive NBCC CE credit for today’s training:  https://heartandsolutions.net/product/the-effects-of-social-media-on-mental-health/

Connect with Montana Online:

Web: https://heartandsolutions.net/providers/montana-meyer/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonemotions

Connect with You Need a Training Online:

Web: https://heartandsolutions.net/services/you-need-a-training/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedATraining/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youneedatraining/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YouNeedATraining

Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iwTGzs

Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor

Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/

Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

As the training arm of Heart and Solutions, You Need a Training is owned and operated by Heart and Solutions, LLC. All aspects of continuing education trainings offered by You Need a Training, are the sole responsibility of Heart and Solutions.

Heart and Solutions, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7376. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Heart and Solutions, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Elena Nicole, a certified health and life coach based in Syracuse, New York. Nicole helps female professionals and business owners who are ready to make time for themselves, take control of their health. She helps them develop habits in the areas of mindset, movement and nutrition that lead to a long-term, maintainable healthy lifestyle.

Nicole is a big believer in the ‘stop dieting and start living’ mentality. After spending years trying all of the diets, having a negative relationship with food and her body - she finally found a combination of practices that helped her lose over 35 pounds and keep it off for years, while feeling more empowered, confident and in control than ever before. She now teaches and coaches others through this same approach so that they too can reach their goals - for good - while becoming their healthiest, best, most successful selves. 

Her approach incorporates one key piece she found missing from most others; mindset. She found when we start by becoming aware of, and eventually changing our thoughts, that our feelings, actions and results follow - for the long term.

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We want to hear from you! How does your mindset affect your level of success? Let us know by texting or calling our anonymous number: (515)-650-3231

To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. 

Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor

Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/
Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Mady Sodders, a high school teacher for those with significant disabilities. In this episode we talk about Mady’s experience seeing a variety of counselors over the last 18 years. She shares with us her experiences of trauma, depression and anxiety and how counseling has helped. While not all of her counseling experiences have been great, she has always found it to be beneficial. Mady now tries to help others by being a listening ear and using what she has learned with others. 

We want to hear from you! How have you handled switching counselors? Let us know by texting or calling our anonymous number: (515)-650-3231

To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. 

Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor

Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/

Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Gabi Varga, a trauma informed personal trainer in Vancouver, Canada. After working through her own trauma, Gabi began to turn toward a trauma-informed approach in her training. Gabi helps her clients build a strong foundation on a body mechanical level and works with them toward being in-tune with their bodies, acknowledging how past traumas may affect their emotional and physical well-being. 

We want to hear from you! How have you seen past trauma manifest physically? Let us know by texting or calling our anonymous number: (515)-650-3231

Connect with Gabi online at: 

Website: https://thetraumainformedpt.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetraumainformedpt/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gabivarga07

To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. 

Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor

Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/

Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

Julie and Chrissa are joined this week by return guest Sam Galema. Sam is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota, currently working on the Adult Outpatient Team at Fraser.

Sam is passionate about trauma treatment, suicide prevention and fighting the stigma associated with mental health. 

Listen to Sam’s first appearance on the show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sCNqaSKzhHytogQAuMA4N?si=cPRecc6tRBWVmsiySOs4Qw

We want to hear from you! How do you ride the waves of emotions? Let us know by texting or calling our anonymous number: (515)-650-3231

Connect with Sam online at: 

Fraser: https://fraser.org/

To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. 

Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor

Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/

Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Tina O. Hoang, a disabled recovering people pleaser, lifetime traveler, and podcaster. Tina strives to ensure women have the space to choose themselves and share their courageous stories. Whether it is changing how you are perceived within a family dynamic, leaving a comfortable 9-5, or advocating for yourself when a stranger is being rude. She believes women of color are allowed to take the first step and don't need permission. 

After someone told her that her passivity was unattractive, she took it and decided to become assertive and courageous as she can ever be! With a background in career counseling, Tina also understands the hardship of career changes and the components of how it can involve family and friends. She knows that even if when we are scared of making that first step, we need to say "F*ck it" and do it anyways. To make that choice despite the paralyzing and roaring feeling growing within them. She also loves to travel, read, and be present with nature. Her favorite national park so far is Glacier National Park.  

Listen to Tina’s podcast The Courageous Inner Beast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LZ7zMXRFUHW9Hqy2nVefe?si=c4bbae5390454d39

We want to hear from you! Where do you see people pleasing pop up most in your life? Let us know by texting or calling our anonymous number: (515)-650-3231

Connect with Tina online at: 

Podcast: The Courageous Inner Beast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LZ7zMXRFUHW9Hqy2nVefe?si=4f48e50b8ed340b5

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinaohoang

Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/tinaohoang

Website: www.tinaohoang.com

To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. 

Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor

Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/

Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Jennifer Nataf, a personal stylist based in Israel. Jennifer guides her clients in discovering their own unique personal style and elevating it, helping them find the clothes and accessories that make them feel beautiful and confident, and that resonates with them. 

Jennifer is also passionate about photographing street style. Her goals are twofold: to showcase different ways of expressing personal style, and to demonstrate that you can have great style at every age, budget and body shape. 

Get Jennifer’s online: https://www.prettythingsstyling.store/

We want to hear from you! How does your personal style reflect or help your mental health? Let us know by texting or calling our anonymous number: (515)-650-3231

Connect with Jennifer online at: 

Website: https://www.prettythingsstyling.store/

Pretty Things Styling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pretty_things_styling/

Street Style Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrsstreetstyle/

To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. 

Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor

Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/

Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net