The Thoughtful Counselor

Mike speaks with Dr. William Snow on the nuts and bolts of moving counselor education online, the benefits and downsides of teaching online, and best-practices for educators and students. For more on Will, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Raissa talks with Lynn Redenbach and Greg Czyszczon about the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and the professional organization promoting IPNB practice and research, the Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies (GAINS). They discuss the definition of IPNB, the nine domains of integration, and principles inherent in IPNB approaches across clinical, educational, and organizational settings. For more on Lynn and Greg, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

In this collaboration with the Theory of Change podcast, Dr. Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Steven Gimbel discuss theories of humor, comedic moralism and ethics. Find more from Theory of Change on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spodify, or Stitcher. For more on Steven & Alfredo, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Mike speaks with Dr. Janeé Avent Harris about her recent work on religious coping in African American churches. They reflect on the nuances of "positive" and "negative" religious coping, navigating theological questions in the counseling context, and collaborating with churches. For more on Janeé, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Mike speaks with Jessica Tyler and Alfredo Palacios on the experience of the imposter syndrome in counseling practice and education. They discuss the performance of counseling theory, presenting at academic conferences, and balancing expert knowledge with humility. For more on Jessica and Alfredo, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Mike speaks with Tony Rousmaniere on the origins of deliberate practice, the difference between knowledge acquisition and skills acquisition, and exercises for developing inner skills for clinical excellence. For more on Tony, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Dr. Megan Speciale talks to Dr. Robert Zeglin about how students, practitioners, and educators can participate in sexual health advocacy. Dr. Zeglin describes why sexual health and education advocacy is important for mental health professionals and provides practical strategies for getting involved locally and nationally. For more on Robert, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Mike speaks with Dr. Matthew Lemberger-Truelove on the complex interplay between theory and practice, the benefits and downsides of grabbing on to what is new and shiny in mental health culture, and the importance of context when developing and applying theory in practice. For more on Matthew, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-XcM.

Self-care is a journey. Dr. Gerard Lawson shares personal wisdom, guidance, and self-care strategies from his 30-year professional journey that counselors can call upon throughout their careers to move from merely surviving to truly thriving in their work. For more on Gerard, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Carlos Castañeda and Amanda Pena share insight on Autism and guidance on how current and future mental health practitioners can feel confident, competent, and empathic to their clients who are on the spectrum. They also discuss comorbid symptoms people may experience such as anxiety, depression and trauma along with empirically supported interventions that may benefit people with Autism. For more on Carlos and Amanda, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Dr. Oliver Morgan shares insights into the ways neuroscience has shaped his view of addiction and recovery. He offers practical applications of this learning, including trauma and attachment sensitive approaches and various evidence-based interventions that address family and community involvement in the treatment and recovery process. For more on Oliver, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Mike speaks with Les Gura on applying ideas from his career in journalism and practice of narrative writing to the counseling process. For more on Les, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-XbH.

Mike speaks with Watiri Maina about the practice of hospitality in the counseling process, counselor education, and professional ethics. For more on Watiri, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

NOTE: This is the last episode of 2019 as we will be taking December off. We will be back with brand new content beginning January 2020. Mike, Raissa, and Alfredo reflect on balancing the demands of careers in counseling and counselor education with family life and keeping their sanity. For more about Raissa and Alfredo, links for the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

Mike speaks with Stacey Freedenthal about how culture informs the way we as professionals approach suicidal risk assessment, how we have been trained to be "suicide police," and how we might learn to sit with pain before checking boxes on our assessments. For more on Stacey, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Raissa speaks with Julia Basso on the many ways exercise supports physiological changes underlying well-being. They also address ways to help support individuals' motivation to engage in more physical activity. For more about Julia, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Allison speaks with Dr. Chaya Abrams, LPC, LAC, on Historical Trauma—trauma suffered by groups of people, often at the hands of other groups of people—and "companioning" as a counseling intervention for Historical Trauma Response. For more about Chaya, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Dr. Margaret Nichols about her clinical experiences working with the kink/BDSM (bondage/discipline, Dominance/submission, and sadomasochism) community. For more on Margie, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

In this episode, Dr. Aaron J. Smith interviews New York Times Best Selling Author and award winning journalist Sebastian Junger on his time embedded with US troops in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan, coping with posttraumatic and transitional stress upon returning home, and how clinicians and researchers can support our Veterans in recreating a sense of meaning and connection in their post-military lives. For more on Sebastian, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Mike speaks with Dr. Tahani Dari on what community-based participatory research is, embodying humility in the research process, and how CBPR helps bridge the researcher-to-practicioner gap. For more on Tahani, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Mike reflects with Robyn Trippany Simmons, Meagan Thompson, and Hayley Rose on how their professional identities have evolved during the course of their studies and career. They discuss why professional identity is important, how it can be difficult to tease out how counseling is different from other helping professions, and what has been helpful as they grow in their identities as a counselors. For more on the interviewees, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Priscilla speaks with Gary Kennedy on the subtly of ageism, gender bias and the accessibility of services, and addressing barriers to adequate care for an aging population. For more on Gary, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Mike speaks with Mark Hayward about how the language we use in counseling and psychology is created and offers ideas to critically engage the terminology embedded in our theories and work. For more on Mark, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Raissa Miller and Chad Luke discuss recent advances in neuroscience that are relevant to counseling practice. Chad highlights implications for counseling theory, ethics, and general clinical work. For more on Chad, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Mike speaks with Kevin Hull on the use of games in counseling. They discuss the origin of Kevin's interesting games and play, common objections and concerns about the use of technology in counseling from parents and counselors, and specific examples of integrating games and play in counseling from Kevin's work. For more on Kevin, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

Priscilla speaks with Reggie Parker on his journey from a career in law enforcement and negotiation to becoming a counselor. They discuss the relationship between law enforcement and mental health, acting listening on the streets, decelerating through empathy. For more on Reggie, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

Mike speaks with Donna Sheperis on the complications of using multiple acronyms to to describe our credentialing, honoring our professional developmental processes while not getting wrapped up in the titles, and letting those we work with guide how we speak about who we are and what we do as counselors. For more on Donna, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP137. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Smith interviews Duane France – a combat veteran, award winning counselor, author, and advocate for Veterans. Duane is the host of one of the most prolific Veterans mental health podcasts – the Headspace and Timing Podcast – and has published numerous books, including Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy: Veteran Mental Health in Post-Military Life (2018) and Head Space and Timing: Veteran Mental Health from a Combat Veteran Perspective (2018). For more on Duane, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP136. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

Mike speaks with Drs. Loni Crumb and Shanita Brown about their recent article on mental health and counseling in rural, impoverished communities. For more on Loni and Shanita, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

A conversation with Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang about the practical applications of affective neuroscience research related to learning and healthy functioning. For more on Mary, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP134. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

A conversation with Dr. Howard Kirschenbaum on the life and work of Carl Rogers including Roger's childhood and upbringings, the evolution of his ideas, and his lasting influence on the helping professions. For more on Howard, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP133.

Priscilla speaks with Jerry Kiser on applying the work and theology of renowned thinker C.S. Lewis in the counseling process. For more on Jerry, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP132.

In this two-part series, Mike speaks with James Hansen on the early and turbulent development of the DSM, the lack of validity and reliability with DSM criteria and diagnoses, and what all this means for counselors and the counseling profession. For more on James, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-Ie.

In this two-part series, Mike speaks with James Hansen on the early and turbulent development of the DSM, the lack of validity and reliability with DSM criteria and diagnoses, and what all this means for counselors and the counseling profession. For more on James, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-I8.

A conversation with David Crawley on the intersection of counseling and spiritual direction through the lens of narrative therapy and Mikhail Bakhtin's work and dialogic interaction. For more on David, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-HZ.

A conversation with Jess Smith, LPC, LAC on the impact of complementary therapies such as yoga, walking meditation, and Rolfing in treating trauma and counselor self-care. For more on Jess, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-HR.

Mike continues his conversation with Thom Field about the history of research in the social sciences, the upsides and pitfalls of post-positivism, and the origin of "evidence-based practice". For more on Thom, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-HH. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

In this week's episode, Mike speaks with Thom Field about the history of research in the social sciences, the upsides and pitfalls of post-positivism, and the origin of "evidence-based practice." Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

In today's episode, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Dr. Talal Alsaleem, PsyD, LMFT, leading infidelity expert and marriage counselor on his approach to working with couples facing infidelity. Dr. Alsaleem tackles the common myths related to infidelity and discusses the foremost factors contributing to breaches in relational contracts. Following the approach outlined in his book, Dr. Alsaleem describes the important milestones and common clinical challenges of infidelity recovery. For more on Talal, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-Hr. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor

A conversation with Dr. Katherine M. Hermann-Turner on the history and development of relational cultural theory, RCT's 8 core components, and what RCT looks like in practice. For more about Katherine, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP124. Appreciate this resource? Support The Thoughtful Counselor at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

A conversation with neuroscientist and author Dr. Alex Korb on the neuroscience of depression. Dr. Korb discusses the complexity of depression from a brain-based lens and offers insights on small changes individuals can make to create an upward spiral towards improved mood and well-being. For more about Alex, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/ep123. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

A conversation with Dr. Jenn Cook on what social class is, how social class bias influences the way we practice counseling, and how social class bias influences counselor education and the counseling profession as a whole. For more about Jennifer, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-GG.

Mike speaks with Craig Cashwell on the history and development of spiritual bypass as a concept, how to approach bypass in clinical work, and where the intersections of spirituality, religion, and counseling might go in the 21st century. For more about Craig, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://bit.ly/ttc-ep121 Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Smith teams up with Dr. Megan Speciale to interview Harvard professor of psychiatry and best-selling author (Trauma and Recovery, Father-Daughter Incest) Judith Lewis Herman, MD, on the treatment of Military Sexual Trauma. Dr. Herman explicates her ideas on both the dialectics of trauma and her famous 3-stage postmodern feminist approach as applied to the treatment of Military Sexual Trauma. For more about Judith, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit bit.ly/ttc120. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

A conversation with Dr. David Nylund on the history and art of therapeutic letter writing. We discuss the emergence of letter writing in narrative therapy as an alternative to "traditional"notes and documentation, crafting letters that keep the conversation going, and new movements in how to use letter writing in therapeutic work. For more on David, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit bit.ly/ttc-119 Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor

Current installment of the Leader's Project: Eric Beeson In this episode, Dr. Allison Kramer interviews Dr. Gregory Moffatt about the impact of his self-disclosure of personal struggle in 2018's most popular Counseling Today article, "The Hurting Counselor," with a focus on Moffatt's Mantra: The professional counselor's ethical imperative to practice routine and crucial self-care. For more Gregory, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor

Current installment of the Leader's Project: Anna Flores Locke A conversation with Dr. Alyson Carr on (nearly) all you need to know when preparing to take the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE). We discuss why the test is important and useful for counselors, the format of the exam, and concrete ideas to help you prepare. For more on Alyson, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor

Mike talks with Nicole Stargell and Matt Glowiak on connecting with our communities "beyond the couch." We discuss the history of counselor community engagement, important considerations when starting out, and possible barriers to community outreach. For more on Nicole and Matt, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this interview visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

In this week's collaboration with The Theory of Change Podcast, Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Fred Hanna discusses existential anxiety and its relevance to counselors. As a follow up to EP98 (Existentialism in Counseling) Alredo and Dr. Hanna take a deeper dive into existential philosophy and ways that one can overcome anxiety and experience the thrill of being alive. They discuss techniques and resources counselors can use to learn more about these ideas and incorporate them into their practice. The Theory of Change Podcast Episode 98: Existentialism in Counseling For more about Fred, links and references from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor A conversation with Dr. Howard Schubiner on the latest neuroscience approaches to understanding and treating chronic pain. Dr. Schubiner's Mind Body Program emphasizes the way the unconscious brain and neural pathways (versus structural abnormalities) are the cause of most chronic pain and require a different approach to treatment than standard pharmacological and/or pain psychology frameworks. For more about Dr. Schubiner, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit Make sure to check out: Theory of Change Podcast Leader's Project interview with Jared Rose