The Thoughtful Counselor
Episodes
EP213: Power of Disruption: Resilience in the COVID-Era
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Tanupreet Suri speaks with Dr. Aaron Smith on the intersections of technology and mental health in the age of COVID. Dr. Suri dis...
EP212: Counseling Interabled Partners
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Stacey Litam and Dr. Jose Luis Tapia-Fuselier Jr. as they discuss the importance of providing disability responsive care. In this episode, Dr...
EP211: Sex Worker-Affirming Mental Healthcare: What Counselors Need to Know
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megan Speciale talks with Dr. Theodore Burnes about supporting the mental and emotional health needs of clients who are involved in t...
EP210: The Cost of Purity
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler sits down with Dr. Camden Morgante, a licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and speaker, to discuss purity cultur...
EP209: Academics for Black Survival and Wellness #Academics4BlackLives
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dèsa speaks with Pearis Bellamy and Dr. Della Mosley about the formation of Academics for Black Survival and Wellness, aka Academics...
EP208: Empowering Families in the Care of Teenaged Clients
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megan talks to Kaila Hattis, LMFT about the importance of involving and empowering parents in the therapeutic care of their teenag...
EP207: Creating Safer Spaces for Clients and Students Who Are at the Intersections of Multiple Marginalized Identities
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally renowned clinician, educator, and activist Deborah Headley, MSW chats with Dr. Aaron Smith about how clinicians and educators can crea...
EP206: Finding Community and Connection with the Next Generation of Therapists
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler sits down virtually with Dr. Kathryn Esquer, founder of the Teletherapist Network. Jessica and Dr. Esquer discuss...
EP205: Healthy Minds—Exploring the Neuroscience of Contemplative Practices
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Raissa talks with Cortland Dahl about the four pillars of well-being and the role contemplative practices play in health and resilien...
EP204: Understanding Consensual Non-Monogamy
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Stacey Litam and Dr. Tori Stevens as they explore the intricacies of consensual non-monogamy (CNM). In this episode, Dr. Litam and Dr. Steven...
EP203: Racial Healing: Understanding racism, meaningful allyship, and reclaiming your whole self
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dèsa Karye Daniel talks to Dr. Anneliese Singh about the power of racial healing. They discuss why exploring your racial identity is...
EP202: Neuroscience of Early Adversity
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Raissa Miller talks with Maya Rosen about the primary science and practical translations of early adversity. Dr. Rosen gives a histo...
EP201: Postmodern Counselor Education—Foucault and the Developing Counselor
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Joel Givens chats with Dr. Aaron Smith about how subtle forms of surveillance, discipline, and normalization (among others) in Co...
EP200: Counselors in the Courtroom—Surviving and Thriving in Court Testimony
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jessica Tyler virtually sits downs with Dr. Margie Taylor: Visiting Assistant Professor, LPC-S (AL), NCC and former court-appointed c...
EP199: Magic with Horses-Equine Therapy with Angela Sewell
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Thoughtful Counselor, Priscilla Wilson interviews Mrs. Sewell, LPC, owner of Angela Sewell Counseling in Southside, Alabama. S...
EP198: Integrating Sex-Positivity into Your Clinical Practice: A Conversation with Dean Khambatta
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Dean Khambatta sheds light on the benefits of therapeutic sex-positivity and discusses practical strategies for counselors to util...
EP197: Sentipensante Pedagogy - Sensing and Thinking with Alexia DeLeon
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dèsa speaks with Dr. Alexia DeLeon on the importance of Sentipensante Pedagogy and its connection to service learning for practitioners and scholars....
EP196: Treating Childhood Anxiety - A Parent-Based Approach with Eli Lebowtiz
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eli Lebowtiz identifies unique features of anxiety experiences in children and shares about his novel parent-based approach, Supportive Parenting ...
EP195: Mindsight in Trauma-Work – The "Startling" Benefits of Integration with Daniel Siegel
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aaron Smith interviews multiple New York Times best selling author and psychiatrist Daniel Siegel, MD, on the benefits of mindsight for trauma-wor...
Taking December Off / See You Next Year!
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As is our tradition, we will be taking the month of December off and be back in January with brand new episodes. See you in January!
EP194: Whiteness and Counseling - Moving Beyond Performative White Allyship with Lee Mun Wah
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aaron Smith speaks with world renown diversity trainer, clinician, and author Lee Mun Wah on how counselors can move beyond performative allyship ...
EP193: Faith and Mental Health – Integrating Faith and Practice with Robert Vore and Holly Oxhandler
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Robert Vore and Holly Oxhandler on their work at the Christianity & Mental Health podcast. They discuss the creation of CXMH, the int...
EP192: Practicing Forgiveness – A Path Toward Healing with Richard Balkin
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Megan Speciale speaks with Dr. Richard "Rick" Balkin on his forthcoming book, "Practicing Forgiveness: A Path Toward Healing." In the episode, lis...
EP191: A Covenant of Counselors: Part 2 – Community Leaders Reflect Again with Priscilla Wilson
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Priscilla catches up with Anna Shinn, Cotina Houston- Stroud, Anjuli Thompson, and Mindi Wilkins- Amberson on how their unique roles as mental health ...
EP190: Gender-Expansive Youth – Trauma-Informed Care with Trans and Gender-Expansive Youth with Dr. Cortny Stark
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron speaks with Dr. Cortny Stark on her program of research examining trauma-informed care with trans and gender-expansive youth. We also discussed ...
EP189: Wellness Counseling Identity - Reflections on CSI's Wellness Position Paper with Tom Sweeney & Michael Brubaker
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Tom Sweeney and Michael Brubaker on SCI's Wellness Counseling Identity: A Defining Characteristic of Professional Counselors, a posi...
EP188: Creating an Authentic Practice - The Ups and Downs of Building a Group Practice with Ous Badwan
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess speak with Ous Badwan about the beauty and the pitfalls of starting and growing a private practice in this ever-changing world. Ous shares genuin...
EP187: Anti-Racism & an Ordinary Hero - Reflections on the work of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland with Her Son Loki Mulholland
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Priscilla Wilson speaks to Loki Mulholland, an award-winning filmmaker, author, activist, and son of Civil Rights icon, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. Ou...
EP186: Collaborative Documentation - Centering Clients Voices in Our Notes with Maelisa Hall
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Maelisa Hall on the merits of collaborative documentation. They discuss different types of collaborative and open documentation, ethi...
EP185: Living with Chronic Illness and Immunosuppression During COVID-19 – A Conversation with Valen Keefer and Cristen Wathen
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Megan Speciale talks to Valen Keefer and Dr. Cristen Wathen on the experiences and struggles of people with chronic illness and immunity suppressi...
EP184: Questioning the Scientific Methods and Clinical Utility of Biological Explanations for Mental Distress with Peter Simons
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Peter Simons about the philosophy of science, the largely unsubstantiated nature of many contemporary assumptions about psychiatri...
EP183: Wilderness Family Therapy - Embracing Nature as Co-Therapist with Scott Bandoroff
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Scott Bandoroff about his work in wilderness family therapy, how nature acts like a co-therapist as families integrate new ways of be...
EP182: What Now? Counselors' Roles in Disrupting Racism & White Supremacy – A Panel Discussion
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lauren Shure, current president of Counselors for Social Justice, moderates a panel of counselor educators and community leaders including Dr. Ebo...
EP181: Youth, Trauma, & Sexual Violence - Working with Youth Survivors and Perpetrators of Sexual Violence with Rachael Estes
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Tyler speaks with Rachael Estes on working with adjudicated youth who have been convicted of sexual crimes and violence using a trauma-focused...
EP180: Practice Beyond the Room - Creating Services That Expand Our Influence with Annie Schuessler
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks to Annie about creative ways to take our work as counselors outside of the traditional counseling room. They discuss Annie's move from pra...
EP179: Transitioning to Civilian Life - Helping Female-Identifying Veterans Find Meaningful Work After the Military with Patricia Nevala
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron speaks with Patricia Nevala on the unique challenges female-identifying veterans encounter when re-entering civilian work life. For more on Patr...
EP178: Neuroeducation 2.0 – The Creative Process of Exploring Neuroscience Concepts in Counseling
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Raissa Miller and Eric Beeson have a conversation about their upcoming book, The Neuroeducation Toolbox: Practical Translations of Neuroscience in Cou...
EP177: Broaching Conversations - Addressing Race, Ethnicity, and Culture with Dominique S. Hammonds
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Dominique Hammonds on the need for broaching conversations in our work as counselors and educators, barriers to and reasons why we av...
EP176: Introducing PsychoHairapy - Bringing Counseling Into the Salon with Ayanna Moss
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Priscilla Wilson speaks to Ayanna Moss about PsychoHairapy, a community health model created to secure a space for African Americans to address mental...
EP175: Family Violence and Safety Planning - Victoria Kress speaks with Matthew Paylo, Nicole Stargell, and Marissa Grey
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Kress, Matthew Paylo, Nicole Stargell, and Marissa Grey discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic influencing family violence, what counselors need t...
EP174: Honest Talk About Racial Injustice: Amanda Giordano speaks with Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Host Amanda Giordano speaks with Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone on their personal experience of racism as black men, how systemic racism shapes...
EP173: Spirit in Session - Working with Your Client's Spirituality (and Your Own) with Russell Siler Jones
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Russell Siler Jones on the practical nuts and bolts of bringing spirituality into our work as counselors and mental health workers. T...
EP172: Community Stress and Black America - An Urgent Matter with The Four Doctors
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Four Doctors - Janeé Avent Harris, Angie D. Cartwright, Loni Crumb, and Dominique S. Hammonds - discuss Mental Health Awareness Month, the unique...
EP171: Surrounded Yet So Alone - Addressing Loneliness through a Relational-Cultural Lens with J.W. Freiberg
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Terry Freiberg on the growth of chronic loneliness in the United States, the use of relational cultural theory in response to lonelin...
EP170: The Heart of Trauma Work - Bringing Our Full Selves Into Therapy with Guy MacPherson
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Guy MacPherson on bringing our full selves into our work with clients who have experienced trauma. They discuss putting aside our ten...
EP169: The Courage to Suffer - Toward an Existential Positive Psychology Framework with Daryl & Sara Van Tongeren
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Daryl and Sara Van Tongeren on their recent book The Courage to Suffer. They discuss the origins of the book in Daryl and Sara's pers...
EP168: A Covenant of Counselors - Community Leaders Reflect on Navigating Counseling Practice during Covid-19
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Priscilla speaks with Anna Shinn, Cotina Houston- Stroud, Anjuli Thompson and Mindi Wilkins- Amberson on their unique roles as mental health professio...
EP167: Trusting the Natural World - During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond with Katie Asmus
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are the natural world. Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Katie discusses practical strategies that counselors and their clients can use to ...
EP166: Telehealth Best Practices – Moving Your Practice Online with Ray Barrett
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Ray Barrett on the practical hurtles of moving your counseling practice online during the Covid-19 pandemic. They cover choosing an E...
EP165: Sex, Love, and Intimacy in the Time of COVID-19 - A Conversation with Stacey Diane A. Litam
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Megan Speciale and Dr. Stacey Litam engage in a frank and honest discussion about how the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing, and shelter-in-...
EP164: Ethical Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Limitations and Adaptations to Telehealth with Dee Ray and Lee Kinsey
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Raissa speaks with Dr. Lee Kinsey and Dr. Dee Ray about the many ethical and practical challenges facing counselors responding to COVID-19. The conv...
EP163: Online Pedagogy – Moving Counselor Education Online During the Covid-19 Pandemic with William Snow
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
EP162: Interpersonal Neurobiology - Integrating the Brain and Relational Self with Lynn Redenbach and Greg Czyszczon
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Raissa talks with Lynn Redenbach and Greg Czyszczon about the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and the professional organization promoting I...
EP161: The Philosophy of Humor - Theories of Comedy and Ridiculousness with Steven Gimbel and Alfredo Palacios
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this collaboration with the Theory of Change podcast, Dr. Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Steven Gimbel discuss theories of humor, comedic moralism and et...
EP160: Counseling and Religious Coping - The Role of the Church in African American Communities with Janeé Avent Harris
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Dr. Janeé Avent Harris about her recent work on religious coping in African American churches. They reflect on the nuances of "posit...
EP159: Imposter Syndrome - Wrestling with Professional Self-Doubt with Jessica Tyler and Alfredo Palacios
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Jessica Tyler and Alfredo Palacios on the experience of the imposter syndrome in counseling practice and education. They discuss the ...
EP158: Deliberate Practice - Cultivating Clinical Excellence with Tony Rousmaniere
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Tony Rousmaniere on the origins of deliberate practice, the difference between knowledge acquisition and skills acquisition, and exer...
EP157: Getting Involved in Sexual Health Advocacy - A Conversation with Dr. Robert Zeglin
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Megan Speciale talks to Dr. Robert Zeglin about how students, practitioners, and educators can participate in sexual health advocacy. Dr. Zeglin d...
EP156: Theory, Practice, and In-Between – Musings on the Strengths and Shortcomings of Theory with Matthew Lemberger-Truelove
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Dr. Matthew Lemberger-Truelove on the complex interplay between theory and practice, the benefits and downsides of grabbing on to wha...
EP155: The Quest for Wellness - A Conversation with Dr. Gerard Lawson
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Self-care is a journey. Dr. Gerard Lawson shares personal wisdom, guidance, and self-care strategies from his 30-year professional journey that counse...
EP154: Treating Individuals with Autism - Carlos Castañeda and Amanda Pena on Psychoeducating the Mental Health Community
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Castañeda and Amanda Pena share insight on Autism and guidance on how current and future mental health practitioners can feel confident, compe...
EP153: Contemporary Thoughts on Addiction and Recovery – A Conversation with Dr. Oliver Morgan on How Learning Neuroscience has Influenced his Teaching and Practice
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Oliver Morgan shares insights into the ways neuroscience has shaped his view of addiction and recovery. He offers practical applications of this l...
EP152: The Three-Word Narrative - How "Subject, Action Verb, and Object" Facilitate Change with Les Gura
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP151: Counseling as Hospitality - Trinitarian Reflections for Practice and Education with Watiri Maina
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Watiri Maina about the practice of hospitality in the counseling process, counselor education, and professional ethics. For more on W...
EP150 - Work/Life Balance: Reflections from New Parents with Raissa Miller & Alfredo Palacios
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
EP149: Relational Engagement with Suicidal Clients - From Checking Boxes to Hearing Stories of Pain with Stacey Freedenthal
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Stacey Freedenthal about how culture informs the way we as professionals approach suicidal risk assessment, how we have been trained ...
EP148: Beyond 'Its Good For You' - How Exercise Impacts the Brain and Body with Julia Basso
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Raissa speaks with Julia Basso on the many ways exercise supports physiological changes underlying well-being. They also address ways to help suppo...
EP147: Exploring Historical Trauma Response - A Conversation with Dr. Chaya Abrams
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 peop...
EP146: Working with Clients who Practice Kink & BDSM - An Interview with Margie Nichols
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Dr. Margaret Nichols about her clinical experiences working with the kink/BDSM (bondage/discipline, Dominance/submission...
EP145: Combat, Connection, and Counseling with Veterans - A Conversation with Sebastian Junger
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Aaron J. Smith interviews New York Times Best Selling Author and award winning journalist Sebastian Junger on his time embedded w...
EP144: Community-Based Participatory Research - Research By the People For the People with Tahani Dari
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Dr. Tahani Dari on what community-based participatory research is, embodying humility in the research process, and how CBPR helps bri...
EP143: Developing a Professional Identity - A Reflection with Robyn Trippany Simmons, Meagan Thompson, and Hayley Rose
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike reflects with Robyn Trippany Simmons, Meagan Thompson, and Hayley Rose on how their professional identities have evolved during the course of the...
EP142: The Intersectionality of Ageism and Sexism - Addressing Biases and Best Practices with Gary Kennedy
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Priscilla speaks with Gary Kennedy on the subtly of ageism, gender bias and the accessibility of services, and addressing barriers to adequate care ...
EP141: Deconstructing Psychological Language - Charting the Origin and Impact of Our Words with Mark Hayward
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Mark Hayward about how the language we use in counseling and psychology is created and offers ideas to critically engage the terminol...
EP140: Theoretical and Ethical Implications of Neuroscience and Counseling Integration with Chad Luke
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Raissa Miller and Chad Luke discuss recent advances in neuroscience that are relevant to counseling practice. Chad highlights implications for couns...
EP139: Technological Play in Counseling - Using Mario Brothers, Minecraft, and Zelda for Therapeutic Ends with Kevin Hull
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
EP138: From Negotiating to Counseling – Walking the line with Reggie Parker
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Priscilla speaks with Reggie Parker on his journey from a career in law enforcement and negotiation to becoming a counselor. They discuss the relati...
EP137: What On Earth Shall We Call Ourselves? Challenging the NCC/LPC/LMHC Acronym Soup with Donna Sheperis
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Donna Sheperis on the complications of using multiple acronyms to to describe our credentialing, honoring our professional developmen...
EP136: From Combat Vet to Counselor - A Conversation with Duane France
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Smith interviews Duane France – a combat veteran, award winning counselor, author, and advocate for Veterans. Duane is th...
EP135 (UPDATED) - Counseling and Rural Poverty: Honoring Experiences and Advocating for Change with Loni Crumb and Shanita Brown
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Drs. Loni Crumb and Shanita Brown about their recent article on mental health and counseling in rural, impoverished communities. For ...
EP134: Affective Neuroscience and Learning - Implications from Affective Neuroscience for Learning and Mental Health with Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang about the practical applications of affective neuroscience research related to learning and healthy ...
EP133: The Life and Work of Carl Rogers - We Are All Rogerian Now with Howard Kirschenbaum
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Dr. Howard Kirschenbaum on the life and work of Carl Rogers including Roger's childhood and upbringings, the evolution of his idea...
EP132: C.S. Lewis and Counseling Theory - Applying Lewis's Work to Counseling Practice with Jerry Kiser
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP131: Critiquing the DSM - Part 2: (The Lack of) Validity, Reliability, and Clinical Utility with James Hansen
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 DS...
EP130: Critiquing the DSM - Part 1: A Brief (Political) History of the DSM with James Hansen
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 DS...
EP129: Otherness in Relation - Mikhail Bakhtin, Hospitality, and Love with David Crawley
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with David Crawley on the intersection of counseling and spiritual direction through the lens of narrative therapy and Mikhail Bakhtin'...
EP128: Moving Through Trauma with Jess Smith
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Jess Smith, LPC, LAC on the impact of complementary therapies such as yoga, walking meditation, and Rolfing in treating trauma and...
EP127: The Nature of Evidence (Part 2) - A Brief History of Research in the Social Sciences with Thom Field
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike continues his conversation with Thom Field about the history of research in the social sciences, the upsides and pitfalls of post-positivism, and...
EP126: The Nature of Evidence (Part 1) - A Brief History of Research in the Social Sciences with Thom Field
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
EP125: Counseling Infidelity - A Conversation with Dr. Talal Alsaleem
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Dr. Talal Alsaleem, PsyD, LMFT, leading infidelity expert and marriage counselor on his approach to ...
EP124: Relational-Cultural Theory - Interconnected Over Independent with Katherine Hermann-Turner
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Dr. Katherine M. Hermann-Turner on the history and development of relational cultural theory, RCT's 8 core components, and what RC...
EP123: Examining Neuroscience-Informed Perspectives on Depression and Practical Life Changes to Address Symptoms with Alex Korb
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with neuroscientist and author Dr. Alex Korb on the neuroscience of depression. Dr. Korb discusses the complexity of depression from ...
EP122: Social Class Bias - How Class Influences Our Practice and Profession with Jenn Cook
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP121: Spiritual Bypass - Finding Ways Through Instead of Around with Craig Cashwell
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
EP120: Trauma-Informed Care for Military Sexual Trauma - A conversation with Judith Lewis Herman
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Smith teams up with Dr. Megan Speciale to interview Harvard professor of psychiatry and best-selling author (Trauma and Rec...
EP119: Therapeutic Letter Writing - Poetic and Collaborative Means to Documentation with David Nylund
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Dr. David Nylund on the history and art of therapeutic letter writing. We discuss the emergence of letter writing in narrative the...
EP118: What is Personal is Most Universal - A Conversation on Self-Care with Dr. Gregory Moffatt
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Current installment of the Leader's Project: Eric Beeson In this episode, Dr. Allison Kramer interviews Dr. Gregory Moffatt about the impact of his se...
EP117: Taking the NCMHCE - A Crash Course in (Nearly) All You Need to Know with Alyson Carr
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP116: Counselor Community Engagement - Generating Change Through Effective Outreach with Nicole Stargell and Matt Glowiak
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike talks with Nicole Stargell and Matt Glowiak on connecting with our communities "beyond the couch." We discuss the history of counselor community ...
EP115: The Thrill of Being Alive - From Anxiety to Liberation with Fred Hanna and Alfredo Palacios
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's collaboration with The Theory of Change Podcast, Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Fred Hanna discusses existential anxiety and its relevance ...