Andrew in the Gap Years
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhat happens when you drop a psychology/mental health enthusiast into a pre-graduate school gap year period? You get "Andrew in the Gap Years!" Having recently gotten my B.S in Clinical Psychology, and facing 2 years of waiting before I can pursue a degree in Social Work, I am using this as a way to establish my own views on mental health, and prepare myself for my future career as a psychotherapist and overall mental health advocate! I'll be talking about my journey entering the field of mental health, work I've done, and views I've gained.
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Ways to Volunteer in Behavioral Health
March 17, 2018 00:00 - 18 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode I talk about some of the many ways you can gain experience helping people in the realm of behavioral health and social services. I was interviewed on the Bold Adulting Podcast, check it out here or on itunes: https://www.boldadulting.com/blog/podcast-season-2-episode-23 Find my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version, which you can purchas...
Words for "Talk Therapist"
February 25, 2018 23:30 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode I discuss mental/behavioral health concepts that have really informed my current views on treatment. Find my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version, which you can purchase if you'd like to support me and the podcast :) Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can r...
Three Important Ideas in Mental Health Work
August 27, 2017 00:00 - 12 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode I discuss mental/behavioral health concepts that have really informed my current views on treatment. Find my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version, which you can purchase if you'd like to support me and the podcast :) Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can r...
Choosing a Mental Health Counselor in the U.S
July 04, 2017 00:00 - 30 minutes - 45.2 MBFind my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version, which you can purchase if you'd like to support me and the podcast :) Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can reach me at [email protected] To contact Masha Evpak about a coaching session: [email protected] or ...
Leaving Clients Behind
June 09, 2017 00:00 - 15 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, I reflect on my first experience of leaving mental/behavioral health clients behind as I move on to another employment. Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can reach me at [email protected] To contact Masha Evpak about a coaching session: [email protected] or www.boldadulting.com. Save 20% on your first confidence coaching session with Masha by using the code "gapyears"...
Intro to Conceptualizing Mental Illness
April 02, 2017 00:00 - 15 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode I compare the Categorical and Spectrum approaches to conceptualizing the difference between someone who has a mental illness, and someone who does not. Answer the prompt at the end of the video on my twitter, or website! Prompt: What would it be like if we didn't use diagnostic categories (Bipolar disorder, Schizoaffective disorder, etc) in the U.S mental health system. What could we gain, and what might go wrong? I'll read your answers next episode! Check out my we...
Part 2 of Interview with Masha Evpak: Confidence Coach host of the Bold Adulting Podcast
February 08, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes - 42.7 MBIn Part One of this episode I talk to Confidence Coach and Podcaster Masha Evpak. We talk about what working as a confidence coach is like, and Masha's inspiration for working with confidence and mental health. In Part 2, you'll hear the rest of the interview, get to hear a demonstration of a confidence coaching session, and my thoughts on our conversation. To contact or learn more about Masha Evpak. [email protected] www.boldadulting.com www.instagram.com/boldadulting www.twit...
Part 1 of Interview with Masha Evpak: Confidence Coach host of the Bold Adulting Podcast
February 08, 2017 00:00 - 25 minutes - 37.2 MBIn Part One of this episode I talk to Confidence Coach and Podcaster Masha Evpak. We talk about what working as a confidence coach is like, and Masha's inspiration for working with confidence and mental health. In Part 2, you'll hear the rest of the interview, get to hear a demonstration of a confidence coaching session, and my thoughts on our conversation. To contact or learn more about Masha Evpak. [email protected] www.boldadulting.com www.instagram.com/boldadulting www.twitt...
Stepping into Mental Health Work: Behavior Technicians and ABA
January 25, 2017 00:14 - 13 minutes - 28.2 MBInterested in behavioral health treatments, autism, or finding your first job in mental health? In this episode I talk about my work as a Behavior Technician working with children on the autism spectrum, and about the approaches used in ABA therapy. Check out my website https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can reach me at [email protected]
What we can learn from online "Listening" services
January 10, 2017 01:44 - 12 minutes - 24.2 MBWhat happens when you drop a psychology/mental health enthusiast into a pre-graduate school gap year period? You get "Andrew in the Gap Years!" Join me in the first episode of the series, where I explore an emotional support service called "listening." "Listening" services are volunteer powered sources of support available via websites like 7cups.com and blahtherapy.com. But how do they stand up to other forms of support? What can we learn by looking at their pros and cons? Click pla...