Finding Your Way Through Therapy
353 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsJoin Steve Bisson, LMHC as he unravels the complexities of therapy and counseling. Engage in straightforward dialogues, enriched with insights from special guests sharing a like-minded perspective. Each episode presents valuable, easy-to-digest information designed to help you perceive therapy, and those who partake in it, in a grounding, relatable manner.
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Episode 28: A Conversation with Sgt. Jay Ball and Katelyn Dehey
December 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWe discuss mental health and first responders again with Sgt. Jay Ball and Katelyn Dehey. Both worked as co-responders in Framingham Massachusetts and they discuss their experience together, the holidays and the effects on first responders and people in the community. We also discuss the reception for mental health co-responders. Katelyn also discusses her new endeavor with a program specifically for first responders.
E.28: A Conversation with Sgt. Jay Ball and Katelyn Dehey
December 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWe discuss mental health and first responders again with Sgt. Jay Ball and Katelyn Dehey. Both worked as co-responders in Framingham Massachusetts and they discuss their experience together, the holidays and the effects on first responders and people in the community. We also discuss the reception for mental health co-responders. Katelyn also discusses her new endeavor with a program specifically for first responders. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program
Episode 27: Why I talk About Sports To Engage Clients
December 14, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBIn the premiere episode of season 3, I discuss the role of sports in my sessions. I discuss the history of sport, how it can be a great ice breaker, and how sports and the actual happenings of sports can lead to a therapeutic discussion.
E.27: Why I talk About Sports To Engage Clients
December 14, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBIn the premiere episode of season 3, I discuss the role of sports in my sessions. I discuss the history of sport, how it can be a great ice breaker, and how sports and the actual happenings of sports can lead to a therapeutic discussion. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program
#27 Why I talk About Sports To Engage Clients
December 14, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.16 MBSend us a Text Message. In the premiere episode of season 3, I discuss the role of sports in my sessions. I discuss the history of sport, how it can be a great ice breaker, and how sports and the actual happenings of sports can lead to a therapeutic discussion. YouTube Channel For The Podcast
E.26: My Favorite Episode With Maureen Mann
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThis episode was probably my favorite. In this episode, we talk with Maureen, Holistic treater of trauma. Maureen specializes in providing spiritual direction with self-empowering support for individuals seeking to live a healthy life in alignment with their unique life purpose. She uses holistic modalities to release trauma and the underlying patterns contributing to stress and illness. She also shares a very personal story as to how Reiki has played an intrinsic role with her son. We ta...
#26 My Favorite Episode With Maureen Mann
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode was probably my favorite. In this episode, we talk with Maureen, Holistic treater of trauma. Maureen specializes in providing spiritual direction with self-empowering support for individuals seeking to live a healthy life in alignment with their unique life purpose. She uses holistic modalities to release trauma and the underlying patterns contributing to stress and illness. She also shares a very personal story as to how Reiki has played an intrinsic ...
Episode 26: My Favorite Episode With Maureen Mann
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThis episode was probably my favorite. In this episode, we talk with Maureen, Holistic treater of trauma. Maureen specializes in providing spiritual direction with self-empowering support for individuals seeking to live a healthy life in alignment with their unique life purpose. She uses holistic modalities to release trauma and the underlying patterns contributing to stress and illness. She also shares a very personal story as to how Reiki has played an intrinsic role with her son. We ta...
#25 The Most Popular Episode, Crisis Work with Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells
December 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBSend us a Text Message. The most popular episode turned out to be the most complex editing work I have encountered in this podcast. Who knew the episode on crisis work would end up the hardest to edit? Shoutout to Laura for her amazing editing work. It is all about crisis work. Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells will discuss their work on a crisis team. We share the ups and downs, the challenges, as well as all the lessons we have learned from that work from our combine 50+ years in that p...
E.25: The Most Popular Episode, Crisis Work with Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells
December 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThe most popular episode turned out to be the most complex editing work I have encountered in this podcast. Who knew the episode on crisis work would end up the hardest to edit? Shoutout to Laura for her amazing editing work. It is all about crisis work. Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells will discuss their work on a crisis team. We share the ups and downs, the challenges, as well as all the lessons we have learned from that work from our combine 50+ years in that particular field. We also ...
Episode 25: The Most Popular Episode, Crisis Work with Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells
December 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThe most popular episode turned out to be the most complex editing work I have encountered in this podcast. Who knew the episode on crisis work would end up the hardest to edit? Shoutout to Laura for her amazing editing work. It is all about crisis work. Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells will discuss their work on a crisis team. We share the ups and downs, the challenges, as well as all the lessons we have learned from that work from our combine 50+ years in that particular field. We also ...
The Most Popular Episode, Crisis Work with Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells
December 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThe most popular episode turned out to be the most complex editing work I have encountered in this podcast. Who knew the episode on crisis work would end up the hardest to edit? Shoutout to Laura for her amazing editing work. It is all about crisis work. Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells will discuss their work on a crisis team. We share the ups and downs, the challenges, as well as all the lessons we have learned from that work from our combine 50+ years in that particular field. We also ...
#24 A Review Of The Season
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.61 MBSend us a Text Message. At the end of every season, I will dedicate the last original episode to a review of the season. This season was quite packed, with interviews with Maureen Mann, Jay Ball, Cara Tirrell, Bill Dwinnells, Sarah Turstra, and Blythe Landry. We discussed law enforcement, trauma, crisis work, holistic approaches, money, and how all this relates to mental health. I also discussed people pleasing, the 7 dirty words in my office, bereavement, and how music is a great discussi...
E.24: A Review Of The Season And Contest Time
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBAt the end of every season, I will dedicate the last original episode to a review of the season. This season was quite packed, with interviews with Maureen Mann, Jay Ball, Cara Tirrell, Bill Dwinnells, Sarah Turstra, and Blythe Landry. We discussed law enforcement, trauma, crisis work, holistic approaches, money, and how all this relates to mental health. I also discussed people pleasing, the 7 dirty words in my office, bereavement, and how music is a great discussion to have with clients. ...
A Review Of The Season And Contest Time
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBAt the end of every season, I will dedicate the last original episode to a review of the season. This season was quite packed, with interviews with Maureen Mann, Jay Ball, Cara Tirrell, Bill Dwinnells, Sarah Turstra, and Blythe Landry. We discussed law enforcement, trauma, crisis work, holistic approaches, money, and how all this relates to mental health. I also discussed people pleasing, the 7 dirty words in my office, bereavement, and how music is a great discussion to have with clients. ...
Episode 24: A Review Of The Season And Contest Time
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBAt the end of every season, I will dedicate the last original episode to a review of the season. This season was quite packed, with interviews with Maureen Mann, Jay Ball, Cara Tirrell, Bill Dwinnells, Sarah Turstra, and Blythe Landry. We discussed law enforcement, trauma, crisis work, holistic approaches, money, and how all this relates to mental health. I also discussed people pleasing, the 7 dirty words in my office, bereavement, and how music is a great discussion to have with clients.
#23 A Conversation With Blythe Landry About Trauma Intelligence
November 17, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk to Blythe Landry, author of "Trauma Intelligence". Her book talks about 5 types of trauma(plus a bonus of 5 more in the last chapter) and very practical and down to earth examples of what it may look like, what you can do for someone who is struggling with these traumas, as well as a Call to Action for yourself. Blythe is not only a skilled coach, clinician, author, teacher, I also consider her a great friend and awe...
A Conversation With Blythe Landry About Trauma Intelligence
November 17, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode, I had the opportunity to talk to Blythe Landry, author of "Trauma Intelligence". Her book talks about 5 types of trauma(plus a bonus of 5 more in the last chapter) and very practical and down to earth examples of what it may look like, what you can do for someone who is struggling with these traumas, as well as a Call to Action for yourself. Blythe is not only a skilled coach, clinician, author, teacher, I also consider her a great friend and awesome colleague. You can...
E.23: A Conversation With Blythe Landry About Trauma Intelligence
November 17, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode, I had the opportunity to talk to Blythe Landry, author of "Trauma Intelligence". Her book talks about 5 types of trauma(plus a bonus of 5 more in the last chapter) and very practical and down to earth examples of what it may look like, what you can do for someone who is struggling with these traumas, as well as a Call to Action for yourself. Blythe is not only a skilled coach, clinician, author, teacher, I also consider her a great friend and awesome colleague. You can ...
Episode 23: A Conversation With Blythe Landry About Trauma Intelligence
November 17, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode, I had the opportunity to talk to Blythe Landry, author of "Trauma Intelligence". Her book talks about 5 types of trauma(plus a bonus of 5 more in the last chapter) and very practical and down to earth examples of what it may look like, what you can do for someone who is struggling with these traumas, as well as a Call to Action for yourself. Blythe is not only a skilled coach, clinician, author, teacher, I also consider her a great friend and awesome colleague. You can ...
Episode 22: What Bereavement Looks Like Anytime And How To Get Through It
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MBIn this episode, we talk about bereavement, as well as the grief process. With the holiday season, lots of bereavement, loss, and grief takes place. While we automatically think about people or pets as loss, this episode discusses all types of losses and how to get through it. Bereavement is a complex thing, something you need to take in consideration, especially if you are struggling with your mood. 8UQYhq4J8SLjZ8vOKvZo
#22 What Bereavement Looks Like Anytime And How To Get Through It
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we talk about bereavement, as well as the grief process. With the holiday season, lots of bereavement, loss, and grief takes place. While we automatically think about people or pets as loss, this episode discusses all types of losses and how to get through it. Bereavement is a complex thing, something you need to take in consideration, especially if you are struggling with your mood. 8UQYhq4J8SLjZ8vOKvZo YouTube Channel For The Podcast
What Bereavement Looks Like Anytime And How To Get Through It
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MBIn this episode, we talk about bereavement, as well as the grief process. With the holiday season, lots of bereavement, loss, and grief takes place. While we automatically think about people or pets as loss, this episode discusses all types of losses and how to get through it. Bereavement is a complex thing, something you need to take in consideration, especially if you are struggling with your mood. 8UQYhq4J8SLjZ8vOKvZo YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program
E.22: What Bereavement Looks Like Anytime And How To Get Through It
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MBIn this episode, we talk about bereavement, as well as the grief process. With the holiday season, lots of bereavement, loss, and grief takes place. While we automatically think about people or pets as loss, this episode discusses all types of losses and how to get through it. Bereavement is a complex thing, something you need to take in consideration, especially if you are struggling with your mood. 8UQYhq4J8SLjZ8vOKvZo YouTube Channel Coaching And Website
#21 A Conversation About Crisis Work with Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 21 is all about crisis work. Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells will discuss their work on a crisis team. We share the ups and downs, the challenges, as well as all the lessons we have learned from that work from our combine 50+ years in that particular field. We also look at the effects on the clients and how we can create rapport in about 5 minutes during a crisis situation. Bill Dwinnells can be reached for counseling at www.billdwinnells.com and if you wa...
E.21: A Conversation About Crisis Work with Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBEpisode 21 is all about crisis work. Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells will discuss their work on a crisis team. We share the ups and downs, the challenges, as well as all the lessons we have learned from that work from our combine 50+ years in that particular field. We also look at the effects on the clients and how we can create rapport in about 5 minutes during a crisis situation. Bill Dwinnells can be reached for counseling at www.billdwinnells.com and if you want to know about his soft...
A Conversation About Crisis Work with Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBEpisode 21 is all about crisis work. Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells will discuss their work on a crisis team. We share the ups and downs, the challenges, as well as all the lessons we have learned from that work from our combine 50+ years in that particular field. We also look at the effects on the clients and how we can create rapport in about 5 minutes during a crisis situation. Bill Dwinnells can be reached for counseling at www.billdwinnells.com and if you want to know about his soft...
Episode 21: A Conversation About Crisis Work with Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBEpisode 21 is all about crisis work. Cara Tirrell and Bill Dwinnells will discuss their work on a crisis team. We share the ups and downs, the challenges, as well as all the lessons we have learned from that work from our combine 50+ years in that particular field. We also look at the effects on the clients and how we can create rapport in about 5 minutes during a crisis situation. Bill Dwinnells can be reached for counseling at www.billdwinnells.com and if you want to know about his soft...
E.20: Trauma and PTSD Are Not The Same
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the difference between trauma and PTSD. We discuss how trauma can be defined, what the differences are with PTSD, how to deal with trauma for yourself, and the consequences of not addressing it appropriately. We also discuss how complex PTSD needs more research. YouTube Channel Coaching And Website
Episode 20: Trauma and PTSD Are Not The Same
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the difference between trauma and PTSD. We discuss how trauma can be defined, what the differences are with PTSD, how to deal with trauma for yourself, and the consequences of not addressing it appropriately. We also discuss how complex PTSD needs more research.
#20 Trauma and PTSD Are Not The Same
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the difference between trauma and PTSD. We discuss how trauma can be defined, what the differences are with PTSD, how to deal with trauma for yourself, and the consequences of not addressing it appropriately. We also discuss how complex PTSD needs more research. YouTube Channel For The Podcast
Trauma and PTSD Are Not The Same
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the difference between trauma and PTSD. We discuss how trauma can be defined, what the differences are with PTSD, how to deal with trauma for yourself, and the consequences of not addressing it appropriately. We also discuss how complex PTSD needs more research. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program
E.19: A Conversation about Money and Mental Health With Sarah Terpstra
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode, I will speak with Sarah Terpstra, who is a money coach and helps relieve financial stress and start building your financial stability without a restrictive budget. We discuss her own story, including how she became a money coach, as well as her own struggles with mental health that lead her to see the impact financial stress has on individuals. She discusses how we cannot be shamed due to a chemical imbalance. You can find Sarah at www.moneycoachsarah.com You can also find...
#19 A Conversation about Money and Mental Health With Sarah Terpstra
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, I will speak with Sarah Terpstra, who is a money coach and helps relieve financial stress and start building your financial stability without a restrictive budget. We discuss her own story, including how she became a money coach, as well as her own struggles with mental health that lead her to see the impact financial stress has on individuals. She discusses how we cannot be shamed due to a chemical imbalance. You can find Sarah at www.moneycoachs...
Episode 19: A Conversation about Money and Mental Health
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode, I will speak with Sarah Terpstra, who is a money coach and helps relieve financial stress and start building your financial stability without a restrictive budget. We discuss her own story, including how she became a money coach, as well as her own struggles with mental health that lead her to see the impact financial stress has on individuals. She discusses how we cannot be shamed due to a chemical imbalance. You can find Sarah at www.moneycoachsarah.com You can also find...
A Conversation about Money and Mental Health With Sarah Terpstra
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode, I will speak with Sarah Terpstra, who is a money coach and helps relieve financial stress and start building your financial stability without a restrictive budget. We discuss her own story, including how she became a money coach, as well as her own struggles with mental health that lead her to see the impact financial stress has on individuals. She discusses how we cannot be shamed due to a chemical imbalance. You can find Sarah at www.moneycoachsarah.com You can also fi...
Episode 18: Music is A Great Therapeutic Tool
October 13, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.14 MBThis episode is dedicated to one of my favorite things: Music. Why would a therapist bring that up? There is so many elements of music and it is so relatable. And with that, we can gage someone's mood and what makes them click.
E.18: Music is A Great Therapeutic Tool
October 13, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.14 MBThis episode is dedicated to one of my favorite things: Music. Why would a therapist bring that up? There is so many elements of music and it is so relatable. And with that, we can gage someone's mood and what makes them click. YouTube Channel Coaching And Website
#18 Music Is The Food Of Therapy
October 13, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBSend us a Text Message. This episode is dedicated to one of my favorite things: Music. Why would a therapist bring that up? There is so many elements of music and it is so relatable. And with that, we can gage someone's mood and what makes them click. YouTube Channel For The Podcast
Music Is The Food Of Therapy
October 13, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.14 MBThis episode is dedicated to one of my favorite things: Music. Why would a therapist bring that up? There is so many elements of music and it is so relatable. And with that, we can gage someone's mood and what makes them click. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program
#17 A Conversation with Maureen Mann, Holistic Treatment of Trauma
October 06, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we talk with Maureen, Holistic treater of trauma. Maureen specializes in providing spiritual direction with self-empowering support for individuals seeking to live a healthy life in alignment with their unique life purpose. She uses holistic modalities to release trauma and the underlying patterns contributing to stress and illness. We talk about energy medicines, shamanic perspectives and the One major event that lead her to sharing energetic hea...
Episode 17: A Conversation with Maureen Mann, Holistic Treatment of Trauma
October 06, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with Maureen, Holistic treater of trauma. Maureen specializes in providing spiritual direction with self-empowering support for individuals seeking to live a healthy life in alignment with their unique life purpose. She uses holistic modalities to release trauma and the underlying patterns contributing to stress and illness. We talk about energy medicines, shamanic perspectives and the One major event that lead her to sharing energetic healing with others. We tal...
A Conversation with Maureen Mann, Holistic Treatment of Trauma
October 06, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with Maureen, Holistic treater of trauma. Maureen specializes in providing spiritual direction with self-empowering support for individuals seeking to live a healthy life in alignment with their unique life purpose. She uses holistic modalities to release trauma and the underlying patterns contributing to stress and illness. We talk about energy medicines, shamanic perspectives and the One major event that lead her to sharing energetic healing with others. We tal...
E.17: A Conversation with Maureen Mann, Holistic Treatment of Trauma
October 06, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with Maureen, Holistic treater of trauma. Maureen specializes in providing spiritual direction with self-empowering support for individuals seeking to live a healthy life in alignment with their unique life purpose. She uses holistic modalities to release trauma and the underlying patterns contributing to stress and illness. We talk about energy medicines, shamanic perspectives and the One major event that lead her to sharing energetic healing with others. We tal...
E.16: People-Pleasing
September 29, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBPeople pleasing is a term that is used regularly but what does it really mean? I discuss the negative impact, the possible positive impact, where does it come from, and how we can change it.
E.16: People-Pleasing
September 29, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBPeople pleasing is a term that is used regularly but what does it really mean? I discuss the negative impact, the possible positive impact, where does it come from, and how we can change it. YouTube Channel Coaching And Website
# 16 People-Pleasing And It's Downside
September 29, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBSend us a Text Message. People pleasing is a term that is used regularly but what does it really mean? I discuss the negative impact, the possible positive impact, where does it come from, and how we can change it. YouTube Channel For The Podcast
People-Pleasing
September 29, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBPeople pleasing is a term that is used regularly but what does it really mean? I discuss the negative impact, the possible positive impact, where does it come from, and how we can change it. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program
Episode 16: People-Pleasing
September 29, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MBPeople pleasing is a term that is used regularly but what does it really mean? I discuss the negative impact, the possible positive impact, where does it come from, and how we can change it.
Episode 15: A Conversation with Jay Ball About Police and Mental Health
September 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBSgt. Jay Ball is making a return appearance on the show. We continue our conversation about mental health and first responders, particularly with police. We focus on PTSD, vicarious trauma, and the work of dispatchers and their important role. We discuss how shift work can be difficult, the perception of police, social media use for police departments, CIT versus co-response programs, as well as community policing. We also discuss mental health treatment for police. If you want to reach Jay,...