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Finding Your Way Through Therapy

353 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings

Join 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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Episodes

#15 A Conversation with Jay Ball About Police and Mental Health

September 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Sgt. 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. ...

E.15: A Conversation with Jay Ball About Police and Mental Health

September 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Sgt. 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...

#14 The 7 Dirty Words In My Office, CBT, and Conditionals

September 15, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.14 MB

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to season 2 of Finding Your Way Through Therapy. This episode contains one of my own creations, derived from some of the work I have done in the CBT words: The Seven Dirty Words in My Office. You will learn how these words sabotage your though process, how it is linked to cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as why these words can short-circuit your work in therapy. YouTube Channel For The Podcast

E.14:The 7 Dirty Words In My Office, CBT, and Conditionals

September 15, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MB

Welcome to season 2 of Finding Your Way Through Therapy. This episode contains one of my own creations, derived from some of the work I have done in the CBT words: The Seven Dirty Words in My Office. You will learn how these words sabotage your though process, how it is linked to cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as why these words can short-circuit your work in therapy. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

Episode 14:The 7 Dirty Words In My Office, CBT, and Conditionals

September 15, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MB

Welcome to season 2 of Finding Your Way Through Therapy. This episode contains one of my own creations, derived from some of the work I have done in the CBT words: The Seven Dirty Words in My Office. You will learn how these words sabotage your though process, how it is linked to cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as why these words can short-circuit your work in therapy.

#13 My Favorite Episode: Wrestling with Psychology featuring Lisa Dennis

September 08, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Send us a Text Message. My favorite episode this season was my conversation with Lisa Dennis in regards to the psychology of pro wrestling. It turned out to be the 3rd in downloads. I love the fact that we go and talk about Jung, self-doubt, as well as fantasies of revenge, among other things.  Hope you enjoy! YouTube Channel For The Podcast

E.13: My Favorite Episode: Wrestling with Psychology featuring Lisa Dennis

September 08, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

My favorite episode this season was my conversation with Lisa Dennis in regards to the psychology of pro wrestling. It turned out to be the 3rd in downloads. I love the fact that we go and talk about Jung, self-doubt, as well as fantasies of revenge, among other things.  Hope you enjoy! YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

E.13: My Favorite Episode: Wrestling with Psychology featuring Lisa Dennis

September 08, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

My favorite episode this season was my conversation with Lisa Dennis in regards to the psychology of pro wrestling. It turned out to be the 3rd in downloads. I love the fact that we go and talk about Jung, self-doubt, as well as fantasies of revenge, among other things.  Hope you enjoy!

Episode 13: My Favorite Episode: Wrestling with Psychology featuring Lisa Dennis

September 08, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

My favorite episode this season was my conversation with Lisa Dennis in regards to the psychology of pro wrestling. It turned out to be the 3rd in downloads. I love the fact that we go and talk about Jung, self-doubt, as well as fantasies of revenge, among other things.  Hope you enjoy!

#12 The Most Popular Episode Of Season 1, A Conversation with Sgt. Jay Ball about Mental Health and First Responders

September 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I will review the most downloaded episode of season 1. In this episode, Sgt. Jay Ball discusses mental health and first responders, the vast improvement that has occurred in the past several years, as well as other ways we can address the mental health issues that occur around police work. YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Episode 12: A Conversation with Sgt. Jay Ball about Mental Health and First Responders (Most Popular Episode Season 1)

September 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

In this episode, I will review the most downloaded episode of season 1. In this episode, Sgt. Jay Ball discusses mental health and first responders, the vast improvement that has occurred in the past several years, as well as other ways we can address the mental health issues that occur around police work.

E.12: The Most Popular Episode Of Season 1, A Conversation with Sgt. Jay Ball about Mental Health and First Responders

September 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

In this episode, I will review the most downloaded episode of season 1. In this episode, Sgt. Jay Ball discusses mental health and first responders, the vast improvement that has occurred in the past several years, as well as other ways we can address the mental health issues that occur around police work. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

E.12: The Most Popular Episode Of Season 1, A Conversation with Sgt. Jay Ball about Mental Health and First Responders

September 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

In this episode, I will review the most downloaded episode of season 1. In this episode, Sgt. Jay Ball discusses mental health and first responders, the vast improvement that has occurred in the past several years, as well as other ways we can address the mental health issues that occur around police work.

#11 Review of Season 1

August 25, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. I review the last season, including the importance of the therapeutic relationship, what happens in therapy, and sports and psychology. YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Episode 11: Review of Season 1

August 25, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MB

I review the last season, including the importance of the therapeutic relationship, what happens in therapy, and sports and psychology.

E.11: Review of Season 1

August 25, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MB

I review the last season, including the importance of the therapeutic relationship, what happens in therapy, and sports and psychology. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

E.10: A Conversation with Agi Heale about Anxiety

August 18, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

This very deep, personal episode discusses in great depth anxiety, how to address it, and its affect with Agi Heale. Agi is the author of "Generation Panic: Simple and Empowering Techniques to Combat Anxiety" which discusses techniques and tips to address anxiety in a very personal way. Agi discusses her successful career which led her to write the book. Topics we discuss includes: -Her early career -What led her to write the book -How she helps others in her life -Hope and its role We also...

#10 A Conversation with Agi Heale about Anxiety

August 18, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Send us a Text Message. This very deep, personal episode discusses in great depth anxiety, how to address it, and its affect with Agi Heale. Agi is the author of "Generation Panic: Simple and Empowering Techniques to Combat Anxiety" which discusses techniques and tips to address anxiety in a very personal way. Agi discusses her successful career which led her to write the book. Topics we discuss includes: -Her early career -What led her to write the book -How she helps others in her life -H...

Episode 10: A Conversation with Agi Heale about Anxiety

August 18, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

This very deep, personal episode discusses in great depth anxiety, how to address it, and its affect with Agi Heale. Agi is the author of "Generation Panic: Simple and Empowering Techniques to Combat Anxiety" which discusses techniques and tips to address anxiety in a very personal way. Agi discusses her successful career which led her to write the book. Topics we discuss includes: -Her early career -What led her to write the book -How she helps others in her life -Hope and its role We also...

#9 Sports and the Importance of Mental Health

August 11, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MB

Send us a Text Message. In the last few years and, in particular, the last few months, mental health discussion has occurred more often in the sports world. It is clear that we are taking a more serious look at mental health and its affect on athletes at all levels. This podcast discusses that fact and reinforces the notion that mental health is as important as physical health.  YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Episode 9: Sports and the Importance of Mental Health

August 11, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.09 MB

In the last few years and, in particular, the last few months, mental health discussion has occurred more often in the sports world. It is clear that we are taking a more serious look at mental health and its affect on athletes at all levels. This podcast discusses that fact and reinforces the notion that mental health is as important as physical health. 

E.9: Sports and the Importance of Mental Health

August 11, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.1 MB

In the last few years and, in particular, the last few months, mental health discussion has occurred more often in the sports world. It is clear that we are taking a more serious look at mental health and its affect on athletes at all levels. This podcast discusses that fact and reinforces the notion that mental health is as important as physical health.  YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

Episode 8: A Talk With Lisa Dennis about Professional Wrestling and Psychology

August 04, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

In this episode, I interview Lisa Dennis about professional wrestling and how it relates to psychology. It includes: -Good guys don't always win and how it relates to life -How we all have personas, just like professional wrestlers -Pulling for the underdog and identifying to them -Playing with our emotions -How we invest and individuals and get deceived -People pleasing and how it can turn on you -How a predetermined outcome still carries us through various emotions

E.8: A Talk With Lisa Dennis about Professional Wrestling and Psychology

August 04, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

In this episode, I interview Lisa Dennis about professional wrestling and how it relates to psychology. It includes: -Good guys don't always win and how it relates to life -How we all have personas, just like professional wrestlers -Pulling for the underdog and identifying to them -Playing with our emotions -How we invest and individuals and get deceived -People pleasing and how it can turn on you -How a predetermined outcome still carries us through various emotions YouTube Channel For Th...

#8 A Talk With Lisa Dennis about Professional Wrestling and Psychology

August 04, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I interview Lisa Dennis about professional wrestling and how it relates to psychology. It includes: -Good guys don't always win and how it relates to life -How we all have personas, just like professional wrestlers -Pulling for the underdog and identifying to them -Playing with our emotions -How we invest and individuals and get deceived -People pleasing and how it can turn on you -How a predetermined outcome still carries us through various emotion...

#7 Why Diagnosis Is Not The End All and Be All

July 28, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.69 MB

Send us a Text Message. While diagnosis is something that can be helpful, I feel that diagnosis is a double edge sword. This episode explains why I like to attend to symptoms versus diagnosis and the reasons it can be more effective.  YouTube Channel For The Podcast

E.7: Why Diagnosis Is Not The End All and Be All

July 28, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

While diagnosis is something that can be helpful, I feel that diagnosis is a double edge sword. This episode explains why I like to attend to symptoms versus diagnosis and the reasons it can be more effective.  YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

Episode 7: Why Diagnosis Is Not The End All and Be All

July 28, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MB

While diagnosis is something that can be helpful, I feel that diagnosis is a double edge sword. This episode explains why I like to attend to symptoms versus diagnosis and the reasons it can be more effective. 

Episode 6: What Happens When You First Sit Down

July 21, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MB

It is always a big mystery: what is going to happen when I sit down on the couch when I first get to my therapist? Will it be all tears? Will it be confrontational? Am I allowed to have any questions? This episode should clarify some of the things that can/will happen in the first saession and what you can do to make the session more personal.

E.6: What Happens When You First Sit Down

July 21, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MB

It is always a big mystery: what is going to happen when I sit down on the couch when I first get to my therapist? Will it be all tears? Will it be confrontational? Am I allowed to have any questions? This episode should clarify some of the things that can/will happen in the first saession and what you can do to make the session more personal. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

#6 What Happens When You First Sit Down

July 21, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MB

Send us a Text Message. It is always a big mystery: what is going to happen when I sit down on the couch when I first get to my therapist? Will it be all tears? Will it be confrontational? Am I allowed to have any questions? This episode should clarify some of the things that can/will happen in the first saession and what you can do to make the session more personal. YouTube Channel For The Podcast

E.5: A Conversation with David Bassano About Substance Use and Mental Health

July 14, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In this episode, I am joined by David Bassano. David has worked in the substance use field for many years and is the founder of the New England Medical Group in Hingham, Massachusetts. David has spent over 8 years creating alliances and forging support across the country in order to address the stigma associated with substance use issues, as well as mental health.  I truly enjoyed our conversation about self-help, treatment, mental health and it's link to substance use.  Please enjoy our int...

#5 A Conversation with David Bassano About Substance Use and Mental Health

July 14, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am joined by David Bassano. David has worked in the substance use field for many years and is the founder of the New England Medical Group in Hingham, Massachusetts. David has spent over 8 years creating alliances and forging support across the country in order to address the stigma associated with substance use issues, as well as mental health.  I truly enjoyed our conversation about self-help, treatment, mental health and it's link to substance u...

Episode 5: A Conversation with David Bassano About Substance Use and Mental Health

July 14, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In this episode, I am joined by David Bassano. David has worked in the substance use field for many years and is the founder of the New England Medical Group in Hingham, Massachusetts. David has spent over 8 years creating alliances and forging support across the country in order to address the stigma associated with substance use issues, as well as mental health.  I truly enjoyed our conversation about self-help, treatment, mental health and it's link to substance use.  Please enjoy our int...

E.4: The Most Effective Style of Therapy

July 07, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MB

In this episode, I discuss the types of therapy that exist, including CBT, Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, EMDR, DBT, ABCDE (yes there is one called that).  I also discuss, based on the data, which therapy is the most effective type of therapy and why.

E.4 The Most Effective Style of Therapy

July 07, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MB

In this episode, I discuss the types of therapy that exist, including CBT, Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, EMDR, DBT, ABCDE (yes there is one called that).  I also discuss, based on the data, which therapy is the most effective type of therapy and why. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

#4 The Most Effective Style of Therapy

July 07, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I discuss the types of therapy that exist, including CBT, Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, EMDR, DBT, ABCDE (yes there is one called that).  I also discuss, based on the data, which therapy is the most effective type of therapy and why. YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Episode 4: The Most Effective Style of Therapy

July 07, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.04 MB

In this episode, I discuss the types of therapy that exist, including CBT, Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, EMDR, DBT, ABCDE (yes there is one called that).  I also discuss, based on the data, which therapy is the most effective type of therapy and why.

E.3 What To Look For In Your Therapist

June 30, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MB

This episodes discusses what choices you have as a client and how to seek the proper match for you in therapy.  This includes: -Gender -Speciality -How they do therapy -Modality -Style -Questionnaire -Distance YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

Episode 3: What To Look For In Your Therapist

June 30, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MB

This episodes discusses what choices you have as a client and how to seek the proper match for you in therapy.  This includes: -Gender -Speciality -How they do therapy -Modality -Style -Questionnaire -Distance kE9pDesOcL6ZwF0WCiHC

#3 What To Look For In Your Therapist

June 30, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MB

Send us a Text Message. This episodes discusses what choices you have as a client and how to seek the proper match for you in therapy.  This includes: -Gender -Speciality -How they do therapy -Modality -Style -Questionnaire -Distance YouTube Channel For The Podcast

E.3: What To Look For In Your Therapist

June 30, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MB

This episodes discusses what choices you have as a client and how to seek the proper match for you in therapy.  This includes: -Gender -Speciality -How they do therapy -Modality -Style -Questionnaire -Distance kE9pDesOcL6ZwF0WCiHC

#2 A Conversation About First Responders and Mental Health With Jay Ball

June 17, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I interview Jay Ball,  Police Officer and certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid, about the different challenges first responders face with their work, how it can affect their mental health, and the challenges in seeking help. YouTube Channel For The Podcast

E.2: A Conversation About First Responders and Mental Health With Jay Ball

June 17, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

In this episode, I interview Jay Ball,  Police Officer and certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid, about the different challenges first responders face with their work, how it can affect their mental health, and the challenges in seeking help. YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

A Conversation About First Responders and Mental Health With Jay Ball

June 16, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

In this episode, I interview Jay Ball,  Police Officer and certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid, about the different challenges first responders face with their work, how it can affect their mental health, and the challenges in seeking help.

E.1: Why Should We Talk About Therapy/Counseling

June 16, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MB

In my first episode, we discuss how important it is to demystify therapy, why it is so important to seek counseling, and how it works.  YouTube Channel For The Podcast Coaching Program

Episode 2: A Conversation About First Responders and Mental Health With Jay Ball

June 16, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

In this episode, I interview Jay Ball,  Police Officer and certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid, about the different challenges first responders face with their work, how it can affect their mental health, and the challenges in seeking help.

Why Should We Talk About Therapy/Counseling

June 16, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MB

In my first episode, we discuss how important it is to demystify therapy, why it is so important to seek counseling, and how it works. 

#1 Why Should We Talk About Therapy/Counseling

June 16, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. In my first episode, we discuss how important it is to demystify therapy, why it is so important to seek counseling, and how it works.  YouTube Channel For The Podcast

Episode 1: Why Should We Talk About Therapy/Counseling

June 16, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MB

In my first episode, we discuss how important it is to demystify therapy, why it is so important to seek counseling, and how it works. 

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