The Thoughtful Counselor
290 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 159 ratingsThe Thoughtful Counselor is a podcast that is dedicated to producing great conversations around current topics in counseling and psychotherapy. We view counseling and psychotherapy as a deeply beautiful and complex process and strive to incorporate the art and science of the field in each episode.
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EP228: The Black Male Experience: Mentorship and Mental Health
May 19, 2022 02:09 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIn this episode Dr. Jones and Dr. Townsend discuss the positive effects that mentorship has on Black men. They talk about the lived experiences of Black men and the protective factors needed to support Black men in their career/family life. For more on Christopher, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit concept.paloaltou.edu The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s Division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Lear...
EP227: Aperture Awareness: A Neurobiological Grounded Approach to Connected Conversation
May 04, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBDr. Raissa Miller interviews Dr. Kathryn Ford about the centrality of openness in relationships. Dr. Ford discusses the relational neuroscience underlying her Aperture Awareness approach and offers practical and concrete strategies for fostering and enhancing openness. Dr. Ford shares specific examples from her clinical practice and provides listeners with ideas and resources for further learning. For more on Kathryn, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit...
Aperture Awareness: A Neurobiological Grounded Approach to Connected Conversation
May 04, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBDr. Raissa Miller interviews Dr. Kathryn Ford about the centrality of openness in relationships. Dr. Ford discusses the relational neuroscience underlying her Aperture Awareness approach and offers practical and concrete strategies for fostering and enhancing openness. Dr. Ford shares specific examples from her clinical practice and provides listeners with ideas and resources for further learning. For more on Kathryn, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit...
EP226: Rethinking Lifespan Development
April 20, 2022 18:50 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBDr. Margaret Lamar interviews Drs. Kelly Coker, Kristi Cannon, Savitri Dixon-Saxon, and Karen Roller about their new project taking a new look at lifespan development. They share the importance of understanding lifespan development within the context and culture the clients experience and grow. The conversation includes how we can better conceptualize our clients using a contextual and cultural lens of lifespan development For more on Drs. Kelly Coker, Kristi Cannon, Savitri Dixon-Saxon, a...
EP225: Connecting to Ethics in Crisis Intervention
March 30, 2022 19:06 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Dr. Julia Whisenhunt, Associate Professor at the University of West Georgia, about how counselors can make ethically wise decisions when in crisis intervention. As part of her co-authored book, "Crisis Intervention Ethics Casebook," she discusses the SAFETY framework (Nobbman et al., 2014), Triage Assessment Form (Myer et al., 1992), and LASER protocol (Myer et al., 2021) that can help counselors to make ethical decisions in the heat of the momen...
EP224: College Counseling: Creating Community for Holistic Student Wellness
March 16, 2022 23:25 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBDr. Amanda Waters speaks with us about the power of responsive vs reactive intentionality when creating community. She shares with us the importance of doing our own cultural identity work in order for us to create our own firm centers while retaining our soft edges. She gives examples of how lifelong learning will help us address mental health disparities within college campuses and community work that focuses on supporting others. For more on Amanda, links from the conversation, and APA ...
EP223: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind--Exercise Psychology Considerations for Work with Athletes and Non-Athletes in Counseling
March 03, 2022 01:24 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn this episode, Michele Kerulis discusses the relationship between movement and mental health. She shares insights from the interdisciplinary field of exercise psychology and from her extensive work with athletes, including how to help enhance motivation, increase self-awareness, and support athletes' unique mental health challenges. For more on Michele, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit concept.paloaltou.edu The Thoughtful Counselor is created in ...
EP222: Empowering the Counseling Profession to be a More Parent-Affirming Place
February 17, 2022 01:22 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBBalancing intersecting roles as parents, counselors, and counselor educators can be difficult. In this episode, Dr. Stacey Litam and Dr. Maddie Clark dive into the challenges of becoming new parents in the productivity-driven world of academe. Listen along as they describe strategies for counselors and counselor educators to support clients and students who are preparing to grow their families For more on Maddie links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit concept.p...
EP221: Pandemic Parenting with Dr. Margaret Lamar
February 02, 2022 18:24 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBToday we introduce a new member of the Thoughtful Counselor team, Dr. Margaret Lamar! We learn about her specializations in parent mental health, societal values of mothering, and the impact of unrealistic expectations of mothers on parents, children, and families. Dr. Lamar discusses the realities of pandemic parenting and shares essential tips for managing the COVID-19 stress within the family. Stay tuned for more episodes with Dr. Lamar! For more on Margaret, links from the conversa...
EP220: Building Synergy to Mind, Body, and Spirit
January 19, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Sydney Wasdin as she shares her story of becoming a therapist and yoga instructor and integrating these complementary philosophies into therapeutic practice. Jessica and Sydney discuss the significance of utilizing bodywork in the therapy process, how yoga intersects and parallels therapeutic principles, and recommendations for incorporating yoga concepts in session to enhance your practice.
EP219: Making Black Lives Matter and Understanding Cultural Mistrust
January 05, 2022 22:29 - 1 hour - 96 MBDr. Kevin Cokley speaks to Dèsa Daniel about the formation of his edited book Making Black Lives Matter Confronting Anti-Blackness Racism. During the episode, Cokley speaks about why his work is personal and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. He shares with us how cultural mistrust can influence BIPOC communities when seeking treatment. For more on Kevin, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit concept.paloaltou.edu The Thoughtful Counselor is created i...
EP218: Decolonizing Counseling Practice
December 16, 2021 00:13 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler talks with Dr. Brandee Appling, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at the University of Georgia. She is a co-author on an article published in the Journal of Counseling & Development entitled, “Using the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies to Decolonize Counseling Practice: The Important Roles of Theory, Power, and Action.” Dr. Appling discusses how to put social justice theories into c...
EP217: Body-Positivity in Counseling: Working with Teens with Eating Disorders
December 02, 2021 00:47 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Emily Behrs, AMFT and Kaila Hattis, LMFT about using a body-positive framework for working with teens who struggle with negative body image, disordered eating and nutrition, and/or unhealthy exercise patterns. Emily and Kaila share strategies about how to incorporate body image and nutrition into the intake and assessment process, broach topics related to self-esteem and body image with teen clients, and how to navigate privacy and confidentiali...
EP216: Advancing Despite Adversity--Resilience Through the Lens of Neuroscience
November 18, 2021 00:27 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Raissa Miller talks with Jurie Rossouw, author of Executive Resilience and founder of the resilience training and development company, Driven. Jurie offers a neuroscience-informed definition of resilience and discusses the Predictive 6-Factor Resilience scale (PR6) and framework. Jurie reviews the six domains of resilience and discusses specific activities individuals can do to enhance resilience in each of the domains. Jurie also talks about the mobile-resilience buildi...
EP215: Making the Invisible Visible: Advocacy and Allyship for AMENA Communities
November 03, 2021 10:28 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBIn this episode, Dèsa speak with Dr. Germine “Gigi” Awad about the formation of AMENA PSY and her advocacy efforts for AMENA communities. They briefly talk about racial centrality as the key to understanding the importance of racial identity. Awad encourages students to claim their power while advocating for change. For more on Gigi, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit concept.paloaltou.edu The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo ...
EP214: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Transgender and Gender Expansive Young People in K-12 Settings
October 20, 2021 10:41 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. Megan Speciale and Dr. Clark Ausloos discuss how professional counselors can work toward building more inclusive spaces for transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive young people in and outside of the school setting. Listeners will learn about some of the common barriers experienced by gender diverse students, as well as concrete strategies to strengthen clinical and advocacy skills to enact affirming social and institutional change. For more on Clark, links fr...
EP213: Power of Disruption: Resilience in the COVID-Era
September 29, 2021 16:47 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBIn 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 discusses her work promoting greater access to mental health services - especially for students from diverse backgrounds - who are often impacted by the switch to online classes and Telehealth. Dr. Suri notes that technology be both deleterious to peoples' wellbeing, as well as an important source of social and mental support. Finally, we discuss ...
EP212: Counseling Interabled Partners
September 15, 2021 10:37 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBJoin Dr. Stacey Litam and Dr. Jose Luis Tapia-Fuselier Jr. as they discuss the importance of providing disability responsive care. In this episode, Dr. Litam and Dr. Tapia-Fuselier outline the challenges faced by interabled partners, identify strategies to support disabled clients, and challenge professional counselors and counselor educators to relearn what they think they know about sex therapy and disability. For more on Jose, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this epis...
Sex Worker-Affirming Mental Healthcare: What Counselors Need to Know
September 01, 2021 10:48 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBIn this episode, Megan Speciale talks with Dr. Theodore Burnes about supporting the mental and emotional health needs of clients who are involved in the sex work industry. The conversation explores Dr. Burnes's experience as a therapist and advocate with the sex worker population and also provides an overview of common misconceptions and stigma impacting sex workers. Dr. Burnes outlines strategies to better equip counselors inside and outside of the counseling office with the knowledge, skil...
EP211: Sex Worker-Affirming Mental Healthcare: What Counselors Need to Know
September 01, 2021 10:48 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBIn this episode, Megan Speciale talks with Dr. Theodore Burnes about supporting the mental and emotional health needs of clients who are involved in the sex work industry. The conversation explores Dr. Burnes's experience as a therapist and advocate with the sex worker population and also provides an overview of common misconceptions and stigma impacting sex workers. Dr. Burnes outlines strategies to better equip counselors inside and outside of the counseling office with the knowledge, skil...
EP210: The Cost of Purity
August 18, 2021 11:11 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler sits down with Dr. Camden Morgante, a licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and speaker, to discuss purity culture. This conversation discusses the problematic messages of purity culture that promote false promises and can activate feelings of shame, guilt, fear, and low self-worth. In addition, we address how therapists can mindfully and intentionally work through spiritual trauma, the belief that purity is a measure of worth, the myth of women as gate...
EP209: Academics for Black Survival and Wellness #Academics4BlackLives
August 04, 2021 21:44 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn this episode, Dèsa speaks with Pearis Bellamy and Dr. Della Mosley about the formation of Academics for Black Survival and Wellness, aka Academics for Black Lives. They share the successes and challenges of their work as healer-scholar-activists and why the fight for Black liberation leads to the liberation of everyone. We discuss the power of communities, how counselors can be healers beyond the counseling room, and why nothing starts in academia. For more on Pearis and Della, link...
Empowering Families in the Care of Teenaged Clients
July 22, 2021 03:20 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIn this episode, Megan talks to Kaila Hattis, LMFT about the importance of involving and empowering parents in the therapeutic care of their teenage children. Using a family systems lens, Kaila describes the benefits of parent involvement in the counseling process with teenagers and outlines strategies to help overcome some of the potential challenges that can arise in and outside of the therapy session. Kaila also describes tools to help facilitate communication skills building, boundary se...
EP208: Empowering Families in the Care of Teenaged Clients
July 22, 2021 03:20 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIn this episode, Megan talks to Kaila Hattis, LMFT about the importance of involving and empowering parents in the therapeutic care of their teenage children. Using a family systems lens, Kaila describes the benefits of parent involvement in the counseling process with teenagers and outlines strategies to help overcome some of the potential challenges that can arise in and outside of the therapy session. Kaila also describes tools to help facilitate communication skills building, boundary se...
EP207: Creating Safer Spaces for Clients and Students Who Are at the Intersections of Multiple Marginalized Identities
July 07, 2021 09:57 - 1 hour - 100 MBInternationally renowned clinician, educator, and activist Deborah Headley, MSW chats with Dr. Aaron Smith about how clinicians and educators can create safer spaces for clients and students who are at the intersections of multiple marginalized identities. Deborah shares her three-phase process for facilitating a trauma-informed, safe space to resolve conflicts. These include prevention, intervention, and resolution/evaluation: Prevention: set the tone (framework, my background, experience...
EP206: Finding Community and Connection with the Next Generation of Therapists
June 16, 2021 09:36 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler sits down virtually with Dr. Kathryn Esquer, founder of the Teletherapist Network. Jessica and Dr. Esquer discuss the recent experience of therapists, the importance of community to build clinical and business skills, networking tips to avoid professional isolation and burnout, and strategies on balancing counselor professionalism with self-care. For more on Kathryn, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulco...
EP205: Healthy Minds—Exploring the Neuroscience of Contemplative Practices
June 02, 2021 02:34 - 58 minutes - 83.4 MBIn this episode, Raissa talks with Cortland Dahl about the four pillars of well-being and the role contemplative practices play in health and resilience. He shares about the Healthy Minds framework and discusses initial research findings from randomized-control trials of the Healthy Minds program. Cortland offers cautions for some areas of application and highlights futures questions and anticipated developments in the field. For more on Cortland, links from the conversation, and APA c...
EP204: Understanding Consensual Non-Monogamy
May 19, 2021 10:03 - 46 minutes - 67.6 MBJoin Dr. Stacey Litam and Dr. Tori Stevens as they explore the intricacies of consensual non-monogamy (CNM). In this episode, Dr. Litam and Dr. Stevens describe some of the common presenting concerns faced by CNM folks in counseling, dispel existing myths about extra-dyadic relationships, and outline how professional counselors can best work with clients who practice CNM. For more on Tori, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor....
EP203: Racial Healing: Understanding racism, meaningful allyship, and reclaiming your whole self
May 05, 2021 10:11 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBIn this episode, Dèsa Karye Daniel talks to Dr. Anneliese Singh about the power of racial healing. They discuss why exploring your racial identity is important, how BIPOC and white communities can be intentional in their work, and challenge listeners to get uncomfortable while reflecting on how racial change can happen in mental health. For more on Anneliese, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counsel...
EP202: Neuroscience of Early Adversity
April 21, 2021 10:21 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBIn this episode, Raissa Miller talks with Maya Rosen about the primary science and practical translations of early adversity. Dr. Rosen gives a historical perspective on adversity research and offers new insights into contemporary conceptualizations and research methods. Dr. Rosen highlights a strength-based perspective and discusses the role relationships play in fostering resilience. For more on Maya, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit www.thethought...
EP201: Postmodern Counselor Education—Foucault and the Developing Counselor
April 07, 2021 10:04 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Joel Givens chats with Dr. Aaron Smith about how subtle forms of surveillance, discipline, and normalization (among others) in Counselor Education programs sometimes disrupt students’ abilities to develop an authentic counseling self and can recreate traumatic narratives for students that are survivors of racism and oppression. Dr. Givens uses Foucault’s philosophies on punishment and discipline to inform their conversation and to explore what these kinds of practices ca...
EP200: Counselors in the Courtroom—Surviving and Thriving in Court Testimony
March 17, 2021 09:47 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBIn this episode, Jessica Tyler virtually sits downs with Dr. Margie Taylor: Visiting Assistant Professor, LPC-S (AL), NCC and former court-appointed child advocacy representative. We discuss the role counselors can play in the courtroom, surprising components of Dr. Taylor’s work and the topic of court testimony as a clinician, how court testimony could impact the clinical relationship with a client, strategies on balancing counselor professionalism with self-care, and general recommendation...
EP199: Magic with Horses-Equine Therapy with Angela Sewell
March 03, 2021 11:07 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode of The Thoughtful Counselor, Priscilla Wilson interviews Mrs. Sewell, LPC, owner of Angela Sewell Counseling in Southside, Alabama. Some of her specialties include trauma-focused counseling, counseling children, and equine therapy. Mrs. Sewell will describe Equine Therapy and how she uses it in her practice with children, especially those who have experienced trauma. For more on Angela, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulc...
EP198: Integrating Sex-Positivity into Your Clinical Practice: A Conversation with Dean Khambatta
February 17, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBIn today’s episode, Dean Khambatta sheds light on the benefits of therapeutic sex-positivity and discusses practical strategies for counselors to utilize a sex-positive framework in their work with diverse clients. For more on Dean, links from the conversation, and 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 www.paloaltou....
EP197: Sentipensante Pedagogy - Sensing and Thinking with Alexia DeLeon
February 02, 2021 05:51 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBDèsa speaks with Dr. Alexia DeLeon on the importance of Sentipensante Pedagogy and its connection to service learning for practitioners and scholars. For more on Alexia, 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 www.paloaltou.edu/concept.
EP196: Treating Childhood Anxiety - A Parent-Based Approach with Eli Lebowtiz
January 21, 2021 05:58 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBDr. Eli Lebowtiz identifies unique features of anxiety experiences in children and shares about his novel parent-based approach, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Dr. Lebowitz emphasizes the systematic and intentional nature of SPACE and shares examples and findings from clinical trials. For more on Eli, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership w...
EP195: Mindsight in Trauma-Work – The “Startling” Benefits of Integration with Daniel Siegel
January 08, 2021 02:53 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBDr. Aaron Smith interviews multiple New York Times best selling author and psychiatrist Daniel Siegel, MD, on the benefits of mindsight for trauma-work. They also discussed the latest neuroscience research on the effects of mindfulness and trauma on the morphology and functions of the brain, and what this means for clinicians working with survivors of trauma. Finally, they discuss what mindsight means for clinicians seeking to better support clients and colleagues of marginalized identities ...
EP196: Mindsight in Trauma-Work – The “Startling” Benefits of Integration with Daniel Siegel
January 08, 2021 02:53 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBDr. Aaron Smith interviews multiple New York Times best selling author and psychiatrist Daniel Siegel, MD, on the benefits of mindsight for trauma-work. They also discussed the latest neuroscience research on the effects of mindfulness and trauma on the morphology and functions of the brain, and what this means for clinicians working with survivors of trauma. Finally, they discuss what mindsight means for clinicians seeking to better support clients and colleagues of marginalized identities ...
Taking December Off / See You Next Year!
December 08, 2020 07:45As 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
November 25, 2020 01:38 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBDr. Aaron Smith speaks with world renown diversity trainer, clinician, and author Lee Mun Wah on how counselors can move beyond performative allyship in support of people of marginalized identities. They delve into a discussion of many of Lee Mun Wah’s award winning documentaries highlighting diversity issues and examine the ways in which counselors often implicitly and explicitly exclude people of marginalized identities in their clinical work. They also discuss how representation in politi...
EP193: Faith and Mental Health – Integrating Faith and Practice with Robert Vore and Holly Oxhandler
November 18, 2020 02:14 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBMike speaks with Robert Vore and Holly Oxhandler on their work at the Christianity & Mental Health podcast. They discuss the creation of CXMH, the intersections of faith and wellness, and the pearls and perils of navigating the intersection between Christian faith and careers in the helping professions. For more on Robert & Holly, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership wi...
EP192: Practicing Forgiveness – A Path Toward Healing with Richard Balkin
November 11, 2020 05:34 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBDr. Megan Speciale speaks with Dr. Richard “Rick” Balkin on his forthcoming book, “Practicing Forgiveness: A Path Toward Healing.” In the episode, listeners will learn about the Forgiveness Reconciliation Model, a framework intended to guide people through the complex and often gut-wrenching process of forgiveness that may be used by counselors and clients alike. Listeners can receive 30% off their purchase of the book using the promo code on the blog post. For more on Rick, links from the...
EP191: A Covenant of Counselors: Part 2 – Community Leaders Reflect Again with Priscilla Wilson
October 29, 2020 05:51 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBPriscilla catches up with Anna Shinn, Cotina Houston- Stroud, Anjuli Thompson, and Mindi Wilkins- Amberson on how their unique roles as mental health professionals and administrators within their community have changed since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak. For more on the guests, 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 Contin...
EP190: Gender-Expansive Youth – Trauma-Informed Care with Trans and Gender-Expansive Youth with Dr. Cortny Stark
October 20, 2020 10:01 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MBAaron speaks with Dr. Cortny Stark on her program of research examining trauma-informed care with trans and gender-expansive youth. We also discussed the history of oppression of folx within the LGBTQ+ community, as well as research that clearly indicates that conversion therapy causes immense harm. Dr. Stark provides some actionable tips for how counselors can work to transform their therapy practices (or schools) to better align with the principles of trauma-informed care. For more on Co...
EP189: Wellness Counseling Identity - Reflections on CSI’s Wellness Position Paper with Tom Sweeney & Michael Brubaker
October 16, 2020 04:31 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBMike speaks with Tom Sweeney and Michael Brubaker on SCI’s Wellness Counseling Identity: A Defining Characteristic of Professional Counselors, a position paper that advocates for wellness as a central and defining characteristic of the counseling profession. 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 & Prof...
EP188: Creating an Authentic Practice - The Ups and Downs of Building a Group Practice with Ous Badwan
October 08, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBJess speak with Ous Badwan about the beauty and the pitfalls of starting and growing a private practice in this ever-changing world. Ous shares genuine and valuable advice and feedback he has gained through first-hand experience on ways to create and sustain an authentic and thriving practice. For more on Ous, 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 Universit...
EP187: Anti-Racism & an Ordinary Hero - Reflections on the work of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland with Her Son Loki Mulholland
October 01, 2020 05:04 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBPriscilla Wilson speaks to Loki Mulholland, an award-winning filmmaker, author, activist, and son of Civil Rights icon, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. Our conversation includes his mother’s history of anti-racist activism, his current activist work, his thoughts about the ongoing Civil Rights Movement, and information about the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation, of which he is the founder and Executive Director. For more on Loki, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this e...
Collaborative Documentation: Centering Clients Voices in Our Notes with Maelisa Hall
September 10, 2020 09:04 - 48 minutes - 67 MBMike speaks with Maelisa Hall on the merits of collaborative documentation. They discuss different types of collaborative and open documentation, ethical considerations, and barriers counselors encounter as they move toward more collaborative work. For more on Maelisa, 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...
EP186: Collaborative Documentation - Centering Clients Voices in Our Notes with Maelisa Hall
September 10, 2020 09:04 - 48 minutes - 67 MBMike speaks with Maelisa Hall on the merits of collaborative documentation. They discuss different types of collaborative and open documentation, ethical considerations, and barriers counselors encounter as they move toward more collaborative work. For more on Maelisa, 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...
EP185: Living with Chronic Illness and Immunosuppression During COVID-19 – A Conversation with Valen Keefer and Cristen Wathen
September 09, 2020 03:02 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBDr. Megan Speciale talks to Valen Keefer and Dr. Cristen Wathen on the experiences and struggles of people with chronic illness and immunity suppression during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation explores how the pandemic is impacting immunosuppressed people and offers strategies to help support the health and wellness of your clients, loved ones, and community members who face increased risks related to COVID-19. For more on Valen & Cristen, links from the conversation, and then APA c...