Exploring values in therapy can be helpful with addressing mental health concerns. This episode looks at how value card sorting can help people identify what is and isn't important to them so they can know what to change. I also talk about the pitfalls of therapists imposing their own values in therapy.
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Jun 11, 2024
22 min
Changing behavior can be difficult. In this episode I talk about how the stages of change or transtheoretical model can help people progress through change. I also talk about how I use this model in therapy sessions to help address mood disorders such as depression or anxiety, and for concerns like ADHD.
Jun 4, 2024
28 min
One of the most common mental health concerns I encounter as a therapist is depression. This week I go over what the diagnostic criteria for depression is. I also discuss early warning signs for depression you can look out for.
May 28, 2024
30 min
As a therapist, I find myself talking about how to improve communication a lot. This week I share some of my thoughts on how to improve your communication.
May 21, 2024
28 min
How do you find a good therapist? How do you find a therapist at all? What even is therapy? This week I talk about the answers to those questions and more.
May 14, 2024
38 min
Starting with self-care, you can improve your mental health. From the perspective of a mental health professional, this episode talks about simple steps to begin improving your self-care.
May 7, 2024
34 min