In this week's podcast, I had the pleasure of having a candid conversation on the various aspects of couples therapy with a clinician who is well versed in the scope of couples therapy. My guest was Mrs. Terrini Woods who is a licensed mental health counselor. Terrini specializes in couples therapy and grief counseling. Terrini has been in private practice for the past 7 years. She's been married for over 30 years, and has 3 adult children. We delved into some of the underlying issues that limits couples from flourishing in their marriages, and the relational dynamics that have helped some of Terrini's clients to thrive in their marriages. Tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marcken/support

In this week's podcast, I had the privilege of bringing on an amazing clinician named Rhodena Masadieu. Rhodena is a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and the owner of Restore Wellness Counseling Services. Rhodena's specialty involves working with women and children sexual assault victims, and helping them heal past their sexual trauma and the stigma that's associated with being a sexual abuse victim. This episode will inform and encourage those who've been deeply affected by the rippling effects that comes with trying to make sense of one's life after experiencing sexual abuse. Tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marcken/support

In this week's podcast, I brought on my colleague and friend Eddie Archer, who's also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. We take a look into how mental health is being brought to the forefront in a lot of ministries and churches. We also discussed how there's still a bit of a stigma in some churches who push forth the idea that Christians should be beyond their mental health illnesses and struggles, and if not, then something must be wrong. We discuss some ways to find common ground with both perspectives. Tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marcken/support

In this week's episode my guest is Ms. Lawanda Lawson. She will be sharing how grief has impacted her personally, and how she's had to grapple with depression throughout the grieving process. Oftentimes when dealing with grief, we can assume that everybody responds to grief in the same manner when that's so far from the truth. We will delve into some of the roadblocks when attempting to process your grief after the funeral service is over and you're left trying to make sense of everything by yourself.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marcken/support

Over the years in speaking to other therapists and what I've come to find as a clinician, and as a black man is that mental health conversations are frowned upon in the black community. It can be looked upon as a sign of weakness. This episodes unpacks some of those reasons, and helps to normalize the mental health conversation amongst people of color. These conversations are needed, especially with all of the systemic issues that plague many black communities.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marcken/support

Peaceful Chaos is dedicated and intentional about creating a safe space where various mental health topics an be discussed in depth from an authentic vantage point.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marcken/support