Kids are our future. Whether our role is as a parent, as a helper in their lives, or just a part of their community. So how can we set them up for success? That’s exactly what Paul and Ray hear about from Dr. Charles Barrett as they talk on Empowering Children. From discussions on the importance of being genuine as adults, to how to spark motivation in kids that are considered disengaged; they cover a wide range of ways that we can propel the younger generation ahead on their best foot. We hope you enjoy this Masters in Practice episode: Empowering Children P.S.- stick around till the end to hear an insightful and seasonal suggestion from Charles. 

There are a few certainties in the life of a clinician: frustration with insurance, no shows, having to scramble to fit in a bathroom break, and treatment planning. Unfortunately, we can’t change some of these, but effective treatment planning is thankfully one we can. Ray and Paul had the opportunity to listen in to Dr. Brian Chu and, first time repeat guest, Dr. Sandra Pimentel as they reviewed key elements of effective treatment planning. Brian and Sandy share valuable insights on what effective this looks like and review how clinicians can use their treatment plans to inform effective treatment. We hope you enjoy this Masters in Practice episode: CBT Treatment Planning and Interventions with Dr. Brian Chu and Dr. Sandra Pimentel. 

That little voice in our heads has a huge impact on how we see and engage with the world. That’s why on this week’s episode Ray and Paul take on the topic of self talk. We review the importance of being intentional with this voice and recognizing the impact that it can have on how we experience and respond to the world around us. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: The Words We Say to Ourselves. 

In preparation for our upcoming episode, we want to take a look back at some of our earliest episodes focusing on the words we use. Reminisce with Ray and Paul  as they cover some highlights from these episodes, recognizing the importance of being intentional with the words we use and how we communicate them. We hope you enjoy this Past Practice in Action episode: Words, Words, Words.