In this episode Heather and I are talking about the impact of other people on our mental health. The Whole PictureFostering UnderstandingRewriting Unhealthy PatternsHeather and I want to hear about ways that you navigate the impact other people can have on your mental health.  https://ct.counseling.org/2021/06/when-the-behavior-of-others-negatively-affects-clients-mental-health/

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the effect of touch in counseling and supervision. Touch is a basic needLack of touch has a big impactGetting touchyHeather and I want to hear about ways that you include or don’t include touch in sessions.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyone-top/202108/the-emotional-and-psychological-importance-human-touch

In this episode Heather and I are talking lessons we can learn from the 2020 Olympics. Success and mental health go togetherPressure happens to everyoneMental wellness has a compounding effectHealth is multidimensional Heather and I want to hear about what you have enjoyed and learned from the 2020 Olympics. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/modern-mentality/202107/5-mental-health-lessons-we-can-learn-simone-biles

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the therapeutic benefits of being outside. PhysicalCognitive, socialTenalachHeather and I want to hear about ways that you enjoy the outdoors on your own or with clients. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/healthy-brain-happy-life/202107/why-our-brains-need-the-outdoors

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the reenergizing this summer. Productivity CreativityAvoidingHeather and I want to hear about how you plan to spend your summer. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-psychological-pundit/202106/why-you-should-plan-do-nothing-summer

In this episode Heather and I are talking about reassuring someone with anxiety. Fishing for reassuranceValidation is the short term fixValidation v reassuranceHeather and I want to hear about how offering reassurance plays a role in your supervision.  Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.Zucker, B. (2021) Help an Anxious Loved One Break the Reassurance Cycle https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liberate-yourself/202105/help-anxious-loved-one-break-the-reassurance-cycle 

In this episode Heather and I are talking about the ideal supervisee. Tradition v innovationWhat is diligenceIdeal superviseeHeather and I want to hear about what your ideal supervised is. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.Bergland, C. (2021) Is Diligence More Important For Students Than Intelligence? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/202105/is-diligence-more-important-students-intelligence

In this episode Heather and I are talking about starting a career in counseling during COVID. Adjust your planGrowing painsRamping upFinding your placeHeather and I want to hear about how your counseling career has been effected by COVID. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review.Phillips, L. (2021) Starting A Counseling Career In the Time of COVID https://ct.counseling.org/2021/03/starting-a-counseling-career-in-the-time-of-covid-19/

In this episode Heather and I are talking burnout. Rinse Wash and RepeatCarrying a Heavy LoadPeople Places and ThingsHeather and I want to hear about how you manage burnout for yourself and supervisees. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. Betchen, S. (2021) Why Some Therapists Are So Tired https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/magnetic-partners/202104/why-some-therapists-are-so-tired 

In this episode Heather and I are our relationships before and after COVID. Taking stock Pruning relationshipsWhat we value in relationshipsHeather and I want to hear about how your relationships have been effected by COVID. Please let us know what you think and leave us a review. Adams, J. (2021) Which Relationships Survived the Pandemic and Which Didn’t https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-the-lines/202104/which-relationships-survived-the-pandemic-and-which-didnt