Avoidance is the number 1 coping mechanism people turn to. Today's guest, Glenda Gonzalez, along with Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes aim to change that and offer you tools to maintain stability and handle day to day stressors in a high pace society. This episode comes at a time we all may need a little help to take better care of ourselves. With the holidays coming up, it's common to feel overwhelmed and a strong rush of emotions. Implementing self care practices into your regular routine can make a huge impact. Glenda hasover 15 years of experience working in mental health with diverse populations and demographics ranging from community mental health to private practice. She is driven by a desire to innovate how mental health is perceived and facilitate treatment. Glenda's approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for therapy and the provision of ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic process. She seeks to create an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to treating mental health through evidence-based practice and techniques. What You Will Learn: The importance of proper sleep cycles and eating well Constantly challenge yourself The correlation between self care and people pleasing Actionable tips to implement into your day Resources: Books: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom by don Miguel Ruiz Jr. The Power of Ambition By Jim Rohnn  Series on Netflix: Human: The World Within

This week Dr. Stokes and Dr. Jaclyn invite on men's health expert Hector Venture, LCSW. Hector specializes in helping his patients through their grief, trauma, and imposter syndrome. Men's mental health is still a taboo conversation in varying levels in different cultures. This episode aims to help in normalizing the conversation and assist in breaking through those mental blocks. What You Will Learn: How cultural values can impact a man's relationship with mental health Helping men construct their own individual sense of masculinity Your role as a father and the first male figure in your child's life Resources: Instagram: @ariseconnections Facebook: facebook.com/ariseconnections Website: ariseconnections.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ariseconnections

This week's guest is Kendra Wilson, LCSW, certified eating disorder specialist supervisor, certified DBT counselor and certified trauma professional. Kendra shares the different types of eating disorders, behaviors to look out for if you think you or someone you know may be struggling with an eating disorder, and how to create a separation. Kendra has been working with clients struggling with eating disorders for over 15 years and in the mental health field for over 20, at all levels of care and with all kinds of clients. She also specializes in DBT, and uses that framework to teach clients and families ways to short circuit the eating disorder and the many things driving those maladaptive coping behaviors to make their natural personalities work for them. What You Will Learn: The effect of constant comparison Understanding your values What is body neutrality? Most common age range eating disorders affect The most dangerous set of behaviors Resources: https://windoverwater.net/2022/06/27/creating-an-anti-diet-culture/ https://windoverwater.net/resources/ Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD Sick Enough by Jennifer Gaudiani, MD Amazon list of therapy books: https://a.co/1995sc9 Here are some podcasts: iWeigh – Toxic Diet Culture with Dr. Joshua Wolrich Maintenance Phase – debunking the myth of BMI Ed on ED – Dr. Ed Tyson has been a guest on several podcasts about eating disorders and has his own treatment center in Texas as well as serving on the advisory board at Within Health – here is one such episode that I thought was helpful: What People with Eating Disorders Want You To Know PeaceMeal – the Dangers of Clean Eating Fighting Diet Culture

ADHD is an amazing gift, but we often are carrying frustration and shame about the ways it has made our lives so difficult. ADHD has a strong impact on executive function and emotional baggage, especially if not diagnosed until adulthood. This week's episode dives into how ADHD affects all aspects of a person's life and how it manifests in adults. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes invite on guest therapist Erika Barrington LPC, BC-DMT to share their perspective on how affirming therapy can help break through those mental barriers that stem from ADHD. With 9 years of experience in practice, Erika works to bring a body-based, creative, playful, trauma-informed, and trans-affirming approach within the Internal Family Systems model to their sessions. Three essential fuels for the ADHD mind/body are: movement, creativity, and connection. Erika's training in dance/movement therapy helps their clients integrate movement and creativity in the therapy process to center the healing energy of connection. Erika is invested in an anti-oppressive framework for therapy and seeks to embrace antidotes to the white supremacy culture that we are steeped in every day. What you will learn: ADHD is described by some experts as an interest based nervous system ADHD and hyperactivity, sensory issues, rejection, and social interactions Impulsivity presents verbally in adults The shame that can build in a person with ADHD How ADHD affects the LGBTQ+ community Resources: www.erikajunetherapy.com Keep an eye out for Erika's upcoming support group https://www.additudemag.com http://chadd.org https://neuroqueer.org/ https://blackgirllostkeys.com/ https://add.org/ https://hallowelltodaro.com/

This week's episode focuses on how we can take better care of ourselves to prevent burnout. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on guest Dr. Davisha Scudder to  help transform the view society has about balance between self care and the feeling of needing to always be working. Dr. Davisha Scudder is a psychologist licensed in Florida and New York with over 7 years of experience. Dr. Davisha's counseling style is empathic and warm. She believes in treating anyone with compassion, understanding, and openness. What You Will Learn: Stress is the number 1 contributing factor to medical issues Focus on facts vs feelings, what is happening vs what might happen How to be more intentional with your time Self care does not have to be scheduled How to put together a morning and evening routine Resources: https://growtherapy.com/provider/prfip2fzix1o/dr-davisha-scudder-?insuranceType=Cash

This week's episode discusses how Covid affects mental health, whether you'd caught it or not. Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes discuss with guest Dr. Caroline Tomlinson all about what post-covid depression and anxiety look like and how to manage these feelings. Dr. Caroline Tomlinson MPH/PMHNP-BC offers a wide variety of services that are client centered in empowering and stabilizing clients who struggle with mental illness. Every individual matters, they just need to be understood. Dr. Tomlinson uses a patient centered approach to meet patients where they are. each patient has different needs What You Will Learn: Are your symptoms due to covid or other reasons Establish a consistent practice and implement tools to reach small goals working toward an eventual larger goal Each individual is unique The importance of maintaining social connections https://www.kempsyc.com

Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on another esteemed expert for this week's conversation on gaming disorders. They discuss the effects of unhealthy gaming use, screen time limitations, and effective coping mechanisms. This week's guest is Amanda Weston, PhD, LMHC, Doctor of Behavioral and Community Sciences & Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Amanda's passion is to assist individuals in making meaningful changes to their lives and to learn how to tackle life's hardships with the tools and skills learned in therapy. What You Will Learn: How to promote healthy habits the importance of modeling healthy habits Dealing with denial When to reach out for help Resources: https://growtherapy.com/provider/vtvqu4853ib2/dr-amanda-weston?insuranceType=Cash [email protected]

This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes bring on child anxiety & OCD therpist, Natasha Daniels to discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which it looks like in children, and tools to help your child cope and gain independence. Knowledge is power and allows you to approach things in an effective way. Natasha Daniels has battled her own anxiety throughout her life. She is the author of Social Skills Activities for Kids, It’s Brave to Be Kind, Anxiety Sucks: A Teen Survival Guide, and How to Parent Your Anxious Toddler. She is the creator of ATParentingSurvival.com, the host of the highly ranked, AT Parenting Survival Podcast and creator of the Youtube channel, Ask the Child Therapist. Her work has been featured in various places including Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, PsychCentral, The Child Mind Institute and The Mighty. What You Will Learn: What does ocd look like in children Toolbox to help your child cope with OCD A parent's education is key to the child's experience How to spot OCD symptoms outside of the stereotypes you may already know How to use incentives as a tool How parental guilt can impact a child's diagnosis The best way to help your children is to help yourself If you're in doubt research Resources: Website: Www.atparentingsurvival.com Online School: www.atparentingsurvivalschool.com Online parent membership: www.atparentingcommunity.com YouTube: www.YouTube.com/c/anxioustoddlers78 Free Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/atparentinganxiouskids

This week's episode of The Counseling Podcast is a wellness check in with Dr. Jaclyn. Your negative thoughts keep you stuck. Change can be scary, but changing your mindset can set you free. Join in as Jaclyn guides you through a healthy self talk journey and offers positive affirmations you can take with you towards your daily practice.

This week Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Stokes invite Julia Kristina for their first video episode! Julia is a registered clinical counselor in Vancouver that helps heart centered humans break through the crap that is holding them back. She helps others learn how to have dominion over their own life and emotions by tackling anything that is getting in the way of how you want to think, live and feel. Her online presence makes therapy accessible to everyone, which helps break the stigma in counseling. This episode covers self trust, self talk, and overall mental and emotional wellness. What You Will Learn: How to get unstuck Learning how to build trust with yourself Where does your relationship with yourself start? The more solid you feel about yourself, the less you will stress about what others think Breaking the stigma in therapy