Priscilla speaks with Reggie Parker on his journey from a career in law enforcement and negotiation to becoming a counselor.  They discuss the relationship between law enforcement and mental health, acting listening on the streets, decelerating through empathy.  For more on Reggie, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the <a href= "https://thethoughtfulcounselor.com/?p=227347">show notes</a> on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at <a class="" href= "http://paloaltou.edu/concept" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer nofollow noopener">paloaltou.edu/concept</a>. Support us at <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor">www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor</a>.

EP139: Technological Play in Counseling - Using Mario Brothers, Minecraft, and Zelda for Therapeutic  Ends with Kevin Hull

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