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Ep. 48 Music Therapy with Noel Anderson Jun 05, 2017

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Noel Anderson, MT-BC, is the owner of Anderson Music Therapy in Roanoke, VA. In this episode, she shares her passion for music therapy. Topics discussed include:
-Noel’s story: her journey into finding the profession
-What is music therapy?
-A clinician’s own self care with music
-Resources: Anderson Music Therapy - http://www.amusictherapy.com/ - Katfulton.com -Liquidmindmusic.com

Ep. 47 The Average of the Five People You Surround Yourself With May 29, 2017

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If you are the average of the five people with whom you surround yourself, what does that say about you? Who are they, what are their interests, are they growing? Negativity breeds negativity. If you are surrounded by higher thinkers and growth, you will grow. Wise advice: Never be the smartest person in the room! Heather and Gabriel discuss their own experiences with this way of thinking, and they provide ways to surround yourself with growth if your work environment is lacking.

Ep 46: Work/Life Balance May 22, 2017

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Work/Life Balance: the ultimate dream yet seemingly as elusive as the unicorn! In this episode, Gabriel and Heather debate and discuss if this balance truly exists, and if it does, how we might go about achieving it. Through identifying your perfect day and that which is most important to you, a more balanced life may be in your future. Don’t miss the lessons they have learned, both the easy and the hard way.

Ep. 45 Recent Favorite Books for Clinicians May 15, 2017

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Are you looking for the next fantastic book to read? In this episode, Heather and Gabriel share their favorite recently read books. There is a little something for everyone, and loads of inspiration for the next great read. To easily access these books through audible or amazon, you can use Informed Consent’s affiliate links found in the show notes at www.informedconsentpodcast.com.
Heather’s Picks:
-Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J Ratey
-Feminist Fight Club by Jessica Bennett
-Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford Larson
-The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van de Kolk
-How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk by Adele Fabre
Gabriel’s Picks:
-Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
-The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
-The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute
-Delivered from Distraction by Ned Hallowell and John Ratey
-Creatures of a day by Irvin Yalom

Ep 44: Adoption and Mental Health Part 2 May 08, 2017

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Marge Thornton, MSW, is the Program Manager for the Adoptions and Pregnancy Counseling division of Commonwealth Catholic Charities in Virginia. With over 27 yrs of experience in the field of adoption, Marge has been blessed to join with families and individuals in honoring both their joy and their pain. In this episode, Marge lends us her expertise to explore another layer in the onion of adoption.

Ep 43: Racial and Ethnic Identity in Adoptive Families May 01, 2017

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International and Transracial adoptions add another layer of complexity to the challenges faced by those touched by adoption. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel interview Susan F. Branco, PhD, LCPC (MD), LPC (VA), NCC, ACS. Dr. Branco is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia and Maryland.
Dr. Branco outlines:
-Tips for mental health professionals working with individuals and families touched by adoption
-Developmental tasks for identity development of an adopted individual
-Specific challenges for transracial and international adoption
-Racial and ethnicity identity development tasks
-The concept of Reculturation

Ep. 42 Networking Follow Up Apr 23, 2017

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In Episode 34, we interviewed Allison Puryear, who presented a formula for networking. Gabriel took her advice and has spent the past few weeks following her networking plan. During this episode, he shares his experiences; the good, the bad, and the ugly! Gabriel and Heather discuss challenges within the community, noteable changes, and examples of abundance.
If you too have attempted networking using this formula, we want to hear your stories as well. Email us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

Ep. 41 The Unique Needs of Children in Foster Care Apr 17, 2017

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Treatment Foster Care (TFC) differs from traditional foster care in its capacity to serve a population with a higher level of need. In this interview, Lydia Strawbridge walks us through the ins and outs of TFC. Lydia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and she is the Program Manager for Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ TFC program in Roanoke,VA.

Ep. 40 Child Advocacy Center Interview Apr 10, 2017

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An introduction to the Child Advocacy Center: An interview with Joyce Moran
Joyce Moran is the Executive Officer of the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center. In this episode, Joyce lends us her expertise in preventing and responding to child abuse as a community. During this interview she provides valuable information on the role of the CAC in her local community, the ins and outs of Forensic Interviewing and variety of other programs offered by the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center.
Head over to our show notes for links and additional information!

Ep. 39 The Role of Social Services Apr 03, 2017

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Episode 39: The Role of Social Services in Preventing Child Abuse: An interview with Debbie Powell, LCSW
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This episode kicks off a month long awareness campaign to educate ourselves about the agencies in our communities that work all year long in the prevention of abuse and protection of children. During this episode, we interview, Debbie Powell, Director of Franklin Co (VA) Department of Social Services. Debbie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the child welfare field with much of her career spent in various roles in Departments of Social Services in Virginia.

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