The Thoughtful Counselor

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EP161: The Philosophy of Humor - Theories of Comedy and Ridiculousness with Steven Gimbel and Alfredo Palacios Mar 12, 2020

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In this collaboration with the Theory of Change podcast, Dr. Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Steven Gimbel discuss theories of humor, comedic moralism and ethics.

Find more from Theory of Change on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spodify, or Stitcher.

For more on Steven & Alfredo, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

EP160: Counseling and Religious Coping - The Role of the Church in African American Communities with Janeé Avent Harris Mar 03, 2020

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Mike speaks with Dr. Janeé Avent Harris about her recent work on religious coping in African American churches. They reflect on the nuances of "positive" and "negative" religious coping, navigating theological questions in the counseling context, and collaborating with churches.

For more on Janeé, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

EP159: Imposter Syndrome - Wrestling with Professional Self-Doubt with Jessica Tyler and Alfredo Palacios Feb 25, 2020

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Mike speaks with Jessica Tyler and Alfredo Palacios on the experience of the imposter syndrome in counseling practice and education. They discuss the performance of counseling theory, presenting at academic conferences, and balancing expert knowledge with humility.

For more on Jessica and Alfredo, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

EP158: Deliberate Practice - Cultivating Clinical Excellence with Tony Rousmaniere Feb 11, 2020

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Mike speaks with Tony Rousmaniere on the origins of deliberate practice, the difference between knowledge acquisition and skills acquisition, and exercises for developing inner skills for clinical excellence.

For more on Tony, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

EP157: Getting Involved in Sexual Health Advocacy - A Conversation with Dr. Robert Zeglin Feb 11, 2020

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Dr. Megan Speciale talks to Dr. Robert Zeglin about how students, practitioners, and educators can participate in sexual health advocacy. Dr. Zeglin describes why sexual health and education advocacy is important for mental health professionals and provides practical strategies for getting involved locally and nationally.

For more on Robert, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

EP156: Theory, Practice, and In-Between – Musings on the Strengths and Shortcomings of Theory with Matthew Lemberger-Truelove Jan 29, 2020

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Mike speaks with Dr. Matthew Lemberger-Truelove on the complex interplay between theory and practice, the benefits and downsides of grabbing on to what is new and shiny in mental health culture, and the importance of context when developing and applying theory in practice.

For more on Matthew, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-XcM.

EP155: The Quest for Wellness - A Conversation with Dr. Gerard Lawson Jan 21, 2020

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Self-care is a journey. Dr. Gerard Lawson shares personal wisdom, guidance, and self-care strategies from his 30-year professional journey that counselors can call upon throughout their careers to move from merely surviving to truly thriving in their work.

For more on Gerard, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

EP154: Treating Individuals with Autism - Carlos Castañeda and Amanda Pena on Psychoeducating the Mental Health Community Jan 21, 2020

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Carlos Castañeda and Amanda Pena share insight on Autism and guidance on how current and future mental health practitioners can feel confident, competent, and empathic to their clients who are on the spectrum. They also discuss comorbid symptoms people may experience such as anxiety, depression and trauma along with empirically supported interventions that may benefit people with Autism.

For more on Carlos and Amanda, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

EP153: Contemporary Thoughts on Addiction and Recovery – A Conversation with Dr. Oliver Morgan on How Learning Neuroscience has Influenced his Teaching and Practice Jan 14, 2020

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Dr. Oliver Morgan shares insights into the ways neuroscience has shaped his view of addiction and recovery. He offers practical applications of this learning, including trauma and attachment sensitive approaches and various evidence-based interventions that address family and community involvement in the treatment and recovery process.

For more on Oliver, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

EP152: The Three-Word Narrative - How "Subject, Action Verb, and Object" Facilitate Change with Les Gura Jan 07, 2020

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Mike speaks with Les Gura on applying ideas from his career in journalism and practice of narrative writing to the counseling process.

For more on Les, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-XbH.

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