The Thoughtful Counselor

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EP141: Deconstructing Psychological Language - Charting the Origin and Impact of Our Words with Mark Hayward Sep 12, 2019

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Mike speaks with Mark Hayward about how the language we use in counseling and psychology is created and offers ideas to critically engage the terminology embedded in our theories and work.

For more on Mark, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

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

EP140: Theoretical and Ethical Implications of Neuroscience and Counseling Integration with Chad Luke Sep 03, 2019

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Raissa Miller and Chad Luke discuss recent advances in neuroscience that are relevant to counseling practice. Chad highlights implications for counseling theory, ethics, and general clinical work.

For more on Chad, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website.

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

EP139: Technological Play in Counseling - Using Mario Brothers, Minecraft, and Zelda for Therapeutic Ends with Kevin Hull Aug 27, 2019

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Mike speaks with Kevin Hull on the use of games in counseling. They discuss the origin of Kevin's interesting games and play, common objections and concerns about the use of technology in counseling from parents and counselors, and specific examples of integrating games and play in counseling from Kevin's work.

For more on Kevin, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit our website.

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

EP138: From Negotiating to Counseling – Walking the line with Reggie Parker Aug 13, 2019

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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 show notes on our website.

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

Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

EP137: What On Earth Shall We Call Ourselves? Challenging the NCC/LPC/LMHC Acronym Soup with Donna Sheperis Aug 06, 2019

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Mike speaks with Donna Sheperis on the complications of using multiple acronyms to to describe our credentialing, honoring our professional developmental processes while not getting wrapped up in the titles, and letting those we work with guide how we speak about who we are and what we do as counselors.

For more on Donna, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP137.

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EP136: From Combat Vet to Counselor - A Conversation with Duane France Jul 30, 2019

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In this episode, Dr. Aaron Smith interviews Duane France – a combat veteran, award winning counselor, author, and advocate for Veterans. Duane is the host of one of the most prolific Veterans mental health podcasts – the Headspace and Timing Podcast – and has published numerous books, including Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy: Veteran Mental Health in Post-Military Life (2018) and Head Space and Timing: Veteran Mental Health from a Combat Veteran Perspective (2018).

For more on Duane, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP136.

Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

EP135 (UPDATED) - Counseling and Rural Poverty: Honoring Experiences and Advocating for Change with Loni Crumb and Shanita Brown Jul 23, 2019

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Mike speaks with Drs. Loni Crumb and Shanita Brown about their recent article on mental health and counseling in rural, impoverished communities.

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

EP134: Affective Neuroscience and Learning - Implications from Affective Neuroscience for Learning and Mental Health with Mary Helen Immordino-Yang Jul 15, 2019

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A conversation with Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang about the practical applications of affective neuroscience research related to learning and healthy functioning.

For more on Mary, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP134.

Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

EP133: The Life and Work of Carl Rogers - We Are All Rogerian Now with Howard Kirschenbaum Jul 09, 2019

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A conversation with Dr. Howard Kirschenbaum on the life and work of Carl Rogers including Roger's childhood and upbringings, the evolution of his ideas, and his lasting influence on the helping professions.

For more on Howard, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP133.

EP132: C.S. Lewis and Counseling Theory - Applying Lewis's Work to Counseling Practice with Jerry Kiser Jul 01, 2019

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Priscilla speaks with Jerry Kiser on applying the work and theology of renowned thinker C.S. Lewis in the counseling process.

For more on Jerry, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP132.

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