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EP131: Critiquing the DSM - Part 2: (The Lack of) Validity, Reliability, and Clinical Utility with James Hansen Jun 18, 2019

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In this two-part series, Mike speaks with James Hansen on the early and turbulent development of the DSM, the lack of validity and reliability with DSM criteria and diagnoses, and what all this means for counselors and the counseling profession.

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

EP130: Critiquing the DSM - Part 1: A Brief (Political) History of the DSM with James Hansen Jun 13, 2019

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For more on James, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-I8.

EP129: Otherness in Relation - Mikhail Bakhtin, Hospitality, and Love with David Crawley Jun 05, 2019

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A conversation with David Crawley on the intersection of counseling and spiritual direction through the lens of narrative therapy and Mikhail Bakhtin's work and dialogic interaction.

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

EP128: Moving Through Trauma with Jess Smith May 31, 2019

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A conversation with Jess Smith, LPC, LAC on the impact of complementary therapies such as yoga, walking meditation, and Rolfing in treating trauma and counselor self-care.

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

EP127: The Nature of Evidence (Part 2) - A Brief History of Research in the Social Sciences with Thom Field May 22, 2019

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Mike continues his conversation with Thom Field about the history of research in the social sciences, the upsides and pitfalls of post-positivism, and the origin of "evidence-based practice".

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

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EP126: The Nature of Evidence (Part 1) - A Brief History of Research in the Social Sciences with Thom Field May 16, 2019

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In this week's episode, Mike speaks with Thom Field about the history of research in the social sciences, the upsides and pitfalls of post-positivism, and the origin of "evidence-based practice."

Support us at www.patreon.com/thethoughtfulcounselor.

EP125: Counseling Infidelity - A Conversation with Dr. Talal Alsaleem May 02, 2019

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In today's episode, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Dr. Talal Alsaleem, PsyD, LMFT, leading infidelity expert and marriage counselor on his approach to working with couples facing infidelity. Dr. Alsaleem tackles the common myths related to infidelity and discusses the foremost factors contributing to breaches in relational contracts. Following the approach outlined in his book, Dr. Alsaleem describes the important milestones and common clinical challenges of infidelity recovery.

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

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EP124: Relational-Cultural Theory - Interconnected Over Independent with Katherine Hermann-Turner Apr 25, 2019

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A conversation with Dr. Katherine M. Hermann-Turner on the history and development of relational cultural theory, RCT's 8 core components, and what RCT looks like in practice.

For more about Katherine, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP124.

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EP123: Examining Neuroscience-Informed Perspectives on Depression and Practical Life Changes to Address Symptoms with Alex Korb Apr 17, 2019

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A conversation with neuroscientist and author Dr. Alex Korb on the neuroscience of depression. Dr. Korb discusses the complexity of depression from a brain-based lens and offers insights on small changes individuals can make to create an upward spiral towards improved mood and well-being.

For more about Alex, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/ep123.

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EP122: Social Class Bias - How Class Influences Our Practice and Profession with Jenn Cook Apr 13, 2019

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A conversation with Dr. Jenn Cook on what social class is, how social class bias influences the way we practice counseling, and how social class bias influences counselor education and the counseling profession as a whole.

For more about Jennifer, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-GG.

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