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EP71: Baby Hair - Children's Socialization into Ethnocentric Monoculturalism with Priscilla Wilson Jan 24, 2018

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A conversation with Dr. Priscilla G. Wilson on how children are socialized into ethnocentric monoculturalism, microagressions and systemic racism, and what counselors can do to make a difference.

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

EP70: Polyvagal Theory Applied - Moving from Fight or Flight to Social Engagement for Sustainable Living Jan 17, 2018

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A conversation with Dee Wagner about Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory. Dee provides easy to understand explanations of polyvagal theory and describes practical suggestions for applying the theory in clinical practice.

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

EP69: Respect in the Therapeutic Relationship and Process - A Conversation with Susanne Slay-Westbrook Jan 11, 2018

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In this episode Mike talks with Susanne Slay-Westbrook – a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist with over 40 years of experience – about bringing respect into our counseling relationships and process.

For more and Susanne, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-j2.

EP68: Sexuality and the Wheel of Context - A Conversation with Sara Nasserzadeh Jan 03, 2018

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In Episode 6 of the Sex Series Dr. Megan Speciale interviews social psychologist and award-winning book author, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh on the Wheel of Context, a practical sexuality framework focusing on culture, community, and individual experience for educators, advocates, and researchers. As Sara describes in our conversation, "I think we can have the knowledge in the world, but without considering the context we are all forced to operate from a place of ignorance as prisoners of our individual silos."

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

EP67: Reflecting on 2017 - A Collective Interview with the Thoughtful Counselor Team Dec 28, 2017

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The Thoughtful Counselor Team reflects on the past year of the podcast - what we have learned, some of the challenges of running a podcast, and what we are looking forward to in 2018.

For the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-iR

EP66: The Practitioner's Guide to Ethical Decision Making Turns 21 - A conversation with Dr. Holly Forester-Miller Dec 08, 2017

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A conversation with Dr. Holly Forester- Miller on what has changed- and what has not- in the field of ethics and best practices in counseling between the 1996 publication of her Practitioner's Guide and its 2016 update for the American Counseling Association.

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

EP65: Recast - Microaggression: Types, Dilemmas, and Best Practices for Counselors with Priscilla Wilson Dec 01, 2017

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A conversation with Dr. Priscilla G. Wilson – assistant professor in the College of Education and Professional Studies at Jacksonville State University in Alabama – on the different types of microaggressions in and outside of counseling, dilemmas that clients and counselors face, and reflections on the "golden rule" as a way forward.

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

EP64: Online Counseling and Telemental Health - A Conversation with Telehealth Certification Institute's Ray Barrett Nov 24, 2017

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A conversation with Ray Barrett about counseling and telemental health covering the history of telemental health, navigating legal and ethical concerns, the process of informed consent and screen for fit, and pathways to credentialing.

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

EP63: Practical Neuroscience Applications for Understanding and Treating Addiction - A Conversation with Mark Woodford Nov 16, 2017

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A conversation with Dr. Mark Woodford, Professor of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey, about ways neuroscience findings can be used to help counselors and clients better understand addictive brain states and recovery processes.

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

EP62: Catholic Spirituality, Intention, and Online Learning - A Conversation with Martin Timoney Nov 08, 2017

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A conversation with Martin Timoney on the influence of Catholic spirituality in his work as a counselor, attention vs. intention, and his experience of becoming a counselor through online learning.

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

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