Episodes
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After my recent experience at a 2-day training on ACPT (Attachment Centered Play Therapy), I wanted to give my takeaways, information, and insights and share them this week! Let's talk about it!
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One thing that comes up very often when working with children is YouTube as a general pass-time or hobby for kids. Let's dive into YouTube's history of children's content and the possibility of the effects that engaging with this media may have on children.
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Sometimes, it's good to take a step back and reflect on where you're currently at. I've been going through a big change with some difficulty and I wanted to bring that around to a problem that surrounds mental health professionals, other professionals in service positions and people-pleasers alike. Let's talk about it.
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Therapists, teachers, parents, guardians, caregivers, and most importantly the kiddos know that August means back to school. Let's take a few minutes to talk about what behaviors may come up for children transitioning back to school, why this may be, and how to go about advocating for them.
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Sometimes, there are things that may or may not be completely out of our own personal control, but when? That's when the Locus of Control may step in and be a helpful aid. Let's take today to look at what exactly the "Locus of Control" is, the different ends of its spectrum, and the potential outcomes of those opposites.
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"I want to find better coping skills" is a phrase that comes up often as goals for clients in treatment. What does this even mean? What separates a 'coping skill' from a 'distraction'? This week, we're looking to answer those questions and give a quick look into what kinds of coping skills there are, as well as when they may or may not be appropriate to utilize.
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In this week's episode of 'Talk Therapy To Me,' we're furthering the narrative of exploring plateau'ing or regressing in the mental health journey, the difficulties of being stuck, and ways to address these issues both in a clinical setting and everyday life. Also, we'll look at how a completely other form of media can serve as a reminder of being kinder to ourselves amidst these issues.
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This week is the first episode of a series dissecting the mental health symbolism and meanings behind pieces of music, be it songs, albums, or in this week's case, an entire body of work spanning almost 10 years. We're discussing how the world created throughout the lore and art of the band Twenty One Pilots has ties to depression, anxiety, suicidality, and addiction, as well as coping, progress, and regression of mental health symbolized in the fictional world of Trench.
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Yes, you see that title correctly! We're taking a brief look into how utilizing the way kids talk about and play video games can be beneficial for a therapeutic experience during every step of treatment through gaming-based play therapy and challenging the negative stigma that may come with associating gaming with the therapy space.
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This week, Austin talks about feeling stuck in therapy. We're taking a look at how it feels when you've reached the plateau point of treatment where you've either achieved your treatment goals or have barriers to achieve those goals, why this may be happening, and how to address it both with your therapist and through introspection, from both a client and therapist's perspective.
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This week we are talking about Mindfulness. Going over a basic introduction of mindfulness as a DBT skill, different aspects of it, and possible methods for practicing it.
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This week let's spend some time discussing mother's day and the difficulties that may come with it for people who are experiencing grief of a mother or maternal figure who has passed away or people who may have a tumultuous/ambivalent relationship with a mother or maternal figure.
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This week Austin talks with Laura Cooper, LCSW, RYT, MSSW, TCADC, about her journey of discovering her therapeutic niche in integrating trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness-based cognitive approaches to her treatment with clients through her personal experience and journey as a mental health professional.
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Austin Moore addresses the ongoing Ruby Franke child abuse case and the Jonah Hill story from a few years back, in which both utilized therapy terms and concepts as a way to justify emotional and mental abuse, which gives light to an issue in which individuals also exploring how these situations differ from healthier boundaries and expectation-setting that can be processed in treatment.
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Contains subjects that may be sensitive to some listeners.
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This week Austin talks about the change in seasons and how this may come with a change in mentality/mood especially in regards to seasonal affective disorder. Also exploring the complexities of what self-care is, what it can be, and why it may look different from person to person based on their current needs.
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Amanda received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Spalding University in 2021 and is a licensed psychologist in the state of Kentucky. She has worked with children, adolescents, and their families in a variety of setting for fourteen years. Currently, Amanda works in a community mental health agency where she conducts and supervises psychological testing evaluations for clients across the lifespan with a wide variety of presenting problems. In addition to psychological testing, Amanda's clinical interests include early childhood assessment and intervention, developmental disabilities, and play therapy. When she isn’t thinking about psychology, Amanda enjoys doing puzzles, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals with her partner, and being in the sunshine with her Bassett Hound.
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Let's Talk About Trauma- Austin Moore sits down and discusses the top of trauma and the negative stigma surrounding mental health.
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This week join Austin as he sits down and chats with you about life and mental health. Grab a snack and get comfy!
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