The Counseling Clinic Podcast

Today’s session is all about how to navigate the holidays with a little less stress. Remember to celebrate and set boundaries in ways that work for you! Join us as we learn how to handle our holidays! Below is the article referenced in this episode: Tips for Therapists and Time Off Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

In today’s session, we discuss helpful tips to navigate comments and conversations regarding food/eating disorders during the upcoming holidays. Join us as we practice different ways to remain aware of eating disorders and those who struggle with them. Below is the article referenced in this episode: ANAD Disordered Eating Statistics NEDA Help and Hotline Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today's session is on test anxiety! We share tips on coping with this type of anxiety. Below are the articles referenced in this episode: VWM Test Anxiety Study on Test Anxiety. HL Text Anxiety Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

In today’s spooky session we discuss common and not-so-common phobias! Join us as we learn about treatments and types of fears! Below are the articles referenced in the episode: https://www.verywellmind.com/most-common-phobias-4136563 https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/fear-of-clowns#treatment Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

In today’s session, we cover how self-harm is addressed outside of the counseling office. With the recent changes to the DSM-5-TR, we are diving into the changes this conversation has taken over the years, as well as the value of the conversation. Below are the references mentioned in this episode: safeTALK website MHA Summit Statistics 988 SAMSA Resource Hotline Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is all about our drive to self-diagnose. We discuss the dangers and to-do’s of this issue within counseling. Below are the articles referenced in this episode: VeryWellMind Children's Hospital VeryWellHealth Etactics Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

In today’s session, we break down some of the changes to the latest edition of the DSM. Join us as we learn what’s included, excluded, and what we can do with this text! Below is the article referenced: DSM-V-TR Breakdown Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is all about how to navigate those first counseling sessions! Join us as we discuss things to ask, say, and affirm in session one. Below are the articles referenced in today’s episode: First Sessions for Clinicians First Sessions for Clients Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is the final episode in season 7! We discuss the upcoming counseling compact and all that we know so far. Below is the official website for the compact, which has great resources. https://counselingcompact.org/ Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is about relaxing on those dedicated days for breaks and relaxation! We discuss reasons we often fail to take those breaks seriously, as well as how to make the most of the off-days! Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session covers some of the positives and negatives of social media and mental health. With something that is constantly stealing our attention, we hope to share some thoughts and articles to help us keep this in check. Below are the articles referenced in the episode: Social Media and Self-Diagnoses 1 Social Media and Self-Diagnoses 2 Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s episode is about navigating Kids in Therapy. We discuss how to connect with kids, their parents, and their concerns in the therapeutic space. Join us as we share our experiences and training on this topic! Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is all about Teens in Therapy. We discuss how to have difficult conversations with teens and parents, as well as ways to build trust in the therapeutic relationship. Join us as we continue this mini series on family members in therapy! Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is on the role of parents in therapy. Whether parents are seeking help with raising children, or are to be utilized in helping children in therapy, we need to understand how to best incorporate parenting in counseling. Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is about finances inside & outside of therapy sessions. We discuss how to navigate finances as clients and clinicians. Join us as we learn some tips to make these conversations smoother! Below is the article referenced in this episode: Clinicians- How to Discuss Client Payments Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is “Decision Making.” We discuss why we are so often overwhelmed by decisions & how we can work toward easing the decision making burden! Join us in learning about Decision making fatigue! Below are the articles referenced in this episode: Stats and Tips on DMF Daily Decision Making Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is all about accountability in counseling. We discuss how to have these conversations, the benefits, and some of our personal tips for integrating this within the counseling space. Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is “The Refresh.” We are discussing how to utilize the newness of spring to refresh our minds. Join us as we look at things to add, or change up, to feel ready for the next season! Below is the article referenced in the episode: Spring Cleaning Your Mind Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

In today’s session, we discuss grief with Dr. Mary Katherine Rodrigue. Not only does she have over fifteen years of experience in the field, but also specializes in psychosocial oncology where she assists clients working with cancer diagnoses. Join in as we learn how to help those struggling with their own grief and discover more resources on this topic. To learn more about Dr. Rodrigue, visit surprisinglywell.com To learn more about the grief process and view some of the material Dr. Rodrigue mentioned, visit grief.com for more information. Share your experiences with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com

Today’s session is all about checking in with yourself after this holiday season! We discuss some common states of mind post-holiday, as well as ways to rejuvenate. Join us as we hold ourselves accountable! Below is the article referenced in this episode: How to Find Relaxation Techniques Be sure to share your questions and suggestions with us at: Email: thecounselingclinicpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @thecounselingclinicpodcast Website: thecounselingclinicpodcast.com