The Counseling Connection

Dr. Geri Miller discusses the three (actually four!) ways to facilitate substance use disorder recovery.

Dr. Geri Miller discusses the nuances of academic violence and workplace bullying.

Dr. Likis-Werle discusses grief and loss processes for clients and clinicians.

Crystal Jarvis discusses ways counselors can better help meet the needs of their LGBTQ+ clients.

Dr. Karen Caldwell discusses Expressive Arts Therapy, and offers a 15-minute guided meditation

Dr. Lucy Purgason discusses Relational Cultural Theory, also known as RCT, and how it relates to trauma informed care in the online classroom. This episode has got a lot of zest to it. You’ll know what I mean shortly.

Heather Scarboro discusses Dissociative Disorders, specifically Dissociative Identity Disorder.

To be a young adult is to struggle and discover in tandem. It is to come into relationship with others, and with yourself. It is to grapple with existential anxieties and to invest in the activities that are energy-giving. It is, for many people, the foundation on which the rest of life will be built.

A look at emotional management - what’s happening in your brain & some techniques for slowing things down before a blowup.

Today we are exploring birth trauma. What it is, major themes, risk factors, and prevention. Bryony Crain, who is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and owner of Rebirth Counseling and Coaching, a private psychotherapy practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. Bryony spent the beginning stages of her career working at a domestic violence shelter and various university counseling centers. But after the birth of her daughter in 2016, she became inspired to learn more about perinatal mental health, and primarily focuses on this area in her practice. She is particularly passionate about advocacy and awareness related to traumatic childbirth.

In this episode we’re interviewing Dr. Mark Schwarze, researcher and professor at Appalachian State University. In this episode we are creating operational definitions of mindfulness, examining the science behind addiction, and looking at how research is indicating that mindfulness can be a powerful tool in lowering rates of addiction relapse. You can find articles and additional information from my website at reesewells.com.

A brief values exploration and how lifestyle can be a reason for internal congruency, or dissatisfaction.

The Counseling Connection podcast is here to explore what is happening in the mental health professions. In our episodes we will discuss current research, offer psychoeducation, share stories, and conduct interviews from prominent members in these helping fields. The hope is to facilitate a space where professionals, students, and anyone with an interest in mental health can connect and explore topics relevant to their interests.