Dre Ceja (They/Them) joins us to talk about easy things we can do to provide affirming care for our transgender and non-binary patients. We will discuss simple changes you and staff can make when working with patient's pronouns, avoiding gender errors, understanding simple terms, and remembering that it doesn't always have to be about gender care. Reaching out to our Guest Dre Ceja (dceja@centralpalgbtcenter.org): LGBT Center of Central PA - Director of Training & Education Transgender Train...
Jun 28, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Meet Rochelle Perry PMHNP (rdperry05241@gmail.com) to learn about how she's worked with her son on his use of Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs) and how she uses them in her outpatient settings. There is a lot of strong clinical evidence that this patient care pathway helps and it's very easy, with low barriers to us providing it right in our office. Learn more about that... listen and enjoy. References: Greene, M., Yan, T., Chang, E., Hartry, A., Touya, M., & Broder, M. S. (2018). Medication ad...
Jun 14, 2021•44 min•Ep. 10
This is a 2 part episode. Part 2: Lucie Fielding and Ed Stern talk about the clinical intersections of trans sexualities and erotic embodiments. We cover a variety of aspects of clinically supporting and affirming the transgender community. We also chat about sex and sexuality in an open and frank, but professional way (maybe the little ones around you might want to listen to something else). We give our audience a stronger understanding of their approach to care for the transgender community. L...
May 30, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This is a 2 part episode. Part 1: Lucie Fielding and Ed Stern talk about the clinical intersections of trans sexualities and erotic embodiments. We cover a variety of aspects of clinically supporting and affirming the transgender community. We also chat about sex and sexuality in an open and frank, but professional way (maybe the little ones around you might want to listen to something else). We give our audience a stronger understanding of their approach to care for the transgender community. L...
May 30, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We talk with Melanie Martin, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC about grief and loss in this episode. We approach the discussion from a number of different directions and even chat about the approach to patient care from the eye of Dr Diet, Dr Quiet and good old Dr Merryman. DR. Martin also shares her personal struggle with a dramatic loss, and how this personal experience has led her to join us in the mental health community. Melanie Martin , DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC Blue Sky Mental Health and Wellness in Tucson, AZ...
May 23, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Shellie Baird is a Psych Nurse, Psych NP student, and the mother of a transgender daughter. Shelli has a lot to share with us. Her professional experience in psych nursing taught her a lot. It taught her to accept patients for who and what they are. She also has a daughter who was identified as male at birth. You're going to hear from this expert about her discovery, her journey and she's going to share some insights to help you work with our transgender patients. Resources: https://www.wpath.or...
May 10, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Whether we realize it or not, we see patients impacted by intergenerational trauma. Our guest Whiney Fear, MSN PMHNP-BC puts it into perspective for us in context to our own Indigenous American population. The value of the information she shares applies to the entire BIPOC community and refugees from other countries and communities. Whiney Fears Linked In Profile Read more on Intergenerational Trauma APA: The legacy of trauma IHS: Integrating Trauma Informed and Historical Trauma Informed Care i...
Apr 27, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
providing affirming care and Commination for nonbinary and transgender patientsGuest: Dara Hoffman Fox Dara Hoffman Fox ( https://darahoffmanfox.com/ )is a therapist, an author and an educator. In this episode we talk to her about communicating with nonbinary and transgender patients. We'll discuss the culture, pronoun use, charting and so much more. Here's some more information on todays topic and Dara Hoffman Fox: Learn more about Dara: https://darahoffmanfox.com/ Buy Dara's book: " You and Yo...
Apr 11, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Autism Spectrum Disorder with Erin Harrell Show Notes Guest: Erin Harrell, PMHNP https://www.infocuspsych.com/ Southhaven, MS 38672 frontoffice@infocuspsych.com Autism screening tests The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers M-CHART https://www.autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child Autism Behavior Checklist https://wbma.cc/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ABC_checklist.pdf Autism Spectrum Quotient https://psychology-tools.com/test/autism-spectrum-quotient (online) https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/au...
Mar 28, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, we talk with Justin Bethoney, MSN NP ( https://www.justinbethoneynp.com/ ). He's in practice as a PMHNP in Bend OR. We discuss his integrative medicine approach to mental health. We also talk about his book "The Mental Wellness Diet" and how he approaches mental health care with medication and focusing on core elements of nursing theory and wellness practice. Links: The Mental Wellness Diet Book (available in many formats on Amazon: https://www.thementalwellnessdiet.com/ ) Justi...
Mar 12, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Supporting our LGBTQ Youth – Coming Out (Being a Queer Affirming Provider) Certainly, not all of our shows will be about the LGBTQ+ community but since we're coming out with our 1st episode it made sense to talk to John Sovec, an expert in coming out as a teen. Ed, (our host) and John talk about the coming out process and how mental health professionals, such as PMHNPs, can better understand and support the patients of all ages who struggle with coming out the 1st time and every time. Guest: Joh...
Feb 27, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the PsychNP Podcast. The first podcast for PMHNPs and their peers by PMHNPs. This podcast isn’t trying to replace the other valuable podcasts they all have value. With each of our shows, you will find show notes right here, with references or other information to help you in your practice. Please remember our shows are the viewpoint of the guest. The information a guest presents may not work in your clinical practice or with your state practice guidelines. Please make sure before you ...
Feb 21, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1
