If you have religious or spiritual beliefs, is it okay to work with a therapist who doesn't have any? Or if you aren't religious, can you still be helped by working with a therapist who is? We break down some of the pros and cons of these dynamics to help you determine what might work best for your needs. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
This is a behind-the-scenes episode! When a client sends an email or leaves a message for a therapist, this is what we see and think. We want to share our experience so you can see what happens on the other end, and we hope this will help inform and guide you. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
Sometimes when you want to heal from your anxiety, you find yourself unable to let go of it or even... addicted to it. Why is that? We talk about how holding onto our struggles can be surprisingly difficult and what you can do to overcome it so you can achieve your therapy goals. Credit: April ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
Everyone has an attachment style that influences and impacts their relationships. Everyone starts out as a dependent baby and seeks to end up as an interdependent adult. We discussed how this looks in action with the secure and disorganized attachment types in the previous episode. In this follow-up episode, we discuss how this looks in action - with the anxious and avoidant types. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course...
Everyone has an attachment style that influences and impacts their relationships. Everyone starts out as a dependent baby and seeks to end up as an interdependent adult. In this first of two episodes, we discuss how this looks in action - starting with the secure and disorganized attachment types. Stay tuned! Next episode we will discuss the anxious and avoidant types. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
If you're wanting to do couples counseling, there are a few things you'll want to know before getting started. Seeing a therapist with your partner is different from individual therapy, from filling out paperwork to who the client is (spoiler alert: it's the relationship). Knowing these tips will guide you so you can set your expectations properly and do counseling well. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
This may seem simplistic but talking about what therapy is is one of the most important topics we could cover! What is therapy and what happens in a session? What can you expect and how should you go about that first session or two? We answer all these questions in this "behind-the-scenes" episode from two therapists! ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
Being honest and open with your therapist means not censoring yourself, sharing things you might be afraid to share, and being receptive to feedback about yourself - which can all be scary and difficult! These are essential elements, though, if you want therapy to be effective and you want to see the growth you're looking for. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
A therapist doesn't have to share your experiences in order to be able to effectively help you (like a doctor performing surgery without ever having experienced the issue). Are there times, though, when a therapist's personal experiences can be helpful when shared appropriately? ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
Have you ever left a session feeling like it was just okay? Did you wonder if your therapist was having a bad day? Sometimes that does happen! Listen to this behind-the-scenes conversation to hear from therapists about a juicy topic! ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
When you start therapy, you're required to sign a document giving your consent to therapy. But what exactly is "informed consent" and how does it apply to your life or your counseling sessions on a practical level? We answer these questions, along with why it's not just important but critical for your success in therapy. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
Guests William Hemphill and Colleen Wenner join the Shrink Think Podcast in this episode to talk about how to maintain intimacy and connections in your important relationships. In this panel episode, our guests share their years of experience as therapists and give helpful tips to improve the connection in your relationships. William Hemphill is a licensed therapist in Decatur, Georgia and host of The Faith and Family Matters Podcast. He works with couples on rebuilding connection and intimacy v...
What is a therapist and what is a therapist NOT? In the last episode (#74) we explained what a therapist is, and today we tackle what a therapist is NOT. Our goal is to help you understand the role and heart of a therapist so you can work more effectively within those guidelines toward your goals in therapy. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
What is a therapist and what is a therapist NOT? These are the topics of the next two episodes. Today we tackle what a therapist is. Our goal is to help you understand the role and heart of a therapist so you can work more effectively within those guidelines toward your goals in therapy. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
It's always helpful to evaluate your progress toward goals in therapy, and the start of a new year offers a great opportunity to do that - but you will need resources to do that well. Aaron walks through the tools of acceptance, openness or curiosity, and living from your values to help you weigh yourself against your goals and move toward them more effectively. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
We are narrowing our focus as a podcast in order to more do what we set out to do: bridge the gap between clients seeking therapy and the professionals "behind the curtain." We discuss our revised mission, which has been our passion all along, why we're making the change, and how this impacts our podcast (hint: it doesn't in any major ways). Listen to hear all about our process and what this means for you! ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.Shrin...
In a previous episode (#66), we talked about what to do when your kid goes to therapy. As a follow-up, in this episode we address the unique circumstance when your child has a mental health disorder and is going to therapy. This is not the same as your child having anxiety or depression, and often the advice of others doesn't apply because of the more severe nature of the mental health issues going on. Listen in to hear how you can navigate this difficult process. ———————— Sign up for our FREE e...
Guests Cindy Brock and Laurie Groh join the Shrink Think Podcast in this episode to talk about a difficult subject: things you wish your therapy clients would stop doing. In this panel episode, we focus on giving you important feedback from therapists' perspective on ways people make the therapy process or relationship with their therapist more difficult. Cindy and Laurie did an amazing job respectfully and insightfully sharing their experiences for your benefit! Cindy Brock is a licensed therap...
Episode 69. Guests Valarie Harris and Chris Swenson join the podcast to share their wisdom about how you can identify what may be holding you back from growth or progress in your therapy. Valarie Harris is a trauma therapist with over 15 years of experience, located in Clarksville, TN. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of the Trauma & Therapy Center of TN, and has a wealth of experience working with patterns of protection that can stifle growth. Trauma & Therapy Center of TN: http...
Episode 68. As the holidays approach and people's schedules get busier, the question arises whether or not to take a break from therapy and return in January or keep coming. How do you know what the best thing for you to do is? In this episode, we tackle this issue and help you decide whether or not to keep your appointments and what to work on throughout the holiday season. What you learn here may surprise you so listen in! ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insec...
Episode 67. With Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly arriving, you need to know how to handle therapy in the midst of these holidays. Do you take a break or keep working toward your goals? Is it okay to focus more on family situations that arise than your treatment goals? We discuss ways you can get the most out of your therapy and work well with your therapist well through this holiday season. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast...
Episode 66. If your child is in therapy, you won't want to miss this episode! We talk about what you need to know in order to help your child - and your therapist - get the most out of your counseling experience. What you hear might surprise you, so be sure to listen! ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
Episode 65. Did you know that if you go to therapy, you may be assigned a diagnosis, indicating you have a mental illness? What is a mental illness anyway? Why do you have to have one and be given a diagnosis to go to therapy? Is there any way to avoid this? We answer all of these great questions in this episode all about a basic premise of psychotherapy. Listen in if you are considering starting therapy or are already seeing a therapist. You'll want to know how this impacts you! ———————— Sign u...
Episode 64. When you receive good help from a therapist, it's common to want to give them a gift to say thank you. For therapists, there is an added consideration: can they accept your gift and not violate their code of ethics? Find out what the code of ethics says and what this means for you and your therapist!
Episode 63. What is the purpose of homework in therapy? Why do therapists give clients homework? Do you have to do it if you're a client, or can you skip out and still get the most out of therapy? We answer all of these questions and more in this episode of the Shrink Think Podcast. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
Episode 62. If you're someone who consumes self-help material, you might think therapy is for other people. This episode explores how to recognize when you need help from a therapist and how you can use your self-help resources to benefit your time in therapy. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
Episode 61. People often get to a "stuck" place in therapy where things stop moving or progress halts. Why is this? There is a surprising culprit. Many times it's because of our own reluctance or resistance. We explore why this is and what you can do about it to get "unstuck" and continue making progress in therapy. ———————— Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
Episode 60. Guest Joe Sanok of Practice of the Practice joins the show to talk about his new book called "Thursday Is The New Friday." Joe claims the 40-hour workweek was an arbitrary creation and that nowadays "Friday is having an affair with the weekend." He goes on to argue that people can be more productive in a 4-day workweek with specific strategies that trigger your brain in different ways. Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday (HarperCollins), a TEDx speaker, consultant, ...
Episode 55. With COVID-19 concerns rising again, we look at how being informed helps you operate from a more grounded area of your brain than the area where fear is. This episode is not a political commentary! It's to help you understand why it's important to operate from a different part of your brain so you can be happier and healthier. Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at: www.ShrinkThinkPodcast.com/course
Episode 59. This is the last of a 3-part series that walks you through the process of finding the right therapist for yourself. In this episode, we talk about what to expect from the first session, how to engage it so you can be productive and collaborate well with your therapist, and then what to expect from the next few sessions after that. We hope this series has helped you better prepare to start therapy and engage it well. Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity ...
