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The Therapy Podcast

Shloime Balsamredcircle.com

What is your therapist doing for you?

Let's figure out how to do that yourself!

Welcome to a platform where we will discuss counseling methods and techniques from a professional vantage point. If you are looking to grow and improve your life, we will tackle a plethora of practical and constructive practices to become more productive and self-awareContac

Talk to me at askmetherapy@gmail.com

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Episodes

Ep. 18 - Confidentiality & Suicide

In this episode, continuing along the lines of legal matters in therapy, we cover the basic guidelines of confidentiality and when it is appropriate and even required to breach. We also touch on signs and symptoms of suicidal tendencies. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 18, 202121 min

Ep. 17 - Qualitative Research

Let's talk about qualitative research, when we research using first-hand observation, interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, participant-observation, recordings made in natural settings, documents, and artifacts. Email at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 07, 202120 min

Ep. 16 - Narrative Therapy

Let's talk about rewriting the stories that we play in our heads. This postmodern therapy model is effective, future-focused, and empowering. Let me know what you think at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 21, 202120 min

Ep. 15 - The Breakfast Club Psych Analysis - Brian Johnson

Today we do something a little different and take apart the character Brian Johnson from the teen film classic The Breakfast Club (1985). We talk about his physical development and cognitive development compared to the adolescent psychological standards. Let me know what you think at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 14, 202121 min

Ep. 14 - Existential Counseling

In this podcast, we talk a little bit about existentialism and how it manifests in the counseling world. Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 07, 202122 min

Ep. 13 - Adolescence

Welcome to the world of the adolescent! Let's take a look behind the scenes at this stage in life and discuss some of the perks of becoming a teen. Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 31, 202122 min

Ep. 12 - Adlerian Therapy

Alfred Adler introduces a form of phenomenological therapy that focuses on encouragement and introduced new concepts such as family constellation and more! Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 24, 202122 min

Ep. 11 - Rogerian Therapy

Carl Rogers opened up our understanding of counseling and the value of person-centered therapy. Today we talk about the value of empathy and how the relationship itself can be a healing mechanism itself. Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 17, 202122 min

Ep. 10 - Sigmund Freud: The Legend, The Kook

Let's take a look at psychoanalytical therapy and some of the treasures it offers. We look at the Ego Defense Mechanisms (EDM) the basic goals of a psychoanalytical psychotherapy session. Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 10, 202122 min

Ep. 10 - Piaget Vs. Vygotsky

In this super tired rendition, I trudge through some of the back story and ideologies of the 2 great sculptors of our view on childhood development. Vygotsky believed that cognitive development varied across cultures, whereas Piaget claimed that all children pass through a number of universal stages of cognitive development. Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jan 03, 202120 min

Ep. 9 - Therapy Models

It's no secret that therapy comes in many forms. Today we talk about some of our options and their inception. Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 27, 202020 min

Ep. 8 - The Magic of Practice

In this week's podcast, we discuss the magic of the Samurai masters, discovering our inner magic, and developing ourselves, talents, and building schedules. Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 20, 202020 min

Ep. 7 - Empathy Part 2

As we continue to scratch a little more of the surface, we differentiate between empathy and sympathy and identify when to use which and when not to. The deafening power of silence! Sympathy micro-skills! How to rephrase and reflect! Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Dec 13, 202020 min

Ep. 6 - Empathy Part 1

And finally we begin talking about feelings! There is no force in the toolbox of a counselor greater than simple, not so simple, empathy. Let's talk about listening! Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 06, 202020 min

Ep. 5 -Self Sanity IV - Sleep

In what will probably be the last official episode in our self-sanity journey, we talk about the emotional repercussions of sleep and a few ideas on how we can improve our sleep quality and quantity, and thereby our emotional wellbeing. Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 29, 202021 min

Ep. 4 - Self Sanity III - Diet

In this installment of our self-sanity series, we talk a little about the effects of dieting on not just our physical health but our mental health as well! We'll share a bunch of diet hacks to take the first step towards healthy eating habits. Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 22, 202021 min

Ep. 3 - Self Sanity II - Exercise

In our third installment, we talk about the benefits of exercise pertaining specifically to our mental health and offer a bunch of fun and easy ways to involve it in our daily schedules. Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 15, 202020 min

Ep. 2 - Self Sanity I - Meditation

In this episode we talk about the necessity and benefits of finding a peaceful moment in a very busy world. We talk about focusing on what we think we are already "focusing" on. Check out our 3 minute meditation podcast on your most convenient podcast platform! https://open.spotify.com/show/7DSyencCZ4KbY0hR29PHho Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 08, 202021 min

Ep. 1 - What Is Therapy?

In our first podcast, we talk about how we define therapy and why it has become a great need in recent years. What are we missing? What are our goals in therapy? What does a successful therapy session look like? Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 01, 202021 min

Ep. 0 - Welcome!

In my first bite size podcast we talk about what you can take from this show and some of the counseling ideas we are going to share. Super exciting!!!!! Feel free to email me with comments and questions at askmetherapy@gmail.com Special thank you to Nadav for his epic voiceover and production consultancy. Thanks for listening! Subscribe and Share Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 28, 20205 min
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