Episodes
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Counseling Amidst Covid-19
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Hello, everyone! Today we discuss what it's like to be a therapist in the times of the Coronavirus epidemic. Myself and two other therapists located in El Paso, Texas talk about: what it's like to run a small business/private practice during a pandemic, how to prepare yourself as a therapist to see clients via tele-health during these unprecedented times, why you should see a therapist during this outbreak, struggles we see in our communities, and helpful tips/advice (other than washing your hands) for coping with this worldwide stress.
Must have information about today's guests:
Guillermo Castañeda (Memo) is a mental health counselor and hypnotherapist and the director of Counseling of El Paso. He completed his Masters in Education in Mental Health Counseling at The University of Texas at El Paso, and is certified in Hypnotherapy by the Hypnosis Motivational Institute. His clinical approach is eclectic as he believes that one size doesn’t fit all. His training and modalities range from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Hypnotherapy. He is passionate about helping others connect with their inner self and have strong and healthy relationships. He specializes in pain management and helps clients who are suffering from depression, emotional distress, or anxiety, as well as relational or environmental stress. It is his belief that as long as we are compassionate and loving to ourselves, we can also work effectively within ourselves, so his focus is on self-awareness.
Jazmine Silva, LPC-Intern Supervised by Gerardo Rosas, LPC-S, has both a counseling and a teaching heart. Prior to entering the counseling profession, she was a teacher at Ascarate Elementary for five years. Her profession in education and post graduate work inspired her at a personal level to pursue the field of counseling. Jazmine graduated with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from UTEP’s Mental Health Program, CACREP Accredited, in May 2018. Currently, she works at Counseling of El Paso where she serves adults, children and their families. Jazmine is a Theraplay Foundational Theraplay Practioner and provides interventions based on Theraplay ® principles when working with children and their families. She is passionate about learning, growing and building better relationships.
Mentioned in the episode:
https://counselingofelpaso.com/
www.instagram.com/helping_hearts_changing_lives
Research by: Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Dan Siegel, Gary Landreth
Disclaimer: *Recommendations, discussion, and disclosures are for informational/entertainment purposes only. You should never substitute consultations/information from your own mental health/medical professionals with information from this podcast.*
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Monday Nov 25, 2019
Therapists Discuss Sex Education
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Hello again, everyone! Jen Reeves, LMFT-S, CST is back on the podcast giving us her expert opinion on the Netflix show "Sex Education". We discuss the characters from the show and talk about boundaries, teen development, and sex therapy in pop culture. SPOILERS AHEAD!
Takeaways from the episode:
- Sex education should start at an early age
- Portrayals of sex therapists in pop culture -- can be inaccurate/damaging
- Sex therapists can work with individuals and couples about their relationships and sex lives
- There are certain things that sex therapists (or any therapist) should not EVER DO
- We may not be talking to our teens about sex adequately enough
- Jen has a "Dear Abby" type sex column called "Getting Jiggy With Jen"...ask her a question here: jiggywithjen@gmail.com and follow here https://www.facebook.com/jiggywithjen/
Here is more info about Jen:
https://houstonrelationshiptherapy.com/more-about-jennifer/
Watch Sex Education on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/80197526
*Recommendations, discussion, and disclosures are for informational/entertainment purposes only. You should never substitute consultations/information from your own mental health/medical professionals with information from this podcast.*
*We do not own the rights to Netflix or Sex Education materials including the images used here. All discussions about the show are for entertainment purposes only. No copyright infringement intended.*
Friday Apr 19, 2019
INTROVERTS UNITE!
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Friday Apr 19, 2019
In this episode, I talk with my friend and colleague, Elisa. We discuss introverts, extroverts, ambiverts and some labels that [we] introverts do not like. We talk about pets, counselor life, and my extroverted partner. Are you an introvert? Listen for our GAME/QUIZ that gives characteristics of a true introvert (it'll make you say *same*)
Stay tuned to the very end for a special easter egg surprise (silliness ensues)!
Friday Apr 19, 2019
BECOMING A CLINICAL SUPERVISOR- feat. Dr.Kate Walker
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Hello, Through the Eyes of a Therapist Podcast listeners! If you’ve gotten this far in my latest series on becoming a therapist, you’ve heard about Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers, and School Counselors. You know by now that to become a therapist, you need to get a master’s degree and to become fully licensed, you must complete a post-graduate internship. Most of these last at least 18 months post masters and you need to accumulate 3,000 hours of supervised practice.
Supervised practice means that you must contract someone who is a clinical supervisor to oversee and sign off on your 3,000 hours. Clinical supervisors make an investment in provisionally licensed practitioners by meeting with them on a weekly basis, going over treatment plans, evaluations, personal issues that may be affecting work with clients, and progress notes. This is, probably, the last time a clinician is being closely monitored in their career before becoming independently licensed.
To explain this further, my guest on the podcast today is Dr.Kate Walker. She is an expert on therapist development and growth. Her work includes training fully licensed therapists in becoming clinical supervisors. She has also written a book called “My Next Steps, Create a Counseling Career You’ll Love.” Find this book on amazon for less than 15 bucks! https://www.amazon.com/My-Next-Steps-Create-Counseling/dp/1937514722
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Monday Apr 15, 2019
BECOMING AN EQUINE THERAPIST- feat. Janet Nicholas, LPC, LCDC
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Equine therapy is a treatment modality that can be used for a wide array of client populations and issues in counseling. Equines are horses, and if I didn't do an episode about equines, I wouldn't be able to call myself a true Texan! I am so excited to release this interview because I learned so much about the healing power of horses in counseling/therapy. My guest, Janet Nicholas, gives us details on how to become an equine therapist (not to be confused with hippotherapy) and why horses are so healing in this capacity. I hope you enjoy this content as much as I do!
Must have info about my guest:
Janet Nicholas is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor from South Texas. She has been working in the mental health field for 20 years. Her personal and professional experiences have led her to engage in her current passion of equine therapy. She has her own practice where she sees clients in a traditional office, but also does some of her favorite work out in her "grassy office" with her equine therapy associates (her horses). She went to the University of Houston, St.Edward's University, and then received her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University. Visit her websites: www.trails-less-traveled.com or www.janetnicholas.com
Mentioned in the episode:
EAGALA: https://www.eagala.org/
E3A: https://www.facebook.com/E3Assoc
PATH: https://www.pathintl.org/
"Adventures in Awareness; Learning With the Help of Horses" by Barbara Rector
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Monday Apr 01, 2019
Contemplative therapy has foundations in clinical psychology and Buddhist psychology. This approach may be helpful if you: have a busy life, have a life...if you live, breathe....lol. It can be beneficial for ANYONE. In this episode, my guest and I discuss the difference between conventional therapy and contemplative therapy. We also talk about anxiety, which is, according to Catalina, one of the most common problems in her practice. We also talk about how contemplative therapy can help a person develop an awareness of their own emotions. She also explains how to start your own daily contemplative practice.
Must have information about my guest:
Catalina is a Contemplative Therapist and Life Coach with extensive studies in Tibetan Buddhism in India.
She’s developed the Silence Therapy Technique for Self-Healing, offering her clients the tools to find home within themselves through self-observation, stillness and the ability to tune in to the voice of our inner wisdom.
She enjoys Silence, traveling without schedules, daily rituals and having a cup of ginger chai while watching people pass by.
You can find more information on how to incorporate the practice of Silence in your days, on her website: [ https://inthenameofsilence.co] and Instagram: [@inthenameofsilence]
For questions, comments, new episode ideas......write to me! cristal@throughtheeyesofatherapist.org
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Monday Feb 18, 2019
BECOMING A PLAY THERAPIST- feat. Kristin Trick, LPC, RPT
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
El Paso, TX, 79902
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