Episodes
Monday Apr 30, 2018
From existing to LIVING- Mental Health Awareness Month
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Monday Apr 30, 2018
All of the interviews and episodes in the month of MAY will be related to #fightingthestigma and #Mentalhealthawarenessmonth.
In April, I posted openings for interviews on FB and Insta. I asked if there were any brave souls willing to talk openly about their mental health struggles. Because MH stigma is so strong, I didn't expect to get many responses. Luckily, I am friends with many fearless mental health warriors, and here I interview one of them!
In this episode, I talk with my friend, Clarissa, about her own depression and treatment. We candidly discuss medication, symptoms, and life changing interventions.
*Any and all material in this episode and on this podcast are for informational purposes. You should always consult with your own doctor or mental health professional.*
Sunday Apr 22, 2018
Sunday Apr 22, 2018
In this candid conversation with three other people of color, we detail some of our personal experiences in White America. Americanization, acculturation, and assimilation can cause emotional and mental struggles. In this episode we also tackle: microaggressions, what Latinxs think of the US Border Patrol, being Latinx in higher education, and rampant systemic oppression (even in a Border City).
*Information in this podcast is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only. You should always seek the advice of your own doctor or mental health professional.*
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
Acupuncture by Acufunkture: an old, new way to heal body, mind, & spirit.
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
In this interview, acupuncturist and owner of Acufunkture in Houston, TX, Kathleen Funk L.Ac., describes acupuncture methods, purpose, and indications. This centuries old way of healing helps patients re-integrate mind, body, and spirit by using tenets of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Kathleen explains how acupuncture works for physical problems as well as emotional problems like ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.
To get in touch with Kathleen or to book an appointment go to:
To find an acupuncturist in your area go to:
www.acufinder.com or www.nccaom.org or http://acaom.org/
Mentioned in the podcast:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MFb1Ab0ARK4R8
*This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your own mental health or healthcare professionals.
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Are you BURNED OUT?
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Tired all the time? Not too happy about work? Signs and symptoms list at minute 2:00! You might be burned out. In this episode I explain the difference between burnout, secondary trauma, & compassion fatigue.
Material was quoted with permission from the Best Start Resource Centre. Article mentioned in podcast:
https://www.beststart.org/resources/howto/pdf/Compassion_14MY01_Final.pdf
https://publichealth.nmsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/CommunityResourceGuidePortrait.pdf
http://www.cdicelpaso.org/factSheets/Resource_Directory2011.pdf
*Dial 2-1-1 in the El Paso, Texas area to find mental health resources in the area.
*Text 741-741 if you are in crisis.
*FACEBOOK CRISIS Management Page- https://www.facebook.com/help/594991777257121/
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Post-Partum Problems? Perinatal Professional, Vanessa Perry, to the Rescue!
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
*Material in all episodes of Through the Eyes of a Therapist is for informational purposes only and you should always seek the help of your own mental health professional or doctor*
Episode Bookmarks:
- Mental health needs in Alaska- 7:30
- Seasonal Affective Disorder- 9:20
- Vanessa's Personal Struggle with Depression- 11:00
- Surprise!!!!- 15:00
- Childbirth Trauma- 19:30
- Creating a post-partum plan-24:00
- Symptoms to look for- 27:10
- Post-partum Psychosis- 30:00
- Resources- 38:00 www.hopemends.com and http://www.postpartum.net/
Guest Bio:
"Vanessa Priscilla Perry was born and raised in Texas where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Pre-professional psychology and a Master's degree in Human Services Counseling from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. She has worked with college student in career counseling. She's worked in a community mental health agency in Anchorage, Alaska where she worked as a case manager and a clinician helping individuals with severe mental illness like schizophrenia, severe trauma, bipolar disorder and anxiety/depression. She also worked in a rural hospital outpatient center for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. After having her first child and experiencing pregnancy depression and a traumatic birth and not finding resources in her area, she decided to become an advocate and has been training the past five years to work with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, generally known as "postpartum depression". She opened her private practice last year specializing in helping new parents with the transition that happens during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Now pregnant with her fourth child, she continues to offer counseling and coaching to parents and parents to be. You can find her on all social media platforms as Hope Mends or hopemends.com "
Sunday Feb 25, 2018