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Grant Anderson, MA, LMHC explains EMDR

Podcast #32 What Is EMDR?

What is EMDR therapy? Grant Anderson, MA, LMHC, walks Curtis Smith through what Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is, what it looks like, and when/how it is effective.

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Tessa Podcast Social Media Influence On Mental Health

Podcast #31 Social Media’s Influence On Mental Health

Social media has made it possible to stay connected to family and friends and can improve one’s sense of belonging. However, social media can also lead to stress, pressure to compare oneself to others, and increased sadness and isolation. Tessa Duncan, MSW, LSW, talks to Curtis Smith about the pros and cons of social media and ways to limit one’s social media consumption.

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Helping Women See Their Value With Crosswinds Counselor Lynn Albin

Podcast #30 Helping Women See Their Value

Discovering your value not only helps promote healthy living, but it can also help you strengthen your relationships with those around you. In this episode, Lynn Albin, MA, LMHC, and Curtis Smith discuss women recognizing their value and why recognizing your value is important.

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CBT For Kids And All Ages

CBT For Kids & All Ages

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that focuses on the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

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Sharing The Mental Load with Therapist Jenna Garcia

Podcast #29 The Mental Load

The mental load refers to the invisible, non-tangible tasks that are part of running a household. Jenna Garcia, MA, LMFT, ATR, walks Curtis Smith through what mental load is and gives some tips on how to manage your mental load and how to work with your partner on your mental load.

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Storytelling In Counseling

Podcast #28 Story Telling In Counseling

The stories we tell ourselves shape how we experience the world. They contain our feelings, hopes, dreams, desires, fears, worries, and much more. Michael Megonnell, MA, LMHC, talks with Curtis Smith about how stories are a way to share who you are.

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Podcast Seasonal Depression

Podcast #27 Seasonal Depression

As the days grow shorter in autumn and winter, some people may start feeling sad and tired but then bounce back in the spring when daylight hours increase. Those who experience this might have seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Brendon Lengacher, MA, LMHCA, and Curtis Smith dive into how seasonal depression can be triggered by the change of seasons and some tips to cope with seasonal depression.

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Holiday Stress Phil Erichsen, MA, LMHC

Podcast #26 Holiday Stress

Are you getting ready for the holiday season and feeling overwhelmed already? You’re definitely not alone. Everyone experiences some level of stress during this time of year. Phil Erichsen, MA, LMHC, talks to Curtis Smith on ways to help cope with the holiday stress so you and your family can find more happiness and peace during the holiday season.

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Gratefulness Podcast With Tina Grzesiek, MEd, LMHC

Podcast #23 Gratefulness

Gratefulness can positively impact your mental health, relationships, and emotional well-being. Tina Grzesiek, MEd, LMHC, dives into gratefulness with Curtis Smith and how practicing gratitude can improve your overall mental health.

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Crosswinds Podcast 16 The Power of Empathy

Podcast #16 The Power of Empathy

Connecting with and supporting others is essential in one’s life. That’s why identifying with other people’s struggles and supporting them is so important. Clinical Supervisor Jenna Garcia, MA, LMFT, ATR, talks with Curtis Smith about how we can build empathy for others, understand them more, and connect with them.

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Mediation & Counseling With Lora Friedrich

Podcast #15 Mediation And Counseling

Mediation has a single goal, to help bring a couple or a family together and come to a decision. Lora Friedrich, MSW, PhD, LCSW, walks Curtis Smith through how this mutual understanding leads to mutual decisions about the next step – be that the future of a relationship or the outcome of some other problem.

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