Counseling Resources Blog

Whether you’re researching a specific topic or wondering ‘what is counseling like,’ our team of experts has compiled a library of resources to help you thrive.

Self-Regualtion, Shaun Hardie, MA, LMHC

Video: Podcast #39 Self-Regulation

Emotions are a normal part of everyday life, but they can be hard to regulate at times. Shaun Hardie, MA, LMHCA walks Curtis Smith through self-regulation and how it can be the key to healthy behavior.

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Polyvagal Theory, Stephen Weaver, MSed, LMFT

Video: Podcast #38 Polyvagal Theory

Stephen Weaver, MSEd, LMFT, walks us through the “Polyvagal Theory” and how it can help individuals better understand and manage their body’s response to stress and trauma.

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Motivating Yourself Michael Megonnell, MA, LMHC

Video: Podcast #37 Motivating Yourself

Motivating yourself ever feel like a losing battle? Crosswinds Counselor, Michael Megonnell, MA, LMHC, sits down with Curtis Smith and discusses some strategies you can use to set yourself up for success.

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Slow Down, Stephen Weaver, MSed, LMFT

Video: Podcast #36 Slow Down

If you feel like you’re going too fast, you probably are. Stephen Weaver, MSEd, LMFT sits down with Curtis Smith to talk about how we can finally slow down. Stephen encourages us to approach slowing down as a practice, to focus on our internal self as opposed to always trying to satisfy the external.

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Co-Parenting, Jenna Garcia, MA, LMFT, ATR

Video: Podcast #35 Co-Parenting

Co-parenting counseling aims to help parents develop new methods to interact with one another, regain balance in their lives, and discover new parenting strategies.

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Inner Healing, Susanne Foster, MA, LMHCA

Video: Podcast #33 Inner Healing

Inner healing goes beyond changing behaviors. It addresses underlying feelings, thoughts, and beliefs. It explores past experiences and how they connect to today’s actions.

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EMDR Explained With Grant Anderson, LMHC

Video: 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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Social Media Influence On Mental Health, Tessa Duncan, MSW, LSW

Video: 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 Lynn Albin

Video: 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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