
Video: Podcast #41 Negative Cycles of Communication
Many people find themselves stuck in a negative cycle of communication because they don’t know how to communicate effectively with each other. Curtis Smith and Shanese Passmore, MA, LMFTA discuss.
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Many people find themselves stuck in a negative cycle of communication because they don’t know how to communicate effectively with each other. Curtis Smith and Shanese Passmore, MA, LMFTA discuss.

Rest is more than just a nap, a break, or a day off here and there. Grant Anderson, MA, LMHC, discuss the rhythm of rest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Phil Erichsen, MA, LMHC talks with Curtis Smith about what makes a good apology and why it’s important.

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.

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.

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.

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.