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Think mindfulness is all om and no play? Clay Drinko is back for our conversation about playful mindfulness. Join us as we discuss barriers to mindfulness, ways of making mindfulness more accessible and integrated into your everyday life and his new book Play Your Way Sane: 120 Everyday Games to Help You Calm Down, Stop Spiraling and Embrace Uncertainty. Clay Drinko is an educator, expert contributor at Psychology Today, and the author of the new book Play your Way Sane: 120 Everyday Games to Help you Calm Down, Cheer Up, Stop Spiraling, and Embrace Uncertainty. He earned his Ph.D. in drama and theatre studies from Tufts University and has Master’s degrees in education and performance studies. Clay explores the intersection of improv, science and the everyday. HighlightsMindfulness Barriers and MisunderstandingsThe effects of playfulness Embracing UncertaintyEveryday mindfulness gamesMindfulness AppsResourcesGet Clay's new book  Play your Way Sane: 120 Everyday Games to Help you Calm Down, Cheer Up, Stop Spiraling, and Embrace UncertaintyAlternate nostril breathing how-to videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VwufJrUhicConnectClay on InstagramClay on TwitterClay on Facebookhttps://www.playyourwaysane.com/Instagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Today I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Miller as we talk emotion-focused parenting and her book What to Say to Kids when Nothing Seems to Work. I also share the details for my upcoming free masterclass entitled 3 Essential Parenting Shifts to Raise a Secure Child without Raising your Voice.Dr. Ashley Miller is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and family therapist at BC Children’s Hospital with 15 years’ experience and is also the mother of a teen and a tween. She runs groups for youth with depression and for parents of youth with mental health challenges. Dr. Miller is also the co-author of the book What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers.Highlights-       How families are coping with COVID-19-       Mental health professionals managing COVID-       What led to the creation of her book and what sets it apart from other parenting books-       Emotion Focused Family Therapy -       The Do-over and the value of therapeutic apologies-       The role of reassurance in anxiety and sadness-       Parental involvement in children’s mental health treatmentConnectDr. Ashley MIllerTwitter: @ashleypmillerInstagram: drashleymillerWebsite: www.what2say2kids.orgDr. Tamara Instagram  @drtamarasoles Twitter @drtamarasoles Facebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasoles tamara@thesecurechild.com drtamarasoles.comWhat to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers. By Adele Lafrance PhD and Ashley Miller MDhttps://www.routledge.com/What-to-Say-to-Kids-When-Nothing-Seems-to-Work-A-Practical/Lafrance-Miller/p/book/9781138344631Emotion Focused Family Therapy https://www.emotionfocusedfamilytherapy.org/Dr. Bruce Perry’s Talk with Oprah about COVID-19https://www.neurosequential.com/covid-19-resourcesWe Need To Talk About Another Pandemic Mental Health Crisis: Therapist Burnout By Dr. Jessi Goldhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jessicagold/2021/01/19/we-need-to-talk-about-another-pandemic-mental-health-crisis-therapist-burnout/?sh=579669114d18How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talkhttps://www.amazon.ca/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/1451663889

Join me in conversation with Windy Ezzell, LCMHC, specialist in reproductive health therapy where we talk about the varied clients she works with and holds a sacred space for related to everything from family building to infertility, to loss and grief and more.  Windy is honored to hold space as a trauma informed practitioner with those experiencing challenges related to infertility, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, or postpartum anxiety/depression. I also assist clients in navigating their family building options (Medically Assisted Technologies, Adoption, Donor Gametes, Donor Embryo, and Childfree thriving.) She also created Fertile Affirmations, in both an app form and a card deck so be sure to check those out.Connect Windy Ezzell, M.A.Instagram: @fertileaffirmations Facebook: @fertileaffirmations Twitter: @InnerSolutionsDr. Tamara Instagram  @drtamarasoles Twitter @drtamarasoles Facebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasoles tamara@thesecurechild.com drtamarasoles.comResourceshttps://fertileaffirmations.com/https://www.innersolutionscounseling.com/Postpartum Support International https://www.postpartum.net/Webinar LGBTQ Adoption Series https://www.bcadoption.com/civicrm/event/info?id=818&reset=1American Society for Reproductive Medicine https://www.asrm.org/

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Foley returns for us to revisit the topic of doing therapy during a global pandemic. We talk about the benefits and challenges of online therapy- 10 months into this crisis. We also talk about whether therapists and clients will continue to stay online, retain physical space, or return to in-person work and how they can up their self-care. Issues related to client’s investment in online therapy and the impact of teletherapy on safety planning are also discussed.  Dr. Elizabeth Foley is a psychologist in private practice in Montreal at the Resilience clinic which she co-founded. She works with adults and older adolescents with a particular focus on anxiety, depression, trauma and OCD. She has a soft spot for working with mothers with perinatal mental health issues and people with personality disorders. Until 2018, Dr. Foley was the director of the cognitive behaviour therapy service at the Jewish General Hospital, where she still supervises psychology students and psychiatry residents one day per week. She is also an associate Member in the Department of Psychiatry and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University.Highlights:-       Pandemic Purgatory-       Burnout for the Helpers-       Advantages and Difficulties with Online therapy-       Clients investment in online therapy-       Where clients take their calls-       Does online therapy increase safety risks-       Therapists giving up physical office space as they move entirely online-       How therapists can step up their self-careConnectDr. Elizabeth Foley’s Website https://resilienceclinic.ca/our-team/Dr. Tamara Instagram  @drtamarasoles Twitter @drtamarasoles Facebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasoles tamara@thesecurechild.com drtamarasoles.comResourceshttps://www.newsweek.com/we-are-therapists-we-need-therapy-ourselves-1528311For help with coping with the COVID 19 crisis, here is a list of available resources in Canada https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/how-to-access-free-mental-health-and-emotional-support-during-the-covid-19-crisis-1.5519397  Any time of the day or night, you can dial 1-833-456-4566 (available in English and French) to reach the Crisis Services Canada, a national network of non-profit distress and crisis service centres. 

Dr. Nicole Byers joins me in conversation about somatic symptoms- those symptoms that may be physical in nature like headaches but without a clear medical cause. We talk about how somatic symptom disorders develop, how to screen for them, and ways to support individuals with somatic symptoms. We also explore how these symptoms may show up in everyone's lives, particularly in the current culture of "Busy". Dr. Nicole Byers is a neuropsychologist in Calgary Alberta. She’s the host of The Bold Life podcast and is an online educator. Her passion is helping women overcome the mental barriers that leave them stuck in self-doubt so they can stop worrying what everyone else thinks, and build the confidence to speak up, stop hesitating, and take action towards their goals. She has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Saskatchewan and is an Adjunct Research Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary, and has published articles in professional journals in the areas of brain health. Highlights What are somatic symptoms How do somatic symptom disorders develop Mind Body Connection Treatment outcomes related to confidence in treatmentPlacebo effectsHow Somatic Symptom Disorders are diagnosedTools for Testing for Somatic SymptomsThe dangers of our culture of busynessThe Somatic “Flags” Your body may be SendingNegative and Positive StressSupporting Clients with Somatic Symptom DisorderWhat’s your Stress Personality Quiz Connect with Us Dr. Nicole Byer Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/drnicolebyers Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/drnicolebyers Website: www.drnicolebyers.comDr. TamaraInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.com  Resources5 Nervous System Hacks to Help Reset Your Child’s Nervous System drtamarasoles.com click HacksWhat’s your Stress Personality? https://drnicolebyers.com/Battery For Health Improvement 2 (BHI™ 2) https://www.pearsonclinical.ca/en/products/product-master.html/item-65 Autism and Somatic Health https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10519-019-09986-3Support the Show If you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well 1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast  2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Dr. Cameron Caswell joins me to talk about the misunderstood teenage brain, what goes wrong with the parent-teen relationship, and how to motivate teens. Dr. Cam shares her PRIME parenting strategy to help parents shift their understanding of and reaction to their teens. Dr. Cam also shares her strategies for getting teen buy-in in therapy. Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, teen translator, author, and the host of “Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam” podcast. She is on a mission to help parents build strong, positive relationships with their teens through improved communication, connection, and understanding using her PRIME Parenting Method. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk!HighlightsThe misunderstanding of the teenage brainCounterwill and autonomyPeer Orientation Improving the parent-teen relationshipConfusing respect and disrespectKey ways to increase teen motivationConnect with UsDr. CamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcamconsultingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the_teen_translator/YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccazLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameroncaswell/TamaraIG @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook Dr Tamara Soles tamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comResources7 Secrets for Motivating Teens can be downloaded on her website https://drcamconsulting.com/Dr. Cam's Podcast https://drcamconsulting.com/watch-the-show Crashcourse https://drcamconsulting.com/crashcourseSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Psychiatrist Dr. Jessica Gold joins me to discuss mental health advocacy in the popular press and social media, how she navigates this responsibility and amplifies the voices of frontline workers and therapists particularly during COVID 19. We also talk about therapists in therapy and how Jessi how she supports frontline workers in her work. Jessica (“Jessi”) Gold, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University in Saint Louis. She works clinically as an outpatient psychiatrist and primarily sees college and graduate students, as well as faculty, staff, and hospital employees. In her administrative role, Dr. Gold is helping her university and hospital's overall mental health response to covid for faculty and staff and finding acute and sustainable ways to take care of our own. Dr. Gold is particularly interested in college mental health, women’s mental health and gender equity, physician wellness, and the overlap between popular media, stigma, and psychiatry. While she has published frequently in the more "traditional" methods of research papers and academic publications, she has also enjoyed teaching about mental health topics and decreasing stigma through writing for popular press outlets and she been featured in, among others, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, TIME, Vox, Newsweek, Self, InStyle, Glamour, and Forbes, where she is a contributorHighlightsTherapists’ responsibility in the mediaUsing popular press to advocate for mental healthNavigating social mediaCovid toll on therapist’s mental healthAnswering the “how are you?” question as a therapist in COVID Therapists in therapy Helping COVID frontline care workers in therapyWorking with College kids during COVIDIncluding therapists in COVID policyConnect with UsDr. Jessica Gold@drjessigold on twitter and instagramwww.drjessigold.com TamaraIG @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook Dr Tamara Solesemail tamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comResourceshttps://www.nami.org/Homehttps://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/June-2018/Why-Suicide-Reporting-Guidelines-Matter https://www.newsweek.com/my-coping-skills-therapist-2020-fail-fail-again-1547686 https://cmha.ca/https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/https://afsp.org/Support the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Join me for a deeper dive into Neurodiversity as social justice with Dr. Joel Schwartz, an ADHDer psychologist in from Total Spectrum Counselling. We explore how working from a strengths based model can free neurodivergent clients from shame and what each of us can do to help move the neurodiversity paradigm forward. Find out how ADHD may be linked to nomadic culture and how the social model of disability can shift therapists’ approach in ways that can unlock new, healthy paths for our clients. Dr. Joel Schwartz is a Clinical Psychologist at Total Spectrum Counseling and owner of Schwartz Neurodiversity Services. He provides therapy and psychological testing for the misunderstood. Dr. Joel goes the extra mile (or twelve) to understand and validate parts of clients they have deep shame about. This involves rediscovering deeply buried strengths and capacities and radically embracing differences. Joel also provides coaching, continuing education, and collaborative services around neurodiversity issues. HighlightsADHD as Hunters in a Farmer’s WorldHow you can help advance social justice for neurodivergent individuals Neuroqueering spacesRejection Sensitivity DysphoriaSocial model of disabilityHow therapists may fail ADHDersAbleism and the notion of earning our place in this worldThe problem with SMART goalsPathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) ResourcesTwitter: @drjoelschwartz Linkedin: Joel Schwartz, PsyDDr. Joel Schwartz website https://totalspectrumcounseling.com/TamaraIG @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook Dr Tamara Solesemail tamara@thesecurechild.comNeurodiversity Affirmative Therapists Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2219847184963504 Schwartz Neurodiversity Services https://www.facebook.com/Schwartz-Neurodiversity-Services-105887057879420Nick Walker on Neuroqueering Spaces https://neurocosmopolitanism.com/neuroqueer-an-introduction/ Study about ADHD and Nomadic Tribesmen https://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2008/06/ariaaltribe.htmlRejection Sensitivity Dysphoria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM3azhiOy5E How to ADHD https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95QSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

I talk with dance movement therapist, Yael Beth-Halachmi M.A. DMT about parent-child dance therapy and how the power of the relationship may be the key to helping children move through their challenges.Yael is a Dance Movement Therapist, specialized in Early Childhood and Infant-Parent Mental Health. Recently she has developed an intervention model for ‘Relational Dance-Therapy’ integrating Dance, Dance-Therapy and Dyadic (parent-child) Psychotherapy.   She has been working for many years with young children and their families dealing with developmental and emotional challenges, such as ASD, ADHD and anxiety.  Yael is also a mother of 3 boys, currently living and working in Montreal.HighlightsIntegrating creative arts therapy and psychotherapyViewing a parent-child interaction from a dancer’s lensWhat is parent-child dance therapyWhat does a relational dance therapy session look likeThe benefits of intervening in early childhoodHow video feedback can be used to improve parent-child mental healthThe various ways attention can lookThe advantage of a “pause”ResourcesSign up to here received the weekly email from Tamara with simple tips to help children thriveYael's website https://www.yael-dancetherapy.com/Social media handles: Yael IG:https://www.instagram.com/yaeldancetherapy/?hl=fr-caYael FB: https://www.facebook.com/relationaldancetherapyTamaraIG @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook Dr Tamara Solesemail tamara@thesecurechild.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

In this episode, I talk to therapist, Tiffany McLain about charging premium fees and earning what you're worth in private practice. Tiffany McLain, MFT is a therapist & consultant whose mantra is, “Full fees are the new black.” Via her program, The Lean In. MAKE BANK. Academy, she helps therapists in private practice overcome their shame about making bank so they can help the clients they are truly passionate about serving without sacrificing their own wellbeing. She’s been featured in Psychology Today Magazine, Psych Central, Huffington Post, KGO Radio, SF Weekly and Forbes. You can find out more by visiting www.heytiffany.com.HighlightsWhat therapists have been taught about setting feesThe typical money mindset of a therapistWhat gets in the way of therapists charging premium feesThe real reason many people offer sliding scale feesWhether therapists need to give back through their workThe clinical implications of not addressing the elephant in the roomResourcesSign up to here received the weekly email from Tamara with simple tips to help children thriveWatch Tiffany's free masterclass- 4 Steps to Raise Your Fee (Guilt Free) where they cover 3 myths that keep therapists broke and how they can identify their unconscious money blocks in order to make bank while making an even bigger impact in the lives of the clients they are passionate about serving.Link to Class: https://www.heytiffany.com/4-steps-to-raise-your-fees-masterclass-fifty-minutes/Social media handles: IG: @TiffanyLMcLainFB: https://www.facebook.com/levelupwithtiffany/IG @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook Dr Tamara Solesemail tamara@thesecurechild.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Ever struggle with imposter syndrome? Dr. Emee Vida Estacio shares her journey from self-doubt and perfectionism to a passion for helping others embrace their full potential. Emee describes her TLC technique for challenging your inner critic and how leveraging the PAME code can help people live life to the fullest. Dr. Emee Vida Estacio is a chartered psychologist and Founder of the PAME Code. Her passion is to help people embrace their true worth, so they can live happy and fulfilling lives. Throughout her academic, coaching, and research career, she has worked closely with individuals and communities to unlock their full potential using simple and easy to apply methods for limitless success in life. She is the #1 best-selling author of the "Psychology in Your Life" book series, including titles such as "The Imposter Syndrome Remedy", "Change Your Life for Good", and "Fear is Not My Enemy". She is also now helping aspiring authors fulfill their lifelong ambition to write and publish their own books with her flagship course, "Self-Publishing Made Simple."HighlightsWhat triggered Emee’s passion to help people embrace their true worthThe TLC Technique for challenging your inner criticLeveraging Emee's PAME Code: Purpose, Action, Momentum, and EnergyEmee's self-publishing programReframing performance-interfering thoughts (PITs) as performance-enhancing (PETs)Changing your relationship with your inner criticResourcesConnect with Emee and & more info about her programs here: https://thepamecode.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.E.V.EstacioFacebook Group: http://thepamecode.com/facebook-group https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfpubmadesimple/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emeevida/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emee_estacio/YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/dremeeyoutubeEmee's books are available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunesBook 1: Change Your Life for GoodBook 2: Imposter Syndrome RemedyBook 3: Fear is Not my EnemyAudiobooks:https://thepamecode.com/audiobookPrint and Kindle versions:https://thepamecode.com/book-store/Want to write a book?Join the Get It Done Challenge https://tinyurl.com/iwillgetitdoneJulie Leonard Happiness CoachingFree Anxiety & Stress Reduction Handout herehttps://drtamarasoles.com/Support the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Trauma specialist, Catherine Mogil PhD shares several key factors in promoting resilience in children and families. We explore how meaning making and finding purpose influence how families move through adversity including COVID 19. Hear how lessons learned from military families can be applied to broader communities and whether snowplow parents impact resilience. Dr. Catherine Mogil is an Associate Clinical Professor at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior in the David Geffen School of Medicine. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and serves as the Director of Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Clinic and the Family Development Program. She is also the Director of the Prevention Center of Excellence, which provides training in trauma-informed and resilience-strengthening practices to providers in Los Angeles County. Her research focuses on developing effective interventions for children and families in high-stress environments. Some HighlightsMeaning making and finding purposeEmotional Communication in Families Promoting resilience in familiesLessons from military familiesStable care routines and how they impact familiesWorking with family systemsShifting from clinical practice to program developmentResourceshttps://drtamarasoles.com/https://www.facebook.com/catherine.mogilhttps://www.mhanational.org/blog/re-defining-resilience-perspective-toughness-bipoc-communitiesDMH-UCLA Prevention Center of Excellencehttps://www.wellbeing4la.org/UCLA Nathanson Family Resilience Centerhttps://nfrc.ucla.edu/ http://www.facebook.com/UCLANFRC http://twitter.com/UCLA_NFRC UCLA Division of Population Behavioral Health http://dpbh.ucla.edu/ FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress) for Active Duty Military Families  www.focusproject.orgSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Clay Drinko, PhD shares how he found his flow state on the improv stage and turned that passion into an exploration of improv and the brain. We dive into the latest research on improv’s effect on anxiety, aging, creativity and more. Find out how an experiment in saying “yes and…” to his daughter led to a shift in his own parenting and how simple, everyday games can help you with everything from connecting with others to embracing your mistakes. Clay Drinko is an educator, expert contributor at Psychology Today, and the author of Theatrical Improvisation, Consciousness, and Cognition and the forthcoming Simon and Schuster book Play your Way Sane: 120 Everyday Games to Help you Calm Down, Cheer Up, Stop Spiraling, and Embrace Uncertainty. He earned his Ph.D. in drama and theatre studies from Tufts University and has Master’s degrees in education and performance studies. Clay started improvising over two decades ago and experienced firsthand the powerful effects of finding flow onstage. Thus started a lifelong journey to understand how improv affects the brain and how to harness this understanding to improve our everyday lives. Some HighlightsNot all “yes and’s” are created equallyHolding two realities at once in therapy and in improvImprov and parenting: How you can “Yes and” your childrenImprov as a brain hackCreative MortificationFinding the gameBenefits of improv Everyday improv gamesResourcesPre-order Clay's new book Play your Way Sane: 120 Everyday Games to Help you Calm Down, Cheer Up, Stop Spiraling, and Embrace Uncertainty  here Instagram @drtamarasoles drtamarasoles.comClay on InstagramClay on TwitterClay on Facebookhttps://www.playyourwaysane.com/ Psychology Today Blog "Play your way Sane"Creative MortificationKeith JohnstoneViola Spolin Dr. Daniel Wiener - Rehearsals for GrowthTruth in Comedy- The Manual for ImprovisationSupport the Show If you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well 1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast  2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Psychologist Allison Haynes is with me on the podcast today to talk about neurodiversity in the practice of psychology. Listen now to discover how her personal journey with advocating for her own child led to her thriving, neurodiversity specialized clinic. We talk empathy, alexithymia, and gender diversity, as well as adapting therapy and assessment to meet a client where they are at. Allison shares how her experiences as an Autistic and ADHD psychologist caused her to extend compassion to her own brain and help her connect to her clients in unique and transformative ways. Allison Haynes, MPsych is a psychologist who runs a Left of Center Therapies, multidisciplinary clinic in North Brisbane, Australia, that caters to anyone that identifies as Neurodivergent. Left of Center Therapies caters primarily to autistic clients, and include psychology, support work and occupational therapy. Left of Centre is also a training hub for provisional psychologists. Allison herself is autistic and ADHD and she shares with us how her passion was born from trying to advocate for her autistic children.  Some HighlightsTreatment modalities that workThe “essential” neurodiversity representation in a psychology clinicAdaptations to your private practice to support neurodivergent clientsHow shifting your lens to view autistic meltdowns with compassionGender diversity and autism Managing one’s own executive functioning differences in practiceThe value of self-disclosureThe myth of empathy and autismAlexithymia in therapyResources Instagram @drtamarasoles drtamarasoles.comLeft of Center Therapies Facebook Pagehttps://www.loctherapies.com/Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkNeuroclastic- Guide to Understanding the Autistic MindArticlesIdentity First Language ArticleABA Controversy Article Support the Show If you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well 1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast  2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Kadesha Adelakun, LCSW, RPT-S joins me to discuss race, ethnicity, and culture in therapy. We discuss the barriers to therapy, the under-representation of BIPOC therapists, having difficult discussions with children about race, and the steps we can take to become more culturally competent, humble, and inclusive therapists.  Kadesha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), in the states of Georgia and New Jersey, and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Morris Brown College and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia. She is eclectic in her approach, using play therapy and many different therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of her clients. She also specializes in working with children and adolescents with behavioral challenges, as well as, parenting support and training. She is passionate about helping people with ethnic, cultural, and racial identity issues and/or trauma, as well as moms adjusting to motherhood. Kadesha is very active in her community for racial and social justice.Some HighlightsStigma related to mental health Underrepresentation of BIPOC people in the therapy professionPractical changes you can make in your practice such as office decor and formsHow to have difficult conversations about racism and oppression with childrenThe Canadian perspective ResourcesInstagram @drtamarasolesdrtamarasoles.comKadesha Adelakun, LCSW RPT-S www.journeycounselingllc.com www.facebook.com/thejourneycounselingservices www.facebook.com/groups/theebonyjourney www.facebook.com/groups/theplayjourney www.twitter.com/kadeshaadelakun Tasha Bailey, MBACP https://www.instagram.com/realtalk.therapist/MaterialsBook Jabari Jumps by Gaia CornwallBook When We Were Alone by David A. RobertsonPodcast: Brené Brown and Ibram X. Kendi on How to be Anti-RacistPodcast: Janet Lansbury and Kristen Coggins : Raising Anti-Racist ChildrenArticle: How to talk to kids about Race and RacismSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Dr. David Paul joins me to discuss using Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat PTSD. We explore challenges, complications, and therapists' attitudes as they relate to treatment. Some HighlightsThe active ingredients in Prolonged Exposure including imaginal and in-vivo exposuresCognitive Processing Therapy Supporting client choice of interventionComorbid substance use disorders and PTSDThe use of written trauma accounts Embracing the resilience of our clientsRecognizing that our roles involve increasing distress tolerance not avoidance of distressResourcesInstagram @drtamarasolesdrtamarasoles.comDr. David Paul's clinic- The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD 4 day intensive trainingVeterans Affairs Canada Operational Stress Injury (OSI) clinicsNational Center for PTSDNational Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS) Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorders with Prolonged Exposure (COPE)Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Adolescents (PE-A)Support the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

Join me in Episode 4 as I chat with counselor Cara Gruhala, EdS, PLPC, NCC about tele-play therapy.  This episode's Lessons From the Couch features a bonus interview with play therapist, international trainer and author  Liana Lowenstein. Learn some practical tips for doing online therapy with children. Cara is a counselor with Seeds of Change Counseling and Consulting in Missouri. She works with clients ages 4+ and specializes in the treatment of anxiety and trauma. Cara is the creator of the Tele-play Therapy Resources and Support Facebook page, a collective of more than 28,000 mental health practitioners from around the world.Some HighlightsFinding support through therapist driven facebook pageUsing technology such as online gaming in play therapyUsing art/drawing activitiesTrauma workInviting discussion of anti-racism in sessionsSteps to consider for face-to-face workKeys to making online therapy workBonus Lessons from the CouchLiana Lowenstein is a Registered Clinical Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified TF-CBT Therapist who has been working with children and their families for over 30 years. She is a highly sought after international presenter and trainer. Liana is the author of numerous best-selling books including the incredibly popular Creative Interventions Series including creative interventions for bereaved children, creative interventions for children of divorce and creative cbt interventions with for children with anxiety. ResourcesTele-play Therapy Resources & Support Facebook PageSeeds of Change Facebook PageThe Journey of Cultural and Racial Diversity In Play Therapy Facebook PageAPA Return to Office Consent FormCPA Return to Office Consent FormLiana’s websiteLiana's WorkshopsLiana's Books Liana's Facebook PageSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see (@drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

In this episode, I talk to Rachel Rainbolt, MFT, parenting coach, writer, and podcaster, about practicing off the beaten path. We talk about integrating family and career in non-traditional ways.  Full episode notes are listed in the episode webpage below. Some highlights: Integrating family and work life in authentic ways Coaching vs therapy models Telehealth / Online coaching Finding alternative career opportunities Aligning your values with your actions Helping families simplify their lives The benefits and challenges of “living out loud” on social media Our fallibility and continued personal “work in progress” Living in the “overlap” of needs visit Tamara's website Tamara's Instagram   Tamara on TwitterThis hour has 50 minutes website Further information: Rachel on Instagram  @sage.family Sage Family website www.rachelrainbolt.com Sage Family Podcast  Tamara’s conversation with Rachel about Discipline on Sage Family PodcastRachel’s books found here Sage Parenting: Honored and Connected Sage Homeschooling: Wild and Free Sage Sleep: Rested and Connected Sage Breastfeeding: Nourished and Connected Found here 

In this episode I talk with Dr. Monique Atkins about how we balance parenting with clinical practice. We talk logistics, pros/cons of working part-time, and our own parenting fails.More information about Dr. Tamara Soles' clinic is available here https://www.thesecurechild.com/You can follow Tamara on Twitter https://twitter.com/drtamarasoles?lang=en or instagram https://www.instagram.com/drtamarasoles/Resources related to parenting and work life balancehttps://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/balancing-kidshttps://www.apa.org/pi/about/newsletter/2015/09/women-workplaceMaternal work early in the lives of children and its distal associations with achievement and behavior problems: A meta-analysis.https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-20411-001I referenced parent coach, Rachel Rainbolt who can be found here https://rachelrainbolt.com/

In this episode, Tamara chats with psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Foley about coping and therapy in the time of pandemic. If you enjoy the podcast, please share and subscribe to hear future episodes! Thanks for listening!Note: there are some microphone issues near the beginning of the episode that resolve later. thanks for your patience. More information about Dr. Tamara Soles' clinic is available here https://www.thesecurechild.com/You can follow Tamara on Twitter https://twitter.com/drtamarasoles?lang=en or instagram https://www.instagram.com/drtamarasoles/For help with coping with the COVID 19 crisis, here is a list of available resources in Canada https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/how-to-access-free-mental-health-and-emotional-support-during-the-covid-19-crisis-1.5519397Any time of the day or night, you can dial 1-833-456-4566 (available in English and French) to reach the Crisis Services Canada, a national network of non-profit distress and crisis service centres.