Picayune Conversations

Dec 06 2024 42 ep. 18 mins 1
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Lindsay Hill and Calvin Armerding- co-founders of Travelers Rest Counseling Associates in Travelers Rest, South Carolina- discuss business, culture, and humankind. Topics include parenting, relationships, how to treat co-workers, film/music, and more. All issues are approached from the lens of Adlerian Psychology, the theory of 20th century psychotherapist Alfred Adler.

Check out Lindsay and Calvin's counseling practice at TravelersRestCounseling.com

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Thanksgiving Special: Truman & Ruby

Dec 06 2024 12 mins  
On this special holiday episode, Calvin interviews 9-year-old Truman and 7-year-old Ruby, who share their thoughts on gratitude, what adults get wrong, and how they are growing and improving in life. Questions? Commments? Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNEhzNx9sdwr6

What Is Addiction?

Nov 20 2024 21 mins  
In this episode, Calvin & Lindsay discuss ways of understanding and conceptualizing addiction, with the help of friend/colleague Jim Holder. Addiction is discussed in terms of its purpose in helping people to solve problems (however maladaptive the solution may be!). Questions? Commments? Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNEhzNx9sdwr6

Emotions: The High-Stakes Nature of Shame

Nov 06 2024 25 mins  
What is the true meaning of shame? What is it's root cause? Why does shame feel so terrible? In this continuation of a series on emotions, Calvin & Lindsay discuss the adaptive value of shame, while also emphasizing basic mistakes that lead to unnecessary shame and maladaptive uses of the emotion. Questions? Commments? Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNEhzNx9sdwr6

Pearls and Pigs: The Importance of Stewarding the Precious Things Well

Oct 30 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, Calvin explores a verse from the New Testament that warns against "casting pearls before swine." While not a theological exploration, the need for wise, watchful engagement with other people is a fundamentally necessary part of having positive relationships and avoiding unnecessary disappointment and pain. Questions? Commments? Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNE

Emotions: How to Understand, Accept, and Manage Anxiety

Oct 23 2024 22 mins  
What is the definition of anxiety? How do you come out of anxiety? What is anxiety good for? In this episode, Calvin and Lindsay continue their series on emotions, based primarily on the work of Dr. Paul Rasmussen. This episode focuses on anxiety as the "vigilance emotion," which (though uncomfortable, and potentially problematic) helps human beings to manage many problems of life.

Emotions: The Unique Power of Sadness

Oct 16 2024 22 mins  
How do you explain sadness? What is sadness trying to tell you? What is the difference between sadness, grief, and depression? In this episode, Calvin and Lindsay discuss the emotion of sadness, its purpose, and how powerful it can be in helping people to flourish. Questions? Commments? Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNEhzNx9sdwr6

What About Gentle Parenting? (feat. Alyson Schafer)

Oct 09 2024 52 mins  
Calvin and Lindsay interview Alyson Schafer about the virtues and potential missteps of Gentle Parenting, a growing trend among young parents in the United States and Canada. This longer-than-usual episode covers a broad range of topics, including: What is the gentle parenting approach? What is the argument for gentle parenting? What are the downsides of gentle parenting? How does

Emotions: What is Anger, and What Can We Do About It?

Oct 02 2024 24 mins  
Lindsay and Calvin discuss the emotion of anger, it's purpose, and how it can be managed (not done away-with)! The insights of Dr. Paul Rasmussen, who trained both Calvin and Lindsay, loom large in the discussion. Contact us: https://forms.gle/Y9hhTNEhzNx9sdwr6

Emotions: What Is Guilt Good For (and Not)?

Sep 25 2024 15 mins  
What is guilt? What is the true meaning of guilt? What is the root of guilt? Lindsay & Calvin discuss the purpose of the guilt emotion, how it can be helpful, and how it can hurt us. If you have any questions about this episode, let us know: https://forms.gle/SBzwCQEbnicNEzW39

What Do Counselors Do When They See A Client in Public?

Sep 18 2024 16 mins  
Lindsay and Calvin discuss the (somewhat) awkward situation of seeing clients in public. For many counselors, this can be a nerve-wracking experience, filled with catastrophic fears of losing their license. This conversation should put some of these fears to rest, and also remind us all of the central importance of mutual respect and an ongoing informed consent process. If you have