The Thoughtful Counselor

Nov 15 2024 283 ep. 53 mins 3.3k
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The Thoughtful Counselor is a podcast that is dedicated to producing great conversations around current topics in counseling and psychotherapy. We view counseling and psychotherapy as a deeply beautiful and complex process and strive to incorporate the art and science of the field in each episode.

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EP284: Disturbing Inequity

Nov 15 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, Abiola shares how she prioritizes breaking down the system to pave the way for others. Abiola and Dèsa discuss how Disturbing Inequity continues to break dominant narratives through social media. Abiola chats about her experiences overcoming racism and hate while speaking about her personal experiences with mental health. For more on our guests, links from the con

EP283: Stoic Strategies for Supervision: Empowering Counselors to Thrive

Oct 25 2024 59 mins  
In this episode, Rachael Estes and Dr. Jessica Tyler dive into how ancient Stoic principles can be applied to modern counseling supervision, helping counselors build resilience in the face of challenges. They explore practical strategies for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and navigating stress, offering listeners actionable tools to strengthen their professional and personal we

EP282: Fatmisia: Exploring our Anti-Fat Bias, Body Justice, and Mental Health

Oct 11 2024 47 mins  
In this episode, we talk about Fatmisia, a term meaning hatred of fatness. Gianna discusses how anti-fatness, diet culture, and fatmisia impacts our work and our lives. She provides information about the influence of capitalism and racism on the prevalence of anti-fatness and shares how she uses a disability justice lens and Bowen/Narrative interventions to work with clients. For m

EP281: Understanding Academic Gaslighting of BIPOC Counselor Educators

Sep 20 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Tiffanie Sutherlin discusses the pervasive issue of academic gaslighting, particularly as it affects BIPOC counselor educators. She explores the subtle and overt ways this phenomenon manifests in academic environments and its impact on professional identity and mental health. Listeners will gain insights into the unique challenges faced by BIPOC educators and d

EP280: Mastering the Dynamics of Kink-Aware Counseling

Aug 23 2024 68 mins  
Join Dr. Mickey White in a compelling conversation with Dr. Arien Muzacz, a researcher, educator, and clinician who specializes in working with kinky clients. In this episode, Dr. Muzacz shares her personal journey into the field and the ways in which counselors can better support and advocate for clients who practice consensual kink or asymmetry (CKA) in their relationships. For

EP279: Building Community Through Abolition and Social Justice

Aug 09 2024 55 mins  
Dr. Darius Green speaks with Dr. Dèsa Daniel about this work centering an abolition framework in his teaching, research, and clinical work. They discuss confidentiality, ethics, and the power of being in community with each other. Finally the end with talking about abolition as an action tied directly to social justice. For more on our guests, links from the conversation, and AP

EP278: Hope & Healing: Growth After Partner Betrayal

Jul 26 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, Drs. Jessica Tyler and Simona Niculaes explore the complex emotional journey of individuals recovering from partner betrayal, especially in the context of sexual addiction. Drawing from clinical experience and key findings of a qualitative study, this episode examines common emotional and psychological challenges faced by partner survivors and the factors that faci

EP277: Reshaping Patterns Through Somatic Practice in Counseling

Jul 12 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Alisha Guthery talks about her work as a somatic practitioner. She describes somatic practice in counseling, how counselors can begin to include somatic approaches in their work, and how to grow as a somatic practitioner. We talk about client progress, other applications for somatic approaches, and how it can impact the personal life of the counselor. For more

EP276: The Importance of Addressing Spirituality and Religion in Counseling

Jun 28 2024 45 mins  
Tune in to this insightful episode as Dr. Jeff Cline explores the crucial role of integrating spirituality and religion in counseling. Offering actionable insights, Dr. Cline navigates the delicate balance between incorporating these facets into therapy while respecting the autonomy of the client. Gain practical wisdom on fostering a therapeutic environment that honors diverse beli

EP275: Relational Cultural Theory: Moving Towards Connection

Jun 14 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Kashunda McGriff talks about Relational Cultural Theory. RCT is a theory rooted in feminist and social justice that recognizes how people grow in and through connection. Dr. McGriff shares her experience as a counselor and professor using RCT as a conceptual framework for helping others. For more on our guests, links from the conversation, and APA citation fo