

The Thoughtful Counselor
The Thoughful Counselor Team
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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Aug 25, 2020 • 43min
EP183: Wilderness Family Therapy - Embracing Nature as Co-Therapist with Scott Bandoroff
Mike speaks with Scott Bandoroff about his work in wilderness family therapy, how nature acts like a co-therapist as families integrate new ways of being together, and how we can bridge the gap between the traditional counseling room and the great outdoors. For more on Scott, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.

Aug 18, 2020 • 1h 20min
EP182: What Now? Counselors' Roles in Disrupting Racism & White Supremacy – A Panel Discussion
Panel discussion on counselors' role in disrupting racism and white supremacy. Topics include challenges faced, impact on counseling profession, strategies for dismantling white supremacy, and importance of diversity and advocacy. Emphasizes self-reflection, listening skills, and active engagement in addressing systemic biases and advocating for marginalized communities.

Aug 4, 2020 • 48min
EP181: Youth, Trauma, & Sexual Violence - Working with Youth Survivors and Perpetrators of Sexual Violence with Rachael Estes
Jessica Tyler speaks with Rachael Estes on working with adjudicated youth who have been convicted of sexual crimes and violence using a trauma-focused, holistic, and psychoeducational lens. For more on Rachel, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.

Jul 28, 2020 • 45min
EP180: Practice Beyond the Room - Creating Services That Expand Our Influence with Annie Schuessler
Mike speaks to Annie about creative ways to take our work as counselors outside of the traditional counseling room. They discuss Annie's move from practice to coaching, the process of creating services that provide more than traditional therapy can accomplish, and the interplay between making money and making a difference. For more on Annie, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

Jul 21, 2020 • 56min
EP179: Transitioning to Civilian Life - Helping Female-Identifying Veterans Find Meaningful Work After the Military with Patricia Nevala
Aaron speaks with Patricia Nevala on the unique challenges female-identifying veterans encounter when re-entering civilian work life. For more on Patricia, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.

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Jul 14, 2020 • 58min
EP178: Neuroeducation 2.0 – The Creative Process of Exploring Neuroscience Concepts in Counseling
Raissa Miller and Eric Beeson have a conversation about their upcoming book, The Neuroeducation Toolbox: Practical Translations of Neuroscience in Counseling and Psychotherapy. They discuss the evolution of neuroeducation as a counseling intervention, address key components to ethical and effective implementation of neuroeducation, and highlight neuroeducation uses and specific activity ideas from the book. For more on Raissa and Eric, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.

Jul 7, 2020 • 1h
EP177: Broaching Conversations - Addressing Race, Ethnicity, and Culture with Dominique S. Hammonds
Mike speaks with Dominique Hammonds on the need for broaching conversations in our work as counselors and educators, barriers to and reasons why we avoid these conversations, and how we can grow as culturally competent counselors. For more on Dominique, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.

Jul 1, 2020 • 36min
EP176: Introducing PsychoHairapy - Bringing Counseling Into the Salon with Ayanna Moss
Priscilla Wilson speaks to Ayanna Moss about PsychoHairapy, a community health model created to secure a space for African Americans to address mental health and well-being through hair care. Ms. Moss details the PsychoHairapy concept, how services are provided, and beneficial outcomes. For more on Ayanna, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept

Jun 16, 2020 • 1h 9min
EP175: Family Violence and Safety Planning - Victoria Kress speaks with Matthew Paylo, Nicole Stargell, and Marissa Grey
Victoria Kress, Matthew Paylo, Nicole Stargell, and Marissa Grey discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic influencing family violence, what counselors need to be aware of, ethical considerations when safety planning, and how to use technology when developing a safety plan with clients of all ages. For more on the guests, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at www.paloaltou.edu/concept.

Jun 9, 2020 • 1h 4min
EP174: Honest Talk About Racial Injustice: Amanda Giordano speaks with Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone
Guest Host Amanda Giordano speaks with Markus Lloyd and Antwuan Malone on their personal experience of racism as black men, how systemic racism shapes the way black children think about themselves, and how many white Americans manipulate history to avoid the reality of systemic racism in our past and present. For more on Markus, Antwuan, and Amanda, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.


