Common Myth About Anxiety
I often hear a common myth about anxiety when I meet for the first time with someone in session and they explain to me that their goal is in getting r...
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Join Todd for a variety of mental health topics related to chronic illness, anxiety, and depression issues as he shares what he has observed works best, answers questions from his followers, and gives overviews of themes he sees occurring in the scope of his practice, profession, and life. The "From the Couch" podcast presents audio versions of the most useful, compelling, and effective tools and concepts used within Todd Schmenk's mental health counseling practice.
5 Minute Mindful Breathing Exercise | Basic Grounding
Join Todd Schmenk as he walks you through the basic's of grounding with this 5 minute mindful breathing exercise and body scan. Great for beginners o...
How to Easily Add Mindfulness to Your Day with a Hot Drink
As stated in the introduction, mindfulness does not have to be sitting on a pillow and focusing on your breath. It can also be applied to simple every...
Quick Overview of Monday Morning Mindfulness
Adding mindfulness to your daily routine doesn’t have to be some momentous undertaking. You don’t need to sit on a round pillow in some weird pose, wi...
Three Quick Defusion Exercises
What do you do when your overcome with an intense thought or emotion? These 3 exercises from the acceptance and commitment therapy defusion skills c...
Welcome to Be Team Positive: How to Build Support for Someone Coping with Chronic Illness
Join me, Todd Schmenk, for an introduction to this series, from the history behind the "Team Positive program" to what you can come to expect in liste...
How To Stop Expecting The Worst
Join Todd Schmenk as he answers a Patreon member's question of how to stop expecting the worst. The short answer is, you cannot. There will always ...
How to Find A Therapist That Fits
Join Todd Schmenk as he addresses choosing a therapist or counsellor and how to find one that fits best for you. A quick look at the differences, how...
Confidence Building Exercises Part 1: Commit 100%
Join Todd Schmenk as he shares one of his confidence building exercises. Tied to the skills of drilling down into your personal values, this skill, o...
Blursday - Dealing with Boredom and Loneliness
Blursday. It is an experience we will all face at some point in our lives. Probably several times. Join Todd Schmenk as he takes a closer look at ...