In this short dose of Therapized, we explore the pattern of feeling "guilty" in common day-to-day situations in which we did not actually do anything wrong and may find ourselves consistently apologizing just for existing and attempting to get our needs met. Why do we even feel guilt anyway? Listen to today's dose for your own self-reflection. Enjoy! Intro Song: Soft Fur by Charmer and Klay from the Album Quiet Night Outro Song: Ice Caves by Charmer and Klay from the Album Quiet Night Please share, like, subscribe, rate, and review!!! Thanks for the support!

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Episode 27: Therapized Dose-Going from Guilt to Gratitude

Nicole Arzt is a practicing psychotherapist in Southern California. She has worked with a wide variety of individuals, couples, and families. Her clinical emphasis lies in treating substance use, eating disorders, and complex trauma. An accomplished author, Nicole is a contributing writer for numerous mental health organizations. She owns Soul of Therapy LLC, a content marketing business devoted to supporting therapists. She is also the founder of Psychotherapy Memes, a global community of more than 85,000 followers. Her debut book, Sometimes Therapy Is Awkward, is available wherever books are sold. In today's episode we discuss the effects of the pandemic on mental health and the difficulties in staying connected during this time. We also explore the benefits and occasional drawbacks of finding connections through social media and online platforms. Lastly, we explore some misconceptions or misrepresentations in therapy. Enjoy! Intro Song: Soft Fur by Charmer and Klay from the album Quiet Night Outro Song: Orange Blossom by Charmer and Klay from the album Quiet Night

Episode 26: Staying Connected in a Pandemic and Misconceptions in Therapy with Nicole Arzt, LMFT

In today's episode we explore how our response to our big emotional experiences may not help and may only exacerbate the problem. Then we review my 3 simple tips to begin practicing increasing your emotional distress tolerance. Because ultimately we can't fully control how we feel, but with these tips hopefully we can learn to became less overwhelmed by them.  Please like, subscribe, rate, and review! Follow on Instagram and on Facebook @therapized_podcast Intro Song: Soft Fur by Charmer and Klay from the album Quiet Night Find Charmer and Klay on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify Outro Song: there is no childhood as such by Brett Chance

Episode 25-Therapized Dose: Why do I still feel this way?!

First off, Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions? If so, how are those going? In today's episode we talk about making behavioral change and personal growth as well as explore the difficulties in sustaining long-term growth. In this episode I review 4 concepts and tips that I use regularly in therapy with clients to support them in their own development of sustainable personal growth and development.  Recommended readings on habits and behavioral change include: 1. Stephen R. Covey-7 Habits of Highly Effective People 2. Atomic Habits-James Clear Intro Song: Soft Fur by Charmer and Klay from the album Quiet Night Outro Song: Homesick by Charmer and Klay from the album Quiet Night Enjoy!

Episode 24: Therapized Dose-New Year, Same Me

Pardon the audio on this one, but it was a great conversation with a great therapist, Dr. Yoni Sobin the Nerd Therapist! Dr. Yonatan Sobin (The Nerd Therapist) is a Clinical Psychologist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), who practices using the Superhero Therapy model developed by Dr. Janina Scarlet. He prides himself on making therapy more accessible and engaging for patients. His practice relies heavily on the idea that life and art are more critically similar than not, and that we can learn just as much about ourselves from our fictional heroes like Batman or Superman as we can from our real-life heroes. Dr. Sobin has an office in lower Manhattan and offers therapy services via telehealth as a result of the ongoing pandemic. To put it simply, if you’re part of a fandom, he’s the therapist for you. Dr. Sobin specializes in working with OCD and other anxiety disorders, and provides exposure based therapies within an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework. He also works with patients who are seeking help for depression and addiction-related issues. He treats both adolescents and adults, individually and in groups. His practice incorporates traditional CBT elements, as well as a humanistic element derived more from eastern thought. While pursuing his doctoral degree, which he received in 2016 from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Dr. Sobin trained on inpatient and outpatient psychiatric units at Rockland Psychiatric Center and Girard Medical Center. He completed his postdoctoral training at the Center for Anxiety, prior to beginning independent private practice as The Nerd Therapist. He is an active member of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA), American Psychological Association (APA), and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). He contributed to the book “The Joker Psychology: Evil Clowns and the Women who Love Them.” He is also an occasional guest lecturer at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Dr. Sobin provides consultation and supervision for trainees and clinicians, and leads seminars and talks on the integration of mental health and fandom/popular media. My name is Yoni Sobin, and I am a proud nerd. Check out my website www.sobinpsychology.com/nerd-therapy. Music By: Charmer and Klay Intro Song: Soft Fur from the album Quiet Night Outro Song: Ice Cave from the album Quiet Night

Episode 23-The Nerd Therapist Dr. Yoni Sobin

On today’s episode we are joined by Meghan O’Nyon, LMFT. In her private practice, Meghan specializes in working with children, teens, and adults on various issues including Autism/developmental delays, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, grief, and existential re-evaluation. Listen as we discuss our approaches to these topics as they arise in treatment. You can find Meghan on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest @adaptationscounseling. Visit her website www.adaptationscounseling.com Music by: Intro Song-Someone Up There Likes You by Brett Chance Outro Song-Orange Blossom by Charmer and Klay

Episode 22-On Grief, Behavior, and Existential Re-evaluation ft. Meghan O'Nyon, LMFT

In today’s episode we explore 3 themes that arise in my work as a therapist that relate to impact of social media on mental health. This includes what we do with the information overload, how we assess our relationship with social media, and reflect on how social media connects us or disconnects us from one another. Now I haven’t yet watched the Netflix document The Social Dilemma, but may do after this episode. Music Credit: Intro Song: Someone Up There Likes You by Brett Chance Outro Song: Blue Dream by Charmer and Klay Hosted by Guy Hernandez, LMFT 

Episode 21: Therapized Dose-Socially (dis)Connected

On today's episode I am providing a "dose" of Therapized. This will become a regular shorter episode focused on current topics addressed in my work as a therapist.  On today's episode I review 2 themes I have addressed in therapy during the pandemic: meeting basic needs and redefining our purpose and meaning in life. Episode will also be available on Instagram as an IGTV and will also be on YouTube.  Music Credits: Someone Up There Likes You by Brett Chance Orange Blossom by Charmer and Klay

Episode 20: Therapized Dose-Managing Mental Health During a Pandemic

On today’s episode we are joined by Natalie Silva, LMFT. Natalie has experience working with youth and families but currently specializes in women’s mental health in her private practice. Natalie is also a trained perinatal mental health therapist and works with new and expecting mothers. Listen as we discuss issues unique to women’s health like self esteem, body image, perfectionism, and how to transform your inner critic into a voice of self compassion. You can find Natalie on Instagram and Facebook at Natalie.Silva.LMFT. Visit her website at www.nataliesilvalmft.com. A good resource would be postpartum support international and their website is www.postpartum.net Music by: Intro: Brett Chance-Someone Up There Likes You Break Music: Charmer & Klay-Campfire Outro Song: Charmer & Klay-Rowboat Find Charmer & Klay on Spotify and iTunes Please like, share, and follow Therapized Podcast on Facebook and Instagram! Find Therapized Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more!

Episode 19: Women's Mental Health with Natalie Silva, LMFT

In this episode I sit down with Dan Main, LMFT to discuss EMDR and Trauma. Dan Main, LMFT became licensed in 2015 and EMDR Trained in 2016. In addition to running a part time private practice in Walnut Creek (now via Telehealth in CA), he is a Program Supervisor at Community Options for Families and Youth in the Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) department. He is currently pursuing his certification in EMDR and participates in ongoing consultation with an EMDRIA Certified Trainer. In his private practice he provides individual psychotherapy for ages 14 and up who are looking for help with symptoms of trauma, depression, and anxiety.  You can find more information on Dan Main LMFT @ http://www.danmaincounseling.com/ I should clarify that the book I talked about, "High on Arrival" is not as much a book that explains EMDR, but a narrative of one individual's journey and how her childhood trauma has affected her. I think it would be helpful for those who want more understanding of that form of trauma. Here is the link to find an EMDR therapist: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/find-an-emdr-therapist/ Here is a video by EMDRIA that could be useful for those just learning about EMDR for the first time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkfln-ZtWeY&feature=youtu.be Nadine Burk Harris (First ever Surgeon General of CA)  has a great Ted Talk on Childhood trauma that might be cool to in notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk&list=PLDYaByOmmF513Issx2ne3_w0iwyg-Ifor&index=939 Recommended Books; High on Arrival Awakening the Tiger-Peter Levine Mindsight: Daniel Siegel Intro Song: Someone up there likes you-Brett Chance Break Song: There is no childhood as such-Brett Chance Outro Song: Fresh Air-by Charmer and Klay

Episode 18-EMDR & Trauma w/ Dan Main, LMFT

In this episode I sit down with Maria Gregory, a Licensed Educational Psychologist, to discuss a brief introduction to special education and how to recognize mental health symptoms in children and how they may manifest in the school environment. You can find more information about Maria Gregory at www.mariagregorylep.com. Also, please check out www.therapizedpodcast.com for additional resources. As always, thanks to Brett Chance for the intro song: Someone up there likes you. Lastly please check out Charmer and Klay on Spotify and other places you find your music as they provided the break and outro music.  Music Credits Intro Song; Someone Up There Likes You by Brett Chance Break Song: Rowboat by Charmer and Klay Outro Song: Fresh Air by Charmer and Klay

Episode 17-Special Guest Maria Gregory-Licensed Educational Psychologist

Welcome to 2020! Have you ever felt that things in your life would be alright once you got "there?" Whatever that "there" might be: paying off debt, graduating from school, getting another job, your children moving out, retirement, etc. Today's episode is about balancing the goals we are striving for and also recognizing and having gratitude for what is right in front of us. Goals are great, but are we stopping to smell the roses? The "there" may never exist, we may reach it and overlook it, and we may miss the joys right of us. Enjoy!  Special thanks to Charmer and Klay for providing the excellent music! You can find them on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Music and more! Find their music at links provided below! Intro Song: Someone up there likes you-By Brett Chance Intermission Song: Campfire-By Charmer and Klay Outro Song: Orange Blossom-By Charmer and Klay https://soundcloud.com/charmerandklay https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKcg0Iv93YVYhl7dOt0Fl9g?reload=9 

Episode 16-There is no "There"

Is the idea of failure a barrier that leads to avoidance? Or do you view it as a necessity to personal growth and development? In this episode I reflect upon the idea of failure to explore how may remove our ability to grow, adapt, and succeed simply by attempting to avoid failure. We also explore reframing failure from a negative experience to a necessary experience to personal growth. Enjoy!

Episode 15-Failure to Fail

Ever feel badly for turning down offers, invites, requests or favors? Does saying "yes" often result in feeling resentful, overwhelmed, and overall distressed? Do you feel selfish or like a bad friend/sibling/coworker for saying "no?" Well today we explore the guilt of saying "no" and how the meaning we create around setting personal boundaries can impact our mental health and relationships. With the holidays quickly approaching and more invites and social/family expectations, take a moment to reflect upon your own needs and when saying "no" will actually help to improve your overall wellness. Enjoy! Special thanks as always to Brett Chance for providing the original music. You can also check out Brett's new music under "Charmer and Klay" no playing on Spotify. 

Episode 14-The Guilt of Saying "No"

In this episode we have two very special guests, friends, and fellow therapists, Sandy Kong and Stephanie Kaufman! Sandy has worked with clients struggling with substance abuse, addiction, and more recently provided grief work for families that have lost a family member to homicide. Stephanie has worked extensively with families by supporting them through past traumas; specifically how it has impacted their children's behaviors and mental health. More recently, Stephanie has written a children's book, "What a Feeling," that aims to help parents and children identify situations that trigger particular feelings in the mind and body. Stephanie also produces videos that provide parents with parenting tips and strategies in Spanish at www.padrespracticos.com. Thank you for listening and enjoy!

Episode 13-Therapist Talk

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