Temporary Circumstances

This episode focuses on OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Hear about the misconceptions along with stigma and symptoms on this episode of Temporary Circumstances.

On this episode, we look into 2 Personalty disorders: Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder. Listen in to hear about these disorders and what their symptoms look like. 

On this episode, we demystify Borderline Personality Disorder. We discuss treatment, stigma, and statistics on this episode. You can follow Olena here:Instagram: Be_Free_LLC https://www.instagram.com/be_free_llc/Youtube : https://youtube.com/channel/UCx61kmcqrT2gFZlXhBIQOKQ

On this episode, we talk about Bipolar Disorder diagnosis. We discuss the stigma of Bipolar Disorder as well as treatment, and more. You can follow Olena here:Instagram: Be_Free_LLC https://www.instagram.com/be_free_llc/Youtube : https://youtube.com/channel/UCx61kmcqrT2gFZlXhBIQOKQ

On this episode, we discuss Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder) and what their symptoms look like. You will also hear about treatment options and additional considerations on this episode.  *If you or someone you know is thinking of hurting themselves, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. You can follow Olena here:Instagram: Be_Free_LLC https://www.instagram.com/be_free_llc/Youtube : https://youtube.com/channel/UCx61kmcqrT2gFZlXhBIQOKQ

On this episode, we talk about anxiety and more specifically discuss Generalized Anxiety Disorder and its symptoms. You will also learn about treatment options (and more) on this episode.  You can follow Olena here:Instagram: Be_Free_LLC https://www.instagram.com/be_free_llc/Youtube : https://youtube.com/channel/UCx61kmcqrT2gFZlXhBIQOKQ

TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of trauma and PTSD [including  abuse and sexual assault] and may be disturbing to some listeners. * On this season of Temporary Circumstances we will discuss various diagnoses and their treatments. We start Season 3 off with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).   On this episode, we discuss what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is, the criteria for diagnosis of PTSD, treatments, and more.You can follow Olena here:Instagram: Be_Free_LLC https://www.instagram.com/be_free_llc/Youtube : https://youtube.com/channel/UCx61kmcqrT2gFZlXhBIQOKQ

On this Season 2 finale we discuss the idea of therapists as clients themselves. Joined by a special guest, Melissa Russiano, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, we discuss this important (yet sometimes forgotten about) topic. Listen in to hear about some reasons behind therapists choosing whether or not to seek counseling themselves, some risks and benefits, and special considerations with the COVID19 pandemic. [Brene Brown on empathy versus sympathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch/KZBTYViDPlQ]

In this episode, we discuss couples and family therapy. Here, you will find how marriage and family therapy differs from individual therapy, it’s benefits, and additional considerations. You can follow Olena here:Instagram: Be_Free_LLC https://www.instagram.com/be_free_llc/Youtube : https://youtube.com/channel/UCx61kmcqrT2gFZlXhBIQOKQ

In this episode, we discuss Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This comprehensive treatment approach works with clients to address emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal skills training, mindfulness, and more. Hear about DBT, the stages of DBT, and the effectiveness of this treatment approach on this episode. 

In this episode, we discuss Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a treatment protocol for therapy. Hear about this new (yet effective) approach, how it is different from others, and how it can treat mental health concerns including trauma, PTSD, addictions, self image, and more. 

In this episode we discuss some of the most well known therapies - Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy). Listen in to hear about risks and benefits of these therapies and how they can help you treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and more. You can follow Olena here:Instagram: Be_Free_LLC https://www.instagram.com/be_free_llc/Youtube : https://youtube.com/channel/UCx61kmcqrT2gFZlXhBIQOKQ

Join us for a discussion with Lenora Evans, Primary Care Physician, regarding mental health and the role of primary care physicians in the treatment of mental health.  In this episode we discuss how your doctor can help if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns.  We also talk about continuity of care and why it is important. 

Last but not least of our expressive arts mini-series: music and mental health. This episode's special guest is Joshua LeBreton, musician and songwriter with the Canary Yellow project.  Listen in to hear about music as a tool for mental health, and how it helped Joshua through his toughest times. Joshua LeBreton is a music artist that uses song to navigate darkness. 

Our expressive arts mini-series continues with this episode on visual arts and mental health. This episode is joined by 2 special guests: Eddie Wadkins, visual artist, and Sean Shinnock, artist and illustrator and mental health advocate. Hear about overcoming mental health struggles with the help of art, how visual art(s) can help with mental well-being,  and the Draw Your Monster Project on this episode.