CE credits are no longer available Many adults seek services for struggles in their lives that may be the result of undiagnosed or overlooked ADHD. Often these challenges become more apparent when significant changes in their lives throw off their coping. In this podcourse, Dr. Jessica Stern joins Dr. Tamara to discuss what brings these adults to therapy, how to differentiate ADHD from overwhelm, type A personality, or parenting burnout, especially for the "shefault parent". Dr. Jessica Ste...
CE credits are no longer available Allyson Dinneen joins me to discuss embracing vulnerability, and boundaries and making space for even our most uncomfortable emotions. Allyson shares how to transform childhood patterns of fixing people’s problems and making people happy to instead accompany people with compassion on their emotional journey. Allyson Dinneen is a marriage and family therapist and mental health counselor who started the Notes From Your Therapist Instagram project, which curre...
CE credits are no longer available Today I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Miller as we talk emotion-focused parenting and her book What to Say to Kids when Nothing Seems to Work. Dr. Ashley Miller is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and family therapist at BC Children’s Hospital with 15 years experience and is also the mother of a teen and a tween. She runs groups for youth with depression and for parents of youth with mental health challenges. Dr. Miller is also the co-author of the book What t...
CE credits are no longer available How do we help kids with intense anger when their parents say they "refuse" to try the strategies they have been taught? Guest Jessica Sinarski shares her trauma-informed strategies to teach children about their brain and help them understand and regulate their emotions. Whether it is helping them strengthen that "staircase" between their upstairs brain and their downstairs brain or helping them get familiar with their "acting before thinking" and "thinking...
CE credits are no longer available In this engaging podcast episode, host Dr. Tamara Soles invites esteemed psychologist Dr. Helen Ofosu to shed light on her career as a work and business psychologist. Together, they explore Dr. Ofosu's practical approaches to helping individuals navigate workplace barriers and discuss the common concerns that lead people to seek her valuable coaching services. Additionally, they delve into the impact of imposter syndrome and imposter treatment, specif...
CE credits are no longer available Dr. Liz Angoff joins host Dr. Tamara Soles in this enlightening episode as they discuss the transformative potential of collaborative co-construction in psychological assessments. Explore how actively involving children in shaping assessment questions and engaging in feedback dialogues enhances their understanding of their own brains and empowers them to advocate for themselves. Gain practical tips, real-life examples, and insights on delivering empow...
CE credits are no longer available Do you get overwhelmed at tax time or find yourself digging through faded receipts that you intended to keep track of month-to-month? Self-proclaimed accounting nerd and CEO of Heard, Andrew Riesen joins me to help therapists master their finances! Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting out, we've got the financial considerations, mistakes, and mindset shifts you need to know. Highlights The most common financial mistakes made by therap...
CE credits are no longer available Highlights The unique mental health risks for African American Children How the false narratives around African American Families impact therapy Factors contributing to shame for African American Families Steps therapists can take to reduce shame Implicit bias and how it impacts therapy Shame proof parenting Parental Identity Development Model Mercedes Samudio, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist, bestselling author, international speaker, and visiona...
CE credits are no longer available Whether you're a therapist in private practice or growing your side hustle, this episode is for you! Listen as we discuss mental health marketing, how to rethink your messaging and why your message needs to reach the top of the bleacher seats! Steve Turney is the executive director of the Mental Health Marketing Conference, a two-day annual event that invites mental health professionals to connect, learn, build a community, and engage in potential c...
CE credits are no longer available Ready to bid a final farewell to procrastination? In this episode, guest Dr. Hayden Finch shares the psychology of procrastination! From exploring the different types of procrastination to decoding the fascinating neuroscience behind it, we'll equip you with the knowledge and tools to help your clients (or yourself!) overcome the tendency to put things off. Plus, Dr. Finch reveals why procrastination is more than just poor time management and dives in...
CE credits are no longer available Learn the science-backed tools that therapist and author Risa Williams created to help clients boost their self-esteem and ultimately heal her own. Risa shares how surviving the highly competitive worlds of professional ballet and the Hollywood film industry and shifting into motherhood as a therapist helped her develop the practical strategies in her latest book, "The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit" Risa Williams is a Los Angeles therapist and coach who spe...
CE credits are no longer available How do we end deficit based-educational systems that disproportionately harm minoritized students and move from what's wrong to what's strong? Dr. Kelsie Reed and Dr. Byron McClure join me to reframe deficit thinking and provide practical strategies to move toward strength-based, equitable schools. Dr. Byron McClure, D.Ed., is a nationally certified school psychologist and founder of Lessons For SEL. He uses research and human-centered design thinkin...
CE credits are no longer available Dr. Tamara Soles welcomes guest Dr. Jen Blanchette who breaks down how psychologists may be better equipped to support TBI than they think. She shares how to leverage the core pillars of brain health and dispels myths around treatment for TBI’s. Dr. Jen highlights the importance of understanding the emotional “trauma" in a traumatic brain injury. Dr. Jen Blanchette is a licensed psychologist, neuro-coach, and private practice owner. Her ...
CE credits are no longer available Can we perfect perfectionism without succumbing to anxiety? Join us for an enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Eddie O'Connor, a renowned expert in sport psychology, to explore how becoming the "perfect perfectionist" and shifting our perspective on failure can lead us closer to peak performance in all aspects of life without the burden of pressure, anxiety and depression. Dr. O'Connor shares invaluable insights on how embracing failure as a n...
CE credits are no longer available What is childhood alarm? How are some traditional approaches to childhood anxiety developmentally inappropriate? Does CBT work for kids? What can we do instead? All of this and more in this episode with the holistic family psychologist, Ashleigh Warner. Ashleigh has spent over a decade working with families in various settings. Ashleigh has a Masters Degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology and is a registered Psychologist with the Austra...
CE credits are no longer available Dr. Tamara Soles is joined by Dr. Bibi Pirayesh to explore learning differences through a social justice lens and to understand how clinicians can better advocate for their clients. We also discuss ways to improve the recommendations of a psychological assessment report and the difference between unpacking a diagnosis vs understanding a child. Highlights - how are learning differences a social justice issue -how do politics play a role in educational bias...
CE credits are no longer available Natalie Brunswick joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss high sensitivity. Natalie shares the definition of high sensitivity and sheds light on the core features and how they relate to fear responses and heightened anxiety. As an OT and a psychotherapist, her insights on the sensory processing piece are incredibly valuable. The hosts also tackle a common clinical challenge- competing sensory needs between a parent and child. Highlights What is High Sensitivity?...
CE credits are no longer available What is authenticity? How do therapists both show up authentically while creating safe space for their clients to do the same? Can authenticity exist without self-disclosure? Should we be encouraging clients to be authentic in all spaces? These questions and more are explored in this episode with guest psychologist, Rachel Awes. Discover various ways of empowering clients to explore what it means to be authentically themselves. Rachel Awes works as a...
CE credits are no longer available Risa Williams returns to the podcast to discuss time management. Risa has compiled her favourite time management and productivity Tools for Adults with ADHD and Chronically Busy People. Listen to find out how to get in (and out!) of the flow state, how to get past the wall of resistance and the best ways to hack your to-do list. Find out if my current obsession would help you prime your brain and how a red dish may the solution to your missing keys. Risa W...
CE credits are no longer available Amanda Petrik-Gardner joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. Amanda describes the different BFRB’s including Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) and Excoriation (skin picking disorder). We discuss the differences between habits and BFRB’s, whether anxiety is always at the root, and how BFRBs differ from OCD compulsions. Amanda helps us understand the various functions of BFRBs including sensory, cognitive, emotional, and mo...