The Victorious Counselor Podcast

In this episode, Victoria talks about the basics of feelings, the importance of identifying feelings, and gives practical tips on how to begin processing feelings. Feelings 101 is a lesson on understanding why emotions are important, some insight from the Bible, and some theory on and understanding the window of tolerance.Link to a feelings wheel: feelingswheel.com Link to the window of tolerance: https://www.nicabm.com/trauma-how-to-help-your-clients-understand-their-window-of-tolerance/

Disclaimer:  Content used in this podcast episode were used for educational purposes and are not intended to substitute for an individual seeking therapy.  The interventions used are general and if you find yourself experiencing a mental health emergency; please call 911 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.This episode was originally recorded on Melanie Christina's My Rough Draft Podcast. Mel is a long time friend of the Victorious Counselor Podcast, and led this discussion on being a 9-5 preneur and managing and prioritizing mental health.  Navigating the business world while also being intentional about mental health may sound strenuous; but it's not impossible. I incorporate my Faith based approach with a highly utilized and evidence-based practice, EMDR, and discuss basic steps listeners can take when forming healthy mental health habits. Other topics mentioned include: Imposter Syndrome, the Scarcity vs Abundance Mindset, morning routines, & more!For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EYfmhX9C0UYou can find Mel's My Rough Draft podcast on all major platforms!Follow her on IG @_melaniechristina

Felicia Burnett, APC  is joining the Victorious Counselor Podcast to close out the Healed Girl Summer Series! Felicia discusses her work as a therapist, how she helps her clients achieve healing, and her take on Healed Girl Summer. Follow Felicia on IG at: @FeliciawiththefeelsBook with Felicia at: https://www.worthwisdomwellness.com/fburnett

On this episode of the Victorious Counselor Podcast, we are joined by Kalyn Wilson, LMSW, and the founder of Black Girl Seen, a group experience where Black women can heal through vulnerability. Kalyn gives the victorious listeners her perspective and definition of healing, vulnerability, the Healed Girl Summer movement, as well as some practical ways that we can practice vulnerability and healing on our own. You can find more information on Black Girl Seen, as well as how to sign up for your own experience on Instagram at @blackgirlseen, and you can follow Kalyn @kalynwilsontherapy. 

Our first guest within our "Healed Girl Summer" series! Josee' Muldrew is an associate professional counselor in the state of Georgia, and the creator and founder of "The Looking Glass", a platform created for BIPOC women to look introspectively and confront some of the hardest parts of themselves. Josee' gives insight into what Healed Girl Summer means to her, and shares her perspective on how women of color can begin intentionally putting themselves first in their journey of healing.Learn more about Josee' and The Looking Glass here:https://www.thelookingglassjm.com/Follow The Looking Glass on IG at: @thelookingglass.jm

Welcome back Victorious listeners! Today we launch the summer series, Healed Girl Summer, and I give  some background information on what Healed Girl Summer means to me and the vision for the series. Like, subscribe, and share!

Let's talk about self-care! Before you ask- NO, your self-care isn't selfish-it's worship. I talk about the definition of self-care, how it may look differently for everyone, and of course we get into what the Bible says about rest and "dying to self". Pastor Johnson's message on rest: https://youtu.be/ZFYjc2LvkNQ

In this episode, I'm joined by Salima Hart, APC of Grow Counseling's Buckhead office in Atlanta, GA. Salima and I talk through the process of identifying the need to see a therapist, what to look for in a therapist, should Christians only seek Christian counselors, and how to proceed if you feel as though you and your therapist aren't the best fit. Find out more about Salima and book with her here:https://growcounseling.com/team/salima-hart/

In this episode, we take questions that were asked about the Trauma and the Brain: Biblical Implications series.  Give it a listen, like, subscribe, and share!

This episode is the culmination of the Trauma and the Brain series. I talk about what approaches to treatment may look like and review a top down and bottom up approach. The conversation ends with suggestions for different treatments and an intro to Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), an effective modality of trauma treatment. Of course, we have excerpts of Scripture woven throughout the episode. Enjoy!The body keeps the score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1619364763&sr=8-1Getting Past your Past- Francine Shapiro: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Past-Your-Self-Help-Techniques/dp/1609619951/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=getting+past+your+past&qid=1619372013&sr=8-1More on top down and bottom up approaches: https://www.complextrauma.org/complex-trauma/path-to-recovery/What is the window of tolerance: https://www.drmariedezelic.com/window-of-tolerance--traumaanxiety-relaWhat is EMDR therapy: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/Learn more about Brainspotting here: https://brainspotting.com/

We are continuing on in our series discussing trauma, neurological impacts, and what the Bible has to say about it. Join in for a dynamic conversation! "The Body Keeps the Score"- Bessel Van Der Kolkhttps://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

In this episode, I get more detailed about trauma, a traumatic event, what it means to be trauma-informed, and some basic neuroscience of the brain. I finish the episode with a couple scriptures that intersect with what neuroscience has to say.  Grab a notepad and pen and enjoy! "The Body Keeps the Score"- Bessel Van Der Kolkhttps://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748More Info on Child Trauma https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-traumaLogos Bible Study Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Dr. Dan Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brainhttps://youtu.be/f-m2YcdMdFw

Episode one! In the episode, expect to hear about:-Who is the Victorious Counselor?-What is the intention of the podcast?-What can I expect from the podcast?-Who else may benefit from listening?