Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie received a question from a viewer asking to explain the different types of approaches to therapy. There are many different types of therapeutic modalities, but Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie focused on the 6 most popular approaches that they are the most knowledgeable about. Part 2 of this episode explains three widely used, dynamic techniques-- Psychodynamic, relational, and IFS.

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie received a question from a viewer asking to explain the different types of approaches to therapy. There are many different types of therapeutic modalities, but Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie focused on the 6 most popular approaches that they are the most knowledgeable about. Part 1 of this episode explains three widely used, evidenced based techniques-- CBT, DBT, and ACT.

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Why is change so difficult? Why can't we just automatically adjust to changes or transitions in our lives? What can help me adjust to change more smoothly? All of these very common questions and more are covered by Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie in this episode!

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie have heard a lot of misconceptions, biases, stigmas, and misinformation about therapy throughout their time in the mental health field, and they want to set the record straight! This episode explores some very common misconceptions about therapy, how they may have came to be, and explains why they are untrue.

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Wondering if you should start therapy? This episode is for you! Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie explore some of the many reasons people might want to go to therapy and why it might be beneficial for you to begin your therapy journey.

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This week Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie discuss all things burnout! They cover contributing factors to what can cause burnout, strategies to use to combat and prevent burnout, and how burnout can look and show up differently for people-- as it relates to work/ their jobs.

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Welcome to another bonus role-play episode! This episode portrays a role-play of a therapist improperly/ineffectively using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a distressed patient. In this role-play, Dr. Nicole attempts to portray a therapist who is NOT effectively using DBT to treat her patient (Dr. Jackie). After the role-play, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie debrief some of the ineffective techniques used in the role-play and why they might not be so helpful.

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Welcome to our first role-play episode! This episode portrays a role-play of a therapist using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a distressed patient. In this role-play, Dr. Nicole attempts to effectively use DBT to treat her patient (Dr. Jackie). Before and after the role-play, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie discuss what DBT treatment is typically used for and debrief some of the effective techniques used in the role-play.

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.