

Psyched to Practice
Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner
Join us as your hosts, Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner, as we explore the far reaches of mental health and share this experience with you. We’re going to cover a wide variety of topics in and related to the field, as well as having experts share their findings and their passion for mental health. We look forward to taking this adventure with you and hope we can get you Psyched!“ Be well, and stay psyched!”
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Oct 28, 2022 • 49min
Practice in Action: To Disclose or Not to Disclose... That is the Question
Ray and Paul attempt to answer a pivotal question in therapy. Do I self disclose? In this engaging discussion we cover the risks and rewards of self disclosure, how self disclosure can be intentional or not, and the many different purposes it can serve in session. We hope after this Practice in Action episode you’re asking yourself the same question. To disclose or Not to Disclose… That is the Question. To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched” #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast

Oct 21, 2022 • 1h 3min
Masters in Practice: Threat Assessments with Dr. Melissa Reeves
This week on the Psyched to Practice podcast we have the opportunity to talk threat assessments with Dr. Melissa Reeves. Join Ray and Paul as they learn about the carefully crafted process behind threat assessments, and the role it plays in our schools and communities in limiting risk. Please enjoy this Masters in Practice episode: Threat Assessments. To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched” #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast

Oct 14, 2022 • 37min
Practice in Action: It's Not the Words that Matter the Most
This week on the Psyched to Practice podcast we concluded the trilogy of our communication episodes. Ray and Paul sit down in this duo episode to talk about how we say our words, and what our bodies say without a word. We discuss how nonverbals and paraverbals in the therapy setting are an integral part of communication and when used effectively can say more than words ever could. So listen in on this Practice in Action episode: It’s Not The Words That Matter The Most. To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched” #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast

Oct 7, 2022 • 50min
Practice in Action: Public Speaking as a Therapist with Dr. Kyler Shumway
On this week’s episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast we talk the ins and outs of public speaking as a mental health professional. Ray and Paul have the opportunity to chat with Dr. Kyler Shumway about his new book Get Psyched: The Therapist’s Guide to the Art and Business of Public Speaking. Listen in as we talk about challenging social anxiety, disseminating good information, and the opportunities that Public Speaking as a mental health professional has to offer. To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched” #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast

Sep 30, 2022 • 1h 14min
Practice in Action: Pop-Culture Metaphors in Therapy with Dr. Simon Rego, Dr. Kristin Szuhany, Dr. Sandra Pimentel, and Dr. Jason Von Stietz
On this week’s episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast we try something a little different. Ray and Paul have a group discussion with Dr. Simon Rego, Dr. Kristin Szuhany, Dr. Sandra Pimentel, and Dr. Jason Von Stietz reviewing the use of Pop Culture Metaphor in the Therapy Setting. We talk sports, movies, games, and cups and how all of these diverse topics can be used as an effective resource to connect therapeutic concepts. Listen in and enjoy! To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched” #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast

Sep 23, 2022 • 59min
Practice in Action: Therapeutic Improv with Dr. Michael Alcée
On this week’s episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast we hope to have you saying “yes, and…” as we talk improv. Ray and Paul have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Michael Alcée about his new book Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist. Listen in as we connect the art and science of therapy in this Practice in Action episode, Therapeutic Improv. To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched” #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast

Sep 16, 2022 • 29min
Practice in Action: Swear Words Really Matter
This week on the Psyched to Practice Podcast we have a Practice in Action episode for you focusing on swearing. Join Ray and Paul as they follow up on the previous duo episode, discussing the place cursing has in the therapy session and how if done well can evoke positive change. We hope you enjoy our latest episode, Swear Words Really Matter!To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched” #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast

Sep 9, 2022 • 1h 10min
Masters in Practice: Relationships with Dr. Roe Mennuti
The Psyched to Practice podcast is truly honored to share with you our conversation with Dr. Roe Mennuti EdD discussing relationships with you all. Join us as we immerse ourselves in what relationships are, what makes them strong, and the value they have in and out of the session. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Be well and stay psychedTo hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched” #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast

Sep 2, 2022 • 46min
Practice in Action: Self Care with Karen Jones
This week on the Psyched to Practice podcast we had the pleasure of discussing Self Care with Karen Jones, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction therapist. Listen in as Karen walks us through what self care is, and how we can help our clients explore ways they can make it their own."Be well, and stay psyched"To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched” #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast

Aug 25, 2022 • 46min
Masters in Practice: CBT for Children with Dr. Robert Freidberg
Join your hosts Ray and Paul as they have the opportunity to start the Masters in Practice series with Dr. Robert Friedberg, talking about using CBT with children and adolescents. We invite you to listen in hearing how Bob found his niche with this and how it’s developed for him over the years. We hope you enjoy this latest installment of the Psyched to Practice podcast. "Be well, and stay psyched"To hear more and stay up to date with Paul Wagner, MS, LPC and Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP visit our website at: http://www.psychedtopractice.com Please follow the link below to access all of our hosting sites. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2007098/share “Be well, and stay psyched” #mentalhealth #podcast #psychology #psychedtopractice #counseling #socialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #ClinicalPractice #mentalhealth #podcast