Psyched to Practice

That little voice in our heads has a huge impact on how we see and engage with the world. That’s why on this week’s episode Ray and Paul take on the topic of self talk. We review the importance of being intentional with this voice and recognizing the impact that it can have on how we experience and respond to the world around us. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: The Words We Say to Ourselves. 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

In preparation for our upcoming episode, we want to take a look back at some of our earliest episodes focusing on the words we use. Reminisce with Ray and Paul  as they cover some highlights from these episodes, recognizing the importance of being intentional with the words we use and how we communicate them. We hope you enjoy this Past Practice in Action episode: Words, Words, Words. 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

One of the most common experiences for new clinicians is to misuse or overuse Adjustment Disorder. That’s because for many it’s never clearly understood. Ray and Paul set out to change that in this week’s episode. We discuss what makes an adjustment disorder and how clinicians can be intentional and effective in their treatment of this. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Wait You Mean Everyone Doesn’t Have an Adjustment Disorder? 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

Is it Autism? Is it ADHD? Is it both? How can we tell them apart? This week Ray and Paul take on the task of comparing and contrasting the symptoms of these two neurodivergences. We explore the functions behind the symptoms and attempt to clarify the differences in these two commonly misdiagnosed neurodivergencies. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Untangling Neurodivergence. Ven diagram:https://neurodivergentinsights.com/misdiagnosis-monday/adhd-vs-autism?format=ampTo 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

This week we tackle one of life’s certainties… adjustment. When we experience life, we are experiencing change. And often accompanying that change is life stress. And how do we resolve this life stress? Adjust. And that’s exactly what Ray and Paul explore in this week’s episode. They review some of the most significant life stressors that someone can face and offer some guidance on how to frame this life stress to improve our abilities to adjust with it. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode If You Can’t “Shake It Off”, It’s Time To Adjust. The Holmes- Rahe Life Stress Inventory:https://www.stress.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/stress-inventory-1.pdfTo 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

It’s that time of the year again, one of the biggest transitions for families is back with back to school. Whether you’re a parent or student this is a time of change. And that’s exactly what Ray and Paul explore in this week’s episode. They review some helpful and healthy recommendations to ease back into the school routine, and make this school year the best it can be. We hope you enjoy this Living Psyched episode Schools Back, Bye Summer. 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

We take an interesting approach on a familiar topic as we dive back into the world of ADHD, this time focusing on how it can impact the relationship and sex life of adults. Join Ray and Paul as we listen and learn from Dr. Ari Tuckman, exploring the impact that ADHD has on  relationships, developing pathways to a more fulfilling sex life, and discuss the most effective supports out there for these couples.  We hope you enjoy this Master’s in Practice episode: Sex, Drugs, and ADHD with Dr. Ari Tuckman 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

Hey everyone, we wanted to first take a moment to thank everyone for their support of the podcast. It’s been such an incredible opportunity to share our experiences, hear from experts, and connect with you all. With that, we’re wanting to announce we will be taking a short break for the month of July, returning August 4th to weekly posting. During this time we’re using the opportunity to revamp some of the behind the scenes processes- to continue to evolve and give you, our listeners, the best experience we can. There will be a short announcement episode dropping in our feed today. Listen in to hear what’s coming up for the Psyched to Practice Podcast. Until then, 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

What is the problem with focusing on the problem? It limits our ability to visualize the solution. Ray and Paul listen and learn from Dr. John Murphy on the topic of Solutions Focused Therapy. We cover what Solution Focused Therapy is and how when applied well we can help our clients recognize supports around them, create a clearer plan, and join with them in the process of treatment. We hope you enjoy this Master’s in Practice episode: Solutions Focused Therapy with Dr. John Murphy. 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

We’ve talked about problem solving and how effective it can be when we have control and influence over a situation. But what about when we don’t? Well… we then have to accept it. Ray and Paul follow up from their conversation on problem solving talking about the other side, when we have to accept a situation and how we do this. They break down what acceptance is and how when done well can allow us to move forward in a situation and get unstuck. We hope you enjoy this Living Psyched episode: A-C-C-E-P-T Find Out What it Means to Me. 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