Psyched to Practice

There have been a few themes that have occurred naturally over the course of the Podcast, but none are more prevalent than connection. Whether in an interview or a discussion between Ray and Paul connection is a common term and an important piece in what we do as mental health professionals. This week we look back at some of the more diverse and profound moments where connection is highlighted.  We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Keeping ConnectedTo 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

Ethics is an integral part of the mental health profession, yet so often it is an area that is breezed over and thought to be stuck in time. Ray and Paul have this challenged for them as they sit down with Dr. John Gavazzi, PsyD, ABPP  who shared insight on making ethical decisions and takes it further sharing information that practitioners need to be aware of as the ever changing world of mental health starts to incorporate Artificial Intelligence. We discuss some fundamentals in a new way and work to adapt this cutting edge technology in the therapy setting. We hope you enjoy this Master’s in Practice episode: Ethics Education and the Impact of AI on Mental Health with Dr. John Gavazzi.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

There may be nothing more universally experienced in this world than conflict. It is all around us and can present in drastically diverse ways. So if its so common why is it so hard to resolve. Ray and Paul discuss the impact that conflict can have and explore ways that we can recognize it, understand it, and join in it’s resolution. We hope you enjoy this Living Psyched episode: Opening up a Can of Conflict Resolution. 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

If you’re a professional in the mental health field, there’s a good chance that you have seen an increase in adults exploring if they have ADHD. Regardless if the push came from social media, primary care physicians, family, or work, we as clinicians have an important question to answer for them. Do they? This week Ray and Paul discuss this increase in population and how they assess for ADHD to create accurate diagnosis and promote effective treatment. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Better Questions… Better Assessments… Identifying Adult ADHD.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

Problem solving is an integral part of our everyday lives and a critical skill that every mental health professional must be aware of. But what is good problem solving, and how do we use it in the therapy setting. This is exactly what Ray and Paul seek to answer in their conversation today. They break down the process of problem solving, and develop guiding principles that allow us to help our clients with this crucial skill. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Problem?… SolvedTo 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

“Am I going in the right direction with this client?” “Do I have a solid understanding of this treatment modality” “What do I do in this situation”. These are common questions that clinicians will have and if we don’t have a place to get them answered it is easy to get stuck. That’s where supervision comes in. This week Ray and Paul talk about how supervision is more than just a requirement for grad school, it is a support system that allows clinicians to grow and develop in their insight into mental health work and helps insure that they are doing right by those they work with. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Super- Vision.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

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

Technology is a part of everyday life, and there is no population more affected than our youth. Ray and Paul had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Dan Florell about the impact technology use and specifically cyberbullying can have on this population. They explore the history behind both and how providers can support parents and children who may be struggling with cyberbullying or technology use. We hope you enjoy this Masters in Practice episode: Cyberbullying and Technology Use with Youth with Dr. Dan Florell.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

Executive Functioning is a part of everyday life that allows us to activate, focus, regulate effort, manage our emotions, utilize memory, and direct action. With so many pieces Ray and Paul want to give a functional break down so that we can use this important concept in our everyday lives. They’ll walk through each aspect of Executive Functioning as well as the connections in between. We hope you this Living Psyched episode: Executive Functioning Uncovered. 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

Racism Related Stress can play a significant role in the lives of BIPOC, and can be a key factor in making or breaking successful treatment outcomes. But, how can we as clinicians help support the individuals struggling with this? This is exactly what Ray and Paul hope to answer following the expertise and guidance of Dr. Ryan DeLapp in this Master’s in Practice episode. Ryan describes how his REACH UP model helps give clinicians an orientation to life that helps support and empower their BIPOC clients who are impacted by Racism Related Stress. We hope you enjoy this Master’s in Practice episode: Racism Related Stress with Dr. Ryan DeLapp.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