Happy New Year! As the end of 2022 is fast approaching, what better time to talk about changes and goal setting. In this episode Ray and Paul discuss one of the most important topics clinicians help to promote in their clients… change. They talk on how to promote changes that can be maintained, the significance of goal setting, and share some goals for Psyched to Practice along the way. So please enjoy this Practice in Action episode to finish out the year: To Move ForwardTo 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 the most wonderful time of the year, and what a year it has been. In this episode Ray and Paul talk reflection, look back at the past year, and how the podcast has grown. They talk about the importance of reflection in therapy while sharing some favorite moments, daunting challenges, and valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way. Please enjoy this Practice in Action episode: You Have to Look Back.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 we as clinicians do is challenging work, and we always strive to be our best to provide good service to our clients. But what happens when our personal life becomes messy and bleeds ? Ray and Paul seek to answer this question in this week’s episode. We talk about when our personal stuff carries over in our sessions and how we can still provide good therapy in the midst of this. An important reminder in this Practice in Action episode: Therapists are People Too. 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 wrap up our conversation on cognitive biases in this week's episode of the Psyched to Practice podcast. Join Ray and Paul as they delve into more of the biases that direct the way we think, and review the significance they bring into the therapy setting. Listen in to l expand your awareness and be a better thinker in this Practice in Action episode: Beliefs, Blindspots, and Biases Pt. 3To 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 the most wonderful time of the year… or is it? The Psyched to Practice Podcast has its first holiday episode covering the joy they bring to some and pressure to others. Ray and Paul talk on the hard truths of the holidays: how they often carry unseen baggage for many of the clients we see and some valuable ways we can offer support. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode, Holiday Cheer or Jeer. 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 dysfunction is the topic on the table today as we listen in to the expertise of Dr. Russell Ramsey on Adult ADHD. Ray and Paul learn the ins and outs surrounding the presentation and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults and discuss the common misconceptions that are detrimental to treatment. We hope that you enjoy this Masters in Practice episode on Adult ADHD with Dr. Russell Ramsey. 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

On this week’s episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast we explore the topic of Sexually Harmful Behaviors in Youth with Dr. Christy Mulligan. Ray and Paul listen and learn about who this population is, as well as the compassion and adaptability needed to support the successful reintegration of these youth. Please enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Sexually Harmful Behaviors in Youth with Dr. Christy Mulligan. 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 continue our biased conversation with part 2 in this week’s episode of the Psyched to Practice podcast. Ray and Paul talk about more cognitive biases that are pervasive in our everyday lives and seek to bring insight to this for the therapy setting. As they find the through thread in these biases, they hope to make themselves and others “better thinkers.” So turn up the volume and broaden your awareness for this Practice in Action episode: Beliefs, Blindspots, and Biases Pt. 2. 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

Well the pivotal moment in any wildly successful podcast’s life has happened… we’re excited to announce this week’s episode is part 1 of multi part episodes. We may be biased in thinking that way, which connects well with Ray and Paul’s conversation on biases. Listen in as we review a variety of cognitive biases and what their role both positive and negative can be in the therapy setting. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Beliefs, Blindspots, and Biases Pt. 1. 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

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