This Hour Has 50 minutes

CE credits are no longer availableRisa Williams returns to the podcast to discuss time management. Risa has compiled her favourite time management and productivity Tools for Adults with ADHD and Chronically Busy People. Listen to find out how to get in (and out!) of the flow state, how to get past the wall of resistance and the best ways to hack your to-do list. Find out if my current obsession would help you prime your brain and how a red dish may the solution to your missing keys.Risa Williams is a Los Angeles therapist and coach who specializes in anxiety reduction tools and time management techniques. Her latest book “The Ultimate Time-Management Toolkit for Adults with ADHD and Chronically Busy People is out now. (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021) Risa is a university professor and a wellness magazine writer. You can also hear her on her new podcast, The Motivation Mindset. HighlightsScience-based strategies for improving time managementIdentifying the intensity of tasksPriming the brain for productivityGetting into the flow stateHow to downshift from tasksUsing time buffers to reset How microthoughts impact productivityGetting past the Wall of ResistanceSticking with Time BoundariesHow to improve a to-do listResourcesThe Ultimate Time Management Tool KitThe Motivation Mindset PodcastConnectRisa Williams, LMFThttps://www.risawilliams.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/risawilliamstherapy/ Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowHelp us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook  twitter and instagram

CE credits are no longer availableAmanda Petrik-Gardner joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. Amanda describes the different BFRB’s including Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) and Excoriation (skin picking disorder). We discuss the differences between habits and BFRB’s, whether anxiety is always at the root, and how BFRBs differ from OCD compulsions. Amanda helps us understand the various functions of BFRBs including sensory, cognitive, emotional, and motor elements. Amanda also reviews the various treatment models including the most current Comprehensive Model of Behaviour (ComB Model).Amanda Petrik-Gardner a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the states of Kansas and Maine, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the states of Colorado, Missouri, and Michigan, a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in the state of Nebraska.  She is passionate about the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and BFRBs.  She helps those who experience Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors like Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) and Excoriation (skin picking disorder), finally find hope and relief. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, panic disorder, and illness anxiety disorder.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Kansas State University and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas.  Her training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including Exposure & Response Prevention.  Amanda is also trained in Inference Based Therapy (IBT or I-CBT), a metacognitive treatment for OCD and the Comprehensive Behavioral Model (ComB Model) for treatment of BFRBs.  HighlightsWhat are BFRB’sAre they caused by anxiety? How do we differentiate between habits and BFRB’s?Understanding the Function of a BFRBSensory contributions to BFRBsCognitive elements to BFRBsEmotional elements of BFRBsThe most effective treatment models such as the ComB ModelResourceshttps://BFRB.orghttps://www.amazon.com/OCD-Exposure-Coloring-Book-Relationship/dp/1709649119ConnectAmanda Petrik-GardnerWebsite: http://www.amandalcpc.com/ @anxietyocdtreatment (Facebook, TikTok, Insta)Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagramContinuing Education Program: https://thishourhaseducation.com

CE credits are no longer availableDr. Susan Campbell joins Dr. Tamara Soles to discuss her new book From triggered to Tranquil: How Self-compassion and Mindful Presence can Transform Relationship Conflicts and Heal Childhood Wounds. Dr. Campbell shares her proven 5 steps to understanding your trigger signature and gaining mastery over those almost automatic trigger responses. Whether triggered by a child or a partner, she shares her strategies for slowing down, reflecting, and even repairing after a trigger response.  We also discuss common parent triggers and what to do when a child is ready to repair but the parent is not.   Dr. Campbell has over 55 years of experience helping couples and parents learn to use trigger reactions as a doorway to healing and transformation. She is the author of eleven books on relationships and has been interviewed on such TV shows as Good Morning America and CNN's News Night. She also hosts a free monthly group coaching call which you can connect with in the show notes. Don’t forget to get credit for the learning you are doing! Visit thishourhaseducation.com to register for CE credits. HighlightsWhat is whole-makingHow to identify your trigger signatureHow to learn to Pause and ReflectHow to repair when you’ve been triggeredThe common trigger types for parentsWhat to do when a child is ready to repair but the parent is still stuckResourcesTo learn more from Dr. Campbell, join her free monthly group coaching call, or subscribe to her monthly newsletter at susancampbell.com where you will also learn about her upcoming workshops along with tools and tips for healthy relating.ConnectSusan Campbell, PhDWebsite: www.susancampbell.com Twitter: twitter.com/drsusan99 Facebook: facebook.com/drsusan99 Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

CE credits are no longer availableDr. Tamara Soles and therapist and advocate Lauren Tetenbaum discuss the Fair Play Method and how to promote gender equity in the home. Lauren shares the impact of emotional and cognitive labor on women and the ways to use communication, values, and clarified expectations to help make our homes and our lives fair for women. Lauren describes the Fair Play Model's key elements and how a therapist can support a couple in utilizing this method. Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LMSW, JD, PMH-C is an advocate and therapist certified in perinatal mental health who specializes in life transitions affecting millennial and young women. With an approach grounded in empathy and emotional intelligence, Lauren counsels clients on romantic relationships, career choices, pregnancy and parenting, anxiety, and family dynamics. She offers cognitive behavioral and feminist-based psychotherapy to individuals and couples. A mother of two with over a decade of experience in the legal industry, Lauren also facilitates support groups for working, new, and aspiring parents and provides consulting and mental health coaching to support parents in corporate settings. She is passionate about building connections and giving back to her community.Highlights-       Definition of maternal mental load and emotional labor-       The word used by most women across 17 countries to describe their emotional experience-       The impact of gender inequities on women’s mental health-       What is The Fair Play Method-       The key elements of the Fair Play Method-       How therapists can support clients in enacting this methodResourceshttps://www.latcounseling.com/media-additional-resourceshttps://www.fairplaylife.com/ConnectLauren Tetenbaum, LMSW, JD, PMH-CWebsite: www.LATCounseling.com Instagram: @thecounselaur Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenatetenbaum/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

CE credits are no longer availableIn this episode, I talk to therapist, Tiffany McLain about charging premium fees and earning what you're worth in private practice.Tiffany McLain, MFT is a therapist & consultant whose mantra is, “Full fees are the new black.” Via her program, The Lean In. MAKE BANK. Academy, she helps therapists in private practice overcome their shame about making bank so they can help the clients they are truly passionate about serving without sacrificing their own wellbeing. She’s been featured in Psychology Today Magazine, Psych Central, Huffington Post, KGO Radio, SF Weekly and Forbes. You can find out more by visiting www.heytiffany.com.HighlightsWhat therapists have been taught about setting feesThe typical money mindset of a therapistWhat gets in the way of therapists charging premium feesThe real reason many people offer sliding scale feesWhether therapists need to give back through their workThe clinical implications of not addressing the elephant in the roomResourcesSign up to here received the weekly email from Tamara with simple tips to help children thriveWatch Tiffany's free masterclass- 4 Steps to Raise Your Fee (Guilt Free) where they cover 3 myths that keep therapists broke and how they can identify their unconscious money blocks in order to make bank while making an even bigger impact in the lives of the clients they are passionate about serving.Link to Class: https://www.heytiffany.com/4-steps-to-raise-your-fees-masterclass-fifty-minutes/Social media handles:IG: @TiffanyLMcLainFB: https://www.facebook.com/levelupwithtiffany/IG @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook Dr Tamara Solesemail tamara@thesecurechild.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

CE credits are no longer availableWhat is Geek therapy and is it just “geeking out” in session? We answer these questions and more in this episode of This Hour has 50 Minutes with guest, Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu. We discuss what geek therapy is (and isn’t), how she came to be interested in geek therapy, and how it can make therapy a safe space for individuals who may have been marginalized, excluded, or struggled with fitting in because of their interests, gifts, or who they are. So whether you’re into DnD, LARPing, Marvel or Disney films, find out how these and other interests can be explored to improve mental health. Elizabeth Sánchez Arvizu is a first generation Mexican-American with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. She’s currently finishing her PhD while creating safe spaces on social media for everyone. She created her website PsychologyForGeeks and her social media presence, superpwrtoolkit, to reduce stigma placed on mental health and the geek community. She shares resources and tips on how we can all geek out AND take care of our health. HighlightsWhat is Geek TherapyHow did Elizabeth become interested in Geek TherapyWhat social media has meant to herThe benefits of Geek therapy, particularly for those who have been marginalized or excludedResourcesElizabeth's Geek Therapy Resourceshttps://www.psychologyforgeeks.com/resourcesConnectElizabeth Sánchez ArvizuWebsite https://www.psychologyforgeeks.com/ Instagram @superpwrtoolkitTwitter @superpwrtoolkitTiktok superpwrtoolkitTumblr: https://superpwrtoolkit.tumblr.com/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

CE credits are no longer availableStruggle with staying on top of writing therapy notes? You’re not alone. Many clinicians struggle with documentation. Dr. Maelisa Hall joins me to discuss why clinicians struggle with writing progress notes (and it’s not just time management!). She shares some of her best tips for writing efficient and clinically meaningful therapy notes including one I’ve implemented immediately after our chat. She also gives examples of how to document difficult clinical situations such as when a crime has occurred or when abuse has taken place. Dr. Maelisa Hall is a licensed psychologist, nail design enthusiast, and serial entrepreneur. Maelisa helps therapists connect meaning to the typically mundane task of clinical paperwork through her business QA Prep. She enjoys creating trainings that are interactive and engaging so that clinicians leave with strategies they feel ready to use immediately. A true ENFP, Maelisa aims to make sure all of her endeavors are meeting a need in the community while also allowing for plenty of laughter and fun.HighlightsHow Maelisa became the "Documentation Diva". Maelisa's "QUOTE" system for understanding the barriers to completing  progress notesMaelisa's favorite tips for staying on top of therapy notes and documentationHow to handle those old notes that you just can't seem to remember in detailHow to write notes for complex clinical situationsResourcesFree Private Practice Paperwork Crash Course with Dr. Maelisa Hall ConnectDr. Maelisa HallWebsite:   https://www.qaprep.com/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

CE credits are no longer availableDr. Nick Wignall and I talk about meaningful ways to experience less stress over the holidays including how to set boundaries AND uphold them. Nick shares why people have difficulties holding boundaries and shares strategies for long-term success that will carry us through the year and beyond.Dr. Nick Wignall is a clinical psychologist who previously worked as a therapist in private practice helping adults with anxiety and insomnia. Dr. Wignall is now focused on on writing and teaching about emotional health on a broader scale, through his blog, his podcast, his courses, as well as consulting for organizations interested in wellbeing and personal growth. HighlightsWhy people struggle with prioritizing their well-being over the holidaysWhat is the real reason people have trouble setting boundaries and upholding themHow to set better boundariesLong-term strategies for managing holiday stressWays therapists can help their clients improve stress managementHow to handle breaks in therapy over the holidaysResourcesPodcast: Book:  Let it Be Easy by Susie MooreConnectDr. Nick WignallTwitter:  @ndwignallWebsite:   https://nickwignall.com/Dr. Tamara SolesInstagram  @drtamarasolesTwitter @drtamarasolesFacebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasolestamara@thesecurechild.comdrtamarasoles.comSupport the ShowIf you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast 2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram

A brief update about what's to come and highlights from previous episodes.Highlights from:Ep. 22- Allyson Dinneen- Notes from your TherapistEp. 14- Dr. Joel Schwartz- Neurodiversity and Social JusticeEp. 16- Dr. Cameron Caswell- Understanding TeensEp. 26- Gabrielle Ferrara- Therapists in TherapyEp. 5- Dr. David Paul- Treating PTSDEp. 10- Dr. Regine Galanti- Anxiety in TeensEp. 22- Allyson Dinneen- Notes from your TherapistEp. 9- Dr. Catherine Mogil- Building ResilienceEp. 29- Allison Puryear- Abundant PracticesEp 7-  Allison Haynes- NeurodiversityEp. 1- Dr. Elizabeth Foley- Therapy in the Time of PandemicEp. 28- Dr. Kim Perkins- CompetitionEp. 12- Tiffany McLain- Earning What Your WorthEp. 25- Dr. Miriam Kirmayer- Friendships in AdulthoodEp. 6- Kadesha Adelakun- Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in TherapyEp. 27- Drs. Melissa Thiessen and Karen Dyck- Self-Care

CE credits are no longer availableDr. Mitch Abblett joins me to discuss his new book Prizeworthy: How to Meaningfully Connect, Build Character, and Unlock the Potential of Every Child.  We talk about the difference between praising and prizing, how to see behind the problem and bring mindfulness and compassionate curiosity to parenting and really "see" our children.  Dr. Mitch Abblett is a clinical psychologist, author, consultant and national / international speaker.  The author of numerous books, his latest is for parents, educators and helping professionals - Prizeworthy: How to Meaningfully Connect, Cultivate Character and Unlock the Potential of Every Child.  Dr. Abblett's work has appeared in numerous online and print media such as The New York Times, Newsweek, Tricycle Magazine, and USA Today and he hosts a podcast, The Prize of Possibility in which he interviews thought leaders and influencers around themes of how we all might more authentically, compassionately and courageously connect with the true "prizes" in one another.Highlights The connection between the therapist/client and parent/child relationshipsPraising vs Prizing How Mindfulness and Parenting IntersectWhat does Prizing look likeHow to see “behind the problem”Combining intention with curiosity to drop in and see our childrenResourcesDr. Mitch's resourceshttps://linktr.ee/drmitchabblettPodcast: Prize of Possibility Book: Prizeworthy: How to Meaningfully Connect, Cultivate Character and Unlock the Potential of Every ChildConnectDr. Mitch AbblettTwitter:  @drmitchabblett   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitch.abblett.56Instagram: @dr_mitchabblett   LinkedIn: @drmitchabbettWebsite:   www.drmitchabblett.com Dr. Tamara Soles Instagram  @drtamarasoles Twitter @drtamarasoles Facebook http://facebook.com/drtamarasoles tamara@thesecurechild.com drtamarasoles.com Support the Show If you're enjoying the show, help us spread the word so others can enjoy it as well 1. Leave a review on itunes/apple podcast  2. Share an episode on Social media. Be sure to tag me on it so I can see @drtamarasoles on facebook, twitter and instagram