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Join me in Episode 4 as I chat with counselor Cara Gruhala, EdS, PLPC, NCC about tele-play therapy.  This episode's Lessons From the Couch features a bonus interview with play therapist, international trainer and author  Liana Lowenstein. Learn some practical tips for doing online therapy with children. Cara is a counselor with Seeds of Change Counseling and Consulting in Missouri. She works with clients ages 4+ and specializes in the treatment of anxiety and trauma. Cara is the creator of the Tele-play Therapy Resources and Support Facebook page, a collective of more than 28,000 mental health practitioners from around the world.Some HighlightsFinding support through therapist driven facebook pageUsing technology such as online gaming in play therapyUsing art/drawing activitiesTrauma workInviting discussion of anti-racism in sessionsSteps to consider for face-to-face workKeys to making online therapy workBonus Lessons from the CouchLiana Lowenstein is a Registered Clinical Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified TF-CBT Therapist who has been working with children and their families for over 30 years. She is a highly sought after international presenter and trainer. Liana is the author of numerous best-selling books including the incredibly popular Creative Interventions Series including creative interventions for bereaved children, creative interventions for children of divorce and creative cbt interventions with for children with anxiety. ResourcesTele-play Therapy Resources & Support Facebook PageSeeds of Change Facebook PageThe Journey of Cultural and Racial Diversity In Play Therapy Facebook PageAPA Return to Office Consent FormCPA Return to Office Consent FormLiana’s websiteLiana's WorkshopsLiana's Books Liana's Facebook PageSupport 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

In this episode, I talk to Rachel Rainbolt, MFT, parenting coach, writer, and podcaster, about practicing off the beaten path. We talk about integrating family and career in non-traditional ways.  Full episode notes are listed in the episode webpage below. Some highlights: Integrating family and work life in authentic ways Coaching vs therapy models Telehealth / Online coaching Finding alternative career opportunities Aligning your values with your actions Helping families simplify their lives The benefits and challenges of “living out loud” on social media Our fallibility and continued personal “work in progress” Living in the “overlap” of needs visit Tamara's website Tamara's Instagram   Tamara on TwitterThis hour has 50 minutes website Further information: Rachel on Instagram  @sage.family Sage Family website www.rachelrainbolt.com Sage Family Podcast  Tamara’s conversation with Rachel about Discipline on Sage Family PodcastRachel’s books found here Sage Parenting: Honored and Connected Sage Homeschooling: Wild and Free Sage Sleep: Rested and Connected Sage Breastfeeding: Nourished and Connected Found here 

In this episode I talk with Dr. Monique Atkins about how we balance parenting with clinical practice. We talk logistics, pros/cons of working part-time, and our own parenting fails.More information about Dr. Tamara Soles' clinic is available here https://www.thesecurechild.com/You can follow Tamara on Twitter https://twitter.com/drtamarasoles?lang=en or instagram https://www.instagram.com/drtamarasoles/Resources related to parenting and work life balancehttps://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/balancing-kidshttps://www.apa.org/pi/about/newsletter/2015/09/women-workplaceMaternal work early in the lives of children and its distal associations with achievement and behavior problems: A meta-analysis.https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-20411-001I referenced parent coach, Rachel Rainbolt who can be found here https://rachelrainbolt.com/

In this episode, Tamara chats with psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Foley about coping and therapy in the time of pandemic. If you enjoy the podcast, please share and subscribe to hear future episodes! Thanks for listening!Note: there are some microphone issues near the beginning of the episode that resolve later. thanks for your patience. More information about Dr. Tamara Soles' clinic is available here https://www.thesecurechild.com/You can follow Tamara on Twitter https://twitter.com/drtamarasoles?lang=en or instagram https://www.instagram.com/drtamarasoles/For help with coping with the COVID 19 crisis, here is a list of available resources in Canada https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/how-to-access-free-mental-health-and-emotional-support-during-the-covid-19-crisis-1.5519397Any time of the day or night, you can dial 1-833-456-4566 (available in English and French) to reach the Crisis Services Canada, a national network of non-profit distress and crisis service centres.