Informed Consent

We're rewinding today but continuing out series on adoption. But we'll be back with a fresh episode next week. Enjoy!International and Transracial adoptions add another layer of complexity to the challenges faced by those touched by adoption. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel interview Susan F. Branco, PhD, LCPC (MD), LPC (VA), NCC, ACS. Dr. Branco is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia and Maryland.

Heather and Gabriel continue to peel back the layers of clinical needs surrounding adoption. In this episode, they discuss the ways in which adopted children experience grief and loss as well as tools for use in your clinical work. ResourceCenter for Adoption Support and Education https://adoptionsupport.org/ Join the conversation by emailing us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

Development and identity formation in adolescence poses unique challenges for adopted teens. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore those challenges and provide resources for helping teens. Resources discussed: Center For Adoption Support and Education https://adoptionsupport.org/Books: Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens by Debbie Riley and John MeeksBeneath the Mask: For Teens AdopteesJoin the conversation by emailing us at Contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

Heather and Gabriel are back with the monthly Bibliotherapy episode. In this episode, they discuss the use of the book What to Do With A Problem by Kobi Yamada. This book is a well written and beautifully illustrated tool to use in helping elementary school aged children work through their angst about a particular problem to find their opportunities for growth and development. Find the book here: https://amzn.to/2OZYH1qJoin the conversation and give us your feedback on the types of Bibliotherapy resources you would like to hear more about by emailing contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

Gabriel and Heather are back with new content and in a new studio! In this episode, Gabriel and Heather share recent struggles they have each experienced and the ways in which they have coped. From having a wonderful community and self care skills to discussions of robot doctors, this episode has a little bit of everything. Join the conversation by emailing contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

While Gabriel juggles his new baby boy Heather struggles to find the "rec" button! So you don't miss us too much we thought it'd be easiest to rewind to our most listened to episode: 93 on TF-CBT. ENJOY!"In honor of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Gabriel and Heather are continuing to discuss trauma. In this episode, they discuss Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF- CBT). TF-CBT is a hybrid model used to treat children and adolescents who have experienced at least one significant trauma. Heather is a TF-CBT certified therapist and gives an overview of the components TF-CBT. If you are interested in finding out more information about this model and/or have interest in becoming trained and/or certified in the model check out these resources: Medical University of South Carolina https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/ Washburn Center for Children http://www.washburntraininginstitute.org/TF-CBT Therapist Certification program https://tfcbt.org/ "

In our last episode of the exam prep series Heather and Gabriel discuss the case simulations of the Preparatory Course for the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHC) from Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (AATBS).Questions? Comments? We would love to have your input! Join the conversation at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

In today's episode of the exam prep series Heather and Gabriel discuss the third and final volume of of the Preparatory Course for the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHC) from Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (AATBS) on Administration, Consultation, Supervision.Questions? Comments? We would love to have your input! Join the conversation at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

This second part of the exam prep series focuses on the next installment of the Preparatory Course for the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHC) from Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (AATBS). Heather and Gabriel explore topics of study including goal setting and contracting, rapport building and the therapeutic relationship, collateral contacts, theories and models, interventions based on the lense of those models, and working with diverse populations. We would love to have your input! Join the conversation at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

The long awaited licensing exam prep series is finally here. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel begin to explore the process of studying for the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam (NCMHC). Gabriel is using a predatory course for the NCMHC from Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (AATBS). In this first part in the exam prep series, the discussion focuses on knowledge of assessment and diagnosis. We would love to have your input! Join the conversation at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

Here is part two of the discussion of parenting as a mental health professional. In this episode, the tables turn and Gabriel shares his experience of moving towards fatherhood. We would love to hear your experiences. Join the conversation by emailing us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

Welcome back to our monthly bibliotherapy/cinematherapy spotlight. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss the use of the documentary “When We Were Kings” as a therapeutic intervention.

Becoming a parent and parenting as a mental health professional can certainly present challenges. In this episode, Heather shares her experience of becoming a mother and parenting while in this field. We would love to hear your experiences. Join the conversation by emailing us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

As mental health professionals, we only enhance the benefits to our clients by collaborating with other professionals. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss the how to’s, benefits, and successes. We would love to hear your stories of collaboration. Join the conversation at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

Happy Labor Day! In honor of the holiday, Heather and Gabriel discuss how to care for clinicians in your agency. From basic ideas to radical notions. We would love to hear your input. Join the Conversation at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

Cinematherapy is the use of movies in the therapeutic process. Heather and Gabriel are launching a monthly spotlight onto Bibliotherapy and/or Cinematherapy resources. In this episode they explore the use of the movie “The Iron Giant.” Join the conversation by emailing contact@informentconsentpodcast.com

Gabriel is preparing to take the LPC exam! In this episode, Heather and Gabriel talk test ambivalence. They discuss the rigours of studying, lack of accommodations for ADHD, and all sorts of fears. Join the conversation by emailing contact@informedconsentpodcast.com. Coming this fall… a series on test prep!

In today's episode you'll (hopefully) be able to hear Heather and Gabriel discuss Gabriel's final transition away from community mental health.

We are still having issues recording quality content for you all; for that we apologize. While we try to figure things out on our end please shoot us an email contact@informedconsentpodcast.com and let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear from us! This feedback will greatly help us find a direction to go while possibly presenting fixes to our issues. Thanks for you understanding! Talk to you all soon!