Informed Consent

Lauren Sharp-Page is the founder of Flourish Psychotherapy and Innovation. Lauren began in school based services and battled burn out before beginning her private practice. Lauren’s focus on wellness drew her to “Walk and Talk” therapy. In this episode, Lauren shares with Heather and Gabriel the benefits and challenges of this brand of therapy. For more info on Walk and Talk therapy:Walk and Talk Therapy: A Therapist's Guide by Megan BrownContact Lauren at laurie@flourish-psychotherapy.comWe look forward to your feedback! Join the conversation at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

In this episode, Gabriel and Heather discuss effective ways to collaborate with the schools. No more gloom and doom, only helpful hints to increase the communication process between teachers, parents, and the rest of the team. Join the conversation at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

In today’s episode we speak with Jamie Reygle, the Executive Director of InStill Mindfulness, a non-profit in South West Virginian aimed at bringing mindfulness to schools and to communities in their area.Jamie discusses his journey with mindfulness as well as the journey of InStill Mindfulness, to detailing the services he brings to schools and the retreats they run.Resources: https://instillmindfulness.org/We always welcome your feedback! Join the conversation by emailing us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

Andrea Foutz, Ed.S is a School Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Andrea shares her journey to finding the profession of school psychology and her move from school based work to private practice. Andrea discusses the testing process, and they ways in which an evaluation by a School Psychologist differs from that of a Psychologist focused primarily in mental health. This episode is chock full of insight!To find out more about Andrea and her practice visit http://www.foutzpsychologicaltesting.com/, email her at AndreaFoutz@foutzpsychologicaltesting.com, or call 540-989-6360. We always welcome your feedback! Join the conversation by emailing us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

Believe it or not there are only 6 weeks before school starts here in Roanoke! Gabriel and Heather are trying to stay ahead of the curve for their client’s sake. In today’s episode they give some big ideas on what kids will need help with as they transition to school and what you can be working on with them. Additionally, they give practical games and exercises to work on with clients as well as parents.Resources discussed:Lostboys ADHD StrengthS & Conditioning exercise class Gabriel’s 6 week Back to School Intensive for ADHDer’sOnce Upon a Time game

Heather is out for a few weeks on vacation so we decided to repost an episode of "Take Control" we were interviewed on. Our hosts brought us in to speak on how to talk with others about our ADHD and how can be a tricky subject. We help their audience navigate this conversation and give some advice on talking to others about your ADHD (or really an mental health issue)! We hope you enjoy and would love your feedback! Join the conversation by emailing us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

Joan Sotkin helps entrepreneurs and practitioners experience freedom from struggle personally, professionally, and financially. She is THE expert when it comes to understanding how emotions learned in early childhood can affect a person's business and financial outcomes.Thousands have benefited from her groundbreaking book Build Your Money Muscles and her online programs. Joan's latest, highly-acclaimed program is Rewire Your Brain for Prosperity & Financial Freedom. In this episode, Joan shares that our challenges with money are never about the money but about our emotions related to money and wealth. For more information from Joan and to access her online programs visit https://prosperityplace.com/ and check out her podcast The Prosperity Show on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/prosperity-show-podcast-financial-health-business-success/id726232640?mt=2 and Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-prosperity-podcast/the-prosperity-show-podcast. Joan is offering the Informed Consent a

Heather and Gabriel welcome back Tommy Bateman, LPC to discuss his time as a law enforcement officer. Tommy shares his journey to policing and so much more. Tommy discusses the role his mental health background played in his job as a law enforcement officer as well as how his experiencing in policing informs his current role as a counselor. Don’t miss the helpful information for counselors in their interactions with police officers. Don’t forget to check out Tommy’s YouTube channel: the REBT Advocates https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjuLu2yya3E9k6GOe4sr0HQ We would love to hear from you! Join the conversation by emailing us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

Heather and Gabriel are celebrating the milestone that is their 100th episode! In this episode they reflect on their podcast journey. From meaningful guests, personal and professional growth, challenges, and highlights, they hit it all! Join the conversation and offer feedback on content and direction for the next 100 episodes by emailing Heather and Gabriel at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

So many of the families seeking treatment struggle with broken relationships and attachment challenges. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore attachment styles, disruptions to the parent-child relationship, resulting challenges, and a few attachment based treatment models. If you would like more information on resources and/or would like to continue this conversation, email us at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! A huge stigma remains regarding mental health. In an effort to eliminate this stigma, there is a movement to start conversations about mental illness. Gabriel and Heather join the effort by sharing their own stories! We welcome your feedback and would love to connect with you! Contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

May is National Foster Care Month! Thank you to all the foster parents and child welfare professionals who support and nurture children in foster care every day! In this episode Heather and Gabriel explore one path of supporting children in foster care, successful co-parenting with birth parents. They will discuss the benefits of successful co-parenting, recognizing the stages of grief and loss for birth parents, and effective ways to join with birth parents. If you desire more information on this topic, please reach out to Heather at heatherclifftlpc@cox.net We welcome your feedback and would love to connect with you! Contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

Gabriel and Heather welcome Tommy Bateman, Resident in Counseling and co-host of the REBT Advocates. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that offers an approach to life that leads to greater fulfillment and happiness. Tommy lends us his expertise in the core concepts of unconditional self acceptance, unconditional other acceptance and unconditional life acceptance. To find out more about REBT:Visit http://rebtnetwork.org/ for more information of REBT and a host of resources from Dr. Albert Ellis. Subscribe to Tommy’s YouTube channel: the REBT Advocates https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjuLu2yya3E9k6GOe4sr0HQ We would love to hear from you! Contact@informedconsentpodcast.com

As we move into spring, we have the opportunity to begin to plan for the summer dip in provision of services. There are many reasons that clinical services are under utilized in the summer. Regardless of those reasons, many of us are caught off guard and can be financially impacted. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss planning for the summer through the lens of professional growth and self care.Having something to add? Questions? Comments? Stories? Join the conversation at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com Can't wait to hear from you!

Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. On this episode, Heather and Gabriel talk with Gizmo and Jammer of the Blue Ridge Chapter of Virginia BACA. Gizmo is the President and Founder of the Blue Ridge Chapter and Jammer is a valuable chapter member. Together they discuss their journeys to finding this meaningful work and the ways in which BACA supports and empowers child victims of abuse. BACA works with counselors and social workers, law enforcement, and the court system to increase a child’s sense of safety as they navigate the challenges of the legal system and heal from various forms of abuse. Children with the support of BACA are four times more likely to testify against their abusers. In this episode you will find out how to refer a child/family for this empowering service and the benefits and child will experience. -For additional information visit: www.bacaworld.org or call 1-866-71-Abuse-To Reach the Blue Ridge Chapter info@br

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 conditioned recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Gabriel and Heather are discussing Neglect. Child neglect occurs when a parent or caregiver does not give the child the care he/she needs based on his/her age although the finances and/resources are available to do so. Neglect is the most frequently reported type of abuse to social service agencies, and is a form of trauma and can be a form of complex trauma depending on the extent to which it is present. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss examples of child neglect as well as adverse effects of neglect including the effects on the developing brain. Resource for counselors:National Child Traumatic Stress Network http://www.nctsn.org/Child Trauma Academy www.childtrauma.org Books by Dr. Bruce Perry http://childtrauma.org/roktabs/

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss complex trauma in honor of child abuse prevention. Trauma can be defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing event. Yet complex trauma is used to describe both the exposure to multiple traumatic events, often of an invasive and interpersonal nature, and the wide-ranging, long term impact of this exposure. In this episode you will learn about the range of types of complex trauma as well as the many effects. Resource for counselors - National Child Traumatic Stress Network http://www.nctsn.org/

In graduate school, we are taught that self disclosure should be avoided. While self disclosure can interrupt our clients’ own processes and can lead to a slippery slope with boundaries. However, there are also benefits to self disclosure to the treatment process. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss the many nuances and considerations in counselor self disclosure.

Ryan Munsey is back! In this episode, Ryan shares insights from his new book, F*CK Your Feelings, and his latest podcast endeavor, The Better Human Project. Ryan brings us a neuroscience-based exploration of why some people succeed and others do not. He combines the latest research and science with the real-world practices of high performers to bring us tools and tips to master our minds, utilize our prefrontal cortex to better manage our limbic system, and become the best version of ourselves. Click here to find Ryan’s latest book, F*CK Your Feelings or share this podcast on your social media and email us a screenshot of your share at contact@informedconsentpodcast.com to receive a free copy of the book. More from Ryan: http://ryanmunsey.com/home/betterhumanprojectpodcast/