Informed Consent

Two weeks ago in Roanoke,VA a community mental health agency was forced to close its doors with little to no notice to staff and clients. In this two part episode, Heather and Gabriel unpack the lessons this incident holds for the mental health community and the warnings it provides for those new to the field.

Last week in Roanoke,VA a community mental health agency was forced to close its doors with little to no notice to staff and clients. In this two part episode, Heather and Gabriel unpack the lessons this incident holds for the mental health community and the warnings it provides for those new to the field.

October is ADHD Awareness Month! Therefore, Heather and Gabriel are discussing what is is like being a clinician who has ADHD. In this episode, Gabriel shares his experiences.

Gabriel attended the 4th Annual Roanoke Valley Mindfulness Conference. This year’s conference featured George Mumford, author of “The Mindful Athlete”. In this episode, Gabriel shares his reflections on the conference and insights gleaned.

No counselor wants to bore their clients! So much happens when we get creative. In this episode, Gabriel and Heather share some of the ways they incorporate creativity into their clinical work. Head over to www.informedconsentpodcast.com to let us know the creative interventions you use in your work and to find some of the resources we shared in this episode.

Heading back to school can be a major stressor for our clients and their families. We can make it our goal to help them move from putting out the fires of behavioral infractions to creating success. In this episode, we discuss the importance of: Creating a Routine, Managing anxiety (kids and parents), Having all the school supplies, Creating a calendar/agenda, Developing a system for communication between home and school, Set a goal for the school year

The week of September 10-16, 2017 is Suicide Prevention Week. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel join the conversation on suicide. Together they tackle topics including recognizing and inquiring about ideation, assessing means and a plan, risks and resources, safety plans, and what if someone needs to be hospitalized?

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidenced-based treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral treatment disorders that places emphasis on the parent-child relationship and changing the parent-child interaction patterns, thus offering parental empowerment. Tara Mitchell, Phd, is a Clinical Psychologist at Carilion Pediatric Behavioral Health in Roanoke,VA. In this episode Dr. Mitchell, shares her expertise in PCIT.

Yoga isn't about getting fit or skinny. It can get you there, but it is a byproduct. True yoga is about connecting your mind and body- being present. Yoga means “to yoke” mind and body together in a dance of the present moment. There are so many ways this philosophy in practice assists with mental health counseling and development. In this episode, Corinne Phillips, explains the integration of yoga and counseling. Corinne is a Licensed Professional Counselor and yoga instructor in Roanoke, VA. After finding her way to both the profession of counseling and yoga, she has beautifully married the two!

Are you looking for a new podcast or two? Have you ever wondered which podcasts are favorites for Gabriel and Heather? Well look no further… in this episode, Heather and Gabriel share some of their top picks.

Tom Ahern is a podcaster on@adventurefitradio, a traveler, and a Crossfit coach, but most importantly he is someone who understands the intricacies of mental health. He is also the creator of The Mind Mate, a forum for open and honest communication in the mental health realm. In this episode, Tom shares his own journey with anxiety and OCD. His story provides an opportunity for therapists to have a more thorough understanding of the plight of those touched by anxiety. You can find more about Tom Ahern byVisiting www.themindmate.comFacebook: The mind mateInstagram: @themindmateEmail: info@themindmate.com Listening to the podcast: Adventurefit RadioVisiting www.adventurefittravel.com

Dr. Maelisa Hall is a mental health professional turned documentation Extraordinaire. After finding documentation training essential in her agency, she created QA Prep as a resource to help fellow mental health professionals move from loathing paperwork to loving paperwork. In this episode, Dr. Hall shares tips for making documentation less cumbersome.Dr. Hall also shares resources: -Free documentation crash course, blog, and trainings at her website www.qaprep.com-How to videos on YouTube channel: Maelisa Hall https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCytXRIFI17MtbmTh5QTJhsg

Dr. Sam English is the President/CEO of DefiniPoint, the first and only complete online system that makes it easy and confident to obtain needed ADHD behavioral information from multiple individuals. You can access additional information on DefiniPoint along with a free 30 day trial at www.attentionpoint.com.

Nikki Kinzer is an ADHD Coach and the co-host of “Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast”. In this episode, Nikki teaches us all things ADHD coaching. From becoming a coach, to the coaching process, to what therapists need to know about ADHD and coaching, you are sure to walk away with a wealth of knowledge. Resources shared during the podcast: -ADDCA (ADD Coaching Academy): http://addca.com-Attention Deficit Disorder Association https://add.org/ -Podcast: Taking Control: the ADHD Podcast-Nikki’s website: https://takecontroladhd.com/

The ADHD series continues with a frank discussion about misdiagnosis. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore to various components that attribute to misdiagnosis as well as considerations for developing a differential diagnosis. Challenges in diagnosis and common misdiagnoses including: Bi-polar, DMDD, ODD and CD, and of course sign of the times.

Helping our clients with ADHD includes helping their parents find their stride. In today’s episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss a format for supporting parents as outlined in the book “8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD” by Cindy Goldrich. Those 8 keys: Get Educated, Create a calm environment, Strengthen connections, Cultivate Good communication skills, Teach collaboration, Be clear and consistent, Establish meaningful consequences, Choice provide a roadmap for parenting an ADHD child.

Our first episode in our ADHD series through July!Exercise is medicine! In this episode, Gabriel shares his passion and expertise in using exercise to effectively manage ADHD. Gabriel and Heather will be sharing research to back up their claims as well as a plethora anecdotal evidence about the effects of exercise on ADHD.

Let’s be honest, it’s hard to get excited about paperwork. In graduate school they teach us to, then we get to the real world and what it expected and needed.No wonder we are confused and resentful of the dreaded documentation. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel chronicle their own struggles with paperwork and tips for success.

What does music, acting, and counseling all have in common? Yep, Timing! In choreographing the dance of therapy, we need to be especially mindful of the therapeutic relationship and timing. During this episode, Gabriel and Heather discuss considerations in timing

Known for putting a smile on everyone’s face in the office, Dr. Joe is an EPIC husband, father and chiropractor. His passion shines through in everything he does but especially when working with children with neuro-developmental challenges. Dr. Joe grew up in Minnesota, which you will quickly tell from his non-southern accent! He graduated from The College of Saint Scholastica in 2010 with a B.S. where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. Dr. Joe received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in the fall of 2014. He is an active member of Epic Pediatrics, the leading pediatric focused chiropractic community in the country. Dr. Joe is also a member of the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association (ICPA).In this episode, Dr. Joe shares the ways in which Chiropractic care heals our whole body, not just out skeletal system. Resources:Dr. Joe’s website: http://cottonchiropractic.comDr. Joe’s email: jcottondc@gmail.com