The Shrink Think Podcast: Recent Episodes
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins
Welcome to the Shrink Think Podcast hosted by Aaron Potratz and Nathan Hawkins, two licensed counselors. With engaging, informative conversations and light-hearted humor, the Shrink Think Podcast aims to normalize and demystify therapy for those beginning or continuing their mental health journey; in short, to bridge the gap between clients and therapists.
Episodes are geared toward simplifying complex therapeutic concepts, exploring personal contributions and needs in relation to therapy, and both informing and empowering individuals to know what to expect from the process and their own therapist.
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/US2LfZpdS0INow on YouTube: @shrink-think*Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/H4LoFr1P98MNow on YouTube: @shrink-think*Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/ayPgXJcvH1oNow on YouTube: @shrink-think*Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/uGPQ-EC9tRsNow on YouTube: @shrink-think*Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/J22KHvV7WWENow on YouTube: @shrink-think*Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/US2LfZpdS0INow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/rfW6A0s1PBQNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/5lHC5hMRxTMNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/itDFsJHafXgNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/US2LfZpdS0INow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
If there’s something in your life you keep doing that it’s healthy and you know you need to change but can’t seem to get started, this episode is for you. We often cling to unhealthy patterns because they’re familiar and changing means walking into the unknown-which is hard to do!Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/sheCzwfPVY0Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
If you’ve ever thought you’re too much, crazy, too boring, or too dumb when you share with your therapist, you might have a specific wound that the therapeutic relationship an help heal.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/US2LfZpdS0INow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Amber Drake is a current graduate student attending UH at Hilo, studying clinical mental health counseling and graduating in May 2025. She’s doing an internship at Aloha House, a partial hospitalization program, volunteers with NAMI Maui, sits on the state board of directors with NAMI Hawaii, is a NAMI Maui affiliate leader, and is certified as a youth mental health first aid instructor. Amber sat down with us to share her story about how NAMI helped her recover from mental illness, which led her to a career in the mental health field and active participation with the organization that helped her.Nat'l Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Many people go to therapy because they struggle to feel emotions. Intellectualizing problems is a common way of coping with overwhelming feelings, but it prevents you from feeling. If this is you, here's what you can do about it.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/gH1-rKsXj30Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Going to therapy every week is a great thing, but what makes it effective is when you practice something different between sessions toward meaningful change. We discuss some reasons why you might struggle with doing the work outside the therapy office, and what you can do to address this with your therapist.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/HSpRej2Pze4Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
When you decide to go to therapy, it's usually because you've recognized something has become problematic in your life and it needs to change. Bringing this to a therapist for help is a good start, but assuming the therapist knows what you need can prevent you from taking ownership of your needs and directing sessions to meet your needs best.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
The purpose of therapy is to learn more about yourself so you can make meaningful changes - to “get better.” Sometimes there are obstacles that can get in the way of that process, from both the therapist or the client. The right combination should be help you make progress, even if it takes some time to get there.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/cWs0lKBfyF8Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Some people view therapy as a “product” that can be “consumed” at any location, while others view it as a “service” that requires more of a “specialist.” Neither is right or wrong, but knowing what is being sought in therapy can help the client and therapist get on the same page and work together toward the same goals.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/JCv4p2cAuowNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
When you can give yourself compassion and tolerate your own emotional experiences, you can hold space for others and be present with their emotional experiences. This is a great skill that can transform your relationships and move conversations to what the real issues are.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/oDc_qXREIWkNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Why do some people just “talk talk talk” in a monologue in therapy? It could be that this kind of verbal processing is what they need to explore and understand what it is they think or feel, and the space given by a therapist facilitates it. If you’re not sure, having a conversation between therapist and client about this dynamic can help both of you understand each other and work together best.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: Visit our YouTube ChannelNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
The second and most destructive of the four “horseman” that the Gottmans identify as a relationship killer is contempt. Contempt involves taking a one-up position of superiority and shaming the other person. The antidote to contempt is a culture of appreciation in the relationship. Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/QmOqghcAoOUNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
The fourth and final of the Gottman “horsemen” is stonewalling-withdrawing and disengaging from the conversation to build a kind of “wall” between you and your partner. This usually comes from physiological overwhelm called “flooding,” where the stonewaller shuts down and chooses to disengage. The antidote to stonewalling is taking time to calm down and re-engaging.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/pZxY1vhhWlUNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
The third “horseman” of the relational apocalypse is defensiveness, usually as a response to criticism. Defensiveness is a form of self-protection from a perceived attack, usually from a place of righteous indignation or innocent victimhood. The antidote to defensiveness is accepting responsibility for your role in the conflict or situation.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
John & Julie Gottman founded the Love Lab at the UW in Seattle, WA which can predict with 94% accuracy whether a couple will stay together based on observing the first several minutes of their argument. The Gottmans discovered four relationship killers called “the four horsemen”; the first one being criticism. Criticism is when you attack the person or character rather than address the behaviors. The relationship antidote to criticism is a soft startup.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/2PUwgGAViUENow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Do you know the difference between arguing and discussing? Conflict in a relationship will require some conversation about it, and we want to make sure you’re discussing issues with the goal of understanding one another.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/ePD6xFpJ_f4Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
When someone you care about is struggling and needs help, it can be difficult to talk with them about considering therapy. Here are some suggestions about what to say, and what not to say, in that delicate conversation to encourage someone to talk with a therapist.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/BY1wdYcg_tsNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Guest Tory Krone, a counselor and entrepreneur, talks about focusing on the present over the past using ACT to make practical changes. She encourages people to get curious first about themselves then about others, in order to improve relationships. In this interview, she describes her clinical process of "mapping" people's experiences as well as her passion for helping group counseling practices gather data to better help clients.Tory Krone is a seasoned licensed clinical therapist with 15 years of experience spanning therapeutic practice and leadership roles across all levels of care. She is the founder and managing director of a successful group therapy practice in Chicago. In 2023, driven by a passion for making things easier on group practice owners, Tory collaborated with her husband and two other family members to create a custom dashboard tailored to the specific needs of her practice. This project led to the co-founding of PracticeVital, the first-ever automated dashboard designed to offer real-time insights into the health of therapy practices and to empower teams with actionable data.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/ytUv6UF62T8Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Therapists are people with personality traits. Extroverted therapists, for example, can be easy to connect with, be good communicators, and give helpful feedback. They may also need to be more intentional about holding space for clients without interruption, ask more questions than offering answers, and be patient with the process and allow people to come to their own conclusions.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@shrink-thinkNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Therapists are people with personality traits. Introverted therapists, for example, can be great listeners, ask good questions, and hold space for people to share. They may also need to be more intentional about asserting themselves, be aware of the conversational balance with clients, and give feedback or challenge people - which may be uncomfortable for many introverts.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/CysnjQptGpgNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Have you defined a period of your life by a single (negative) event? Does that event taint the rest of that time period or season? If so, you might need to reclaim or redeem that season. Learn how to identify the way you might have defined your season too negatively, as well as what to do about it to reclaim that part of your life.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/DYc_X8Klg0kNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
In this final episode, Dr. David Niyonzima, an ambassador for healing in the African country of Burundi, finishes his story about bringing healing - not treatment - to the people of his country and spreading this message of healing internationally.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
In this second of three episodes, Dr. David Niyonzima, an ambassador for healing in the African country of Burundi, continues his story about how he escaped genocide and discovered "mental health" which he later brought back to his country for people like him who had experienced trauma. Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: (coming soon on our YouTube channel)Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
In this first of three episodes, we sit down with Dr. David Niyonzima, an ambassador for healing in the African country of Burundi. He shares the history of tribalism and genocide in the country, as well as how he was personally impacted which put his life on a course to pursue healing for trauma.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/PW_e-Qdt8mMNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Generally, in long-term loving and committed relationships, sexual differences begin to appear. Nathan breaks this down for men and for women, as well as what can be done to better accept these to improve your relationship. Note that we are educational, not explicit with regard to the topic.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/DaISmlnEQYcNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Using a list of Universal Human Needs, which everyone has, we discuss the importance of knowing your needs and how they make you - and others - known. When you know your feelings AND the needs that are associated with them, you can better meet them and be a healthier, more stable person. It also means you can better see and meet the needs of others in relationships.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/KiejsgzNg70Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Assessments in therapy sound boring. They’re not! Let us surprise you! We explain why a good assessment, in the first couple of sessions of therapy, is important to everything else that happens - including the effectiveness and direction of your treatment.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/pleMt6gW2ygNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
How do you know if therapy is good? We discuss some good indicators that your therapy is quality, beyond the basic “my therapist is warm and empathetic.” Our hope is that you can be better informed to make a good decision about your therapy, or if you’re a therapist, you can be reminded of what people need in order for therapy to be effective.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/pr-WdtzIOjkNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Part 2 of 2. There is a common dynamic in marriage where a passive husband does not contribute like his wife needs him to, which causes her to “over function.” When she tries to talk to him to get more initiation from him, he often shuts down or says he will help but then doesn’t. This “pursue-and-withdraw” pattern can be tricky! In this episode, we focus on the passive husband: why he shuts down and what he needs to do to change his side of the equation.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/ZAvQzHe7OkUNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Part 1 of 2. There is a common dynamic in marriage where a passive husband does not contribute like his wife needs him to, which causes her to “overfunction.” When she tries to talk to him to get more initiation from him, he often shuts down or says he will help but then doesn’t. This “pursue-and-withdraw” pattern can be tricky! In this episode, we focus on the unsupported wife: what she feels and needs to do to change her side of the equation.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
This is a re-release of a popular episode we recorded way back in 2021. We’ve been introducing more IFS content and thought it would be helpful to “bump” this informative episode but with a fresh coat of paint!Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
You’ve heard the saying “you can’t give away what you don’t already have for yourself.” We unpack that, using Love as an example, to show you that being patient, kind, and humble with yourself is not only NOT selfish but is the epitome of “self-love.” And when you love yourself like this, you can more authentically love others.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/QpkUH6AUQEgNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
We’ve introduced Internal Family Systems and described it, and thought it would be helpful to hear it demonstrated. Aaron offers himself as a client for Nathan as his IFS therapist, focusing on a “performing/achieving” part of Aaron’s system. Listen/watch to experience IFS more in-depth.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/4oZ6MrAs1FINow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
As therapists, we often hear the version of life our clients tell us without realizing there may be another version that’s very different. When a client brings in their significant other and those versions vary drastically, we get to see it in real time-and it can be shocking! We hope this episode helps you realize there’s another side of your story so you can be open to it and even seek it out.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/Xh89X_DQ8d4Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
If you’ve been with people who are emotionally closed off then meet someone who is open, it can feel like availability but it’s not. You can be emotionally open but not available for your partner in a relationship. We break down the difference between these three and give examples to help you understand so you can hopefully work toward the healthiest version of yourself and your relationship.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/eTzWP5drtCQNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
We’ve done an episode on Internal Family Systems (#50) but we wanted to explain it better so you have an idea of what it is and how it works, practically. Nathan shares a fascinating metaphor that you’ll want to hear!Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/k5CD9UAlEyINow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Accepting the loss of an important relationship can be painful and difficult, but doing it well brings peace and potentially resolves it at some point later on. Sometimes other people have a misunderstanding but aren’t willing to see outside their own hurt feelings or perspective. When that happens, letting go of defending yourself or saving the relationship can be the healthiest and most caring response.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/T9-Pcq_aomoNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
"Holding space" is a skill that gives the other person and the relationship room to breathe so you can go deeper and have more intimacy. It's like listening-you withhold your interpretation of the other person and just reflect back so they can freely explore what they think and feel without fear of judgment or reaction.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/IfPyOVZMtQIYouTube Channel: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
We recorded this episode LIVE from our favorite local spot, Flyboy Brewery, on June 27th, 2024. We reflected on our favorite episodes, shared our most embarrassing moments, and had an all-around fun time celebrating nearly 4 years of being podcasters!Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/ImXqG6UejiENow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Technology has made us more connected through devices but less connected in real life (IRL). While platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and FaceTime can be better alternatives to nothing, they cannot replace the value and benefit of connecting with people in real life. Social anxiety has risen and made what once was normal stressful or scary. Let’s work together to connect IRL, and put our devices away when we gather to BE IRL…IRL.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/MNvMfBs6fYQNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
If you want to have a marriage that lasts, you will need to evolve and mature together over time. You will need to stay committed to your spouse but also to your marriage as you both go through a developmental process. Listen in as we discuss this process and what you can do to mature well together in your marriage.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/GumefpevWy8Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Clinical supervision is beneficial for therapists and clients. Supervision helps clinicians see themselves more clearly, provides different perspectives, facilitates critical thinking, and fosters learning. It also gives clients more confidence in their sessions and more oversight in their process.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/Zs96HhKyolYNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is different from IQ and is an important skill to have for your own health as well as for the health of your relationships. Based on an article in Simply Psychology, EQ involves self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.Article: https://www.simplypsychology.org/how-to-improve-emotional-intelligence.htmlAaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/_NLS58MCOd4Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
"Normalizing" someone's problems is a skill that helps them know what's "normal" and what's not. Therapists do this all the time with clients as a way of connecting and helping clients face the issues they need to repair-without coming across as dismissive. Normalizing can be a great relationship tool if you know how to use it well.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/US2LfZpdS0INow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Do you tend to care more about the opinion of others than your own? Do you find yourself bending to what others want instead of asserting your wants or needs? These people-pleasing tendencies limit the connection and intimacy of relationships, and can create distrust. Listen more to find out what to do to improve connections and create true intimacy. Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-4XIS6fWpINow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Learning to say “no” to what is not right for you will free you to be available to say “yes” to the kind of person and relationship that’s right for you. To do this, you have to know what is incompatible and not good for you, and be unwilling to tolerate those in your life. This is the best path toward finding the right relationship for you.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bTpVjgo1R0Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
What is group therapy and how can it be beneficial for you? What’s the difference between a topical group and a process group? Believe it or not, giving and receiving feedback from other like-minded people in a group can be extremely beneficial in helping you grow.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZIDq_fKpVYNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Do you want to start a private therapy practice? Here are some things we’ve learned from our 20 years and three group practices to help you know what it takes to find success. These are not tips on how to do it, but qualities you’ll need to possess (or develop) in order to do it well.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Ifr-HTI5cNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Sometimes one person in a family becomes the "black sheep" and gets blamed for the faults, wrongdoings, and mistakes of others-especially for reasons of expediency. This person is considered the "scapegoat" for the family's issues. It results in an avoidance of accountability and projection of blame onto others. This episode unpacks these family system dynamics and what to do about them, whether or not you are the identified "scapegoat."Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79WwFc7lYUoNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
As somewhat of a follow-up for the previous episode, this one focuses on the importance of allowing natural consequences (“life”) to do the teaching as your kids become teens. Your role as a parent shifts with their developmental stage, from implementing consequences to allowing them and acting as a coach in their learning process.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch us on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
If you’re a parent and you’ve taught your kids that doing something wrong will lead to you being disappointed, frustrated, or upset with them, you might be casing them to fear you rather than the natural consequences. Worse, you might also be training them to people-please in order to keep you happy. Don’t worry, there are things you can do to cancel this and shift the focus away from you (the parent) to where it belongs-your kid.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Are you a verbal processor? Have people told you that you talk too much? Do you often worry people don’t understand you so you over-explain? If this sounds like you, listen to this episode to gain clarity on what might be happening and why so that you can do something differently to improve your relationships.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/U3tXXjJ8tJkNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Are you successful in life but not getting enough sleep, drinking coffee all day, or sacrificing time with family to achieve your goals? Do you have trouble slowing down or stopping to be present? If so, you might be living in survival mode. Here are some things you need to know to recognize if you’re in survival but working toward thriving.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/2S-qblv63kINow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Did you grow up being responsible for taking care of the feelings of a parent? Were you also responsible for making adult decisions as a child? Do you have difficulty knowing or caring for your own needs now as an adult? If so, you might have experienced emotional incest and need to learn some boundaries for yourself so you can grow the parts of you that you need to be healthy and mature.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/gzl8pstBOSoNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
We all have expectations but sometimes we’re not aware that we do. These can set us up for disappointment, anger, or resentment when things don’t go the way we expected them to. Being aware can help, but so can holding our expectations loosely - or not having them at all.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/k2QK9HuKB70Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Do you have a hard time receiving compliments? Do they make you feel uncomfortable or spotlighted? Accepting a compliment requires vulnerability which might be the reason they make you feel awkward. Try seeing it as an invitation to intimacy or a deeper connection, and practice accepting the invitation.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Sometimes when you say or do something with a certain intent, the other person takes it very differently, which can create a conflict between you. In this episode, we blend several topics from the past to help you understand and navigate the intent versus the impact parts of communication, and give you tips to get over yourself!Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/ZxdqTdF3-JkNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
We all have beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. These “core” beliefs determine how we interpret things and see ourselves. They can also can create self-fulfilling prophecies, causing us to act out well-worn patterns that produce familiar outcomes - even if those are the exact results we don’t want!Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/XgkdL4VV1lANow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
If you’ve been in a conflict with a partner, friend, or coworker and are unsure how to begin the repair, start with validation. Validating their experience or concern will help you both move toward resolution, and it’s a great peace offering that can bring immediate connection.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/US2LfZpdS0INow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Energy is a finite resource we all have and need to budget properly. We need to maximize our energy "income" through sleep, diet, and exercise. We also need to make sure we're spending energy wisely: giving it to the people and activities that are most beneficial for us.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/DZGe7VE4B4QNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
We can get too fixated on the "problems" we experience in life, keeping ourselves stuck ON the problem. Trying to understand the problem is helpful to a degree, but then we need to move toward fixing it - which usually involves doing something different. Therapists can be prone to this, too, but ultimately need to partner with you to explore what you can do differently to get a different outcome.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/6nVS1-I807sNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
A victim mindset might be the reason you are stuck in your life or relationships. We identified five elements of this mindset (plus one bonus one): (1) sees self as good, other as bad; (2) focuses on my good intentions (not actions) and your bad actions (not intentions); (3) sees only from own perspective, cannot see other’s perspective; (4) cannot hold both experiences as valid and real, two parts of the same puzzle; and (5) views things as right/wrong rather than both/and.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/CwSNESKOvCINow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
What does it mean to be your “self”? How do you lose “yourself” in relationships and how can you avoid or prevent that from happening? In this two-part series, we break down the issue to help you better know who you are and spot ways you might be operating that cause you to lose yourself or behave not in accordance with who you are (such as what matters to you or what you value).Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/Qke88i8OZgoNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
What does it mean to be your “self”? How do you lose “yourself” in relationships and how can you avoid or prevent that from happening? In this two-part series, we break down the issue to help you better know who you are and spot ways you might be operating that cause you to lose yourself or behave not in accordance with who you are (such as what matters to you or what you value).Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/Qke88i8OZgoNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
There is a fundamental truth to life that can be difficult to accept: YOU, not other people, are the biggest problem in your own life. What this means is your mindset, your ability to regulate your feelings, and your responses are the causes of most of your problems-which you are in control of. Taking responsibility for these can have a significant influence on your satisfaction in life, even though life will always present obstacles and involve pain.Buy the "You Are The Biggest Problem In Your Own Life" t-shirt from our swag shop: https://shrinkthink.myshopify.com/products/you-are-the-biggest-problem-lolAaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/pkcPGUzcQ2wNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
What is premarital counseling? Who could benefit from it? What are some things that happen in premarital counseling to make it useful? We stole a page from our Shrink Think educational videos that orient couples to premarital counseling, and shared them here so our listeners could benefit. This episode would be helpful for couples who plan to get married someday (or are engaged), as well as therapists who work with couples.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/TvYsHsAduxMNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
As you get older, you might realize some things about your parents that you wish they would change. Maybe you’ve even considered talking to them about it. Just because you share your hurts from childhood, doesn’t mean they’ll be understanding let alone take responsibility and change. What do you do if your parents won’t change, and you’re “stuck” with the negative or unhealthy patterns? We’ll talk you through it and give you some ways you can cope with this reality.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/orRaIahwFW4Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
If you are a parent of adult children and they have tried to share about their childhood with you, you might be tempted get defensive or feel guilty. Don’t do it! Listen to this episode first! You’ll learn about why you need to embrace what your child is saying, embrace the idea that you made some mistakes in parenting, and use this as an opportunity to build a better relationship with your child.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/-f2_bB2yybkNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Part 2 of 2. We invited fellow PNW'er Andrew Lang to talk about inner critic and shadow work that he specializes in. The inner critic develops subconsciously from the stories and experiences of our lives, and shadows are parts of us that get rejected or repressed by the people and communities around us. Andrew discusses how to get connected to these through the body and mindful awareness in order to live an open and more vibrant life.Andrew Lang is an educator in the Pacific Northwest, an alumnus of Richard Rohr’s Living School for Action and Contemplation, and author of Unmasking the Inner Critic: Lessons for Living an Unconstricted Life. Along with writing regularly, he facilitates workshops helping people to navigate their inner lives and explore their sense of identity and spirituality. You can find more of his writings and offerings at www.AndrewGLang.com.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/MxRfYaZxHxENow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
We invited fellow PNW'er Andrew Lang to talk about inner critic and shadow work that he specializes in. The inner critic develops subconsciously from the stories and experiences of our lives, and shadows are parts of us that get rejected or repressed by the people and communities around us. Andrew discusses how to get connected to these through the body and mindful awareness in order to live an open and more vibrant life.Andrew Lang is an educator in the Pacific Northwest, an alumnus of Richard Rohr’s Living School for Action and Contemplation, and author of Unmasking the Inner Critic: Lessons for Living an Unconstricted Life. Along with writing regularly, he facilitates workshops helping people to navigate their inner lives and explore their sense of identity and spirituality. You can find more of his writings and offerings at www.AndrewGLang.com.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/MxRfYaZxHxENow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
It's easy to feel anxious or offended about something then want to control the environment or people around you so you feel better. The healthy approach, however, is to turn inward and find out what's going on inside of you and control THAT. Controlling your own thoughts, feelings, and reactions will create better relationships and flexibility that is necessary for healthy interactions.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/-mj-irGf5b0Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Having a conflict with someone can be really uncomfortable! This is why many people avoid conflicts altogether - that, and they don’t know what to do. Here are some practical tips for getting yourself to “zero” or “grounded” so that you can work through the issue with someone more effectively.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/WftL33xBxmQNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
When you have a disagreement with someone, it’s important to use the right tools to work through it. How you communicate together will determine how successful you’ll be at resolving the issue. Focusing on yourself and not on the other person (which sounds counterintuitive) will avoid tossing a grenade and blowing it up, an outcome nobody wants!Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
Martin Altman, Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, Georgia, joins us to talk all about ADHD. He explains what it is and how it affects people, the benefits and drawbacks of having ADHD, he shares about his own experiences with it, and talks about strategies for living with it.Website: https://www.altmancounseling.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altman.marty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playtherapydouglasville/Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/vBDrP4kcXt4Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Martin Altman, Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, Georgia, joins us to talk all about ADHD. He explains what it is and how it affects people, the benefits and drawbacks of having ADHD, he shares about his own experiences with it, and talks about strategies for living with it.Website: https://www.altmancounseling.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altman.marty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playtherapydouglasville/Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/vBDrP4kcXt4Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
- Codependent relationship dynamics are common, and people often don't know where they end and the other person begins-let alone how to let others have their own feelings without taking responsibility for them. It's a complicated dynamic, so we broke it down to make it simpler to see and understand. Being compassionate means owning your words and actions, as well as how they impact another person, but it is their responsibility from there.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/uG8Kfcyym2UNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
As a follow-up to the previous episode, we look at the benefits of in-person therapy as superior to telehealth. Nothing can replace the experience of commuting to the office and sitting down with a therapist face-to-face.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/F-mqR7jUkcINow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
The COVID-19 Pandemic changed therapy and opened up the option of telehealth or video therapy. Telehealth allows for more options, easier access to providers with specialties, and convenience. It also has drawbacks, such as eliminating pre- and post-session processing time as well as the valuable in-office person-to-person contact.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/l8ayerrQ1lcNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
When people go to therapy, it's a good idea to know what you need from the session and from your therapist. Understanding what you need helps you to focus on the most important things and it helps the therapist know best how to help you - whether it's giving clarity, empathizing, or providing insight.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/4hRNQHxl2bcNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
This is part two of our Podcast Takeover with Lisa Mustard of The Therapy Show. We continue the discussion on attachment styles as it applies to parenting. Lisa, Nathan, and Aaron all share about how they wrestle with attachment styles in their parenting, so tune in because you won't want to miss it!Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/hkWMHbniL0INow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Podcast Takeover! Guest Lisa Mustard of The Therapy Show Podcast joins us as we catch up as friends and colleagues, talk about the different attachment styles, and in part 2 we extend that discussion to us as parents. It was a fun and informative episode that you won't want to miss!Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/NF8OI2p3LoYNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
We decided to have fun with the enneagram, so Nathan created a scenario and asked Aaron to describe how different enneagram types would respond to the same situation. We wanted to make all the enneagram information from previous episodes come alive so you could see what different types might look like in real life... we didn't rehearse it at all!Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/AVsQJ0rWsEANow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Starting counseling as a couple is different from individual counseling, and not every counselor works with couples because of these challenges. Here's what you need to know about couples counseling, whether you're a therapist working with couples or in a relationship and in counseling together. This episode is based on our "Orientation to Couples Counseling" digital course at www.ShrinkThink.com.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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When you hurt someone, you need to take responsibility for your actions and apologize. But saying "sorry" isn't enough; apologies need you to empathize with their pain which you inflicted, and let that discomfort change you to be a better person (and not repeat the action).
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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This is Aaron's first solo episode without Nathan, who was traveling. Many people say things like “it feels unsafe,” but they may be mixing facts with feelings and doing something called "emotional reasoning." Being able to describe the facts or events of what happens, while clearly identifying the feelings you have about them, can help you better understand how it has impacted you and get the validation you may be seeking.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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There are three triads to the Enneagram: Body, Heart, and Head. Numbers 2, 3, and 4 comprise the Heart triad, which is a fundamental feeling orientation to the world - they process it through emotions. The Heart triad's main struggle is shame, a feeling of unworthiness or not good enough. Twos may seek appreciation for helping, threes may seek admiration for achievements, and fours may seek affirmation for uniqueness.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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Often in relationships, we project what we think the other person's intent is and then perceive them to be "attacking" us. The reality, though, is that they are usually defending themselves. The same is true for us when the roles are reversed: we are protecting ourselves and not intentionally trying to hurt the other person. Learning and discerning this can be a game-changer for your relationships.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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The world needs more peace. One of the ways we can spread it is to stop being offended about things that don't concern us or that we simply don't need to take offense about. It will make you happier as an individual, it will improve your relationships, and it will make for more peaceful environments.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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People say they're "triggered" left and right these days, but what does that word even mean? Does it mean what they think it means? Probably not. They might be feeling overwhelmed rather than experiencing something "trigger" a past memory or trauma (little "t" or big "T" trauma). If you use that word often, you might want to listen to this episode and make sure you're using it correctly.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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You may be asking questions with an agenda that leave others feeling defensive or like you're looking for something specific. This may be keeping you stuck in communication and limiting your connection in the relationship. Leading with curiosity can create safety and openness, but it might land you somewhere you don't expect.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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Many people come to therapy discussing issues with dating. We compiled these into one episode just skimming the surface of how to go about dating to find a good partner, and some things to definitely avoid doing.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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If you want to give yourself a valuable gift, start with being honest with yourself - about yourself. Telling yourself the truth about your thoughts, feelings, and actions is challenging because we often don't want to see ourselves as we really are, but this kind of honesty will bring clarity and a solid place to start if there are things you want to change.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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Fear is one of the most powerful feelings we experience, which can drive behavior and distort your perception. Learning how to tolerate how fear feels in your body can empower you to see more objectively and make better decisions in life.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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Some people believe you and your therapist must have all the same values in order to work together effectively. There is some merit to this, but you can still have a productive working relationship even when you have values differences.
Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.
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When is family therapy a good idea and how can you know it's not couples counseling or individual therapy that you're needing? Family therapy involves all people of the system, not just a couple (such as parents), and works on the relational dynamic between everyone.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/RGHqnTTDNxENow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
The Enneagram has 3 triads, each with 3 numbers (9 total numbers or personality types). In this episode, we break down the Body/Gut Triad which includes numbers 8, 9, and 1. People in Body Triad experience the world primarily through the physical body and these numbers' main struggle in life is anger: 8s are angry outwardly, 1s are angry inwardly, and 9s don't know they're angry (until they are!).Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/J7ghyat_rMINow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
It can be scary when a friend tells you they're suicidal or having suicidal thoughts. Many people don't know what to do or say, and are afraid of doing the wrong thing-whatever that is. We open up this difficult topic to give you an outline of things to consider as you help a friend in this situation.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/rJh07u-yl1gNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
This is a follow-up to a previous podcast episode on the Enneagram, outlining the three triads: Body/Gut (8s, 9s, 1s), Heart (2s, 3s, 4s), and Head (5s, 6s, 7s). The Body/Gut triad's biggest struggle is Anger, the Heart's is Shame, and the Head's is Fear.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/xgQT611ZE60Now on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
What happens when you work on yourself and grow, then realize some of the friendships you've had no longer work for you? They're not bad, just just may not support your growth or meet your needs after you've changed. Is it ever okay to move on from friendships? We discuss why this may have happened and how you can address these situations, and those friends, respectfully.Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/08t2ZLVGRucNow on YouTube: @shrink-thinkSign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcast--------------Member of the PsychCraft Podcast Network*https://psychcraftnetwork.com/
If you're wanting to deepen the connections in your relationships, stop "relating" when the other person is sharing something personal and instead do more listening and understanding. "Relating" is great for everyday conversations but can be a real conversation killer.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/eQcU7i66bUYNow on YouTube: @shrink-think————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Yung Pueblo (his real name is Diego Perez) is a poet and philosopher whose writings have inspired millions of people. His instagram (@yung_pueblo) posts are full of wisdom about life and relationships. Recently, he posted about the importance of managing your reactions without suppressing your emotions: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGCkdquYkZ/. We thought this was an important message to share and expand upon as counselors. Aaron Potratz & Nathan Hawkins are behavioral health experts, licensed counselors, and clinical supervisors with over 35 years of experience. They each own a private group therapy practice and co-own a third one together. Aaron is also a business consultant for therapists in private practice wanting to start, grow, or expand their business.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/n0pb3vIjQfgNow on YouTube: @shrink-think————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Do you have to start over if you transfer from your current therapist to a new one? How can you make that switch smooth? Two behavioral health experts share their opinions.Whether you're a mental health counselor or a client going to therapy, we guide you in how to talk with your current therapist and what to say to your new one. It can save you time and money to summarize your current therapy treatment goals and progress then share it with your new therapist and ask to pick up where you left off. You don't have to start from the beginning!Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/RA9IivDZa1kNow on YouTube: @shrink-think————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
The Enneagram can be a helpful tool not just for mental health counselors but for anyone interested in improving their relationships at work, with friends or family members, or with a significant other. This episode is an overview of the Enneagram, breaking the types down by triads (gut, heart, head) and struggles (anger, shame, fear).Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/x4WQHvV_zhUNow on YouTube: @shrink-think————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
So many people go to therapy unknowingly believing their mental health diagnosis is their identity. They say "I am bipolar" or "I am depressed" instead of "I have anxiety." If this is you, the impact of this might be the reason you're stuck in your progress. Listen (or watch) to find out how you can change and get unstuck.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/hreAebT3BjQNow on YouTube: @shrink-think————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Based on Dr. Craig Malkin's book "Rethinking Narcissism: The Secret to Recognizing and Coping with Narcissists", we break down the healthy human need to "feel special" which can be healthy or develop into narcissism. We hope this helps you recognize the difference between healthy confidence which can empathize with others and narcissism which tends to lack that ability.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR7KsfBnzLkNow on YouTube: @shrink-think————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Our guest, Pavel Ythjall, is on the show today sharing about a tragic car accident he was in that paralyzed his wife from the neck down and broke his neck. Pavel talks about how being a successful photographer who drove a Range Rover, wore a Rolex, and had a million dollars in his bank left him miserable... but he was able to find a deep purpose and joy for life as a result of his accident. This is the conclusion of a powerful 2-part series with Pavel.----Pavel Ytjall was a man with a successful career, living the American dream, a year into marriage when a tragic accident happened that left him with a broken neck and his wife paralyzed from the neck down. Pavel went through his recovery with no family to support him, needing to be strong for his wife who was paralyzed and suicidal, facing a mountain of despair himself. Out of this journey, however, Pavel was able to find meaning and joy in life - which he wrote down in his book, "True Love & Suffering: A Caretaker’s Memoir of Trauma, Despair, and Other Blessings." A documentary, "Moment of Impact", was made about Pavel's journey. It releases in theaters in Los Angeles, CA on 3/1/23.Website: www.TrueLoveTheBook.comIG: @pavelythjall————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Our guest, Pavel Ythjall, is on the show today sharing about a tragic car accident he was in that paralyzed his wife from the neck down and broke his neck. Pavel talks about how being a successful photographer who drove a Range Rover, wore a Rolex, and had a million dollars in his bank left him miserable... but he was able to find a deep purpose and joy for life as a result of his accident. This is part 1 of a powerful 2-part series with Pavel.----Pavel Ytjall was a man with a successful career, living the American dream, a year into marriage when a tragic accident happened that left him with a broken neck and his wife paralyzed from the neck down. Pavel went through his recovery with no family to support him, needing to be strong for his wife who was paralyzed and suicidal, facing a mountain of despair himself. Out of this journey, however, Pavel was able to find meaning and joy in life - which he wrote down in his book, "True Love & Suffering: A Caretaker’s Memoir of Trauma, Despair, and Other Blessings." A documentary, "Moment of Impact", was made about Pavel's journey. It releases in theaters in Los Angeles, CA on 3/1/23.Website: www.TrueLoveTheBook.comIG: @pavelythjall————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
In a previous episode (#123, "Forgiveness") we talked about the importance of forgiving. Our listeners asked us to explain "how do you walk out of the prison you're in" where the door is unlocked and wide open, in order to forgive yourself or someone who has wronged you? Listen in for our step-by-step approach to leaving that prison and entering into the freedom that awaits you on the outside.————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
You may experience anxiety because you're too attached to outcomes and potentials, which you have no control over. You may also get anxiety because you're unable to tolerate the discomfort of not having some person, thing, or object. In this episode, we talk through how to develop healthy connections so you can be a more grounded and emotionally stable person.————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Much has been written and said about extroverts-they talk a lot, enjoy being with people and in groups, and can't sit still. Extroverts do draw their energy from being with others and can have a hard time being alone (unlike introverts). If you're an extrovert or are close to one, listen to this episode for some practical tips to be a healthier, more well-rounded extrovert!————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Introverts are often misunderstood as being shy or lacking social skills, but that's not always true. Introverts draw their energy from being alone rather than with people (like extroverts), and have different ways of interacting socially. Listen to this episode if you know someone who's an introvert so you can better understand them and improve your relationship with them!————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Do you want a behind-the-scenes listen to the conversations between two therapists about their day? This episode is an off-the-cuff dialogue describing what goes on for therapists - which might surprise you and, with Aaron and Nathan, is at least sure to entertain you!————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
We spent a weekend on a men's retreat in Las Vegas, NV at the home of Ernesto Segismundo with Uriah Guilford and Connor McClenahan-all therapists and business owners. Our goal was to connect, help each other with business ideas, and have fun! While we were there we recorded this episode around the table. We talked about how we, as men, take care of ourselves, connect with others, and be vulnerable. It was lively dialogue that we hope gives you insight and encourages you - whether you're a man or a woman, a therapist or not. This is the first of two parts.Ernesto Segismundo is an LMFT and owner of CAV Family Therapy (www.cavfamilytherapy.com), a group practice with locations in California in Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Murrieta, as well as in Nevada. Ernesto lives in Las Vegas and started CAV Academy (www.cavacademy.com), a business that hosts summits, retreats, and getaways for mental health professionals in locations across the country as well as internationally.Ernesto's Social Media:FB: @ernesto.segismundo.9Website: www.therapistretreats.com (Coming soon!)Connor McClenahan is a PsyD in Los Angeles, CA and is the owner of Here Counseling (www.herecounseling.com), a group practice with offices in LA and Pasadena. Connor is also developing a workbook called "A Therapist's Guide To Digital Marketing" to help therapists build a clear marketing strategy to grow their practice (www.connormcclenahan.com).Connor's Social Media:Instagram: @herecounselingInstagram: @connor.the.therapistUriah Guilford is an LMFT in Santa Rosa, CA. He has over 20 years of counseling experience and is the owner of InTune Family Counseling (www.intunefamily.com). Uriah is also the founder of Productive Therapist, a service for group practices that specializes in virtual assistants to help you organize, delegate, and save time.Uriah's Social Media:Instagram: @productivetherapistWebsite: www.Productivetherapist.com ————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
We spent a weekend on a men's retreat in Las Vegas, NV at the home of Ernesto Segismundo with Uriah Guilford and Connor McClenahan-all therapists and business owners. Our goal was to connect, help each other with business ideas, and have fun! While we were there we recorded this episode around the table. We talked about how we, as men, take care of ourselves, connect with others, and be vulnerable. It was lively dialogue that we hope gives you insight and encourages you - whether you're a man or a woman, a therapist or not. This is the first of two parts.Ernesto Segismundo is an LMFT and owner of CAV Family Therapy (www.cavfamilytherapy.com), a group practice with locations in California in Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Murrieta, as well as in Nevada. Ernesto lives in Las Vegas and started CAV Academy (www.cavacademy.com), a business that hosts summits, retreats, and getaways for mental health professionals in locations across the country as well as internationally.Ernesto's Social Media:FB: @ernesto.segismundo.9Website: www.therapistretreats.com (Coming soon!)Connor McClenahan is a PsyD in Los Angeles, CA and is the owner of Here Counseling (www.herecounseling.com), a group practice with offices in LA and Pasadena. Connor is also developing a workbook called "A Therapist's Guide To Digital Marketing" to help therapists build a clear marketing strategy to grow their practice (www.connormcclenahan.com).Connor's Social Media:Instagram: @herecounselingInstagram: @connor.the.therapistUriah Guilford is an LMFT in Santa Rosa, CA. He has over 20 years of counseling experience and is the owner of InTune Family Counseling (www.intunefamily.com). Uriah is also the founder of Productive Therapist, a service for group practices that specializes in virtual assistants to help you organize, delegate, and save time.Uriah's Social Media:Instagram: @productivetherapistWebsite: www.Productivetherapist.com ————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Forgiveness is one of those things that people have a hard time with and often misunderstand. What is forgiveness? What is it NOT? What is unforgiveness? Forgiving someone does not mean reconciling with them, and it doesn't even mean forgetting. Forgiveness can sometimes be for the other person but it's mainly for you, to release you from hurt, anger, and bitterness.————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
If you have found yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships and wondering "why do I keep picking the same type of people to be with," this episode will explain why. You are likely recreating patterns from childhood because it's familiar, and all of this is outside of your awareness. The good news is you can learn to spot these patterns and how you're recreating them, then take steps to change. In this episode, we break down a simple 3-step process to help you see these patterns and change them.————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Guest, Lisa Mustard, is a therapist and host of The Therapy Show podcast. She creates continuing education content to share with her audience to learn and grow along with her, whether you're a therapist or client. Lisa has a passion for sharing what she is curious about and the resources she accumulates. She is also offering a free podcourse at https://lisamustard.freshlearn.com/ for you to download.————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastAbout Lisa:My name is Lisa Mustard and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach and consultant in South Carolina. I am also a wife to Billy, mama to two daughters, puppy wrangler, lover of health, wellness, and fitness, and a personal development junkie.I started my podcast, The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard because I was bored with the traditional modes of continuing education and professional development. I yearned for convenient education that was fun, interesting, inspiring, helpful, and easily accessible anywhere, anytime. And I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I decided to create it.Follow Lisa Mustard:IG - @lisamustardpodcasterFB- @thetherapyshowwithlisamustardMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Everybody needs a good friend, but many people don’t know what it takes to be a good friend - which will then attract good friends. It’s important to listen as much as you talk (or more), not give advice, be honest with yourself and with them, take initiative, and be there when they need you. We break these down in this episode and hope you will take them to heart and be a good friend to those in your life.————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
How is it that some people seem to be happy no matter what happens? And it's not a fake happiness. They have ups but they also have downs that don't seem to rattle them. What's their secret? How can I have that for myself? This episode will answer all of those questions for you, so listen in!————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
Have you ever wondered how in the world therapists remember all the details about their clients or keep the stories straight? With so many people we meet, we are often able to remember you and your life. This is one of those behind-the-scenes conversations you won't want to miss!————————Sign up for our FREE email course on overcoming fear and insecurity at:https://www.shrinkthink.com/podcastMember of the PsychCraft Podcast Networkhttps://psychcraftnetwork.com/
There are tons of parenting books and podcasts out there with tips on how to do it well. We're not re-creating those. We discuss the ultimate point of parenting: to raise responsible and mature adults who can function in the world. This fundamental purpose can help direct many of your parenting decisions, and hopefully change your mindset about what it is you're doing day in and day out as a parent.
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When you communicate, do you focus on the content of the conversation - the specifics of what you're talking about? Or do you focus more on the dynamic (process) between you and the other person? Many people don't realize they lean in one direction or the other, and it impacts their relationships. We break down the differences between these and what you can do to become aware of your tendencies so you can improve your communication and relationships.
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Our friend and colleague, fellow podcaster Whitney Owens, is back as a guest on our show talking about how faith can be a valuable resource for people in therapy. She gives some practice tips about how to use it well in your therapy journey and, as always, brings some fun to the episode!
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Everyone talks about gaslighting these days, so we took two sessions to break it down for you. We used a simple list of 10 signs of gaslighting behavior, explaining what these are and how they are different from emotional immaturity in relationships.
10 Signs of Gaslighting Behaviour: http://www.grampian-womens-aid.com/newsevents/gaslighting-10-signs/
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Everyone talks about gaslighting these days, so we took two sessions to break it down for you. We used a simple list of 10 signs of gaslighting behavior, explaining what these are and how they are different from emotional immaturity in relationships.
10 Signs of Gaslighting Behaviour: http://www.grampian-womens-aid.com/newsevents/gaslighting-10-signs/
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When you or your partner become a step-parent, things can become pretty complicated in terms of the relational dynamics between the two blended families. How should you relate to your partner's kids? What role should you play in relation to their other biological parent? How can you handle the transitions between households if you share visitation? In this episode, we discuss all of these issues as an introduction to blended family dynamics.
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Have you ever walked into therapy not knowing what to talk about because everything was going well? Some people cancel those appointments, some people talk about how great life is. What does it mean and what can you do about it? It might mean more than you think it does... listen in to find out!
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If your nervous system is activated, it means you are dysregulated and may find yourself reacting to people in your life and relationships. Learn how and why to regulate your system in this episode.
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Some people who come to therapy talk the entire session, maybe because there's nobody else in their life who is safe or who listens without judgment or feedback. But is talking through the whole session the best use of your time with a professional counselor? Is that dynamic a healing relational one, or do you need to learn to adjust to a less didactic and more interactive back-and-forth?
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Have you ever had a terrible night's sleep and found yourself feeling grumpy, irritable, reactive, and unmotivated the next day? You may not realize how important sleep is to your mental health but we open it up and connect those dots for you in this episode.
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Many people complain after several months of therapy that nothing has changed or that the problems still exist and have only slightly gotten better. Why is that? In this episode, we discuss the change process which many misunderstand. It takes longer and can be much more difficult than you expect it, and you are your own worst enemy so facing resistance or blindspots in yourself is a major challenge to overcome.
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When you come to therapy, it's important that you talk about yourself! You can mention the other people in your life and give context, of course, but therapy is about YOU so we need to focus on you. Becoming healthier from therapy requires you to develop an internal (versus external) locus of control, which means operating from your own sense of self. This means that therapy sessions ARE all about you!
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Sometimes you start talking about things in therapy that aren't what you came in for. Why is that? You might think you have a complete picture of your issue, but as you present it to a professional, they see things you didn't or couldn't and start asking questions you might not have thought to ask before. It's okay to ask why you're talking about it, but try to be open and see how it relates.
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This is for clients and therapists. When a client suddenly stops coming to therapy without an explanation, how should you feel? Why does that happen? What can you do about it? If you're a client, this will help you better understand the humanity of your therapist.
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What do you do when you've talked about all the things you came to therapy to talk about? A lot of people either get stuck here or believe this means they're done with therapy. However, this is where things shift from the content (what you're talking about) to the process (who you are and how you do things) of therapy, and the juncture where real change begins.
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It's a difficult transition for parents when children become adults. They want more independence and autonomy, but they still need you for some things yet may not have maturity or awareness to acknowledge that. You, as a parent, must adjust in how you relate to your now-adult child that is different from when they were younger. Listen to the previous episode (#101) for the adult children, then listen to this one so you know all the shifts that need to be made!
When you're a teenager and become an independent adult, your relationship with your parents changes... or at least it should. In this first of two episodes, we talk to adult children about why and how to make that adjustment from a childlike relationship to a more peer-to-peer adult relationship. We'll talk to parents about this shift in the following episode.
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When you're a teenager and become an independent adult, your relationship with your parents changes... or at least it should. In this first of two episodes, we talk to adult children about why and how to make that adjustment from a childlike relationship to a more peer-to-peer adult relationship. We'll talk to parents about this shift in the following episode.
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We made it to 100 episodes! It took almost two years of dedication and we're so proud and excited to be here! We take some time reflecting on early episodes, what we've learned as podcasters, and take calls from listeners who shared their experiences of our podcast. Listen in and celebrate with us!
Special thanks to Kaci and Jill (our sound editors), Rach (our brand consultant), Joe Sanok (who got us started on podcasting), all of our guests, the staff at Flyboy Brewing, and everyone else who has supported us over the past two years! We could NOT have done this without you!
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When you're in conflict with someone and trying to communicate through it, sometimes you can slip into a right/wrong mentality and end up defending yourself but losing the other person as a result. Communication in conflict is not about winning or being right, but about being heard, understood, and connected. In this episode, we talk about some of these dynamics and give you tips to help you achieve these goals.
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Communication is a key part of relationships, and a common reason conflict happens. When talking with someone, it takes both of you to work together to communicate - one person speaking, the other listening. But it's more than that. You have to work together to understand the meaning that the speaker is trying to convey - a task that may be more challenging than you realize!
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Have you ever noticed that some people process out loud, verbally, while other people tend to take more time to think and then share? There definitely are two different kinds of people and we want to break these down to give you an insight about why they might be the way they are and how you can interact with them more effectively.
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The mind and body have an incredible relationship: when you have experienced psychological pain, your body can store it along with critical psychological information about your experience. When you resist pain or resist listening to what it's telling you, you can unknowingly create suffering for yourself. Allowing it to exist and learning from it can be a powerful experience of change and healing for your mind and your body.
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Why do we value something but find ourselves acting in ways that do not reflect those values, such as avoiding conflict when we value honesty or connection? It is easier to make mental justifications for our actions than to change those behaviors to get them into alignment with our values. In this episode, we unpack this issue and explain these dynamics so you can better understand why you might be experiencing this issue.
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When some people come to therapy, you might explain how your life hasn't been bad - in fact, maybe it's been pretty good - so you don't understand why you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a lack of purpose. You might say you should be "happy" or even say you ARE that happy... so why are you going to therapy? If this is you, I'm sure you've asked yourself that question. Well, in this episode we answer it!
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People in America (and in the West) have difficulty with death and loss. Often when we lose someone and grieve, others don't know what to do with our sadness and can even suggest we talk to a therapist about it. But does your grief actually need therapy, or is it a normal experience you're going through? What does grief counseling even entail and do you need to go to counseling at all if you're grieving? Listen to the episode to find out!
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Have you wondered why you do the addictive behavior you do, like what that is really about? Is it to gain a sense of control? Is it to feel acceptable? Is it to feel emotions that you cannot get to or to avoid them altogether? We talk about all these things in this powerful episode that will help you think more critically about what your addiction is really about.
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Have you ever wanted to go to therapy but dreaded being asked about your childhood? Do you wonder what the big deal is about childhood that therapists need to ask about yours? We unpack this controversial issue and give you some answers. Be warned, though, because you might not like all the answers!
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When you can only see your own perspective, you can end up staying stuck repeating your own patterns. In order to change and grow, you need a different perspective, outside of your own, to see things differently than you do, to question what and why you do what you do, and to challenge them at times. This may seem basic to some, but it's a basic fundamental for therapy to be effective and often overlooked or forgotten.
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Therapy is a difficult place if you struggle receiving feedback. The change process requires that we see ourselves differently than we do, and to see ourselves as we truly are - both good and bad. Therapists want to help you with this, gently but firmly, so that you can pursue the growth or change you're looking for. There are some reasons you can struggle with that process, and this episode address it.
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When you engage in therapy, you will come to a point where you will receive feedback about yourself that you may not have known before and need to address in order to change. Adopting a posture of humility to see and receive the feedback is a choice you'll have to make in order to grow in the ways you need.
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If you have religious or spiritual beliefs, is it okay to work with a therapist who doesn't have any? Or if you aren't religious, can you still be helped by working with a therapist who is? We break down some of the pros and cons of these dynamics to help you determine what might work best for your needs.
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This is a behind-the-scenes episode! When a client sends an email or leaves a message for a therapist, this is what we see and think. We want to share our experience so you can see what happens on the other end, and we hope this will help inform and guide you.
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Sometimes when you want to heal from your anxiety, you find yourself unable to let go of it or even... addicted to it. Why is that? We talk about how holding onto our struggles can be surprisingly difficult and what you can do to overcome it so you can achieve your therapy goals.
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Everyone has an attachment style that influences and impacts their relationships. Everyone starts out as a dependent baby and seeks to end up as an interdependent adult. We discussed how this looks in action with the secure and disorganized attachment types in the previous episode. In this follow-up episode, we discuss how this looks in action - with the anxious and avoidant types.
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Everyone has an attachment style that influences and impacts their relationships. Everyone starts out as a dependent baby and seeks to end up as an interdependent adult. In this first of two episodes, we discuss how this looks in action - starting with the secure and disorganized attachment types.
Stay tuned! Next episode we will discuss the anxious and avoidant types.
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If you're wanting to do couples counseling, there are a few things you'll want to know before getting started. Seeing a therapist with your partner is different from individual therapy, from filling out paperwork to who the client is (spoiler alert: it's the relationship). Knowing these tips will guide you so you can set your expectations properly and do counseling well.
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This may seem simplistic but talking about what therapy is is one of the most important topics we could cover! What is therapy and what happens in a session? What can you expect and how should you go about that first session or two? We answer all these questions in this "behind-the-scenes" episode from two therapists!
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Being honest and open with your therapist means not censoring yourself, sharing things you might be afraid to share, and being receptive to feedback about yourself - which can all be scary and difficult! These are essential elements, though, if you want therapy to be effective and you want to see the growth you're looking for.
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A therapist doesn't have to share your experiences in order to be able to effectively help you (like a doctor performing surgery without ever having experienced the issue). Are there times, though, when a therapist's personal experiences can be helpful when shared appropriately?
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Have you ever left a session feeling like it was just okay? Did you wonder if your therapist was having a bad day? Sometimes that does happen! Listen to this behind-the-scenes conversation to hear from therapists about a juicy topic!
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When you start therapy, you're required to sign a document giving your consent to therapy. But what exactly is "informed consent" and how does it apply to your life or your counseling sessions on a practical level? We answer these questions, along with why it's not just important but critical for your success in therapy.
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Guests William Hemphill and Colleen Wenner join the Shrink Think Podcast in this episode to talk about how to maintain intimacy and connections in your important relationships. In this panel episode, our guests share their years of experience as therapists and give helpful tips to improve the connection in your relationships.
William Hemphill is a licensed therapist in Decatur, Georgia and host of The Faith and Family Matters Podcast. He works with couples on rebuilding connection and intimacy via therapy and marriage intensives.
Faith & Family Empowerment: https://faithandfamilyempowerment.com/
Colleen Wenner is a licensed therapist in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of New Heights Counseling & Consulting, and uses her training and personal experience to talk with couples about three components necessary for maintaining intimate relationships: intentionality, intimacy, and authenticity.
New Heights Counseling & Consulting: http://www.florida-counseling.com
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What is a therapist and what is a therapist NOT? In the last episode (#74) we explained what a therapist is, and today we tackle what a therapist is NOT. Our goal is to help you understand the role and heart of a therapist so you can work more effectively within those guidelines toward your goals in therapy.
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What is a therapist and what is a therapist NOT? These are the topics of the next two episodes. Today we tackle what a therapist is. Our goal is to help you understand the role and heart of a therapist so you can work more effectively within those guidelines toward your goals in therapy.
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It's always helpful to evaluate your progress toward goals in therapy, and the start of a new year offers a great opportunity to do that - but you will need resources to do that well. Aaron walks through the tools of acceptance, openness or curiosity, and living from your values to help you weigh yourself against your goals and move toward them more effectively.
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We are narrowing our focus as a podcast in order to more do what we set out to do: bridge the gap between clients seeking therapy and the professionals "behind the curtain." We discuss our revised mission, which has been our passion all along, why we're making the change, and how this impacts our podcast (hint: it doesn't in any major ways). Listen to hear all about our process and what this means for you!
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In a previous episode (#66), we talked about what to do when your kid goes to therapy. As a follow-up, in this episode we address the unique circumstance when your child has a mental health disorder and is going to therapy. This is not the same as your child having anxiety or depression, and often the advice of others doesn't apply because of the more severe nature of the mental health issues going on. Listen in to hear how you can navigate this difficult process.
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Guests Cindy Brock and Laurie Groh join the Shrink Think Podcast in this episode to talk about a difficult subject: things you wish your therapy clients would stop doing. In this panel episode, we focus on giving you important feedback from therapists' perspective on ways people make the therapy process or relationship with their therapist more difficult. Cindy and Laurie did an amazing job respectfully and insightfully sharing their experiences for your benefit!
Cindy Brock is a licensed therapist and owner of Grace Family Counseling in Temecula, California. She has extensive experience as a therapist working with many kinds of people in private practice, residential settings, and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facilities.
Grace Family Counseling: http://gracefamilycounseling.net
Laurie Groh is a relationship counselor in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin and she owns Shoreside Therapies. Laurie has 15 years of experience and works with couples but also individuals wanting to improve their relationships with family, significant others, or work relationships.
Shoreside Therapies: http://www.shoresidetherapies.com
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Episode 69. Guests Valarie Harris and Chris Swenson join the podcast to share their wisdom about how you can identify what may be holding you back from growth or progress in your therapy.
Valarie Harris is a trauma therapist with over 15 years of experience, located in Clarksville, TN. She is the Founder and Clinical Director of the Trauma & Therapy Center of TN, and has a wealth of experience working with patterns of protection that can stifle growth.
Trauma & Therapy Center of TN: http://www.traumatherapytn.com
Chris Swenson is a licensed therapist and mindset coach, and he owns the Rhino Wellness Center in Colorado. Chris also is an author and host of the Rhino Mentality Podcast.
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Episode 68. As the holidays approach and people's schedules get busier, the question arises whether or not to take a break from therapy and return in January or keep coming. How do you know what the best thing for you to do is? In this episode, we tackle this issue and help you decide whether or not to keep your appointments and what to work on throughout the holiday season. What you learn here may surprise you so listen in!
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Episode 67. With Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly arriving, you need to know how to handle therapy in the midst of these holidays. Do you take a break or keep working toward your goals? Is it okay to focus more on family situations that arise than your treatment goals? We discuss ways you can get the most out of your therapy and work well with your therapist well through this holiday season.
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Episode 66. If your child is in therapy, you won't want to miss this episode! We talk about what you need to know in order to help your child - and your therapist - get the most out of your counseling experience. What you hear might surprise you, so be sure to listen!
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Episode 65. Did you know that if you go to therapy, you may be assigned a diagnosis, indicating you have a mental illness? What is a mental illness anyway? Why do you have to have one and be given a diagnosis to go to therapy? Is there any way to avoid this?
We answer all of these great questions in this episode all about a basic premise of psychotherapy. Listen in if you are considering starting therapy or are already seeing a therapist. You'll want to know how this impacts you!
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Episode 64. When you receive good help from a therapist, it's common to want to give them a gift to say thank you. For therapists, there is an added consideration: can they accept your gift and not violate their code of ethics? Find out what the code of ethics says and what this means for you and your therapist!
Episode 63. What is the purpose of homework in therapy? Why do therapists give clients homework? Do you have to do it if you're a client, or can you skip out and still get the most out of therapy? We answer all of these questions and more in this episode of the Shrink Think Podcast.
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Episode 62. If you're someone who consumes self-help material, you might think therapy is for other people. This episode explores how to recognize when you need help from a therapist and how you can use your self-help resources to benefit your time in therapy.
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Episode 61. People often get to a "stuck" place in therapy where things stop moving or progress halts. Why is this? There is a surprising culprit. Many times it's because of our own reluctance or resistance. We explore why this is and what you can do about it to get "unstuck" and continue making progress in therapy.
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Episode 60. Guest Joe Sanok of Practice of the Practice joins the show to talk about his new book called "Thursday Is The New Friday." Joe claims the 40-hour workweek was an arbitrary creation and that nowadays "Friday is having an affair with the weekend." He goes on to argue that people can be more productive in a 4-day workweek with specific strategies that trigger your brain in different ways.
Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday (HarperCollins), a TEDx speaker, consultant, and top podcaster. With over 600 interviews he has expertise in brain optimization, slowing down to spark innovation, and the four-day workweek. https://joesanok.com/
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Episode 55. With COVID-19 concerns rising again, we look at how being informed helps you operate from a more grounded area of your brain than the area where fear is. This episode is not a political commentary! It's to help you understand why it's important to operate from a different part of your brain so you can be happier and healthier.
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Episode 59. This is the last of a 3-part series that walks you through the process of finding the right therapist for yourself. In this episode, we talk about what to expect from the first session, how to engage it so you can be productive and collaborate well with your therapist, and then what to expect from the next few sessions after that. We hope this series has helped you better prepare to start therapy and engage it well.
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Episode 58. This is the second of a 3-part series that walks you through the process of finding the right therapist for yourself. In this episode, we talk about what do actually say (and NOT say) when reaching out to a therapist so you can hopefully provide the most helpful information and make a connection with the right professional.
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Episode 57. This is the first of a 3-part series that walks you through the process of finding the right therapist for yourself. In this episode, we help you determine when you might want to start therapy, where to find a therapist, and how to find someone who is a good fit for you. Consider this the "preparing to find a therapist" episode. In part 2 of this series (episode 58), we'll discuss what to say and what NOT to say when reaching out to a therapist.
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Episode 56. What happens when there's a conflict in therapy, between client and therapist? What do you do if you're the client - do you bring it up to your therapist? What do you say? And how should you handle it if you're a therapist? We cover this important topic and more in this episode!
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Episode 54. Oversensitivity is giving feelings and emotions too much weight to the extent that you are unable to tolerate common life experiences, interactions, or functions. We talk about why this happens and then give you some practical tips to help you overcome your oversenstivity.
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Episode 53. Mental health and psychological issues have been stigmatized for many years. In this episode, we look at some of the reasons why this has been, what's changing, and what you can do to normalize mental health. We want people to get the help they need to live happier lives and have healthier relationships!
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Episode 52. We conclude this series on the types of therapy with Part 2, a continuation of Episode #51, on common interventions: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Neurofeedback, and Brainspotting.
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Episode 51. We continue our series on the types of therapy, focusing on different interventions that are popular and effective: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Neurofeedback, and Brainspotting. This episode is broken into two parts, so it will be continued into the next episode (#52).
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Episode 50. Continuing the series on types of therapy, we discuss Internal Family Systems (IFS). It is a comprehensive approach to people and how to deal with the struggles we face, looking at the different parts of us that have needs. IFS is a complex approach that requires specific training, but it can help you understand what's going on and why in a very quick amount of time!
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Episode 49. This is the second part in this series about the most common or popular types of therapy. Psychodynamic is a form of talk therapy that came as a response to Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic approach, and some would say CBT (which we covered in our first part of the series) was a response to this. Psychodynamic is a present-oriented approach that focuses on your internal world and how you can resolve core issues to improve your experiences with the world and relationships.
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Episode 48. We're starting a brief new series on the few most popular types of therapy, beginning with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Listen to find out what it is, who it might be best for, and how it can be helpful for anxiety and depression.
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Episode 47. Mental clarity is important to mental health and is correlated with having peace of mind. Mental clarity goes hand-in-hand with self-awareness: when you know yourself you can be clear about an important foundation in life, which can help you see the outside world clearly. Furthermore, when you know yourself, you can be honest and take responsibility for yourself - which helps you be honest and see the world around you for what it is.
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Dawn Gabriel, CEO of Authentic Connections Counseling Center in Colorado, sits down as a guest on the show. Dawn is a licensed therapist, group therapy practice owner, and podcast host. She shares about how she handled grief as a therapist when her mom died - caring for herself and sharing with her clients in session.
Dawn's Podcast - "Faith Fringes": www.faithfringes.com Dawn's Counseling Practice: https://authenticconnectionscounseling.com/
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In this follow-up to the episode on Fear, we discuss what courage is and how it does not replace fear but is a tool for dealing with fear. Learn how to disobey fear with wisdom in order to overcome it, and how courage gives you self-acceptance, confidence, hope, peace - which improves your life and mental health!
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Everybody is afraid of something. If you're like most people, you try to avoid your fears. Why is that? In this episode, we describe the relationship between fear and your body, and explain how this makes most of us want to avoid our fears. We also give you some practical tips on how you can deal with your fears.
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Now that stores are opening up, people are getting vaccinated, and masks are coming off, we are returning to normal... except there's more social anxiety and the last year of COVID-19 has changed us. We go unscripted in this episode to discuss what we've been hearing people talk about the last couple weeks, and give you ideas of how to handle the anxiety that's more present for so many.
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What is empathy and how is it different from sympathy? How does empathy help your relationships? Listen in to learn about how understanding another person's experiences can change you and your relationships.
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Have you ever felt like an imposter at your job or at a performance? Do you often feel like a fraud and everyone is going to find out? This episode is for you. We break down what imposter syndrome is, why it happens, and what you can do to gain confidence to overcome it.
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Taking action, even if you're unskilled or uncertain about it, can build the confidence you need in order to combat anxiety. Action is something helps you know yourself better - both your abilities and limitations, and helps you know how you function in the world so you can be more realistic.
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Most people think that stress is an external factor - something outside of you. However, stress is actually a response to things happening around you and is an internal experience. Aaron and Nathan break this down so you can recognize when you are feeling stressed and what you can do about it so you don't become your stress.
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It's becoming increasingly difficult to listen to others and hear what they are saying, rather than what you interpret. Aaron & Nathan talk about how to truly listen to someone else and hear what they are saying, how to move your own self out of the way, and how to connect meaningfully with someone else.
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Episode 36: Relationships that are built on a respect that comes from love produce connection and responsiveness. Nathan & Aaron follow up their last episode (relationships that respect from fear) and discuss what this kind of relationship looks like and how to cultivate it with others.
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Episode 35: Relationships that are built on a respect that comes from fear do not produce the kind of connection and responsiveness you hope for. Nathan & Aaron discuss what this kind of relationship looks like and why it ultimately fails.
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Episode 34: Have you (or someone you know) ever thought you "get it" only to discover you really don't? Have you thought you should feel a certain way in a situation but you felt nothing? Do you randomly feel angry or sad? If so, you might have head knowledge that is not connected to your heart. Listen and learn about how to integrate your head and heart, which can help get you out of self-criticism, anxiety, and depression.
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Episode 33: Apologies can seem simple but hard to do and have a big impact on relationships. Learn about how to say you're sorry when you've hurt someone, how to tell someone they've hurt you, and why this matters for healthy relationships.
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Episode 32: What's the difference between giving reasons and excuses when you hurt someone? What's the difference between sharing your intent versus acknowledging your impact? These are critical questions for your important relationships. We break these down and explain how to navigate them in order to recover from relational hurts.
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Episode 31: This is the second in a 2-part series on "intergenerational trauma" - trauma that runs across multiple generations within a family. We talk about why this is an important topic, how it relates to you, and what you can begin to do about it.
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Episode 30: This is the first in a 2-part series on "intergenerational trauma" - trauma that runs across multiple generations within a family. We talk about why this is an important topic, how it relates to you, and what you can begin to do about it.
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Episode 29: Classic anxiety has been around for a long time but it has taken on a new form since 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss how anxiety has changed, how classic anxiety is treated, and creative solutions for dealing with this new "pandemic anxiety."
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Episode 28: Classic depression has been around for a long time but it has taken on a new form since 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss how depression has changed, how classic depression is treated, and creative solutions for dealing with this new "pandemic depression."
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Episode 27: Depression and anxiety have always been around but the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted what they look like and who experiences them. Co-hosts Aaron & Nathan discuss these issues, as well as how personality differences like introversion and extroversion play a role in the impacts.
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Episode 26: Kasey Compton, Licensed Professional Counselor, author, and Business Consultant, joins the show to talk about her specialty: systems! Kasey shares the personal story that got her to start her own business which became wildly successful, her perspective on how systems manage chaos, and systems within your business can give you the freedom you want to live a balanced life!
Kasey's links: www.KaseyCompton.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikaseycompton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hikaseycompton
Episode 25: Dr. Les Parrott, III, a Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Speaker, interviews on the podcast today. He shares his story of getting started working with couples (with his wife, Leslie Parrott, a Marriage & Family Therapist), developing principles for healthy relationships, and producing an assessment for couples based on his book, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, called SYMBIS.
Les' Links: www.lesandleslie.com www.SYMBIS.com www.BetterLove.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/Les-Parrott-PhD-189623821065848/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lesandleslieparrott
Episode 24: Stephanie Konter-O'Hara, licensed mental health counselor and business owner, sits down to talk about how she balances being a wife, mother, and business owner without losing her mind!
Stephanie's Links FB: @konterbiling FB: @wellmindedcounseling www.konterbilling.com www.wellmindedcounseling.com
Episode 23: Scott Waters, Owner and Clinical Director of Veritas Community Counseling and co-host of the Resilient Relationships Podcast in Eugene, OR sits down to talk about his experience as a therapist with couples. He identifies common complaints couples have and describes his Six Principles of Relationships (V.A.L.U.E.S.).
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Episode 22: We ask the questions you've been dying to ask your therapist but might not know how or might be afraid to ask! We answer them, too, from a therapist's point of view, and why we think these are all helpful questions to ask and talk about with your therapist.
Episode 21: Aaron & Nathan set out their vision for topics they want to cover in 2021, some guests they hope to interview, and why this is important for you - the listener!
Episode 20: We take a look back on what we've learned since starting the Shrink Think podcast and how we've grown as hosts. We also review some of our favorite moments from each episode and guest we've interviewed. Mostly, we reflect on the year with fun and humor so we can leave it behind as we head into 2021!
Episode 19: Aaron and Nathan take a break from their usual routine to have some fun and share about their favorite Christmas movies and how Clark Griswold may have wisdom to offer many challenging situations! Listen in for some light-hearted laughs to help you get through your holidays!
Episode 18: Following up the episode on Shame, we discuss why forgiveness and self-compassion are important responses to shame. We then walk you through six steps toward forgiving yourself for a mistake or series of choices you regret. Read the full show notes at www.shrinkthinkpodcast.com
Episode 17: We unpack the concept of shame: what it is and how it feels, how it is different from guilt or embarrassment, and ways we can stay stuck in shame. We also give you some practical tips to avoid shame and break free from the prison it put you in!
Episode 16: Preparing for the upcoming holidays is an important part of getting through them well. In this episode we look at some practical tips you can use to set boundaries with certain family members, holiday events, and subjects you might not be interested in talking about.
Episode 15: We talk with Julie Herres, owner of Green Oak Accounting and host of the Therapy For Your Money podcast, about money. She shares common fears therapists have with money, mistakes business owners make with their finances, and then she shares several tips for "getting your house in order" financially. Don't worry - she does all of this with enthusiasm and no judgment!
Episode 14: We interviewed Billy & Brandy Eldridge, a married duo who host the Beta Male Revolution Podcast. Billy is a private practice therapist and business owner, Brandy is an Executive Director of a nonprofit, and they have an incredible story of addiction, recovery, and forgiveness that will inspire you!
Episode 13: We interviewed Amanda Patterson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, group practice owner, and private practice consultant in Florida. Amanda shares her story of how a building made a difference in her college major, how she stumbled into private practice, and her tips for facing fears and self-doubt.
Episode 12: We interview Dr. Randy Kinnison, AKA "Doctor Peace", on the show. Randy is a professional mediator and founder of Genesis Mediation, host of the Doctor Peace podcast, and a serial entrepreneur. Hear Randy talk about how he decided peace was his passion, how he stays focused as someone with a million different ideas, and what his keys to success are.
Episode 11: Our first interview on The Shrink Think Podcast! Whitney Owens, a fellow therapist, private practice consultant, and host of the Faith In Practice podcast joins our show. She shares about how she found success (through many trials and mistakes), how she deals with fear and failure, and how she balances her time as a working mom.
Episode 10: Now that we understand each role on the Fear Triangle and what they're afraid of, we unpack the two necessary components for getting off the triangle, healing those wounds, and getting healthy.
Episode 09: In this episode, we unpack the Victim role on the Fear Triangle. This type is a mix of the Persecutor and Rescuer, but ultimately accepts abandonment, betrayal, unacceptance, or rejection and sees self as unworthy.
Episode 08: In this episode, we unpack the Rescuer role on the Fear Triangle. This type is a relationship-oriented empath whose greatest fear is rejection or unacceptance, but who ultimately only wants acceptance. This time, Nathan takes on the role of Rescuer while Aaron interviews and reflects what this type looks like on the outside.
Episode 07: In this episode, we unpack the Persecutor role on the Fear Triangle. This type is a boundary-filled protector whose greatest fear is abandonment or betrayal, but who ultimately only wants to belong. Aaron takes on the role of Persecutor while Nathan interviews and reflects what this type looks like on the outside.
Episode 06: In this episode, we introduce you to the Fear Triangle - a dreaded cycle we can find ourselves on in our relationships. We'll give you an overview of the triangle as well as the different roles at each point (Persecutor, Rescuer, Victim). After that, we'll spend an episode on each of role then conclude this 5-part series with tips on how to get off the Fear Triangle.
Episode 05: In this episode of The Shrink Think Podcast, Nathan and Aaron talk about what it's like being therapists who are everyday people. They open up about their interactions with their families, their journey toward "mastering" life and relationships, and what they've learned from being therapists about being uniquely you.
Episode 04: In this episode, licensed counselors Nathan Hawkins and Aaron Potratz talk about what it's like being therapists. They provide a behind-the-scenes look at what it is they do, how they help people, and how self-awareness plays a role in that process. They also answer common questions they get about their jobs.
Episode 03: Host of the podcast returns the favor and interviews his co-host, Nathan Hawkins, so you can get to know his story, how he got into counseling as a therapist, and why podcasting became a pursuit of his.
Episode 02: Host of the podcast interviews his co-host, Aaron Potratz, so you can get to know his story, how he got into counseling as a therapist, and why podcasting became a pursuit of his.
Episode 01: In this episode, we introduce you to our brand new podcast. We are Aaron Potratz and Nathan Hawkins, two licensed counselors in Oregon starting a journey as podcasters. We share a little about how we met and partnered together in business, why we started a podcast, and what we'll be talking about. We also share who this podcast is for: people who are curious about therapists and what they're like, people in the field or considering getting into the field, and people who are interested in the subject of counseling in general. In the next two episodes, we'll share more about each of our personal journeys so you can get to know us better.