OCD is not an adjective. On this week’s episode of So, How’s Therapy?, I am joined by Tatyana Mestechkina, Ph.D. to dive deep into the topic of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. While the term OCD is commonly known, it is also commonly misunderstood. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often portrayed in the media as someone who washes […]
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009: How Trauma Impacts The Body and Mind
Trauma’s impact on the mind and body is far-reaching – both psychologically and physically. This week on the podcast, I am joined by my colleague, Danielle DiCamillo, LCSW to discuss the effects that trauma has on both the body and the mind – it’s all connected. We’ll discuss the different categorizations of trauma, the importance […]
008: Loving Kindness Meditation With Host Karen Conlon, LCSW
Everyone has kindness inside of them. Sometimes, we don’t take the time to nurture or express kindness as much as we could. Kindness is linked to happiness, satisfaction in relationships, and improved quality of life overall. It helps people feel more connected to one another. What You’ll Learn How to express loving-kindness toward yourself How […]
007: Can Therapy Make You Worse? With Host Karen Conlon, LCSW
Therapy doesn’t always feel good. Sometimes it can feel really uncomfortable, difficult, or challenging. But you should never feel like therapy is retraumatizing, and you should certainly not feel like you are getting worse. In this episode, I’m covering all the ways that therapy might be making you worse, and how to address them. What […]
5 Trauma Release Exercises You Can Try At Home
Trauma affects every aspect of your life, your body, and your mind. It manifests itself in both psychological, emotional and physical ways, but despite it’s deeply impacting effects, there are many ways to find relief. One of those ways is by practicing Trauma Release Exercises, or TREs. Stress causes the body to remain in “fight, […]
006: What Should I Talk About In Therapy? With Host Karen Conlon, LCSW
There are so many myths about what you should talk about in therapy. Deciding what to bring up and when can feel daunting – especially if you have a lot to talk about. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to decide what topics to bring up, and when. Often the overlooked, uncomfortable, and […]
