In this episode of the Common Client Conundrum series on The Conscious Mental Health Podcast, host Juniper, the director of the Academy of Integrative Mental Health, delves into the complex world of ambivalence.

Key topics include:

• Neurobiology of Mixed Emotions: Understanding what happens in the brain and body when experiencing fluctuating emotions.
• Nature of Ambivalence: Exploring the factors that contribute to ambivalence and how to recognize it.
• Techniques and Strategies:
  • For Clinicians and Clients: Effective methods to work with ambivalence.
  • Modalities:
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • Ego States Work
• Fundamental Skills Revisited:
  • Empathetic Listening
  • Reflections
  • Mindfulness of the Righting Reflex

Join us as we revisit these essential yet often undervalued tools, providing insights and practical tips for navigating the intricate terrain of ambivalence in clinical practice.

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In this episode, Laurel chats with Gabriel Villarreal, a licensed professional counselor, the owner of LostBoys Strength and Conditioning and ADHD Counseling, and one of our Academy collective members! This is a part 1 of a two-episode series with Gabriel, and in this first part they tackling the topic of ADHD - what’s helpful, what’s not, what’s current in the research, how social media has influenced our and our clients’ perceptions of ADHD, and more!

Gabriel Villarreal is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. He owns LostBoys Strength & Conditioning, and ADHD Counseling in the Roanoke Valley, the only facility that houses a mental health practice and strength gym in the country. LostBoys S&C offers coaching to children with special needs (e.g., ADHD, ASD, Depression, Anxiety, etc.). Additionally, with his private practice, Gabriel coaches multiple classes specifically for ADHDers of all ages, which has been artfully designed to give clients the medicine exercise offers. Gabriel is an expert in the topic of exercise and mental health. He is a sought after public speaker for gyms, coaches, athletes, and educators, in the Roanoke Valley and beyond.

Where to find Gabriel:
Instagram: @gabrielv_lpc, @lostboyssnc, and @academy.imh
https://roanokeadhd.com
https://lostboyssnc.com

Resources mentioned:
Dr. Ned Hallowell (Delivered from Distraction, Driven to Distraction, ADHD 2.0): https://drhallowell.com/read/books-by-ned/

Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale: https://www.caddra.ca/wp-content/uploads/WFIRS-S.pdf

Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale: https://psychology-tools.com/test/vadrs-vanderbilt-adhd-diagnostic-rating-scale

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In this episode, Laurel talks with Molly Fitzgerald King, a licensed art therapist and licensed professional counselor. They talk not only about Molly’s clinical work, but about the advocacy work she is doing on many different levels, about our understanding of advocacy as professionals, and even our understanding of the narratives that play out for us as professionals in our own lives.

Molly specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and treats individuals with addiction, trauma disorders, depression, and anxiety. Her primary focus is Autism Spectrum Disorder. Molly uses shame resilience methods and mindful self compassion, and loves to incorporate art, dance, yoga, and music into her work. She strives to make mindfulness skills more accessible for people who struggle with sitting still, and to help people find environments where they can thrive. This includes work, school, home, nutrition, movement, creative outlets, relationships, and hobbies. She believes most symptoms bubble up when our environment can’t meet our needs but we still feel stuck there. She focuses on many body based techniques designed to reduce activation.

Molly is the writer of the upcoming play “Asking Toddlers to Do Algebra,” which will debut in the city of Louisville, KY from July 25th-27th, 2024. She is also the originator of Braxton’s Bill, a bill currently in process in the Kentucky State Legislature, focused on mandating long-term substance use inpatient treatment coverage.

Where to find Molly:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/molly-fitzgerald-king-louisville-ky/767152

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