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The Thoughtful Counselor

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Social Justice
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Counseling
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Sex Work
Substance Use Disorders
LGBTQ+ Older Adults
Counselor Education
Youth Recovery
Mental Health Services
Education Systems
Community Support
Sex Worker-Informed Care
Sex Therapy
Drug Policy Reform
War On Drugs
Racial Trauma
Recovery Schools
Intergenerational Connections
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The Thoughtful Counselor is a podcast that is dedicated to producing great conversations around current topics in counseling and psychotherapy. We view counseling and psychotherapy as a deeply beautiful and complex process and strive to incorporate the art and science of the field in each episode.

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In this episode Dr. Maddie Clark sits down with Dr. Lena Salpietro to discuss her research regarding remediation in counseling. They discuss best practices, concerns, and how counselor educators and students can best engage with an often difficult su... more

In this episode, The Thoughtful Counselor welcomes Dr. Jeanne Stanley to discuss the admissions process for graduate programs in counseling. Jeanne and contributing host Dr. Theo Burnes discuss tips and strategies for master's-level counselors consid... more

Two counselor educators, professional counselors, and researchers discuss what decolonization is and is not in counselor education. Drs. Smith-Yliniemi and Malott describe what motivates them to continue learning about ways to infuse decolonizing pri... more

In this episode, Dèsa meets with Sutton King and Ariel Richer, the co-founders of the Urban Indigenous Collective, to delve into the intersection of collective healing and natural medicine, exploring how culturally tailored health services can empowe... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jeanne Stanley
Expert in graduate admissions and Director of Watershed Coaching and Consultation Services.
Watershed Coaching and Consultation Services
Episode: EP303: Graduate Admissions in Professional Counseling
Kenneth Edwards
Mental health professional and organizational consultant
Private practice in San Francisco, previously Executive Director at the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
Episode: EP298: Organizational Consultation in Professional Counseling
Dr. J. Ron Kim
Associate professor in the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice at the University of Tacoma, focused on post-adoption well-being of adoptees.
University of Tacoma
Episode: EP297: The Adoptee Consciousness Model: What Mental Health Counselors Need to Know
Grace Newton
PhD student with interests in race, identity, belonging, and life course issues for adoptees.
Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice at the University of Chicago
Episode: EP297: The Adoptee Consciousness Model: What Mental Health Counselors Need to Know
Dr. Barbara Thelamour
An Associate Professor of Psychology at Swarthmore College, focusing on young people of color and immigrant adjustment processes.
Swarthmore College
Episode: EP290: Bridging Cultures: Black Immigrants and Cultural Integration
Dr. Stacey Dayan Araneas Litam
Author of Patterns That Remain, a guide addressing healing for Asian children of immigrants.
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Episode: EP288: Patterns that Remain (Part 1)
Dr. Kyrstin Lukasmo
Counselor and owner of Clear Life Counseling and Testing
Clear Life Counseling and Testing
Episode: EP285: Working with Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
Abiola Agoril
Online educator, fashion designer, and founder of the non-profit 'Disturbing Inequity'.
Episode: EP284: Disturbing Inequity
Rachael Estes
Master's of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor.
Auburn University
Episode: EP283: Stoic Strategies for Supervision: Empowering Counselors to Thrive

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • Critique of the AI Epsiode

    Even though I am genuinely disappointed by the AI episode (truly felt like a 3 out of 5) still putting 5 out of 5 as to not impact the show. I found that the attempt in arguing both sides about the criticism of AI was limited, as one of the primary issues people have with AI is the environmental impact. Also, seeing that this is a counselor’s focused podcast, of course the discussion on our jobs is important, it feels limited in sharing the apprehension our clients may feel about the use of AI d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tami405
    United States4 months ago
  • The Technical Elements are Lacking

    The topics look so promising, the speakers are credible, and the counseling profession needs a good podcast, I just wish the show was structured more efficiently, with specific talking points so that when it was done, you could say "this is what I learned," rather than "I listened to a conservation that at times dragged on and wasn't really helpful." so my feedback would be to consider improving the technical aspects, such as the actual audio from some of the presenters, which was difficult to h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    239423742
    United States2 years ago
  • Great resource for counselor graduate students

    I’m not typically a podcast person but this podcast is too beneficial to pass up as a clinical mental health grad student. A great range of topics are covered and I enjoy the pace and nature of the conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iwant2bthewalrus
    United States4 years ago
  • Helpful! ❤️🔥🙏

    I really like the format of the show and the practical suggestions. Very helpful for people who do counseling but also come in for therapy!

    Dr. John - The Mens Self Help Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Watercooler25
    United States4 years ago
  • Thank You So Much!

    I am currently a graduate student in a school counseling program and use these podcasts to get a lot of my indirect hours. The variability in topics that are presented allow me to get a lot of exposure to things that might not necessarily be taught in my program. Podcasts will leave me wanting to discuss different topics or questions with my fellow students and I love that experience. Thank you so much for starting this. It is really appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephieebabyy
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the diversity of topics covered, especially those related to social justice and mental health.
Many find the content relevant and beneficial for their studies or professional development in counseling.
Critiques often focus on technical issues such as audio quality and episode structure, which some believe detracts from the overall experience.

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EP302: Decolonization in counselor education and practice
Q: What recommendations do you have for professional counselors who want to ethically apply decolonization principles?
Engage with the community, learn protocols from Indigenous leaders, and ensure that practices are culturally respectful and appropriately integrated.
EP302: Decolonization in counselor education and practice
Q: Why is decolonization important in counselor education specifically?
It allows counselors to recognize alternative ways of healing, emphasizing client-centered approaches that respect individual lived experiences and cultural backgrounds.
EP302: Decolonization in counselor education and practice
Q: How do you define decolonization as it applies to counselor education and mental health?
It's a multifaceted process that involves interrogating and dismantling colonial structures and legacies as well as recognizing and addressing the psychological impacts of colonization.
EP298: Organizational Consultation in Professional Counseling
Q: What advice do you have for listeners thinking about expanding their work portfolio outside of direct clinical services?
Kenneth emphasizes the importance of understanding personal motivations, assessing transferable skills, and leveraging professional networks.
EP298: Organizational Consultation in Professional Counseling
Q: So you had mentioned in your introduction that you do a little bit of organizational consulting.
Kenneth explains how he integrates his banking and counseling skills to help organizations understand the mental health needs of their employees.

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Discussions center around a multitude of contemporary issues and practices within counseling and psychotherapy, weaving together artistic and scientific perspectives to create a holistic view of the profession. With an emphasis on cultural competency, decolonization, and the integration of traditional healing practices, engaging dialogues with experts in the field aim to enrich the listener's understanding and application of counseling principles. Notably, episodes frequently explore how social justice intersects with therapeutic practices, making this series particularly relevant for mental health professionals committed to relevant and humane practices. The focus on community engagement and personal narrative enriches the listening experi... more

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1. Dr. Jeanne Stanley
2. Kenneth Edwards
3. Dr. J. Ron Kim
4. Grace Newton
5. Dr. Barbara Thelamour
6. Dr. Stacey Dayan Araneas Litam
7. Dr. Kyrstin Lukasmo
8. Abiola Agoril

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