Talking Emotions is a podcast centered on exploring theory, research, and practice on the importance of emotional growth. This podcast is for teenagers, young adults, and parents and mental health providers that support them. The goal is to explore important ideas to improve interpersonal relationships and personal well being. To suggest ideas for new episodes on Talking Emotions visit the website: https://present-mind.org/podcast/
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E16: The Power of Art: Art Therapy in Schools
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1:08:03Leslie highlights the benefits and process of using Art Therapy in school settings. She starts by opening up about her process on writing and personal journey to finding art therapy. In the conversation, we explore the benefits of art therapy and how it can be used by professionals in the school setting. Guest: Leslie de Vera Arroyo. Leslie Arroyo …
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Dr. Davis explores the practical application of empathy. She highlights stories from her extensive research on empathy and how it is use to facilitate better practitioner-patient relationships to improve healthcare. She highlights how this is can be used to improve listening and relationships inside and out of schools. Guest: Dr. Carol Davis. Carol…
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E14: Creativity & Process w/ ShowYouSuck (In Practice)
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52:58ShowYouSuck talks about the power of curiosity . This episode continues conversations about different approaches to heal from trauma. She shares her story and explains how indigenous wisdom can be a guide to process difficult life experiences and help to live a richer emotional life. Guest: ShowYouSuck. Clinton Sandifer creates under the name ShowY…
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Mairead talks about the power of curiosity . This episode continues conversations about different approaches to heal from trauma. She shares her story and explains how indigenous wisdom can be a guide to process difficult life experiences and help to live a richer emotional life. Guest: Mairead Ashcroft. Art Therapist. Counselor. Nature Lover. Mair…
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E12: Somatic Breathing & The Power of Intention
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1:17:09Elizabeth Torres leads a conversation on the power of breathing. She also opens out about her journey into meditation, and how her intention led to deepening of her practice. We'll connect the sensation and discovering the body to its connection with trauma, breathing, meditation, and personal discovery. Guest: Elizabeth Torres is an awareness and …
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E11: Forest Bathing: Exploring Nature, Breathing, and The Senses
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1:13:55Kathleen Skoller leads a conversation about the power of nature, and its connection to wellness. She talks lost of emerging research, which connects to the older practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Guest: Kathleen Skoller is a retired teacher of 33 years. She is certified through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Progra…
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E10: Purpose & Happiness w/ Chef Jeff Wang (In Practice)
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47:34This is the 2nd In Practice Episode! Chef Jeff Wang talks about a life of purpose, and his decision to leave accounting to become a chef. He talks purpose, experiences, and happiness, connecting ideas from Dr. Bowers episode in a lived experience! Guest: Jeff Wang is a Chicago native and an accountant turned self taught Chef. He hit the streets in …
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Dr. Bower explores the connection of purpose to living a life of happiness. We will unpack the importance of considering happiness for yourself vs. connecting with others. Some surprising research will give insights into how you can to live a more purposeful life! Guest: Dr. Tracy Brower is a sociologist studying work life fulfillment, happiness an…
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Dr. Luke unpacks a number of concepts around the neuroscience of anxiety. We dive into understanding how the brain functions around fear and anxiety. Guest: Chad Luke holds a Ph.D. in counselor education from the University of Tennessee, and teaches at St. Bonaventure in Saint Bonaventure, NY. Dr. Luke is also a licensed professional counselor and …
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E7: Constructing Emotions & Their Value for Our Lives
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1:06:39Dr. Wilkinson explores two theories for constructing emotions and their value in interpreting emotions. We pull apart key ideas of each theory to explore how they can me utilized for improving our emotional lives. Guest: Dr. Brett Wilkinson serves as Director of the Counselor Education program, founding Director of the PFW Institute for Counseling …
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Dr. Becker leads a conversation about marijuana and its myths. He explores the decades of research that he compiled in his book, Whoa Dude. We discuss common myths and important ideas when considering how to approach use, regardless if its in an abstinence or harm reduction model. Guest: Dr. Kevin G. Becker - Is a scientist and researcher. He recei…
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E5 - Creatorhood and Synchronicity: A Beatmakers Walk with Creativity (In Practice)
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1:00:04Dalton Welsh is 1/2 of the beatmaking collaborative Open Contact. He opens up about creativity, synchronicity, and connection as a beatmaker. Through the practice of mindfulness, Open Contact explores processing emotion and connection. This is the first In-Practice feature, focusing on Dalton's personal experiences. Guest: Dalton Welsh. Open Contac…
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Dr. Mary Lamia talks motivation. She explores the connection of emotions to getting things done. In this conversation, Dr. Lamia articulates how emotions are pivotal for understanding how to motivate yourself and navigate through life's demands. Guest: Mary Lamia, PhD is a psychologist, professor, and author. She is a professor at the Wright Instit…
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Tom James highlights different practices that influence his school's continued emphasis on a 'pedagogy of joy.' From his perspective as assistant division head, he explores ideas and practices to increase joy in schools. Guest: Tom James is the Assistant Division Head of High School at The Grace Church School in Manhattan, New York. He's an educato…
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This session Dr. David Naff talks over key points from a recent research brief on student absenteeism. He highlights key trends and factors that impact absenteeism, then engages on ideas to help increase student attendance. Guest: Dr. David Naff is the director of the Metropolitan Education Research Consortium (MERC) at VCU. Prior to starting a run…
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E1: Hope Action Theory for Career Decision Making
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34:34We're exploring Hope Action Theory. This theory is explored with doctoral student, Jonathan Adams. He highlights contemplative practices to make space for exploring hopes and values around career decision making. Guest: Jonathan Adams is a doctoral student at William & Mary University, exploring contemplative practices. Prior to starting a doctoral…
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