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by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | Abuse & Trauma, Candace McWhinnie, Video & Audio
Hosted by therapist Alexandra Hoerr Candace is a clinical resident at Optimum Joy talking with Alex about The Mental Health Crisis in the Foster Care System. Alex and Candace unpack stories about trauma that connect to systematic oppression in our world and further... ![[VIDEO] Intrusive Thoughts](https://i0.wp.com/optimumjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-27-at-9.11.54-AM.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by admin | Jun 15, 2021 | Mental Health & Wellbeing, Pete Marlow, Video & Audio
Hosted by therapist Alexandra Hoerr Intrusive thoughts can be jarring and distressing, especially if they stick in your mind! Pete Marlow is a therapist at Optimum Joy and works to normalize intrusive thoughts as something everyone has. However, they can inhibit your... ![[VIDEO] Attachment in Therapy with Alex Parlette](https://i1.wp.com/optimumjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/YouTube-Thumbnail-5.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by admin | May 19, 2021 | Alex Parlette, Video & Audio
Hosted by therapist Alexandra Hoerr Attachment theory is one the most important psychological concepts! Alex Parlette describes how counseling can look different for individuals and couples from an attachment perspective, but highlights the importance of doing... ![[VIDEO] Black Code-Switching with White Therapists – Candace McWhinnie](https://i0.wp.com/optimumjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/YouTube-Thumbnail-4.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Candace McWhinnie, Video & Audio
Candace McWinnie shares her personal-professional insight on how code switching interrupts the freedom of therapeutic space when a black client meets with a white or non-black therapist. She defines oppression as a stifling of your true self, therefore being... ![[VIDEO] Vulnerability with Viktor Terpay](https://i2.wp.com/optimumjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/YouTube-Thumbnail-3.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Video & Audio, Viktor Terpay
The backbone of Vikter Terpay’s work as a therapist and personal life is vulnerability. He shares about his early perception that to be strong was to be “superhuman” and courageous. Unfortunately, being a superhuman leave people isolated and disconnected. Viktor... ![[VIDEO] Child Defiant Behavior and How it Relates to Communication & Attunement with Dr. Alana Roth](https://i2.wp.com/optimumjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/YouTube-Thumbnail.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by admin | May 3, 2021 | Resources, Video & Audio
Dr. Roth specializes in working with children, joining us to demystify a child’s defiant behavior – Something I’m sure all parents would like to know! This conversation circles around the idea that acting out is communication, and attunement is the answer. Listen to...
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