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Kathleen R. Brennan
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How to Find Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment with Siobhan Morse | Ep. 37
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11/09/20 • 55 min
Caring for the Caregiver: A Conversation with R. Scott Boots | Ep. 22
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06/16/16 • 40 min
In Episode 22, R. Scott Boots, Founder and Director of The Health Cares Exchange Initiative, Inc., shares his insights on his own personal path of being a caregiver and shares why we need to celebrate and support other carers. The Health Cares Exchange Initiative confirms the need to celebrate the dedication and spirit of caring persons, while teaching self-preservation skills for the future. This resiliency skills building seminar teaches the symptoms of burnout, and reviews options and exercises to utilize in future responses to stress.
R. Scott has worked as a training and administration consultant with the Massachusetts Departments of Environmental Protection, and also Public Health. The former Co-Chair of Pastoral Care at Boston's largest Episcopal church, he has studied wellness at the Touch Therapy Institute and the Mind-Body Clinic at Boston’s Beth-Israel Deaconess Hospital. His seminars have been presented to thousands of persons including paid care providers and family carers across the US, Scotland, Wales and England.
On Being Human and The Guest House | Ep. 32
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02/09/17 • 8 min
In Episode 32, I share The Guest House by Rumi. Each and every time I encounter this poem, whether it is shared by a meditation teacher or colleague, I gain a sense of comfort and footing. I am reminded that our inner worlds are vast and wide and no matter what is arising within ourselves, we are going to be okay. Here are a few things that came up for me when I read this poem more recently and talk more about in this episode.
When we go into our inner world:
1) Make space for it all. All inner experiences. When we make room for all of our experiences, we can feel more enlivened. When we push down the harder feelings such as anger, shame, sadness, we push down the other stuff too. The other stuff can be happiness, joy. Every time we look inward with a gentle tone, it brings us closer to acceptance of our experiences and who we are.
2) Know that one emotion is not better or worse than another. They just are. Some emotions and thoughts we carry around can be more painful and uncomfortable than others, but when we start to give each one equal attention and respect, the feelings that can be more difficult to tolerate can become less intense.
3) Judgement gets us nowhere. When we label our experience or have harsh words for where we are in a particular moment, it can create a stuckness, a block to ongoing flow of emotions. Physically, we can become more tight, more anxious or more hard on ourselves.
The Guest House
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.
Be grateful for whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
~Rumi
I Want To Go To Therapy. Finding a Therapist | Ep. 2
On The Blue Couch Podcast
09/25/14 • 27 min
Whether you have been thinking about going to therapy for some time or might need a therapist in the future for yourself, friends or family, finding the right therapist can be done! I will take you through steps that will make your search more seamless. From laying the foundation for your search all the way to making it to your first appointment, while being organized and knowing what to expect along the way, can make this "going to therapy" a more informed process from the start. Steps for finding the right therapist include: Prep Step, The Search, The Making an Appointment, The Making it to Your Appointment.
In this podcast, I talk about:
- Simple steps that can help organize your therapist search.
- Questions to ask yourself prior to beginning your search.
- What to know about insurance.
- Therapist-client "fit." One size does not fit all when working with a therapist.
- Resources to help make an informed search.
- First appointments.
Resources mentioned in this podcast include: Mentalhealth.gov, PsychologyToday.com, GoodTherapy.org, WebMD
Email me with any questions or topics you want to hear about in the future at: [email protected]
Website: onthebluecouch.com
Practice: kathleenrbrennantherapy.com
Craniosacral Therapy with Michael Brightwood | Ep. 38
On The Blue Couch Podcast
01/06/21 • 59 min
In Episode 38, Michael Brightwood describes craniosacral therapy during this conversation on the science, healing framework and practice of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.
With extensive study and practice in psychology, healing arts and craniosacral therapy, Michael brings his decades of experience to this interesting discussion. Michael spans the conversation with discussion on topics such as central nervous systems, quantum physics, resolution, trauma healing and healing— to name a few.
Michael Brightwood holds an advanced degree in Craniosacral Biodynamics from the Karuna Institute in England. In 1998, Michael started a private practice in San Diego and began a Craniosacral Therapy practice at Rancho La Puerta, where he continues his healing work today
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Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 3 | Ep. 36
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10/26/20 • 47 min
In Part 3 of this series on Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, we focus on long-term recovery. With 30 years of sobriety at the time of this episode and many years of working with clients and their families as an interventionist, Arthur provides his wisdom for walking the paths of long-term recovery.
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Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 2 | Ep. 35
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09/24/20 • 55 min
We continue our conversation about addiction, intervention, recovery during a pandemic. In part 2 of this series on addiction, we focus on relapse prevention during this time.
Arthur Westinghouse CIP, CADC, with Westinghouse Intervention and Family Coaching, shares past and more recent personal and professional experiences so that we can all better understand the recovery path. He believes that the good healthy life is available to all of us. No matter what we have been thru or what we are currently going through, we can choose to grab onto the lifelines that are there.
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Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 1 | Ep. 34
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08/27/20 • 53 min
In a podcast series on addiction, intervention and recovery, I speak with friend and colleague, Arthur Westinghouse with Westinghouse Intervention and Family Coaching . Arthur is a Certified Intervention Professional, Family Recovery Coach, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Consultant. We talk about intervention, recovery and relapse prevention during this pandemic. How do we support ourselves, friends and loved ones during a time of social isolation and social distancing?
With an interweave of his own personal recovery story, professional experiences and how to think about intervention, recovery and relapse prevention during these times, Arthur provides sound consultation for being mindful and taking action for one’s own recovery path.
Anxiety and Meditation for Calm | Ep. 33
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02/23/17 • 15 min
Guided Meditation Music: In a Moment by Lee Rosevere
Things that support calm:
Have a routine with flexibility:
Routines help create foundation and help us to feel more settled because they offer intentional predictability. They anchor us. When we have the awareness that yes, of course things are going to change within those routines, we can better be prepared and available to make adjustments and adapt in those moments.
Attend to things that matter and need your attention. Priorities vs. Noise
Work email, checking social media again and again can get people stirred up. There is so much news right now. It is a good thing to be informed. No doubt about that. When we go down the news and social media rabbit hole, it can feel as though the world is coming to end. It can also feel like everyone else's lives are going great. Social media can often represent the "best of" peoples' lives. It's great to see how friends and family are doing but keep in mind that we all have struggles, monotony and no-so-great days.
Take moments to connect with people:
We are social animals and meant to mingle and be with other people. Our well-being is related to healthy inter-connectedness. It can mean making small talk with an acquantince or listening to someone you're closer to and sharing more of what is going on with you. Think of the last time you felt better after sharing with a person you trust.
Breathe:
Deep breaths and diaphragmatic breathing engages the part of the nervous system connected to calm. More intentional breathing can go a long way.
Meditation:
Guided. On your own. It can create calm in the moment and has longer lasting effects for bringing more mindfulness into our lives. Meditation promotes mindfulness. Mindfulness is the thinking about your thinking. When you're able to step back from your anxiety and notice it in a curios way, it has less power. Without internal dialogue, anxiety can just be one big mass of physical and emotional chaos.
Get Support:
If anxiety seems to be getting to be too much, making an appointment to meet with a therapist or psychiatrist who specializes in anxiety. In meeting with a professional, you will be able to share and find some answers and solutions to your anxiety.
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How many episodes does On The Blue Couch Podcast have?
On The Blue Couch Podcast currently has 40 episodes available.
What topics does On The Blue Couch Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on On The Blue Couch Podcast?
The episode title 'Watsu®: Aquatic Bodywork and Therapy with Hilary Marshall | Ep. 39' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on On The Blue Couch Podcast?
The average episode length on On The Blue Couch Podcast is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of On The Blue Couch Podcast released?
Episodes of On The Blue Couch Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of On The Blue Couch Podcast?
The first episode of On The Blue Couch Podcast was released on Sep 25, 2014.
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