Episode 9: ADHD Through a Therapist’s Lens

The Mental Health Impact of Caregiving: Interview with Eve Masiello LICSW

In this episode, we sit down with Eve Masiello, LICSW, to discuss the often overlooked mental health impact of caregiving. We explore caregiver stress, burnout, guilt, grief, self-care, and practical strategies for maintaining well-being while caring for others. Resources: Center for Active Living | Plymouth, MA [https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/245/Center-for-Active-Living] for Support Circles Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help [https://www.alz.org/] American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org [http://www.cancer.org/] Look into Day Programs for Patients with Dementia in Your Community

Episode 11: Couples: Strengthening Love and Connection

In this episode, we explore ways couples can strengthen love, communication, and emotional connection. We share practical relationship and mental health tools to help partners grow closer and navigate challenges together. Resources:  Gottman.com [https://www.gottman.com] Mating in Captivity [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/mating-in-captivity-reconciling-the-erotic-and-the-domestic_esther-perel/256717/item/4065648/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_scarce_$10_$50_17400876848&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17400878156&gbraid=0AAAAADwY45h2iM1ICIZgy_6GYiCP0pSBq&gclid=CjwKCAjw5s_QBhAdEiwADD_gBieuhzwjuSgQ3jx8pH7nujJyGSgsJEZ1guMLF5Fk6gqErFv4ytupNBoCyaMQAvD_BwE#edition=4756613&idiq=3918428] by Esther Perel⁠ The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work [https://www.gottman.com/product/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work/] by John Gottman and Nan Silver  Hold me Tight [https://drsuejohnson.com/hold-me-tight/]by Sue Johnson The App: “Cozy Couples” Card games : let’s get deep, or talking hearts

Domestic Violence : Interview with Lori Bassinger, Attorney and Advocate

In addition to our last episode we interview Lori Bassinger, attorney and advocate for survivors of domestic violence. ..................... Lori's Resources: https://www.janedoe.org [https://www.janedoe.org] https://massfamily.org [https://massfamily.org] https://www.janedoeswell.org [https://www.janedoeswell.org] https://casamyrna.org/get-support/legal-advocacy/ [https://casamyrna.org/get-support/legal-advocacy/]

Episode 10: Domestic Abuse - A Therapeutic Approach

This episode we discuss a therapeutic perspective and approach to domestic abuse. ..................... Resources: Penzu.com myPlan | Everyone Deserves to Be Safe in Their Relationships [https://myplanapp.org/] Power and Control Wheel | The National Domestic Violence Hotline [https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/]  National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788

ADHD: Interview with Jenn Wiley Schmidt

In this follow up to our last episode, we got the opportunity to talk to Jenn Wiley Schmidt about her experience living with ADHD.