How to Talk to Kids About a Diagnosis: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Professionals

Navigating Education and Employment for Young Adults Living with Cancer

Navigating school or work as a young adult is challenging enough — adding a cancer diagnosis can make it feel overwhelming. In this episode, we explore how young adults living with cancer can find balance, support, and purpose in their educational and career paths. Listen to hear tips for the workplace or educational institute, laws to pay attention to, and more! Disclaimer: I am not a legal, employment or education expert. Resources: Cancer and Careers: www.cancerandcareers.org Triage Cancer: www.triagecancer.org Cancer Hope Network: www.cancerhopenetwork.org Young Adult Survivors United: www.yasurvivors.org Cancer Support Community: www.cancersupportcommunity.org Website:  https://www.vital-mind-therapy.com [https://www.vital-mind-therapy.com] Book: “Anxiety In My Body” https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-My-Body-Jordan-Long/dp/B0DX18Y4GZ/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 [https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-My-Body-Jordan-Long/dp/B0DX18Y4GZ/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0] Instagram: @just_therapist_things E-Guides: ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/just-therapist-things [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/just-therapist-things]  #therapy #therapypodcast #anxietypodcast #podcastfortherapists #podcastformentalhealth #mentalhealthandwellness #medicalfamilytherapy #psychooncology #grieftherapy  #spotifypodcast #spotifyforpodcasters #applepodcasts #amazonpodcasts #newepisode #therapypodcast #podcastersofinstagram #mentalhealth #foryoupage #podcastsofinstagram #podcastrecommendation #wellnesspodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #therapyworks #cancertherapy #anxietydisorderpodcast #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthcounseling #podcastshow #mindfulnessquotes #brainhealthpodcast #psychology #mentalhealthisimportant #psychooncology #podcastsguests #counselingpodcast #counseling #newepisode #podcastinglife

Suicidal Ideation with Chronic Illness

Trigger warning: suicide, death, and grief. In honor of September being Suicide Awareness Month, this episode spreads awareness regarding suicidal ideation specifically when it comes to people who are affected by chronic health conditions. This episode discusses suicide awareness and prevalence generally, important language when discussing suicide, suicidal ideation specifically related to chronic illness, and supportive resources and tools. For any type of suicidal ideation, it is necessary to take it seriously, assess for intent and plan, establish protective factors, a safety plan, and take safety measures if warranted. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 or 988. This is not a substitute for therapy, or substitute for a safety intervention. You are never alone. Resources: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention: https://didihirsch.org Peer to peer support: https://www.intandemhealth.net Cancer Support Groups by state: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org Chronic illness and rare disease Support Groups: https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/programs

Diagnosing: The Summer I Turned Pretty Characters

This is the seventh episode in my series of “Diagnosing” where I, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, analyze and, if necessary, diagnose fictional characters from TV and movies. In this episode I analyze and diagnose characters from the hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty (: In honor of the last two episodes coming out this week and next, hear my takes on diagnoses, and treatment recommendations for some of the main series characters! Thanks for listening! *Disclaimer: this podcast episode is just for entertainment, not meant to be used to diagnose and treat real people. Over-diagnosing is a big issue, so I am only analyzing and diagnosing based on how the character presents on television or in a movie, and if it warrants a diagnosis in my professional opinion.  This episode is simply for information and entertainment purposes. This episode is not a substitute for therapy. Website:  https://www.vital-mind-therapy.com [https://www.vital-mind-therapy.com] Book: “Anxiety In My Body” https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-My-Body-Jordan-Long/dp/B0DX18Y4GZ/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 [https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-My-Body-Jordan-Long/dp/B0DX18Y4GZ/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0] Instagram: @just_therapist_things E-Guides: ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/just-therapist-things [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/just-therapist-things]  #therapy #therapypodcast #anxietypodcast #podcastfortherapists #podcastformentalhealth #mentalhealthandwellness #medicalfamilytherapy #psychooncology #grieftherapy  #spotifypodcast #spotifyforpodcasters #applepodcasts #amazonpodcasts #newepisode #therapypodcast #podcastersofinstagram #mentalhealth #foryoupage #podcastsofinstagram #podcastrecommendation #wellnesspodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #therapyworks #cancertherapy #anxietydisorderpodcast #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthcounseling #podcastshow #mindfulnessquotes #brainhealthpodcast #psychology #mentalhealthisimportant #psychooncology #podcastsguests #counselingpodcast #counseling #newepisode #podcastinglife

How to Talk to Kids About a Diagnosis: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Professionals

A serious medical diagnosis—like cancer or a chronic illness—can turn a family’s world upside down. But it doesn’t have to break it. In this episode, I share guidance on how to navigate these challenging conversations, including age-appropriate communication strategies, common questions children may ask, and ways to emotionally prepare yourself. Whether you're supporting your own child or working with a family in crisis, this episode offers practical tools to approach the conversation with honesty and compassion. Book recommendations: * “The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst * “The Memory Box; A Book About Grief” by Joanna  Rowland * “The Little Green Monster: Cancer Magic” By Sharon Chappell  * “Chicken Soup For the Soul: The Cancer Book” by Jack Canfield  * “Oliver’s Story-For Sibs of Kids with Cancer” by Michael Dodd * “Our Family Has Cancer, Too!” by Christine Clifford * “Because…Someone I love Has Cancer” by American Cancer Society Local and National Resources for kids: * Cancer Support Community (CSC) www.CancerSupportCommunity.org [http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/] * Camp Kesem www.CampKesem.org [http://www.CampKesem.org] * Imaginary Friend Society https://www.imaginaryfriendsociety.com/films [https://www.imaginaryfriendsociety.com/films] * Walk with Sally https://walkwithsally.org [https://walkwithsally.org/] Website:  https://www.vital-mind-therapy.com [https://www.vital-mind-therapy.com] Book: “Anxiety In My Body” https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-My-Body-Jordan-Long/dp/B0DX18Y4GZ/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 [https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-My-Body-Jordan-Long/dp/B0DX18Y4GZ/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0] Instagram: @just_therapist_things E-Guides: ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/just-therapist-things [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/just-therapist-things]  #therapy #therapypodcast #anxietypodcast #podcastfortherapists #podcastformentalhealth #mentalhealthandwellness #medicalfamilytherapy #psychooncology #grieftherapy  #spotifypodcast #spotifyforpodcasters #applepodcasts #amazonpodcasts #newepisode #therapypodcast #podcastersofinstagram #mentalhealth #foryoupage #podcastsofinstagram #podcastrecommendation #wellnesspodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #therapyworks #cancertherapy #anxietydisorderpodcast #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthcounseling #podcastshow #mindfulnessquotes #brainhealthpodcast #psychology #mentalhealthisimportant #psychooncology #podcastsguests #counselingpodcast #counseling #newepisode #podcastinglife

Assessments That MFT's Can Actually Do

This episode reflects on what type of mental health assessments Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) are trained and licensed to do. Whether you're thinking about implementing assessments in your practice or already do, this episode will help you feel more confident navigating assessment in your clinical work. This episode covers... * Common assessments in the categories of psychological, neuropsychological, and psycho-educational assessments * Specific assessments that MFT's can legally and ethically administer, or not * When an assessment may be indicated to support a client * Screeners, questionnaires, and other surveys that may be clinically appropriate and.... * More! Website:  https://www.vital-mind-therapy.com [https://www.vital-mind-therapy.com] Book: “Anxiety In My Body” https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-My-Body-Jordan-Long/dp/B0DX18Y4GZ/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 [https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-My-Body-Jordan-Long/dp/B0DX18Y4GZ/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0] Instagram: @just_therapist_things E-Guides: ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/just-therapist-things [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/just-therapist-things]  #therapy #therapypodcast #anxietypodcast #podcastfortherapists #podcastformentalhealth #mentalhealthandwellness #medicalfamilytherapy #psychooncology #grieftherapy  #spotifypodcast #spotifyforpodcasters #applepodcasts #amazonpodcasts #newepisode #therapypodcast #podcastersofinstagram #mentalhealth #foryoupage #podcastsofinstagram #podcastrecommendation #wellnesspodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #therapyworks #cancertherapy #anxietydisorderpodcast #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthcounseling #podcastshow #mindfulnessquotes #brainhealthpodcast #psychology #mentalhealthisimportant #psychooncology #podcastsguests #counselingpodcast #counseling #newepisode #podcastinglife