Out of the Waves

Take Me to Therapy Series: Anxiety and Anxious Attachment

Host, Sirena, MAC (Master's in Counseling) discusses anxiety including symptoms, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, experiences (including personal experiences), likelihood, causes, and various treatments; as well as, anxious attachment style including symptoms, causes, and treatment. Referenced in this episode are Brené Brown [https://brenebrown.com] and Todd E. Pressman, PhD for his book Deconstructing Anxiety [https://toddpressman.com/deconstructing-anxiety-the-book/].

Take Me to Therapy Series: Eating Disorders and Body Image

Host, Sirena, M.A.C discusses the overview of all eating disorders as well as body image and how the two relate. Sirena shares details of her own eating disorder recovery struggle and journey. Lastly, philosophies and types of treatment are discussed; highlighting Health at Every Size movement, Family-based Treatment (FBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Questions and comments are welcome on the @outofthewaves_ Instagram. Eating disorder resources [https://edrcsv.org].

Take Me To Therapy Series: Depression, Suicidal Ideation, & Self-Harm

In this second episode of the Take Me To Therapy Series, host, Sirena M.A.C. dives in deep as she discusses the first mental health challenges she faced as a young child and teenager. Depression, suicidal ideation or thoughts, and self-harm are very real and serious mental health concerns that affect more than you may think. Listen all the way through the episode in order to hear Sirena's personal proposition on caring for these mental health challenges. Feel free to leave comments or questions on the podcasts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outofthewaves_/.

Take Me to Therapy Series: Self Intake

Modeling transparency, authenticity, and openness is your host, Sirena, MAC (Master's in Counseling) in this first episode in the series, Take Me to Therapy. This series will explore Sirena's personal mental health journey which begins with her introducing herself from birth until current day. Topics discussed in this episode include: addiction, codependency, eating disorders, self-destructive behaviors, attachment, trauma, spirituality, and a psychotic break.

Torturing Ourselves and How We Can Challenge Unhelpful Thoughts

In this first episode, your host, Sirena, M.A.C discusses the various ways in which we humans torture ourselves with unhelpful thoughts that in the end are hurtful and manipulative to our emotional wellbeing. Various ways one can challenge these unhelpful thoughts and can instead begin shaping more realistic and positive thoughts are shared stemming from modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).