Are You In Session? with Mary and Josie

Episode 04: The Problem with Trendy Mental Health Lingo

How often do you find yourself using popularized words typically associated with mental health, such as: Toxic - "That person is toxic" or "She's in a toxic relationship." Narcissist - "He's a total narcissist." Gaslighting - "Stop gaslighting me." OCD - "I am sorry. I get so OCD about such things." There are so many more, but I think we can all related to having heard such words uttered from our own lips much less the lips of others. In this episode of "Are You In Session?", Mary and Josie are going to discuss what seems to be a growing trend of mental health words or words associated with mental health becoming popularized. Are these certain words being overused, if so, what are the implications of that? Mary and Josie will tackle these questions and more. __________________ Video: Gaslighting-The Word of the Year - https://youtu.be/UYFqGQYu5U0 __________________ Resources: Therapist Directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com Betrayal Trauma Therapist Directory: https://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=5357 Family Solutions Counseling - Mary: https://familysolutionsok.com/about/mary-scruggs/ Family Solutions Counseling - Josie: https://familysolutionsok.com/about/josie-blosser/ ____________ Instagram Mary Scruggs, LMFT - http://www.instagram.com/youranxioustherapist_okc Josie Blosser, LMFT - http://www.instagram.com/jblossertherapy_okc Family Solutions Counseling: https://linktr.ee/familysolutionsok ____________ Follow us on our other platforms which include instagram and apple podcasts. Links can be found on our Link Tree - https://www.linktr.ee/familysolutionsok ________________ As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Episode 03: Catching Up w/ Mary & Josie

In this episode, Mary and Josie are catching up with each other and their listeners on life lately. They discuss recent lessons they’ve learned, challenges they’ve faced, music they’ve been listening to, and what’s been on their minds. _________________ Resources: Therapist Directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com Betrayal Trauma Therapist Directory: https://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=5357 Family Solutions Counseling - Mary: https://familysolutionsok.com/about/mary-scruggs/ Family Solutions Counseling - Josie: https://familysolutionsok.com/about/josie-blosser/ ____________ Instagram Mary Scruggs, LMFT - http://www.instagram.com/youranxioustherapist_okc Josie Blosser, LMFT - http://www.instagram.com/jblossertherapy_okc Family Solutions Counseling: https://linktr.ee/familysolutionsok ____________ Books: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb - https://amzn.to/46NHZL5 Letters to a Young Therapist by Mary Bray Pipher - https://amzn.to/3RYHY2F _____________ Follow us on our other platforms which include instagram and apple podcasts. Links can be found on our Link Tree - https://www.linktr.ee/familysolutionsok ________________ As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Episode 02: Self-Care - Fails, Mishaps, and Self-Correction | Josie & Mary

This week on “Are You in Session?” Josie and Mary discuss self-care and the many forms of it. They will share ways they have found it to be helpful, unhelpful, and misunderstood (because self-care isn’t always what you think it is). _______________ Links: Article - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/202312/what-is-the-essence-of-true-self-care Self-care Assessment - https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/self-care-assessment _______________ Follow, like, subscribe and see more great content here. http://www.linktr.we/familysolutionsok __________ Therapy Resources: Therapist Directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com Betrayal Trauma Therapist Directory: https://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=5357 The Gottman Institute (Relationship Research) - https://www.gottman.com/ ____________ #selfcarehacks #selfacceptance #run_sesh

Episode 01: Therapizing the Pina Colada song | Josie & Mary

Your favorite therapists, Mary and Josie, reflect on relationships and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).” https://youtu.be/FXG_I_tf_i4?si=XJFPLldMamGtss0f Do you like Pina Coladas? Have you asked your partner if they enjoy a Piña Colada? Or perhaps how they may feel about getting caught in the rain? Most partners would assume they know these details about their significant other, but Rupert Holmes’ song, Escape, indicates that there can be so much to learn about your partner, even if they are starting to feel like a “worn out recording of a favorite song.” Mary and Josie discuss how they would work with clients if the song lyrics to “Escape” were a reality for a couple who found themselves feeling stagnant in their relationship. They discuss how couples can avoid becoming complacent in their relationship and validate the constant work it takes to keep a relationship healthy. ______________ Therapy Resources: Therapist Directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com Betrayal Trauma Therapist Directory: ttps://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=5357 The Gottman Institute (Relationship Research) - https://www.gottman.com/ _____________ Follow us on our other platforms which include instagram and apple podcasts. Links can be found on our Link Tree - https://www.linktr.ee/familysolutionsok ________________ Equipment Used & Other Amazon Links: Mic Stands - https://amzn.to/46o4So6 Rode Pod Mic - https://amzn.to/3Rsw5Sz Pyle Mixer Board - https://amzn.to/3ZsJU5g iRig Pre 2 - https://amzn.to/3ZpCPm9 As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. #AreYouInSessionPodcast #PinacoladaSong #RupertHolmes

Bonus: Mary & Josie Discuss Humor in Therapy on a Podcast

As you wait for the first episode to drop, enjoy this bonus episode where Mary and Josie both appeared as guests on the Therapists’ Take Podcast with Josh & Carrie. In this episode, Mary and Josie participate in a discussion about the therapeutic use of humor in session with clients. Is humor ever appropriate for therapists to utilize in therapy? If so, when is it appropriate; and what is the point or purpose of its use? To address these questions (and more), Carrie and Josh welcome to the discussion table licensed therapists and co-hosts of the "Are You in Session?" podcasts, Mary Scruggs and Josie Blosser. #TherapistsTakePodcast #AreYouInSessionPodcast #HealingHumor #MentalHealthPodcast _________ 00:00 - The Re-Intro 04:00 - A Summation of the Show before the Show 06:00 - The Purpose of Humor in Therapy 13:24 - When Is It Appropriate? 18:35 - "It's Funny because It's True" 22:00 - Sarcasm 27:20 - When It's Inappropriate 35:40 - Wrapping Up ___________ More about our guests: Mary and Josie are both licensed marital and family therapists working in a private practice group setting in the OKC metro area - https://www.familysolutionsok.com. They both have specialized certifications in the area of betrayal trauma treatment, and they host YouTube podcast (and soon-to-be audio podcast) “Are You in Session?” They are very bright, talented, and fun practitioners to work with. We are thrilled to have them for our guests for this episode of Therapists’ Take with Carrie and Josh. Mary’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourangrytherapist_OKC Josie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jblossertherapy_OKC Are You In Session LIVE (youtube) - https://www.youtube.com/live/1UwjHaphHM4?si=xqOq6LnCtiliO47E _______________ Resources: Therapist Directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com Betrayal Trauma Therapist Directory: https://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=5357 The Gottman Institute (Relationship Research) - https://www.gottman.com/ ________________ About Therapists' Take Hosts Carrie and Josh are both licensed marital and family therapists (LMFT) that specialize in betrayal trauma recovery. You can read more about them and the work they do on their practice website - https://www.familysolutionsok.com. Follow us on our other platforms which include instagram and apple podcasts. Links can be found on our Link Tree - https://www.linktr.ee/familysolutionsok ________________ Equipment Used & Other Amazon Links: Mic Stands - https://amzn.to/46o4So6 Rode Pod Mic - https://amzn.to/3Rsw5Sz Pyle Mixer Board - https://amzn.to/3ZsJU5g iRig Pre 2 - https://amzn.to/3ZpCPm9 As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases.