The Unfiltered Therapists

25: Things People Are Afraid to Tell Their Therapist

It's one thing to feel comfortable enough to share your worries and your joys with your therapist. It's a whole other thing to feel comfortable enough to share those parts of you that no one else gets to see; the embarrassing moments, the traumas you've experienced, the things you're most ashamed of, the parts of you that you worry will be judged most harshly. In this episode, we share some of things that people are most afraid to tell their therapist. And full disclosure, there are a lot of sensitive subjects that come up in this conversation: suicidal/homicidal ideation, self-harm, abuse, substance use, and more. If these are triggers for you, please skip ahead and be sure to prioritize your mental health. Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027]) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038]) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125]) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839] Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ [https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/] https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ [https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/] Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com [theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com]

24: EMDR with Katrina Serfling

In this episode, we're joined by Katrina Serfling, LMHC, NCC, EMDR certified consultant, and supervisor and owner of Human to Human Counseling in Des Moines, IA. Katrina shares her perspective on EMDR, how it's used by therapists, her work with clients, and some personal anecdotes. While EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) has risen in popularity in the past decade, there's good reason for that. www.humantohumancounseling.com [http://www.humantohumancounseling.com] Find an EMDR therapist in your area: emdria.org [http://emdria.org] and click “find an EMDR therapist” in top right corner. For providers looking to find an EMDR training: https://emdrconsulting.com/training/calendar/ [https://emdrconsulting.com/training/calendar/] Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027]) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038]) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125]) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839] Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ [https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/] https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ [https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/] Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com [theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com]

23: Seasonal Affective Disorder

You may have noticed yourself feeling off for the past couple of months, not quite having the energy you normally do or no longer enjoying the activities you used to. You could be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. In this episode, we talk about what we're noticing in our clinical work with clients experiencing SAD this season, as well as some tips for improving or managing symptoms more effectively. If you'd like more information on SAD, you can check out the first episode we covered it - Episode 16: https://rss.com/podcasts/theunfilteredtherapistspodcast/1865345 [https://rss.com/podcasts/theunfilteredtherapistspodcast/1865345] Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027]) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038]) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125]) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839] Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ [https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/] https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ [https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/] Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com [theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com]

22: Mental Health & Work

In this episode we talk all about mental health in the workplace: the good, the bad, but especially the toxic work environments. We talk about the themes we see with clients in difficult work situations, as well as how to know if the job you're thinking about taking has a healthy (or not) culture. If you're experiencing a toxic work environment, or you're wondering if it's really as bad as you think it is, this episode is for you! Oprah's Podcast: How to Let Go After Being Let Go https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-let-go-after-being-let-go-with-oprah-and/id1782960381?i=1000730912390 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-let-go-after-being-let-go-with-oprah-and/id1782960381?i=1000730912390] All the Cool Girls Get Fired ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/All-the-Cool-Girls-Get-Fired/Laura-Brown/9781668067451⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/All-the-Cool-Girls-Get-Fired/Laura-Brown/9781668067451⁠] Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027]) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038]) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125]) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839] Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ [https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/] https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ [https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/] Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com [theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com]

21: Athletes/Coaches and the Importance of Building Positive Team Culture

This episode was a continuation of our previous discussion about athletes and mental health; with some detours along the way :) This episode was a case study on ADHD. If you know, you know! We hope you enjoy it! Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027]) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038]) Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125]) Instagram @unfilteredtherapists @hopefulmindstherapy PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839 [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839] Our Websites https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/ [https://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/] https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/ [https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/] Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com [theunfilteredtherapistspodcast@gmail.com]