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Episode 28 | Polyvagal Theory: Navigating our Nervous Systems in Clinical Practice with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani , LCSW
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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of The Affirming Minds Podcast, host Shaina Siber welcomes Gabrielle Giuliano-Valli, LCSW, for a deep and...
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Episode 27 | Non-Monogamy 101: What Every Therapist Needs to Know with Sarah Wolfer, LICSW
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Episode Summary: In this eye-opening episode of The Affirming Minds Podcast, Shaina Siber, LCSW sits down with Sarah Wolfer, LICSW, a therapist and...
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Episode 26 | When the Struggle is Real: Helping Youth Through Real-Life Challenges with CBT with Sandy Pimentel, PhD & Brian Chu, PhD
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Episode Summary: In this rich and clinically grounded episode, host Shaina Siber, LCSW is joined by Dr. Brian Chu and Dr. Sandy Pimentel to talk about how...
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Episode 25 | Helping Kids Find Their BEAT: A Therapist’s Toolkit for Racial & Cultural Stress with Dr. Ryan C.T. DeLapp, PhD
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Episode Summary: In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Shaina sits down with Dr. Ryan DeLapp, a clinical psychologist specializing in racial and...
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Episode 24 | Hidden Battles: Providing Affirming Care for Chronic Pain & Health Conditions with Destiny Davis, LPC NCC CRC
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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Affirming Minds Podcast, host Shaina Siber sits down with Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC, to explore the complex...
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Episode 23 | Beyond Bias & BMI: Rethinking Eating Disorder Treatment for All Bodies
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Episode Summary: Eating disorders are complex, multifaceted conditions that require equally nuanced and comprehensive treatment. In this episode of The...
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Episode 22 | Unaccompanied Minors: Trauma, Mental Health, and the Realities of the US Migration Experience
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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Affirming Minds Podcast, we take a deep dive into the trauma, systemic barriers, and mental health needs of...
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Episode 21 | Gender-Affirming Care in a Time of Legislative Backlash: What Therapists Need to Know
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Episode Summary: Across the U.S., gender-affirming care is under increasing legislative attack, threatening the well-being of transgender and nonbinary...
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Episode 20 | Integrating Psychedelic Assisted Therapy & ACT: From Tripping to Transformation with Temple Morris, LCSW-C and Miranda Morris, PhD
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Episode Summary: Host Shaina Siber, LCSW, explores the fascinating intersection of psychedelic-assisted therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)...
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Episode 19 | Rewiring Trauma Responses: EMDR in Action with Elizabeth Armstrong, LCSW-R
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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Affirming Minds Podcast, host Shaina Siber-Sanderowitz sits down with Elizabeth Armstrong, LCSW-R, an...
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Episode 18 | AI in Mental Health: Ethics, Equity, and the Environmental Cost with Alexis Cate, LCSW, CCTP, CASAC
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Episode Summary: AI is rapidly transforming healthcare, and mental health is no exception. But what does this mean for therapists and clients? In this...
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Episode 17 | Burnout in the Fast Lane: Supporting Athletes and High Performers with Anastasia Sfiroudis-Rodriguez, LCSW
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Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we explore the unique challenges faced by athletes and high performers who push themselves to the limit. Burnout in this...
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