Convos from the Couch by LifeStance Health

Understanding the Parentification of Kids

Parentification is a role reversal of the parent and child relationship, where a child takes on the roles and responsibilities of an adult. 
Leanna Stockard joins Nicholette in exploring how and why parentification exists, the effects on kids and how a parent can interrupt this dynamic.
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The Masks We Wear and How our Thoughts Can Haunt Us

Angel Kramer, a clinician from one of our St. Louis, Missouri offices joins us on this special "Halloween" episode as we explore the masks we wear and how our thoughts can haunt us. 
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Intersectionality and Mental Health

Intersectionality describes how multiple social aspects of identity, such as gender, race and sexuality interact with each other. Paula Bamgbose-Martins, LPC shares how Intersectionality and Mental Health are closely related. 
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OCD Awareness

There are a number of stereotypes out there when it comes to OCD. Aaron Munson, LPC helps us separate fact from fiction as we recognize OCD Awareness Week.
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Parenting a Child with ADHD

As we recognize ADHD Awareness Month,  LifeStance provider Joelle McCormick discusses how does ADHD affects kids, the difficulties of parenting a child with ADHD and tips parents can use to help their children succeed at school. 
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Therapy 101: What to Expect from Therapy

Haley Lafferty, LCSW & Kevin Foley, LPC join Nicki Leanza on a panel discussion on what patients can expect from therapy, how to interview a therapist on the initial appointment and self disclosure.
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Latinx Parenting & Mental Health

Carolina Sanchez, LPCC walks us through the topic of Latinx Parenthood & Mental Health in honor of Hispanic Heritage month.
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Black Men and Suicide

As we recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Dr. Tiffany Truesdale joins us to explore the topic of Black Men & Suicide, unique factors affecting this community and ways to support black men and their mental health. 
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