Convos from the Couch by LifeStance Health

The ABCs of ABA Therapy

On this episode, we discuss the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with Autism Spectrum Disorder and how this treatment can be used in a variety of other mental health conditions. 
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Word of the Year: ”Gaslighting” and How to Protect Yourself

Merriam-Webster's dictionary has made "gaslighting" its 2022 word of the year. Jami Shanes, a clinician from one of our Cleveland, Ohio offices discusses this trendy topic, where it comes from and and ways to protect yourself from this form of abuse. 
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Therapy 102: What Does Good Therapy Look Like?

A followup to our therapy 101 episode where we talked about what to expect from therapy. On this episode, Haley Lafferty and Kevin Foley help us dig a little deeper and explore what good therapy can look like, as well as answer some other questions about the therapeutic experience.
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The Importance of Gratitude & Understanding Toxic Positivity

Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect and recognize all that we are grateful for. Stephanie Phillips, a clinician from one of our Cleveland, Ohio offices discusses the importance of gratitude, ways we can practice gratitude and understanding toxic positivity. 
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Who are we? Understanding the Self and How to Improve It

The self continues to evolve and change. Aaron Abrams, a clinician from one of our Seattle Washington offices joins us on this episode as we discuss understanding ourselves and ways to improve our self-esteem.
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Time Management for Your Mental Health

Jamie Hodgins, a clinician from one of our LifeStance Columbus, Ohio offices helps us understand how setting up routines and breaks can be helpful to our mental health. 
In this episode, we explore how time management creates opportunities that promote socialization, health, wellness, and regulation.
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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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