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In this episode, we’re exploring the real-world challenges and breakthroughs in child therapy and animal-assisted interventions—with insights from our incredible guest, Emily Blazic, a licensed therapist who brings deep experience to the conversation.

Whether you're a parent, a professional, or just curious about how therapy really works with kids.

Referrances or Resoures

Articles:

1. National Institute of Mental Health. (2020). Child and adolescent mental health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health

2. Stern, C., Chur-Hansen, A., & Winefield, H. (2013). Children’s perspectives on animal-assisted therapy: The therapeutic bond. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 18(2), 177–192. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104512444116

Books:

Whole Brain Child: by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697

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I hope this episode helped you in getting to therapy and utilizing therapy effectively.

If you have any questions about this podcast or would like to provide comments or suggestions for its hosts, feel free to use the following links or emails:

Benjamin Santee MA, LPC:

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What if something deeper than fear or doubt was keeping you from therapy? What if it’s not just about finding the right time or therapist—but something harder to name? In this episode, we explore the complicated role of shame in getting to therapy and staying in it. How does shame show up in ways we don’t expect? And what happens when we finally face it? Let’s talk about it.

Referrances or Resoures

Articles:

1. Harper, F. W., & Schmidt, L. D. (2016). Shame and treatment dropout: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 72(1), 1-14.

2. Randles, D., & Tracy, J. L. (2013). Nonverbal displays of shame predict relapse and poorer treatment outcomes in substance use disorders. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 69(1), 1-11.

3. Luoma, J. B., & Platt, J. J. (2015). Shame and substance use disorders: A systematic review. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 48, 53-63.

Book:

Love First

By Jeff Jay and Debra Jay

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Love-First-Familys-Intervention-Recovery/dp/1616499095/ref=asc_df_1616499095?mcid=8bca3bc099db3ee1b86376d439cc6a73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693033695478&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14135301266194681604&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017529&hvtargid=pla-1499905358392&psc=1

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Caring Minds Counseling LLC
Caring Minds Counseling offers professional therapy services in Grand Rapids, MI, and statewide clin

Blueberry Hill Counseling

Support the show

Thanks for listening!

I hope this episode helped you in getting to therapy and utilizing therapy effectively.

If you have any questions about this podcast or would like to provide comments or suggestions for its hosts, feel free to use the following links or emails:

Benjamin Santee MA, LPC:

Website: https://caringmindscounseling.net/

Email: bsantee@caringmindscounseling.net

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Is therapy something you just ‘go along with,’ or do you have a say in shaping your experience? In this episode, we’re diving into the power of self-advocacy in therapy. Can you request a specific approach? What about switching therapists if the fit isn’t right? How do you voice your needs without feeling awkward? Let’s explore how speaking up can transform your therapy journey and help you get the support that truly works for you.

Promotion of the Remote Area Medical Clinic with Ferrist State Univeristy Students.

Caring Minds Counseling LLC
Caring Minds Counseling offers professional therapy services in Grand Rapids, MI, and statewide clin

Blueberry Hill Counseling

Support the show

Thanks for listening!

I hope this episode helped you in getting to therapy and utilizing therapy effectively.

If you have any questions about this podcast or would like to provide comments or suggestions for its hosts, feel free to use the following links or emails:

Benjamin Santee MA, LPC:

Website: https://caringmindscounseling.net/

Email: bsantee@caringmindscounseling.net

Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingtothecouchpodcast/?__pwa=1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/106197406/admin/notifications/all/

X: https://x.com/GettingTTCouch

Song Credit: ( for all Episodes 5 and higeher)

Name: Stronger Together

Artist: Evert Zeevalkink

License Crtificate #2239378

Courtesy of: bensound.com