Ep. 132

Struggling with back-to-school anxiety? This therapist-backed guide gives parents and teens proven strategies to transform worry into confidence.

⬇️ HANDOUT: Back To School Anxiety Plan Worksheet

Struggling with back-to-school anxiety? In this episode, a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Patrick Martin, shares practical, therapist-backed strategies to help both parents and teens manage anxiety as the school year begins. Learn how to spot the signs, apply proven coping techniques, and foster a supportive environment at home and in the classroom.

What You’ll Learn:

♦️ How to recognize the difference between normal nerves and clinical anxiety
♦️ Step-by-step CBT strategies for immediate relief
♦️ Tools for parents to support anxious kids
♦️ Self-help tips for teens facing school stress
♦️ When to seek professional support

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Ep. 131

How can therapists effectively support clients with disabilities without being condescending or diminishing their autonomy?

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When working with clients facing profound life transitions or physical challenges, finding the balance between validation and challenge is crucial for maintaining the therapeutic alliance. In honor of Disability Pride Month (July), we explore how to navigate these sensitive waters and empower clients to find resilience and meaning in adversity.

In this powerful episode of The Mental Health Toolbox, Patrick Martin, LCSW, speaks with Michael Musgrove, LCSW, a therapist whose life was irrevocably changed at age 17 by a broken neck and spinal cord injury. Now quadriplegic and wheelchair-bound for 45 years, Michael shares his extraordinary journey of turning profound suffering into a superpower. He offers a unique dual perspective—combining his clinical expertise as an LCSW with his decades of lived experience—on thriving despite overwhelming obstacles.

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Ep. 130

Are your clients (or even you) stuck in the painful cycle of emotional eating?

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It’s a common struggle that goes far beyond food, impacting our self-worth, our relationships, and our ability to feel at peace in our own skin.

In this episode of The Mental Health Toolbox, I sit down with Marla Mervis-Hartmann, best-selling author of "BE-Friend Yourself," a TEDx speaker, and a leading expert on body image and food freedom. Marla shares her powerful blend of coaching, personal insight, and spiritual practices to provide a clear roadmap for healing.

We explore tangible tools for breaking the cycle of emotional eating, discuss how negative body image creates barriers to deep connection, and uncover how spirituality can be a profound ally in making peace with our bodies.

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Ep. 129

🎁⬇️ Boundary Essentials: Free Therapy Handout: https://mht.thrivecart.com/boundary-essentials/

Learn the 6 key domains of personal boundaries to improve your relationships and well-being. From physical space to emotional limits, we cover it all!

Feeling overwhelmed or taken advantage of? It might be time to explore your personal boundaries! In this video, Patrick Martin, LCSW from The Mental Health Toolbox, breaks down what boundaries are, the different types, and why setting healthy boundaries is crucial for your mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Learn to protect your energy and cultivate self-respect.

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Ep. 128

Are you a therapist looking to deepen your understanding of ADHD and enhance your clinical skills? In this insightful episode of The Mental Health Toolbox, Patrick Martin (LCSW) sits down with Dr. Jennifer Dall, Ed.D, a Grief-Informed Neurodivergence Specialist and founder of ADHD Holistically. Diagnosed with ADHD in her 50s, Dr. Dall brings a unique personal and professional perspective, especially on how ADHD presents in women diagnosed later in life. We dive into crucial topics for practitioners.

🎁 ADHD TIPS: Informed Therapy Handout and Recommended Book List

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-🌎 Website: https://adhdholistically.com/ ♦️Instagram:

-♦️https://www.instagram.com/adhd.holistically

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-♦️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dall-ed-d-226857317/

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Ep. 127

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Struggling to connect with your male clients or feeling like traditional approaches aren't always effective? In this insightful episode of The Mental Health Toolbox, host Patrick Martin, LCSW, sits down with Marc Azoulay, LPC, LAC, CGP, ACS, the visionary founder of Men's Therapy Online.

Join them as they unpack why conventional therapy can sometimes fail men and explore actionable strategies rooted in psychoanalysis, neuroscience, and Buddhism to significantly improve therapeutic outcomes. Marc shares crucial insights on building respect, understanding modern masculinity, and creating truly effective healing spaces for men. This is a must-listen for any mental health professional looking to deepen their work with male clients.

Learn more from our guest, Marc Azoulay:

• Website: www.menstherapy.online

• Podcast: Search for "Men's Therapy Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.

*****

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Ep. 126

⬇️ DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE ATTACHMENT STYLES THERAPY HANDOUT: https://mht.thrivecart.com/attachment-styles-quick-guide/

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In this episode, mental health therapist Mary Sarkis LMFT, Glendora California, discusses the 4 relationship attachment styles that every therapist needs to know. Learn about secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles to improve your therapy practice.

Learn how to:

• Identify attachment styles in your clients.
• Tailor your therapeutic approach for better results.
• Foster secure attachment and promote healing.

♦️ About Mary Sarkis:
-Therapy profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mary-h-sarkis-glendora-ca/119492
To Schedule A Consult With Mary:
-Ph: (626) 470-3826
-Practice: 415 W Route 66; Suite 202; Glendora, CA 91740

📕 Resources: Books Mentioned
- How We Love: A Revolutionary Approach to Deeper Connections in Marriage: https://amzn.to/3RPdajC
- Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love (The Dr. Sue Johnson Collection): https://amzn.to/3RiNjAC

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- Attachment Style Quiz: https://howwelove.com/love-style-quiz/

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Ep. 125

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Therapist burnout is a critical issue, but the tools for prevention aren't always widely known outside the field. In this episode of The Mental Health Toolbox, host Patrick Martin welcomes renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani (author of "A Deeper Wellness" & creator of the Start Living Corporate Wellness Program) to share her expertise on combating burnout and fostering resilience – not just for clinicians, but for their colleagues and clients too.

Whether you're a mental health professional seeking to avoid burnout or someone looking for practical tools to manage stress and live more authentically, this conversation offers invaluable wisdom.
♦️Find Dr. Vermani:
✅ TedXTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpEyP2KfZT4
✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmonicavermani
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorMonicaVermani
✅ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvermani/
✅ Website: https://www.drmonicavermani.com/
✅ Website: https://www.mvstartliving.com/
📕 Book: A Deeper Wellness: Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety and Traumas: https://amzn.to/3DMFXlO

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