Psyched to Practice

There are a few certainties in the life of a clinician: frustration with insurance, no shows, having to scramble to fit in a bathroom break, and treatment planning. Unfortunately, we can’t change some of these, but effective treatment planning is thankfully one we can. Ray and Paul had the opportunity to listen in to Dr. Brian Chu and, first time repeat guest, Dr. Sandra Pimentel as they reviewed key elements of effective treatment...

One of the most common experiences for new clinicians is to misuse or overuse Adjustment Disorder. That’s because for many it’s never clearly understood. Ray and Paul set out to change that in this week’s episode. We discuss what makes an adjustment disorder and how clinicians can be intentional and effective in their treatment of this. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Wait You Mean Everyone Doesn’t Have an Adjust...

Is it Autism? Is it ADHD? Is it both? How can we tell them apart? This week Ray and Paul take on the task of comparing and contrasting the symptoms of these two neurodivergences. We explore the functions behind the symptoms and attempt to clarify the differences in these two commonly misdiagnosed neurodivergencies. We hope you enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Untangling Neurodivergence. 

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This week we tackle one of life’s certainties… adjustment. When we experience life, we are experiencing change. And often accompanying that change is life stress. And how do we resolve this life stress? Adjust. And that’s exactly what Ray and Paul explore in this week’s episode. They review some of the most significant life stressors that someone can face and offer some guidance on how to frame this life stress to improve our abili...

It’s that time of the year again, one of the biggest transitions for families is back with back to school. Whether you’re a parent or student this is a time of change. And that’s exactly what Ray and Paul explore in this week’s episode. They review some helpful and healthy recommendations to ease back into the school routine, and make this school year the best it can be. We hope you enjoy this Living Psyched episode Schools Back, B...

We take an interesting approach on a familiar topic as we dive back into the world of ADHD, this time focusing on how it can impact the relationship and sex life of adults. Join Ray and Paul as we listen and learn from Dr. Ari Tuckman, exploring the impact that ADHD has on  relationships, developing pathways to a more fulfilling sex life, and discuss the most effective supports out there for these couples.  We hope you enjoy this M...

Hey everyone, we wanted to first take a moment to thank everyone for their support of the podcast. It’s been such an incredible opportunity to share our experiences, hear from experts, and connect with you all. With that, we’re wanting to announce we will be taking a short break for the month of July, returning August 4th to weekly posting. During this time we’re using the opportunity to revamp some of the behind the scenes process...

What is the problem with focusing on the problem? It limits our ability to visualize the solution. Ray and Paul listen and learn from Dr. John Murphy on the topic of Solutions Focused Therapy. We cover what Solution Focused Therapy is and how when applied well we can help our clients recognize supports around them, create a clearer plan, and join with them in the process of treatment. We hope you enjoy this Master’s in Practice epi...

We’ve talked about problem solving and how effective it can be when we have control and influence over a situation. But what about when we don’t? Well… we then have to accept it. Ray and Paul follow up from their conversation on problem solving talking about the other side, when we have to accept a situation and how we do this. They break down what acceptance is and how when done well can allow us to move forward in a situation and...

There have been a few themes that have occurred naturally over the course of the Podcast, but none are more prevalent than connection. Whether in an interview or a discussion between Ray and Paul connection is a common term and an important piece in what we do as mental health professionals. This week we look back at some of the more diverse and profound moments where connection is highlighted.  We hope you enjoy this Practice in A...

Ethics is an integral part of the mental health profession, yet so often it is an area that is breezed over and thought to be stuck in time. Ray and Paul have this challenged for them as they sit down with Dr. John Gavazzi, PsyD, ABPP  who shared insight on making ethical decisions and takes it further sharing information that practitioners need to be aware of as the ever changing world of mental health starts to incorporate Artifi...

If you’re a professional in the mental health field, there’s a good chance that you have seen an increase in adults exploring if they have ADHD. Regardless if the push came from social media, primary care physicians, family, or work, we as clinicians have an important question to answer for them. Do they? This week Ray and Paul discuss this increase in population and how they assess for ADHD to create accurate diagnosis and promote...

Problem solving is an integral part of our everyday lives and a critical skill that every mental health professional must be aware of. But what is good problem solving, and how do we use it in the therapy setting. This is exactly what Ray and Paul seek to answer in their conversation today. They break down the process of problem solving, and develop guiding principles that allow us to help our clients with this crucial skill. We ho...