Temporary Circumstances
Olena Sowers & Cora Mayfield
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Mental health professionals discuss all things mental health, focus on de-bunking myths and uncommon topics, and spreading education. This show is not a replacement for therapy.
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Mar 12, 2022
Gender Dysphoria
On this final episode of Temporary Circumstances, we look into Gender Dysphoria and discuss its' symptoms, treatment, and more. *Gender Dysphoria is more than gender non-conformity.* Learn more about this disorder here!
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Mar 5, 2022
Alcohol and Other Drug(s): Opioid Use Disorder
On this episode, we discuss Alcohol and Other Drug(s) and more specifically Opioid Use Disorder. Listen in to learn about substance use disorders, their symptoms, and possible treatment options.
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Feb 12, 2022
Dissociative Identity Disorder
On this episode, we discuss Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly known as Multiple Personalities Disorder. Learn about this controversial disorder with us, its features, and treatment considerations.
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Jan 29, 2022
Schizophrenia
On this episode of Temporary Circumstances we cover schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is another often misunderstood disorder. Check out this episode to hear about the symptoms and treatment of this disorder.
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Jan 15, 2022
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
This episode is joined by a special guest: Heather Sites, LPCC. Heather specializes in testing and working with ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Check out this episode to learn more about what this disorder looks like in children as well as adults, treatment options, and more.
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Jan 1, 2022
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This episode focuses on OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Hear about the misconceptions along with stigma and symptoms on this episode of Temporary Circumstances.
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Dec 18, 2021
Narcissistic and Antisocial Personality Disorders
On this episode, we look into 2 Personalty disorders: Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder. Listen in to hear about these disorders and what their symptoms look like.
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Dec 4, 2021
Borderline Personality Disorder
On this episode, we demystify Borderline Personality Disorder. We discuss treatment, stigma, and statistics on this episode.
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Nov 20, 2021
Bipolar Disorder
On this episode, we talk about Bipolar Disorder diagnosis. We discuss the stigma of Bipolar Disorder as well as treatment, and more.
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Nov 6, 2021
Depression
On this episode, we discuss Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder) and what their symptoms look like. You will also hear about treatment options and additional considerations on this episode. *If you or someone you know is thinking of hurting themselves, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
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Oct 23, 2021
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
On this episode, we talk about anxiety and more specifically discuss Generalized Anxiety Disorder and its symptoms. You will also learn about treatment options (and more) on this episode.
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Oct 9, 2021
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of trauma and PTSD [including abuse and sexual assault] and may be disturbing to some listeners. * On this season of Temporary Circumstances we will discuss various diagnoses and their treatments. We start Season 3 off with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). On this episode, we discuss what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is, the criteria for diagnosis of PTSD, treatments, and more.
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Mar 27, 2021
Therapy for Therapists
On this Season 2 finale we discuss the idea of therapists as clients themselves. Joined by a special guest, Melissa Russiano, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, we discuss this important (yet sometimes forgotten about) topic. Listen in to hear about some reasons behind therapists choosing whether or not to seek counseling themselves, some risks and benefits, and special considerations with the COVID19 pandemic.
[Brene Brown on empathy versus sympathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch/KZBTYViDPlQ]
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Mar 13, 2021
Couples and Family Therapy
In this episode, we discuss couples and family therapy. Here, you will find how marriage and family therapy differs from individual therapy, it’s benefits, and additional considerations.
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Feb 27, 2021
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
In this episode, we discuss Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This comprehensive treatment approach works with clients to address emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal skills training, mindfulness, and more. Hear about DBT, the stages of DBT, and the effectiveness of this treatment approach on this episode.
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Feb 13, 2021
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
In this episode, we discuss Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a treatment protocol for therapy. Hear about this new (yet effective) approach, how it is different from others, and how it can treat mental health concerns including trauma, PTSD, addictions, self image, and more.
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Jan 30, 2021
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
In this episode we discuss some of the most well known therapies - Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy). Listen in to hear about risks and benefits of these therapies and how they can help you treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and more.
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Jan 16, 2021
Primary care and mental health
Join us for a discussion with Lenora Evans, Primary Care Physician, regarding mental health and the role of primary care physicians in the treatment of mental health. In this episode we discuss how your doctor can help if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns. We also talk about continuity of care and why it is important.
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Jan 2, 2021
Music and mental health (expressive arts mini-series)
Last but not least of our expressive arts mini-series: music and mental health. This episode's special guest is Joshua LeBreton, musician and songwriter with the Canary Yellow project. Listen in to hear about music as a tool for mental health, and how it helped Joshua through his toughest times. Joshua LeBreton is a music artist that uses song to navigate darkness.
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Dec 19, 2020
Visual arts and mental health (expressive arts mini-series)
Our expressive arts mini-series continues with this episode on visual arts and mental health. This episode is joined by 2 special guests: Eddie Wadkins, visual artist, and Sean Shinnock, artist and illustrator and mental health advocate. Hear about overcoming mental health struggles with the help of art, how visual art(s) can help with mental well-being, and the Draw Your Monster Project on this episode.
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Dec 5, 2020
Writing and mental health (expressive arts mini-series)
Another expressive arts mini-series episode: writing and mental health. Check out this episode with special guest, Adrian Minotti, a writer and stylist, to hear about the benefits of writing, ways to incorporate it into your daily routine, and how it relates to mental well-being.
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Nov 21, 2020
Yoga and mental health (expressive arts mini-series)
First one of our expressive arts mini-series: yoga and mental health. Joined by a special guest, Stacy Mills, Certified Yoga Instructor, we discuss yoga and its benefits as well as a variety of interventions and how they relate to therapy [+2 breathing techniques in this episode!].
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Nov 7, 2020
Somatic psychotherapy, energy work and healing
Join us for another uncommon topic discussion - somatic therapy, energy work and healing with special guest, Bridget Lowe. Bridget is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in trauma work. In this episode we discuss what somatic therapy is, different types of somatic work and healing, and how it can help treat various conditions. TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains some discussion of trauma, PTSD, and abuse, and may be disturbing to some listeners. *
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Oct 24, 2020
EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing)
Listen in as we kick off Season 2 with this incredible treatment protocol: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). In this episode, we provide an overview of EMDR and how it helps clients with trauma, PTSD, and more. TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains some discussion of trauma, PTSD, and abuse, and may be disturbing to some listeners. *
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Oct 23, 2020
Pre - Season Bonus Episode: Expressive Arts Therapy
In this pre-season bonus episode we introduce season 2 and expressive arts therapy.
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Aug 29, 2020
Emotional Support Animals
In this Season 1 Finale we cover emotional support animals and mental health. The discussion focuses on the differences between emotional support animals, service animals, and therapy animals and covers additional considerations.
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Aug 15, 2020
Mental health and the foster care system
TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of trauma, PTSD, abuse, and neglect, and may be disturbing to some listeners. * In this episode, we discuss the importance of mental health as it comes to the foster care system and improving outcomes for current and former foster youth.
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Aug 1, 2020
Childhood Trauma
TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of trauma, PTSD, and abuse, and may be disturbing to some listeners. * Listen along as we talk about childhood trauma, what it may look like in both childhood and adulthood, and moving forward after adverse childhood experiences.
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Jul 18, 2020
Sexual Addiction
TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of addiction and sexual addiction, and may be disturbing to some listeners. * Join us with our special guest, Bridget Lowe, Licensed Professional Counselor, for a discussion focusing on the similarities and differences between other addictions and sexual addiction; challenges; and treatment of sexual addiction.
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Jul 4, 2020
Mental health and the justice system (Part 2)
Part 2 of our mental health and the justice system episode, with special guest, Kevin Jackson. Kevin brings a unique set of experiences to this discussion as a former mental health professional, police officer, and educator.
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Jun 20, 2020
Mental health and the justice system (Part 1)
Part 1 of our mental health and the justice system episode, with special guest, Kevin Jackson. Kevin is a former educator, police officer, and mental health professional. Here we discuss the current events in the US and the world, police, and the justice system as they relate to mental health and treatment.
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Jun 6, 2020
Domestic Violence: Part 2
TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of domestic violence, trauma, PTSD, and abuse, and may be disturbing to some listeners. * Part 2 of our episode on domestic violence and how counseling can help.
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May 23, 2020
Domestic Violence: Part 1
TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of domestic violence, trauma, PTSD, and abuse, and may be disturbing to some listeners. * Listen in to this episode as we discuss what domestic violence is, debunk myths, and talk about treatment.
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May 9, 2020
Suicide and Suicide Prevention
TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of suicide and may be disturbing to some listeners. * In this episode we debunk the topic of suicide and focus on suicide prevention.
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May 9, 2020
BONUS episode: COVID-19 and grief
TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of death and grief and may be disturbing to some listeners. * In this bonus episode we discuss death and grief as they relate to the current COVID19 pandemic.
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Apr 25, 2020
Introduction to trauma and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains descriptions of trauma, PTSD, abuse, and neglect and may be disturbing to some listeners. * In this episode, we provide an introduction to trauma and PTSD. We continue to debunk myths about mental health, discuss in detail what trauma and PTSD look like, and talk about treatment.
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Apr 18, 2020
BONUS episode: COVID-19 and addiction
TRIGGER WARNING: The following audio contains discussion of various addictions and may be disturbing to some listeners. *In this BONUS episode we discuss addiction and how this population is affected by the pandemic, and provide resources.
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Apr 11, 2020
Intro Part 2: mental health settings, providers, and treatment options
Part 2 of our introduction to mental health, where we discuss various differences in mental health settings, providers, and treatment options.
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Apr 4, 2020
BONUS episode: Coronavirus (COVID-19) & coping skills
In this bonus episode, we share specific tips and tools on managing anxiety (and more) during COVID-19.
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Mar 28, 2020
Intro Part 1: Mental Health Myths
Listen in to our first episode as we debunk some mental health myths and introduce our listeners to the profession of mental health.
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Mar 28, 2020
BONUS episode: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and mental health
In this episode, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, provide specific coping skills and strategies, and share additional resources for help during this crisis. Please note: Guided imagery for relaxation starts at 14min:25secs.
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