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Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Meredith Eaton - co-host Brooke Bralove - guest expert Today is a doubly special day (Is that even a word?)! Tara's co-host is her best friend Meredith Eaton and their special guest expert is Brook Bralove.   Tara and Meredith are discussing with Brooke a unique therapeutic modality called, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). This is going to be one of those episodes that you refer back to! They will be specifically discussing how this brief treatment modality  provides lasting relief and healing to individuals (including parents and kids) with PTSD, trauma, phobias, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Oh, I forgot to mention that it can be done rapidly, sometimes in only one session! You will definitely want to tune in and learn: - what this modality is exactly -  the process that the therapist guides their client through - who can benefit from this treatment  - how it doesn't need to be used only for trauma, but most everyday challenges -examples of how it can be used with children and for parents -HOW QUICKLY IT CAN BE EFFECTIVE - AND SO MUCH MORE! Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. Brooke specializes in treating adults, couples, and groups with anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Brooke helps women of all ages let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, pleasure, and connection.  Brooke’s new passion is Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a brief treatment modality using bilateral eye movements to provide lasting relief and healing to patients with PTSD, trauma, phobias, addiction, anxiety, and depression. She has maintained a private practice in Bethesda, Maryland for 20 years. [email protected] www.brookebralove.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/brookebralovepsychotherapy/ IG: @brookebralovepsychotherapy Tik Tok: @bbralovepsychotherapy Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services, books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and counseling/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host As we start out 2024, Tara and Anna record a special episode sharing what is happening in their lives currently. Many of you have said that you enjoy hearing about Anna's journey of high school/college/relationships and everything that goes along with it, so we thought they would give an update! Tara also has some major life changes  going on and will tell us about what is happening, how she is feeling about it. Tune in and get an update and possibly some inspiration for your own life as a teen or a parent. For more information and valuable resources  from Dr. Tara Egan: Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Lisa Zeiderman - guest expert Divorce can be complicated, but add in high conflict partners,  mental abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, narcissists, etc. it can really elevate the stress and complications. When a divorce involves high levels of conflict, it can take a significant toll on everyone involved, especially the children. That is why it is essential to have a team of professionals, including family lawyers and therapists, working together to ensure that everyone involved is receiving the necessary support and guidance. This episode Tara welcome Lisa Zeiderman, Managing Partner of Managing Partner - Miller Zeiderman LLP in NYC. You will learn about the different roles and therapists and attorneys play as well as some great info about these types of separations and divorces such as:  -The best way to approach any conflict is to educate yourself and be aware  -The prevalence and repercussions of financial abuse - How financial abuse lends itself to physical and emotionally abuse - How important it is to be honest about your situation and keeping your attorney informed -What is and isn't important to share with your attorney and therapist -The importance of therapists and attorneys collaborating - And So Much More Lisa Zeiderman, a Managing Partner, is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Litigator, known for her work on complex litigation regarding financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements in New York City and Westchester County. Her approach to matrimonial and family law often includes enlisting an interdisciplinary team, including mental health professionals, financial advisors, career counselors and real estate advisors. This enables her to create an integrated approach for clients and their families going through a divorce that doesn’t begin and end with negotiating the settlement agreement. She also works with cases that involve mental health issues including narcissism and borderline personality, and she regularly consults with mental health professionals on these matters. Website: https://lisazeiderman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-zeiderman-esq-a2a041a/recent-activity/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/lisazeiderman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lisa.zeiderman.3 Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Justina Floyd, MA, NCC, LCMHC - guest expert What Is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)? When  ketamine is prescribed by a physician and taken at a low dose in conjunction with psychotherapy, it has been shown effective in the treatment of depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), some types of anxiety and chronic pain. On this episode of "One Day You'll Thank Me," Tara welcomes back Justina Floyd from the Carolina Center in Charlotte, NC to educate us about this type of treatment.  Tune In to Learn: What is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)? How is it effective in treating depression, PTSD, anxiety? What does a KAP treatment entail? How would someone know if this type of treatment is right for them? Justina Floyd is a Board Certified, Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) that specializes in women and trauma. She broadly specializes in women and trauma. Justina offers treatment for complex issues such as PTSD, CPTSD, depression, anxiety, perinatal mental health, non-traditional relationships, and sexual health. She is MAPS and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy trained, as well as EMDR trained with advance training in perinatal trauma and early childhood trauma in adults. https://www.carolinascenter.com/justina-hinterberger Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Katherine Pendergast and Lacie Brueckner- guest experts Saying goodbye to a pet is hard for everyone, especially children. How can parents help their children through the process, remember the sweet memories and celebrate their  life? This week Tara welcomes Katherine Pendergast and Lacie Brueckner to discuss how to walk children through the grieving process and provide strategies for parents who seek to prepare their children for the loss of a pet.. They will discuss their book, "Good Bye Bella: A Pet Story"  In this thoughtful picture book, a young girl named Charlotte says goodbye to her dog, Bella, in the most loving way she can think of and cherishes the last few days with her beloved pet. After Bella passes away, Charlotte and her family celebrate Bella’s life and do activities to honor and remember their sweet Bella.  Katherine Pendergast is a Midwest author who has written several books, including award-winning and number-one bestsellers. She loves writing about tricky topics that can help families during difficult times. Some of the topics she has written about include pet adoption, pet loss, human loss, funerals, and grieving. Lacie Brueckner has been a funeral director serving families since 2005. She takes a special interest in meeting the needs of children during the funeral process, as they very much want and need to feel included too. In her experience she has found that including them and letting them lead the way in how much they want to be included usually works the best. She has also written several other books, including her award-winning books Pickles the Dog: Adopted, Pickles the Dog: A Christmas Tradition, and Babies of the Badlands. You’ll find further information by visiting the Kat’s Socks website and finding more on Facebook and Instagram. https://katssocks.com/products/pre-order-goodbye-bella-a-pet-loss-story Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Cathy Himlin LMFT, LPCC- guest expert Is your child avoiding or refusing contact with you? Are you in a conflictual custody situation? Have you tried everything, but nothing seems to work? You do not want to miss this week of "One Day You'll Thank Me" with special guest expert, Cathy Himlin, LMFT, LPCC. Cathy has over 25 years of experience working with families, kids, and their parents. As a court-involved social worker and therapist with dependency and family law cases, she has seen how beneficial a child-centered approach is. Listen in as Tara and Cathy discuss what happens when high-conflict divorce leads to estrangement between parent and child. Learn tips for reunification and to help bridge the gap, including: - Child-centered parenting specifically created for estranged parents. - Learn why children may avoid parents and ways to reach your child. - How to help your child feel safe, heard and loved by you. - How do we define “parent-child estrangement”? What behaviors and emotions are observable when a parent and child are estranged?  -Ideally, what role should the preferred parent play in the reunification process? To learn more about what Cathy Himlin and her services and classes, please visit her website at www.himlinconsulting.com Get her FREE pdf  - 5 Reasons a Child Rejects a Parent  https://himlin-consulting.ck.page/5reasonswhy Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Katie Blythe, MSW, LCSWA, CHC - guest expert How does tuning into our body's feelings and sensations help in therapy? This week Tara welcomes her colleague and guest expert, Katie Blythe,  MSW, LCSWA, CHC to talk about how tuning into the body can help in the therapeutic process. Tune in to learn about how incorporating the whole self can create better result and how Katie works with her clients using somatic techniques and experiences. Also: What is the Top Down and Bottom Up Approach? What are grounding strategies and how the increase the results from therapy? What are somatic experience and exercises? How listening to the sensations in the body such as, heart flutters, butterflies in the stomach can be helpful in the process. Why some people disconnect from their body and the feelings they have? Learn tools and exercises that can help in times of overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, etc. For more information about Katie Blythe - https://www.egancounselingandconsulting.com/ For more information and resources/Dr. Tara Egan: Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Jerry Dye, Jr., LCMHCA - guest expert Are you looking to improve  all of your relationships? This episode is for you if you want to learn how validation can improve all of your relationships. Many people think that validating is only used in a romantic  relationships, but we learn how essential it is for all interpersonal relationships. In this episode, Tara and Anna welcome back Tara's colleague, Jerry Dye, Jr. LCMHCA  to the podcast to discuss validation.   What is validation? How does someone validate another? What does it sound like? Why is it essential in relationships? How can it improve your relationship with your kids and partners/spouses? How teens can learn this skill early on in their relationships. For more information about Jerry Dye - https://www.egancounselingandconsulting.com/ For more information and resources/Dr. Tara Egan: Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host AmberTolbert, LISW-CP- guest expert Codependency. This week Tara welcomes Amber Tolbert, LISW-CP for a very powerful discussion and information packed episode that you won't want to miss. Codependency - How to Detach With Love Listen in to learn more about: What is Codependency?How does it impact our sense of self?What does it mean to “detach with love”?What are the characteristics of a healthy relationship? Amber Tolbert, LISW-CP is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of The Healing Collective in SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with dual Master degrees in Social Work and Public Health. She is also dually licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina as a Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice. Her experience over the past 10 years has taken her to many different mental health settings and she has experience with all ages. Amber utilizes approaches including experiential psychotherapy, mindfulness, and trauma focused modalities. To learn more about Amber and her services: https://the-healingcollective.com Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Amanda K. Crowder, MSW, LCSW * Julianna Elsworth, MSW, LCSW * Anastasia Harmeyer, MSW, LCSW, LCAS - guest experts Whether you’re a therapist, teacher, social worker, school counselor, or parent, we have a great episode for you this week about an all-in-one resource that will allow you to navigate a range of issues, from the common to the not-so-common, including: Anxiety and worryUncomfortable thoughts and feelingsLoss, trauma, and griefAnger, impulsivity, and self-harmLack of motivation, disorganization, and distractibilityQuestions about sexuality, body image, and consentLow self-esteemDifficult life transitions, family dynamics, and divorceBoundaries and healthy relationshipsTechnology and social mediaInjustice and inequalityAnd more! Listen in as Tara talks some of her favorite colleagues from Calming Waters Counseling Services, here in Charlotte, NC ---Amanda K. Crowder, MSW, LCSW * Julianna Elsworth, MSW, LCSW * Anastasia Harmeyer, MSW, LCSW, LCAS ---about their new book! In the DBT, CBT, and Play Therapy Toolbox , you’ll find over 200 ready-to-use worksheets and activities designed to help kids and adolescents build social-emotional skills, develop greater insight, and process their struggles in a playful yet therapeutic manner.  To learn more about  Amanda, Juliana, and Anastasia's services: www.calmingwaterscounselingservices.com To get a copy of this great resource, GO HERE To learn more information and resources -Dr. Tara Egan: Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Edited by Christian Fox

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host After recording the first episode about  5 Topics You Need to Talk to Your Teen About Prior to College, Tara and Anna felt like there was so much more to expand on and discuss. So.... This week we have part II where Tara and Anna discuss 5 MORE Topics to Discuss With Your Teen Before College. Anna is just about ready to spread her wings and fly as she heads out to college and shares her experience so far including her excitement, fears, and so much more.  Tune in to hear mom and daughter discuss: Academics, relationships, expectations, drugs/alcohol use, and self-care! Any questions you have for Tara? Connect with her at any of the options below! Website - To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Podcast edited by Christian Fox

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna- teen co-host Melanie Berry,  MS, BCB-F, BCN, qEEG-D, FAIS -  guest expert Our brains are incredibly adaptable. We are creating new neuropathways each day via learning and processing of information. With ADHD, anxiety, concussion, sleep issues, etc., healthier patterns need to be learned.  Neurofeedback is one option to harnesses the brain’s natural ability to change, to retrain your brain. This episode, Tara and Anna welcome guest expert, Melanie Berry, the Founder and Clinical Director of the Carolina's Biofeedback Clinic to discuss neurofeedback as an option for kids (and adults of course). Tune in to learn: What is neurofeedback? What does the process look and feel like?  What type of conditions/symptoms does it treat? What type of data collection/tools do you use to determine where symptoms originate from? How do you create a plan to create healthier brain patterns in individuals?  How do I know if my child is a good candidate for neurofeedback? How do I find a clinician who is trained in neurofeedback? To learn more about Melanie and her services at Carolina's Biofeedback Clinic, https://www.cbfclinic.com/ Any questions you have for Tara? Connect with her at any of the options below! Website - To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE. Facebook - learn more HERE. YouTube - learn more HERE. Instagram - learn more HERE. Podcast edited by Christian Fox