Chesterfield Counseling Associates
Welcome everybody to the Chesterfield Counseling Associates podcast series. We affectionately call ourselves CCA and we are a tribe of counselors, coaches, and advisors who are passionate about providing you with relevant and relatable content on all matters of mental health. And maybe even some matters beyond that!
In each of our podcasts, we will be speaking with experts about a particular mental health topic and finding out what they know. But more importantly, we will be asking them how their experience can be useful to our listeners. In other words, we want this show to be practical as well as informative.
Disclaimer:
The content on this podcast reflects the personal and professional experience and opinions of the speakers. It is not a substitute for clinical, professional or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The testimonials on this podcast are personal - the results mentioned do not necessarily reflect the results that everyone will achieve.
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Episodes
30 episodes
Episode 30: Inside an Addiction Treatment Center with Natalie Garrett.
Millions of people in the United States struggle with the disease of alcohol or drug addiction. But despite the availability of treatment, many are still confused by the path to recovery - specifically when it comes to "rehab". Gues...
Episode 29: Goal Setting v. Hoping, Wishing and Waiting
January is all about Goal Setting here at CCA. But how do we set goals that are actually attainable? And what do we need to do in order to be successful? Listen in as our coaches and counselors give their expert advice (and some per...
Episode 28: How to Be a Good Listener (especially when it is hard!)
Clients will often report that "a good listener" ranks at the top of the values that are important in a relationship. But listening is so much more than just hearing what someone is saying. It involves connecting with someone else's...
Episode 27: The Upside of Being Curious
Did curiosity really kill the cat? Or is that an old wives tale constructed to keep people from looking too deeply at something that could cause them pain?In this thoughtful episode, 4 members of our counseling team share their insight ...
Episode 26: Unlocking Personal Growth through Introspection & the Enneagram with Ali McWilliams and Sonja Meyrer
In the latest episode of the Chesterfield Counseling Associates podcast, join coaches Ali McWilliams and Sonja Meyrer as they explore the transformative power of introspection in coaching. Their insightful discussion highlights how a profound u...
Episode 25: Everything You Need to Know About Boundaries - PART 2
Listen in as Chloe and Sonja continue their conversation about setting healthy boundaries in relationships. Catch PART 1 of this series in Episode 23.
Episode 24: Frank Conversation About Combatting Loneliness and Isolation.
In 2023, the Surgeon General released the findings of a study on “The Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” Suffice it to say, the news is not good. While it is normal for people to experience seasons of loneliness (during transit...
Episode 23: Everything You Need to Know About Boundaries - PART 1
Having healthy relational boundaries can be difficult. We often feel badly about setting limits because they might cause someone else to be unhappy. Or we might use our boundaries to manipulate someone into doing something as a way ...
Episode 22: The Importance of Male Friendships with Ron Sweet
The data keeps rolling in: despite our limitless ability to connect with other people digitally, people are experiencing more loneliness than ever before. As it turns out, humans crave face-to-face, real-time interaction with others who underst...
Episode 21: The Role of a Psychiatrist with Katherine Buchowski
People who are on the journey to improved mental health often wonder if they should see a therapist or a psychiatrist and whether these services might overlap. In reality, studies show that the answer is: both. Join us as our in-hou...
Episode 20: EMDR as a Revolutionary Tool for Healing
The field of psychology has changed quite a bit since the days of Freud and psychoanalysis. In fact, psychotherapy has since evolved into the preferred solution for many modern-day challenges –such as loneliness, stress, depression and mo...
Episode 19: Insights from Mothers and Sons
In today's lively episode, Counselor Sue Melaragno and Coach Sonja Meyrer spend some time with their adult sons: Drew and Devin. Both young men are now counselors in their own right and they share about their journey into the ...
Episode 18: How to Fight a Hidden Bully with Katie and Grace
We are all familiar with bullies - people who have the ability to make us miserable by picking on or tormenting us. But for some of us, the most sinister bully is the one that lives in side: It’s our own inner critic who taunts us with me...
Episode 17 The Stress of Caring for Someone with Dementia
Can we start by saying that that caring for someone with dementia is not easy! And it is not uncommon that a spouse or family member can find themselves seriously burnt out or fatigued while trying their best to care for someone. In...
Episode 16: Counseling Through the Eyes of a Social Worker
We have an amazing and diverse team of professionals here at CCA. All of us are there to support people in their quest for mental/emotional/relational health. But although we are in the same field, we don’t all have the same type of...
Episode 15: Postpartum Support with Ginny, Marlena and Elizabeth
Childbirth and motherhood are often described as times of great joy and wonder. We gaze adoringly into the eyes of our "creation" and feel like our heart might just burst with love. But other feelings can accompany this season of li...
Episode 14: Support for the Adoption Process with Laura Winters
Adopting a child can be one of the most fulfilling and beautiful experiences ever. And it can also be exhausting, emotional, guilt-producing and all around mentally taxing. Counselor and adoption specialist Laura Winters walks us th...
Episode 13: ICU for Religious Trauma with Jane Burns
The news seems to be full of new reports and allegations of the misuse of power by clergy and spiritual leadership. But in reality, religious trauma is not a new phenomenon - perhaps we are just more aware of it today. Listen in as ...
Episode 12: Emotionally Focused (Couples) Therapy with Kevin, Ellie and Anna
Three of our couples therapists share their success with Couples EFT - Emotionally Focused Therapy. This evidence-based approach- developed by Dr. Sue Johnson - attempts to reduce a couple's conflict while creating a more secure emotional...
Episode 11: Kyle Shares About Hospitalization for Mental Health
Today we are going to be going behind the scenes into a hospital or a hospital ER. When we think of an ER, we typically think of treatment for physical emergencies like an accident or heart attack. But rarely do we think of the ER a...
Episode 10: Kristy Shares The Truth About OCD
OCD is a commonly misunderstood and often debilitating disorder. Listen in to this fascinating interview as licensed therapist Kristy Cobillas shares her professional and personal knowledge about obsessive and compulsive cycles and how to...
Episode 9: From the Viewpoint of an Educator with Alyssa Lipson
Things have changed for many people since Covid- including kids and teachers. Join us as we talk with 3rd grade teacher and educational coach Alyssa Lipson about how to support your child by developing a healthy rapport with their teacher...
Episode 8: Nutritional Therapy with Blair
Nutritional therapist and licensed counselor Blair Mayher helps us understand the importance developing a healthy relationship with food from an early age. In this podcast, we discuss common struggles when it comes to food and how externa...
Episode 7: Tiffany Explains the Benefits of Positive Psychology
Therapists use many different types of approaches to support their clients in working toward their mental health goals. In this episode, counselor Tiffany Wild gives us tells us about her success with the Positive Psychology model and the...
