Conversations With a Therapist Safe Space Arena
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Welcome to the mental health podcast for Kenyans.
We break down complex psychological concepts into practical and actionable frameworks you can start implementing today to build a meaningful life.
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Hosted by Jennifer Kyalo (Counseling Psychologist).
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In conversation with Dr. Joyce Wangari Ngugi
Wonderful conversation with the smart, passionate Dr. Joyce Wangari Ngugi.
We discussed everything from advice for beginner therapists, redefining career success in the mental health field, divorce and blended families, grief, and the need to widen our perspectives in the treatment of psychological challenges.
Enjoy and share widely!
Connect with Wangari here: https://wangari.africa/index
Get FREE mental health resources here: https://safespacearena.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/free-therapy-in-kenya/
Get the Beginner Therapist Starter Pack for FREE: https://4720227770059.gumroad.com/l/xdsrml
Get the Private Practice Starter Pack for FREE: https://4720227770059.gumroad.com/l/owpls
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About:
Jennifer Kyalo is a Counseling Psychologist, Writer and Podcaster. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena.
Books:
1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: safespacearena@gmail.com to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8
2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt
3. How To Set Boundaries: The life-changing, relationship-enhancing manual for nice people who are tired of being disrespected. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/56S4IB4
To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/
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How Much Should I Charge for Therapy Services
Get the Beginner Therapist Starter Pack for FREE: https://4720227770059.gumroad.com/l/xdsrml
Get the Private Practice Starter Pack for FREE: https://4720227770059.gumroad.com/l/owpls
As you come up with the price to set in your therapy private practice, consider the following:
-Is your business virtual or in-person?
-Who are your clients?-What are your other sources of income?
-How much are you paying yourself as a salary?
-How much time will you spend away from your business?
Enjoy and share widely!
Other things you can do with a Psychology degree other than individual therapy: https://youtu.be/ODkJyKrMj70
Resources:
Free Therapy services in Kenya: https://safespacearena.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/free-therapy-in-kenya/
Where to Listen to Conversations With a Therapist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NbO7TpDqxEDBk7a8svcKY
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/conversations-with-a-therapist/id1576608441
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81OTk2OWEzNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/conversations-with-a-therapist-8gg0B1
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ocp8qmpiBreaker: https://www.breaker.audio/conversations-with-a-therapist
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Find us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safespacearena
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/safespacearena
Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: https://t.me/safespacearena.
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About:
Jennifer Kyalo is a Counseling Psychologist, Writer and Podcaster. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena.
Books:
1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: safespacearena@gmail.com to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8
2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt
3. How To Set Boundaries: The life-changing, relationship-enhancing manual for nice people who are tired of being disrespected. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/56S4IB4
To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/
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How to deal with suicidal thoughts
This is how to deal with suicidal thoughts and urges, in the moment.
00:00 Intro
00:53 On this episode
01:25 Use your suicide safety plan
01:33 Effective coping strategies
03:28 Tell someone
03:55 Reasons for living
04:47 Reminders
05:29 Outro
Share widely, you could save a life.
Episode 1: Suicidal thoughts are not 'normal' https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nMbK8QyT7z2xL9cMaDTKZ?si=OWpGy04KTHeIFzJfR1Hx2g
Episode 2: Why people see suicide as an option + Warning signs https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LgEw70o8gLVcXCUOJItgr?si=SuydVAPuQ1iQb5PzyN1dZA
Episode 3: How To Talk about Suicide
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Vqk6M3FsvB3QZLt0rytQ1?si=G9DgTPBNQQmoxkHk11bKAw
Episode 4: How to create a suicide safety plan
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mYkjtMLYOGcGBTpBtw7VK?si=121004cb5b6f4a37
Resources:
Free Therapy services in Kenya: https://safespacearena.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/free-therapy-in-kenya/
Suicide Safety Plan Template
Running List of Reasons To Stay Alive
Where to Listen to Conversations With a Therapist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NbO7TpDqxEDBk7a8svcKY
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/conversations-with-a-therapist/id1576608441
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81OTk2OWEzNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/conversations-with-a-therapist-8gg0B1
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ocp8qmpi
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/conversations-with-a-therapist
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Find us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safespacearena
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/safespacearena
Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: https://t.me/safespacearena.
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About:
Jennifer Kyalo is a Counseling Psychologist, Writer and Podcaster.
She is the founder of Safe Space Arena.
Books:
1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: safespacearena@gmail.com to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8.
2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt
To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/
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License code: NN5Q0TWUW7YRYQ05
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How to Create a Suicide Safety Plan
This is how to create an effective suicide safety plan:
00:00 Intro
02:04 Step 1
02:25 Step 2
02:57 Step 3
03:37 Step 4
04:03 Step 5
04:48 Step 6
05:08 Step 7
05:47 Suicide Safety Plan template
06:44 Outro
Share widely, you could save a life.
Episode 1: Suicidal thoughts are not 'normal' https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nMbK8QyT7z2xL9cMaDTKZ?si=OWpGy04KTHeIFzJfR1Hx2g
Episode 2: Why people see suicide as an option + Warning signs https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LgEw70o8gLVcXCUOJItgr?si=SuydVAPuQ1iQb5PzyN1dZA
Episode 3: How To Talk about Suicide
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Vqk6M3FsvB3QZLt0rytQ1?si=G9DgTPBNQQmoxkHk11bKAw
Resources:
Free Therapy services in Kenya: https://safespacearena.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/free-therapy-in-kenya/
Suicide Safety Plan Template
Running List of Reasons To Stay Alive
Where to Listen to Conversations With a Therapist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NbO7TpDqxEDBk7a8svcKY
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/conversations-with-a-therapist/id1576608441
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81OTk2OWEzNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/conversations-with-a-therapist-8gg0B1
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ocp8qmpi
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/conversations-with-a-therapist
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Find us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safespacearena
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/safespacearena
Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: https://t.me/safespacearena.
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About:
Jennifer Kyalo is a Counseling Psychologist, Writer and Podcaster.
She is the founder of Safe Space Arena.
Books:
1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: safespacearena@gmail.com to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8.
2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt
To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/
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Music by: Bensound
License code: NN5Q0TWUW7YRYQ05
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How to talk about suicide
How do you bring up the suicide conversation, where do you start?
How can you be there for someone who is feeling suicidal?
What are some things you should never say to someone who is suicidal?
What are things you can say to someone who is feeling suicidal?
Is Suicide selfish?
We answered these questions on episode 3 of the 'Suicide Series'.
Listen and learn!
00:00 Intro
01:35 Coming up on this episode
02:11 Talking about suicide
03:49 How to tell someone you are having suicidal thoughts
06:49 How to be there for someone who is suicidal
10:50 Things you should not say
11:27 Things you can say to someone who is suicidal
11:59 Outro
12:53 Next episode
Share widely, you could save a life.
Episode 1: Suicidal thoughts are not 'normal' https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nMbK8QyT7z2xL9cMaDTKZ?si=OWpGy04KTHeIFzJfR1Hx2g
Episode 2: Why people see suicide as an option + Warning signs https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LgEw70o8gLVcXCUOJItgr?si=SuydVAPuQ1iQb5PzyN1dZA
Resources:
Free Therapy services in Kenya: https://safespacearena.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/free-therapy-in-kenya/
Where to Listen to Conversations With a Therapist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NbO7TpDqxEDBk7a8svcKY
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/conversations-with-a-therapist/id1576608441
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81OTk2OWEzNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/conversations-with-a-therapist-8gg0B1
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ocp8qmpi
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/conversations-with-a-therapist
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Find us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safespacearena
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/safespacearena
Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: https://t.me/safespacearena.
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About:
Jennifer Kyalo is a Counseling Psychologist, Writer and Podcaster.
She is the founder of Safe Space Arena.
Books:
1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: safespacearena@gmail.com to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8.
2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt
To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/
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Music by: Bensound
License code: NN5Q0TWUW7YRYQ05
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Why people see suicide as an option + Warning signs
Why do people start thinking about suicide as a solution to their problems?
What makes people kill themselves?
What do you do when your loved one refuses to tell you about their suicidal thoughts? How should you behave?
Should people be allowed to take their own lives?
We answered these and more questions on episode 2 of the 'Suicide Series'.
Listen and learn!
00:00 Intro
00:53 Trigger Warning
01:52 Recap of last episode
02:26 Warning signs of suicide intro
02:55 Why people start thinking about suicide as an option
03:17 Myth about suicide
03:35 Distress
05:41 Perceived hopelessness
07:51 Thwarted belongingness
08:27 What makes people take their own lives
09:54 Look at the signs in big picture
10:05 They might not tell you
10:28 Some suicides are impulsive others are planned
11:02 Sign 1 of suicidality
12:03 Sign 2 of suicidality
12:26 Sign 3 of suicidality
13:38 Sign 4 of suicidality
13:54 Sign 5 of suicidality
14:04 Sign 6 of suicidality
14:16 Sign 7 of suicidality
14:29 Sign 8 of suicidality
15:25 Some people don’t show the signs
16:07 Long term illnesses
17:02 Euthanasia
17:32 People don’t want to die
18:39 Don’t overreact
19:16 Don’t beat yourself up
19:50 Main takeaway
20:31 Your homework
20:53 Send me your questions
21:09 Share this episode
21:20 Free resources in Kenya
21:37 Outro
Share widely, you could save a life.
Episode 1: Suicidal thoughts are not 'normal' https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nMbK8QyT7z2xL9cMaDTKZ?si=OWpGy04KTHeIFzJfR1Hx2g
Resources:
Free Therapy services in Kenya: https://safespacearena.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/free-therapy-in-kenya/
Where to Listen to Conversations With a Therapist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NbO7TpDqxEDBk7a8svcKY
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/conversations-with-a-therapist/id1576608441
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81OTk2OWEzNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/conversations-with-a-therapist-8gg0B1
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ocp8qmpi
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/conversations-with-a-therapist
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Find us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safespacearena
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/safespacearena
Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: https://t.me/safespacearena.
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About:
Jennifer Kyalo is a Counseling Psychologist, Writer and Podcaster.
She is the founder of Safe Space Arena.
Books:
1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: safespacearena@gmail.com to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8.
2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt
To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/
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Music by: Bensound
License code: NN5Q0TWUW7YRYQ05
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