59 episodios
WellnessTalks Todd Schmenk, LMHC
-
- Salud y forma física
Join Todd Schmenk, a licensed Mental Health Counselor, as he shares the most useful, compelling, and effective tools and concepts observed in his practice, profession, and life. Topics typically address chronic illness, anxiety, and depression (his focus) and include answers to common questions from listeners.
In addition, watch for "Monday Morning Mindfulness" (mindfulness practice and instruction) and "Team Positive" (Ways of getting or giving support for a chronic illness) episodes denoted by their specific logo, as Todd pull all his podcasts and classes onto this one platform.
-
Goals And Scope Of Counseling | Why Counseling is Important
What are the goals and scope of counseling? Why should you go and why is counseling important? Join Todd Schmenk as he walks through a quick explanation of what the process is all about, what the goals are, why you should go, and what you should expect to get out of choosing to go.
You can watch this here: https://youtu.be/RfRkIAjPEGU
You can find other support materials here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToddJSchmenkLMHC
You can get downloads and support this support program here: https://www.patreon.com/toddschmenk -
Communication Breakdowns In Relationships
Join Todd Schmenk, as he walk you through the three main reasons for communication breakdowns in relationships. If you can identify these and be more aware of them, you can notice them when they show up in your communications and choose whether to react like you normally would in response to them, or do something else. Especially useful if you are tired of getting the results you typically get in challenging situations.
You can watch the full episode of this here: https://youtu.be/JHwrltbHrOU -
How To Deal With Boredom And Loneliness | A Mindfulness Practice
Join Todd Schmenk for another Monday Morning Mindfulness practice for how to deal with boredom and loneliness. This version is a simple ten minute exercise that was designed to just simply be listened to. There are three practices within this one presentation.
-
Common Myth About Anxiety
I often hear a common myth about anxiety when I meet for the first time with someone in session and they explain to me that their goal is in getting rid of it. Problem with this is simple: We can't. You cannot get rid of anxiety.
You can learn what it is, how it becomes activated, how to manage it, and lessen its effects.
In this episode, I explain why we cannot get away from anxiety, what the function of it is, and ways to manage your psychological flexibility so you can learn how to use anxiety to your advantage. -
5 Minute Mindful Breathing Exercise | Basic Grounding
Join Todd Schmenk as he walks you through the basic's of grounding with this 5 minute mindful breathing exercise and body scan. Great for beginners or just a review of one of the most basic of a mindfulness practice. You can either watch or listen and follow along with this guided mindfulness exercise.
You can follow along on video here: WellnessTalks on Youtube -
How to Easily Add Mindfulness to Your Day with a Hot Drink
As stated in the introduction, mindfulness does not have to be sitting on a pillow and focusing on your breath. It can also be applied to simple everyday activities and that is exactly what I am going to walk you thought this morning. One activity you can add mindfulness to is drinking a hot beverage each morning at breakfast, something you might already do. So join me as I walk you through a short and simple exercise to help you develop a your mindfulness skill (being able to notice when you mind jumps in) doing something a good deal of people enjoy.