Thera-PRE

Amanda Peña
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Mental Health
  • Weekly

If you're thinking about starting therapy, this podcast is the Intro to Therapy class that will help you prepare for that next step in your healing journey! Like a beginner’s guide to therapy, The Thera-PRE Podcast helps you understand what it means to seek professional mental health care and how that experience can look like every step of the way. Through a mix of raw testimonies and interviews, Thera-PRE attempts to destigmatize and demystify the therapy process, so you can confidently navigate your own whenever you're ready.

Episodes

  1. 04/20/2023

    Season 2, Ep 2: Who is your therapist?

    If you've ever wondered what happens before or after a session, then you're going to want to tune in! In this episode, Amanda talks about what it's like to be a therapist behind-the-scenes because understanding who your therapist just might be the missing piece to finding the right mental health care for you. Learn about some of the different types of licensed therapists there are, why things might not click between you and therapist, what might go into their scheduling and fees, and all the other messy and complicated things your therapist might be working through to provide the best care for you or a loved one.

  2. 04/05/2023

    Season 2, Ep 1: Therapy 101

    There is a lot of terrible information and stigma out there about therapy and very few opportunities to learn about it before you commit to going. In this episode, Thera-PRE host, Amanda Peña, a licensed therapist and educator, breaks down what therapy is (and isn't), how it works, who goes, and why.

    Season 2, Ep 1: Therapy 101

  3. Trailer

    Thera-PRE Season 2 Preview

    Get ready for a new (and completely revamped) season of Thera-PRE. The host, Amanda Peña, is a licensed therapist and educator who is ready to spill the tea about the world of therapy. Whether you're skeptical about professional mental health care or ready to get started on your healing journey, Thera-PRE is ready to answer your questions and teach you some therapeutic techniques to help you along the way.

  4. 07/18/2022

    Season 1, Ep 4: Things feel too heavy

    On top of everything happening in your personal life, there's a lot going on in the world right now that might be making things feel even heavier and overwhelming to deal with. Today, we're learning how to navigate the heaviness that stops us in our tracks and makes us want to give up. This episode briefly mentions (but does not go into detail about) the pandemic, the current US political landscape, and violence.

  5. 01/06/2022

    Season 1, Ep 3: I'm not ready for therapy

    Sometimes we know we need professional mental health help, but that doesn't mean we're ready to go for it yet. There's a lot of reasons people procrastinate seeking out therapy, but one of the biggest (besides money) is facing the monsters we know have been hiding in the darkness all these years. Today, I'm taking a look at the things that compel us toward change and the fear that holds us back from actually doing it. This episode is raw and intense, but I hope it gives you some courage to take that first step toward healing when you're ready. To help me plan future episodes, share your anonymous questions and experiences here: Ask me about TheraPRE

    Season 1, Ep 3: I'm not ready for therapy

  6. 12/30/2021

    Season 1, Ep 2: New Year, Same Me

    The New Year can always bring up a lot of feelings as you reflect on the past and hope for the future. But no matter what resolutions you make, you're still bringing your traumas, baggage, and struggles with you into the New Year. In this episode, we're diving into the mud of the therapeutic process–the painfully slow growth, the frustration of unchanging circumstances, and the struggles with accepting our realities. I also share what you can expect from the podcast in the New Year! Please consider submitting your anonymous questions, experiences, and thoughts with me as I continue to shape the Thera-PRE community using the link here: Ask Me About Thera-Pre

  7. 12/03/2021

    Season 1, Ep 1: Healing is a Lifelong Journey

    In this episode, I’ll be talking about how my healing journey started and, more specifically, how therapy has been a part of that process.  To make sure you’re not surprised by some of the content I’ll be sharing, these are some of the Trigger Warnings in this episode: depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide. I know. Heavy stuff. But don’t worry–I’m not going to traumatize you with details. You’re not clinically trained for that, and this isn’t a therapy session. This is purely educational. So, you’ll only hear what is necessary for me to get my thoughts across. NOTE: If at any time, you find yourself feeling triggered or activated in some way, please feel free to pause or stop listening to this. You can also take some deep breaths or do the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise if you just need a moment to re-center yourself, which you can find on my Instagram page @teaching_is_socialwork.

    Season 1, Ep 1: Healing is a Lifelong Journey

  8. Trailer

    Thera-PRE (Season 1 Preview)

    Curious about therapy but not ready to try it? Maybe you had a bad experience with it and you're not sure if it's right for you? Thera-PRE is your beginner's guide to the world of therapy. All the good, all the bad, and all the ugly. It’s here to answer all your questions (no judgment) because choosing to heal is hard enough.  So, congrats on just getting to this point, even if it's just THINKING about healing. I'll be here to help you learn whatever you need until you’re ready to go for it and journey through whatever darkness you may find yourself facing. Let's do this, together.

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If you're thinking about starting therapy, this podcast is the Intro to Therapy class that will help you prepare for that next step in your healing journey! Like a beginner’s guide to therapy, The Thera-PRE Podcast helps you understand what it means to seek professional mental health care and how that experience can look like every step of the way. Through a mix of raw testimonies and interviews, Thera-PRE attempts to destigmatize and demystify the therapy process, so you can confidently navigate your own whenever you're ready.

Information

  • Creator
    Amanda Peña
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Peña