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Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP
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Thoughts, Ponderings and Aha Moments about therapy, trauma, psychodrama, sociometry, and more.

  1. Future Projecting Into The New Year

    4D AGO

    Future Projecting Into The New Year

    It's a wonderful time of year to look back, AND look forward. In this week's podcast, take a psychodramatic journey into the future, to experience a felt sense of possibilities. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years.  She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation.  You can find her at theactioninstitute.com, on Instagram at @actioninstitute, and on Facebook at @actioninstituteofcalifornia, and on Substack. Thanks to Jessica Martindale for our theme music.  You can find Jessica on iTunes.

    12 min
  2. Are You S.A.D.?

    12/17/2025

    Are You S.A.D.?

    This time of year, some people are not only sad, but they're also suffering from S.A.D. In this week's podcast, we explore Seasonal Affective Disorder: it's cause, symptoms, and what you can do to combat it. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years.  She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation.  You can find her at theactioninstitute.com, on Instagram at @actioninstitute, and on Facebook at @actioninstituteofcalifornia, and on Substack. Thanks to Jessica Martindale for our theme music.  You can find Jessica on iTunes.

    8 min
  3. Life Is Too Short To Listen To Mel Robbins

    12/10/2025

    Life Is Too Short To Listen To Mel Robbins

    In week's podcast, my response the NY Times op ed entitled, Life Is Too Short To Fight With Your Family, will help you sort through when to stay connected in relationships, and when the healthiest thing you can do is step away. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years.  She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation.  You can find her at theactioninstitute.com, on Instagram at @actioninstitute, and on Facebook at @actioninstituteofcalifornia, and on Substack. Thanks to Jessica Martindale for our theme music.  You can find Jessica on iTunes.

    13 min
  4. Give Yourself a Gift This Holiday

    12/03/2025

    Give Yourself a Gift This Holiday

    While you're busy trying to find gifts for everyone else this holiday season, don't forget to get one for yourself. In this week's podcast, we explore how to be sensible about money, and not gift yourself into debt. In the postscript, I mention Debtors Anonymous - a 12-Step Program for those struggling with money issues.  For more information about this really helpful fellowship, visit https://debtorsanonymous.org/ Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years.  She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation.  You can find her at theactioninstitute.com, on Instagram at @actioninstitute, and on Facebook at @actioninstituteofcalifornia, and on Substack. Thanks to Jessica Martindale for our theme music.  You can find Jessica on iTunes.

    12 min
  5. No

    11/26/2025

    No

    The holiday season can be joyous, and it can be incredibly stressful.  And you have a say in which one it will be. In this week's podcast, we explore when it's important to say no, so you can honor yourself and your bandwidth. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years.  She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation.  You can find her at theactioninstitute.com, on Instagram at @actioninstitute, and on Facebook at @actioninstituteofcalifornia, and on Substack. Thanks to Jessica Martindale for our theme music.  You can find Jessica on iTunes.

    14 min
  6. The Dreaded Mercury Retrograde

    11/19/2025

    The Dreaded Mercury Retrograde

    To some people, astrology is a bit woo-woo, but there's also great value in knowing what's "in the stars".   In this episode, we explore the dos and don'ts during a Mercury Retrograde, and look at the RE's that can be explored during that 3-week time.   Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years.  She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation.  You can find her at theactioninstitute.com, on Instagram at @actioninstitute, and on Facebook at @actioninstituteofcalifornia, and on Substack. Thanks to Jessica Martindale for our theme music.  You can find Jessica on iTunes. Please note that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, is not a substitute for professional psychotherapy or counseling, and should not be taken as professional advice.

    10 min
  7. Safe vs. Unsafe Touch

    11/12/2025

    Safe vs. Unsafe Touch

    Safe touch can make the difference between surface-level healing and deep catharsis, and allows us to move the pain out of the hearts and our bodies.   In this week's episode, we explore safe vs. unsafe touch in our relationships and how integral it is for our healing. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years.  She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation.  You can find her at theactioninstitute.com, on Instagram at @actioninstitute, and on Facebook at @actioninstituteofcalifornia, and on Substack. Thanks to Jessica Martindale for our theme music.  You can find Jessica on iTunes. Please note that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, is not a substitute for professional psychotherapy or counseling, and should not be taken as professional advice.

    12 min
  8. What is Somatic Experiencing®?

    11/05/2025

    What is Somatic Experiencing®?

    How did observing animals in fear lead to the creation of an incredibly effective somatic resolution modality? In this week's episode, we explore the healing power of Somatic Experiencing®, and how it allows the body to gently and safely release trauma. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years.  She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation.  You can find her at theactioninstitute.com, on Instagram at @actioninstitute, and on Facebook at @actioninstituteofcalifornia, and on Substack. Thanks to Jessica Martindale for our theme music.  You can find Jessica on iTunes. Please note that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, is not a substitute for professional psychotherapy or counseling, and should not be taken as professional advice.

    14 min
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    Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP
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