Mo Therapy

Monique Simkova
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Mo Therapy is all about cultivating curiosity & compassion to figure out what works and what doesn't. I’m a therapist in training for both Mental Health Counseling & School Counseling. On this podcast, I’ll share my Aha moments, mental health resources, tips for success, & the process of getting licensed. Whether you are becoming a counselor, interested in the field, or someone who loves to nerd out on personal growth, come along this journey with me as we move past limitations & make positive social change in society. Note: This is not a substitution for therapy. 🎶 IG @maxdugganmusic

  1. 04/17/2023

    Final Thoughts Before Ending my Program

    Summary of Episode  The end of my internship Recognizing what is an emotion and what is a personality trait Things I tell myself to cope with anxiety Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “We don’t set out to save the world. We set out to wonder how other people are doing and reflect on how our actions affect other people's hearts.” Pema Chodron  For more content check out my Instagram @Mo_Therapy Music by @MaxDugganMusic For your convenience here are the works I referenced: Helene Brenner's “The ABC’s of the Inner Voice” Kristin Neff's work on Self Compassion I didn't talk about this but it is also a helpful YouTube video about self-regulation by Heidi Priebe

    11 min

  2. 02/03/2023

    Pro DnD DM P.T. Griffin can Detect Magic in Your Game

    This is an insightful episode with P.T. Griffin, we talk about his work as a professional DM, how he got into the business, and now runs 10-12 sessions a week. His company is called Detect Magic (I linked ways you can connect with him in the show notes below) He also talks about his process for creating campaigns and his love for creating shared experiences among friends. P.T. Griffin aka Tav is a Los Angeles-based writer, professional game master, and head of Detect Magic Games. He debuted in the world of fiction as the lead writer of Ross Tran’s fantasy artbook, NIMA, and aims to explore the development and design of his own tabletop adventures in the near future. “I like to show people that to get together with the people you love, and to make something that you are really proud of is something that you're gonna hold on to for the rest of your life. And, that is really valuable.” ~ P.T. Griffin Guest Links: https://www.twitch.tv/detectmagic Discord @ detectmagic#2996 https://www.detectmagic.net/ For more content check out my Instagram @Mo_Therapy Music by @MaxDugganMusic

    37 min

  3. 01/13/2023

    Forever DM Conor Galagan-Mead

    Interview with Forever DM Conor Galagan-Mead about his experiences being a DM, how TTRPGs have helped him in his real life, and what resources and tips he has to create a fantastical world of chaos. “Play is an antidote to stress, and this is key because stress, in addition to being an enemy of productivity, can actually shut down the creative, inquisitive, exploratory parts of our brain.” ― Greg McKeown Music by @MaxDugganMusic

    32 min

  4. 12/23/2022

    How Role Playing Games are Beneficial for Academic Success

    Summary of Episode Next semester is going to be packed with a lot of fun things Overview of a WSCA presentation proposal I’m doing with another student called “A Case for Games: Building Connections and SEL Skills through Role Playing Games” How Role Playing Games are Beneficial for Academic Success Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “The opposite of play is depression. It’s time we started to appreciate play for what it does for our mental health.” Brian Sutton-Smith For more content check out my Instagram @Mo_Therapy Music by @MaxDugganMusic For your convenience here are the works I referenced: Game to Grow Critical Core Storytelling Workshops at Unexpected Productions WSCA Conference March 1-3 Leveling Up Reluctant Readers With Dungeons & Dragons

    10 min

  5. 12/20/2022

    Building Positive Relationships with Coworkers and Supervisors

    Summary of Episode Learning about intention meditation from Tara Brach Cultivating a radical incrementalism disposition How to cope with external validation Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “choosing curiosity (wondering what might happen next) over worry (hoping that a certain specific thing will happen next, and fearing it might not) whenever you can.” ― Oliver Burkeman For more content check out my Instagram @Mo_Therapy Music by @MaxDugganMusic For your convenience here are the works I referenced: Tara Brach's Podcast 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman  How We Feel App Atlas of the Heart

    13 min

  6. 12/10/2022

    Making the Most of School Counseling Internship with Students

    Summary of Episode Empower students to come up with their own solutions.  "I am not here to solve. I am here to connect." Articulate their inherent worth and value, and that they are not a burden.  Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “Observing desire without acting on it enlarges our freedom to choose how we live.” ― Tara Brach For more content check out my Instagram @Mo_Therapy Music by @MaxDugganMusic

    10 min

  7. 09/24/2022

    Advice I wish I had before starting a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling

    Summary of Episode Utilizing LinkedIn for networking Incorporating what you’re interested in to assignments The importance of humility Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “We don’t set out to save the world. We set out to wonder how other people are doing and reflect on how our actions affect other people's hearts.”  ~ Pema Chodron For more content check out my Instagram @Mo_Therapy Music by @MaxDugganMusic For your convenience here are the works I referenced: Expressed Humility in Organizations: Implications for Performance, Teams, and Leadership by Bradley P. Owens, Michael D. Johnson, Terence R. Mitchell

    9 min

  8. 09/12/2022

    Wisdom learned from a Self Compassion Meditation Retreat

    A recap of three techniques I learned from a self-compassion retreat with Mindfulness NW who is not a sponsor, just sharing resources. 1.) Time traveling to difficult situations in the past and giving yourself the love and care you wish you had. Acknowledging the external factors that created this situation and that you were doing the best you could with the time, energy, and resources that were available. Accepting that we aren't able to change what happened but we are able to learn and grow from it.   2.) Imagine giving hugs and sharing in forgiveness with the people that you have hurt or that have hurt you. 3.) Sending loving-kindness prayers to people that have caused you pain and experiencing the freedom of letting go of the burden of having to carry this pain.   https://mindfulnessnorthwest.com Any technique I suggest is an invitation, not an expectation. I am but a therapist in training and I say this because I want the very best for your mental health. Above all else, encourage yourself to be compassionately curious and try these things out to see what works for you. “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Viktor Frankl For more content check out my Instagram @Mo_Therapy Music by @MaxDugganMusic

    9 min
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Mo Therapy is all about cultivating curiosity & compassion to figure out what works and what doesn't. I’m a therapist in training for both Mental Health Counseling & School Counseling. On this podcast, I’ll share my Aha moments, mental health resources, tips for success, & the process of getting licensed. Whether you are becoming a counselor, interested in the field, or someone who loves to nerd out on personal growth, come along this journey with me as we move past limitations & make positive social change in society. Note: This is not a substitution for therapy. 🎶 IG @maxdugganmusic

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  • Creator
    Monique Simkova
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Monique Simkova
  • Show Website
    Mo Therapy