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In this episode, I talk to Katja Cahoon, a licensed clinical social worker, certified EMDR therapist, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist about the benefits of using ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for a variety of mental health issues. We'll discuss how it works, what sessions would look like, as well as how safe it is, and why it might be an effective choice for people who aren't making progress with other therapy modalities. To find out more about the work Katja does visit: katjacahoon.com/ (https://katjacahoon.com/) www.kckap.com/ (https://www.kckap.com/) To learn more about Heather's Practice visit: www.symmetryofself.com (http://www.symmetryofself.com/) Huberman Lab – nerdy deep dive into the mechanisms of ketamine: youtu.be/Rxmv7rT9leo?si=MPHL2DvpQZBsV1HU (https://youtu.be/Rxmv7rT9leo?si=MPHL2DvpQZBsV1HU) Ketamine: How it works and how to access it, incl. client report: ksqd.org/ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy/ (https://ksqd.org/ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy/) Another client report and the importance of therapy and mindset: www.everydayhealth.com/depression/i-tried-ketamine-therapy-for-my-depression-heres-what-i-learned/ (https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/i-tried-ketamine-therapy-for-my-depression-heres-what-i-learned/) Still a lot of unknowns in general: www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03334-6 (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03334-6) Importance of therapy and understanding the ups and downs of KAP: psychedelicstoday.com/2018/09/08/rapid-depression-remission-therapeutic-bends-ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy/ (https://psychedelicstoday.com/2018/09/08/rapid-depression-remission-therapeutic-bends-ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy/) To be a guest on The Symmetry Sessions visit https://forms.gle/xor5zoxqDSms8t (https://forms.gle/xor5zoxqDSms8tvRA) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/symmetrysesh) Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/18165388?utm_source=youtube (video made with https://www.headliner.app)

In this episode, Dr. Danielle Taylor licensed psychologist returns to talk about how to differentiate whether someone is a friend or someone is a frenemy. Who enjoys it when bad things happen to you? Who is happy for you when things are good? How do we get caught up in frenemy relationships? Do you have the boundaries you need in place to foster healthier dynamics? We'll dive into all of this and more! To find out more about the work Danielle does visit: https://spectrum360.org/our-leadershipteam/ (https://spectrum360.org/our-leadership-team/) https://nicolegarciaphd.com/about/danielle-taylor/ (https://nicolegarciaphd.com/about/danielle-taylor/) Follow her on Instagram: @ascending_spiral_alchemy (http://www.instagram.com/ascending_spiral_alchemy) To learn more about Heather's Practice visit: www.symmetryofself.com (http://www.symmetryofself.com/) What We Do In The Shadows www.fxnetworks.com/shows/what-we-do-in-the-shadows (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/what-we-do-in-the-shadows) Mothers Who Can't Love: A Healing Guide for Daughters by Susan Forward and Donna Frazier Glynn https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Who-Cant-Love-Daughters/dp/0062204343 (https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Who-Cant-Love-Daughters/dp/0062204343) You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce, or Death by Louise Hay and David Kessler a.co/d/cCjpZEk (https://a.co/d/cCjpZEk) To be a guest on The Symmetry Sessions visit https://forms.gle/xor5zoxqDSms8t (https://forms.gle/xor5zoxqDSms8tvRA) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/symmetrysesh) Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/17572326?utm_source=youtube (video made with https://www.headliner.app)

In this episode, I talk to Dan Zia Joseph, former businessman turned army veteran turned researcher and author, about his new book Backpack to Rucksack: Insight into Leadership & Resilience By Military Experts. We'll discuss leadership psychology, mental health, and resilience in and out of the military. We will also examine how good leadership and caring for people as human beings can help reduce generational trauma, keep personnel healthy, and improve "command climate" as well as how unresolved issues can impact how leaders show up for themselves and for their people and that a growth mindset and vulnerability are the keys to creating collective healing and camaraderie. To find out more about the work Dan does visit: combatpsych.com (https://combatpsych.com/) or follow him on Instagram: @Combatpsychology (https://www.instagram.com/combatpsychology/) To pick up his book: Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership & Resilience By Military Experts visit www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRQT4ZGC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRQT4ZGC) To learn more about Heather's Practice visit: www.symmetryofself.com (http://www.symmetryofself.com/) To be a guest on The Symmetry Sessions visit https://forms.gle/xor5zoxqDSms8t (https://forms.gle/xor5zoxqDSms8tvRA) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/symmetrysesh) Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/17084191?utm_source=youtube (video made with https://www.headliner.app)

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Danielle Taylor licensed psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, Chief Operating Officer at Spectrum360, and Psychologist at Evolve Psychological Services about how our frame of reference influences our work as therapists and the development of the models we use as well as how some therapeutic approaches fall short because of a lack of lived experiences. We'll dive into the IFS (Internal Family Systems) model of therapy, the responsibilities of leadership in the therapy community, and resourcing skills that might be helpful for when those models aren't enough. To find out more about the work Danielle does visit: https://spectrum360.org/our-leadershipteam/ (https://spectrum360.org/our-leadership-team/) https://nicolegarciaphd.com/about/danielle-taylor/ (https://nicolegarciaphd.com/about/danielle-taylor/) Follow her on Instagram: @ascending_spiral_alchemy (http://www.instagram.com/ascending_spiral_alchemy) To learn more about Heather's Practice visit: www.symmetryofself.com (http://www.symmetryofself.com) Mothers Who Can't Love: A Healing Guide for Daughters by Susan Forward and Donna Frazier Glynn https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Who-Cant-Love-Daughters/dp/0062204343 (https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Who-Cant-Love-Daughters/dp/0062204343) Rewire Trauma Therapy www.rewiretherapy.net (https://www.rewiretherapy.net/) The Integrated Trauma Therapist https://catalog.pesi.com/item/the-integrated-trauma-therapist-incorporating-ifs-emdr-sp-cpt-aedp-dbt-psychedelic-medicines-treating-complex-trauma-ptsd-80967 (https://catalog.pesi.com/item/the-integrated-trauma-therapist-incorporating-ifs-emdr-sp-cpt-aedp-dbt-psychedelic-medicines-treating-complex-trauma-ptsd-80967) To be a guest on The Symmetry Sessions visit https://forms.gle/xor5zoxqDSms8t (https://forms.gle/xor5zoxqDSms8tvRA) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/symmetrysesh) Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/16548809?utm_source=youtube (video made with https://www.headliner.app)

Symmetry of Self Counseling Center provides supportive and innovative therapy to survivors of sexual assault, so that they may reclaim their lives with courage and confidence. To find out more about how Symmetry of Self can help you. Visit: www.symmetryofself.com

Symmetry of Self Counseling Center supports adults in exploring the impacts of childhood neglect and abuse on their self-esteem and relationships. From being raised by a narcissistic parent to the developmental impacts of corporal discipline, Symmetry helps survivors of childhood trauma on the path of self-compassion and recovery to find healing and build resiliency.

Symmetry of Self Counseling Center is able to create a peaceful, supportive, and compassionate space that allows for deep but gentle healing for those that are carrying the weight of grief. Find out how our certified grief counselor can help you. Visit: www.symmetryofself.com

In this episode, I talk to Beau Laviolette, licensed clinical social worker, IFS and EMDR trainer, IFS Healing Corps co-founder, and fellow military veteran about The Warriors’ Retreat program and what veterans (or anyone else) can gain from gathering together to process emotions in nature. To find out more about the work Beau does and to find out more about the IFS Healing Corps and retreats visit www.therapyteacher.com (http://www.therapyteacher.com/) https://www.ifsemdr.com/ (https://www.ifsemdr.com/) foundationifs.org/resources/healing-corps/veterans (https://foundationifs.org/resources/healing-corps/veterans) www.ifsemdr.com/ (https://www.ifsemdr.com/) You Are The One You've Been Waiting For: Bringing Courageous Love To Intimate Relationships Book by Richard C. Schwartz https://ifs-institute.com/store/37 (https://ifs-institute.com/store/37) Sebastian Junger: Why veterans miss war https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGZMSmcuiXM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGZMSmcuiXM) To find out more about Heather's practice visit www.symmetryofself.com (https://www.symmetryofself.com/) To be a guest on The Symmetry Sessions visit https://forms.gle/xor5zoxqDSms8t (https://forms.gle/xor5zoxqDSms8tvRA) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/symmetrysesh) Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/15713689?utm_source=youtube (video made with https://www.headliner.app)