Best Dr Ray Christner And Paul Wagner Podcasts (2024)

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Living Psyched: Authentic-ally 32:43

12h ago32:43

32:43

Join us on the latest episode of the Psyched to Practice podcast as we dive deep into the importance of being genuine and authentic. Hosted by Paul Wagner and Ray Christner, we explore how authenticity influences not just the therapy room, but all aspects of life. From the insights of Carl Rogers to personal anecdotes, this episode is packed with p…

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Living Psyched: Debating with Decorum 40:30

15d ago40:30

40:30

Join us for an enlightening discussion on disagreements in the latest episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast! In this episode, hosts Paul and Ray dive into the complexities of why we disagree and how it impacts our daily lives. From the role of personalizing disagreements to the importance of intellectual banter, they explore the dynamics of co…

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Practice in Action: Celebrate the Small Stuff, A Perspective on Appreciation and Progress 33:39

27d ago33:39

33:39

Tune in to this week’s episode where we dive into a refreshing perspective in mental health, Appreciation. We often focus on the heavy, challenging aspects, but it's equally important to celebrate the small wins and recognize progress. We explore the importance of appreciating small victories in therapy and daily life. Recognizing these moments not…

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Living Psyched: It's Okay Not to be Okay 32:58

1M ago32:58

32:58

Join us for today’s episode, diving into a critical topic: "It's Okay Not to Be Okay." Inspired by a poignant video from Norwich City Football Club, we explore the importance of checking in on those around us, especially when they appear fine on the surface. We discuss the societal pressures to mask our true feelings and the impact of this on our m…

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Master's in Practice: Banish Bedtime Battles w/ Dr. Ellen Flannery-Schroeder and Dr.Chelsea Tucker 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Join Paul and Ray for our latest Master's in Practice episode featuring Guest Ellen Flannery-Schroeder and Chelsea Tucker as they discuss their upcoming book, Banish Bedtime Battles. Ellen and Chelsea share their expertise on promoting healthy sleep habits for school-aged children, drawing from their backgrounds in psychology. Their book offers a s…

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Practice in Action: Little Treats Culture 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

Join Paul and Ray on the latest Living Psyched podcast episode as they explore the fascinating topic of "Little Treat Culture." Inspired by a TikTok trend, they delve into the psychological concept rooted in the Premack Principle, which suggests rewarding less desirable tasks with more desirable ones. They discuss the criticism of instant gratifica…

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Practice in Action: Improving Literacy w/ Dr. Megan Gierka 56:45

3M ago56:45

56:45

Join us for our latest Practice in Action episode featuring Megan Gierka as she dives into the critical issue of illiteracy and the challenges faced by school children in acquiring reading skills. Discover the importance of the science of reading and evidence-based instruction as Megan provides insights into assessing reading instruction and suppor…

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Practice in Action: Research, You Mean Don't Only Listen To My Gut. 36:27

3M ago36:27

36:27

By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Masters in Practice: Anger w/ Dr. Ray DiGigiuseppe 1:14:45

4M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Masters in Practice: Managing Suicidal Risk w/ Dr. Jobes 1:02:28

4M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Tune in to our latest Masters in Practice episode featuring Dr. David Jobes as he discusses his groundbreaking work on suicide prevention and the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) approach. Explore Dr. Jobes' journey in mental health and his passion for suicide prevention. Discover the core principles of the CAMS model, …

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Practice in Action: MSE 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Join Paul and Ray in their latest Practice in Action episode as they delve into the importance of the Mental Status Examination (MSE) in clinical practice. They address the common lack of training and confusion surrounding the MSE, introducing their innovative ABCSMARTPICKLE Model to simplify its components. Throughout the conversation, they advoca…

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Living Psyched: iPad Kids- Keeping Technology Byte-Sized 37:04

5M ago37:04

37:04

This week on the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Ray and Paul explore the phenomenon of iPad kids and the impact of technology on childhood experiences. They discuss the inundation of technology in society and the rise of a generation that is proficient with technology from a young age. They also delve into the controversy and reactions surrounding iP…

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Master in Practice: Getting Unstuck from PTSD with Dr. Shannon Wiltsey Stirman and Dr. Stefanie LoSavio. 1:04:29

6M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

On this episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast, Ray and Paul chat with award winning authors Dr. Shannon Wiltsey Stirman and Dr. Stefanie LoSavio about their new book, "Getting Unstuck from PTSD: Using Cognitive Processing Therapy to Guide Your Recovery." We dive into the world of CPT, a proven treatment method for PTSD, and discover how it can…

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Practice in Action: Thread Through Modalities 47:42

6M ago47:42

47:42

From the early days of psychotherapy there have been differing beliefs on what approach offers the best support for clients seeking help. While the Modalities themselves differ from the early days of Psychotherapy, the argument remains. But why do we have to choose? Ray and Paul are tasked with understanding what separates out each of these modalit…

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Psyched to Practice: A Year in Review 12:38

7M ago12:38

12:38

Ray and Paul discuss the past year of Psyched to Practice and explore what is coming for the next year.By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Living Psyched: Celebrate the Wins, Get out Your Silver Lining Playbook 37:22

7M ago37:22

37:22

By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Masters in Practice: Empowering Children with Dr. Charles Barrett 1:05:08

7M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Kids are our future. Whether our role is as a parent, as a helper in their lives, or just a part of their community. So how can we set them up for success? That’s exactly what Paul and Ray hear about from Dr. Charles Barrett as they talk on Empowering Children. From discussions on the importance of being genuine as adults, to how to spark motivatio…

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Practice in Action: What We Wish We Knew 51:11

9M ago51:11

51:11

By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Practice in Action: Fizzle and Sizzle, Bantering about Burnout 59:59

9M ago59:59

59:59

By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Practice in Action: Ready...Set...Goal! 42:43

9M ago42:43

42:43

By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Living Psyched: The Weather Outside is Frightful, But We can Make Our Mood Delightful 36:08

9M ago36:08

36:08

By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Masters in Practice: CBT Treatment Planning and Interventions with Dr. Brian Chu and Dr. Sandra Pimentel 1:20:22

10M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

There are a few certainties in the life of a clinician: frustration with insurance, no shows, having to scramble to fit in a bathroom break, and treatment planning. Unfortunately, we can’t change some of these, but effective treatment planning is thankfully one we can. Ray and Paul had the opportunity to listen in to Dr. Brian Chu and, first time r…

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Practice in Action: The Words We Say to Ourselves 44:15

10M ago44:15

44:15

That little voice in our heads has a huge impact on how we see and engage with the world. That’s why on this week’s episode Ray and Paul take on the topic of self talk. We review the importance of being intentional with this voice and recognizing the impact that it can have on how we experience and respond to the world around us. We hope you enjoy …

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Past Practice in Action: Words, Words, Words 15:58

10M ago15:58

15:58

In preparation for our upcoming episode, we want to take a look back at some of our earliest episodes focusing on the words we use. Reminisce with Ray and Paul as they cover some highlights from these episodes, recognizing the importance of being intentional with the words we use and how we communicate them. We hope you enjoy this Past Practice in …

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Practice in Action: Wait You Mean Everyone Doesn’t Have an Adjustment Disorder? 53:47

10M ago53:47

53:47

One of the most common experiences for new clinicians is to misuse or overuse Adjustment Disorder. That’s because for many it’s never clearly understood. Ray and Paul set out to change that in this week’s episode. We discuss what makes an adjustment disorder and how clinicians can be intentional and effective in their treatment of this. We hope you…

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Practice in Action: Untangling Neurodivergence 1:09:34

11M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Is it Autism? Is it ADHD? Is it both? How can we tell them apart? This week Ray and Paul take on the task of comparing and contrasting the symptoms of these two neurodivergences. We explore the functions behind the symptoms and attempt to clarify the differences in these two commonly misdiagnosed neurodivergencies. We hope you enjoy this Practice i…

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Practice in Action: If You Can’t “Shake It Off”, It’s Time To Adjust 41:06

11M ago41:06

41:06

This week we tackle one of life’s certainties… adjustment. When we experience life, we are experiencing change. And often accompanying that change is life stress. And how do we resolve this life stress? Adjust. And that’s exactly what Ray and Paul explore in this week’s episode. They review some of the most significant life stressors that someone c…

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Living Psyched: Schools Back, Bye Summer 34:42

11M ago34:42

34:42

It’s that time of the year again, one of the biggest transitions for families is back with back to school. Whether you’re a parent or student this is a time of change. And that’s exactly what Ray and Paul explore in this week’s episode. They review some helpful and healthy recommendations to ease back into the school routine, and make this school y…

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Masters in Practice: Sex, Drugs, and ADHD with Dr. Ari Tuckman 1:06:00

11M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

We take an interesting approach on a familiar topic as we dive back into the world of ADHD, this time focusing on how it can impact the relationship and sex life of adults. Join Ray and Paul as we listen and learn from Dr. Ari Tuckman, exploring the impact that ADHD has on relationships, developing pathways to a more fulfilling sex life, and discus…

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Psyched to Practice Update 6:22

1y ago6:22

6:22

Hey everyone, we wanted to first take a moment to thank everyone for their support of the podcast. It’s been such an incredible opportunity to share our experiences, hear from experts, and connect with you all. With that, we’re wanting to announce we will be taking a short break for the month of July, returning August 4th to weekly posting. During …

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Masters in Practice: Solutions Focused Therapy with Dr. John Murphy 1:19:47

1y ago1:19:47

1:19:47

What is the problem with focusing on the problem? It limits our ability to visualize the solution. Ray and Paul listen and learn from Dr. John Murphy on the topic of Solutions Focused Therapy. We cover what Solution Focused Therapy is and how when applied well we can help our clients recognize supports around them, create a clearer plan, and join w…

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Living Psyched: A-C-C-E-P-T Find Out What it Means to Me 32:47

1y ago32:47

32:47

We’ve talked about problem solving and how effective it can be when we have control and influence over a situation. But what about when we don’t? Well… we then have to accept it. Ray and Paul follow up from their conversation on problem solving talking about the other side, when we have to accept a situation and how we do this. They break down what…

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Practice in Action: Keeping Connected 24:36

1y ago24:36

24:36

There have been a few themes that have occurred naturally over the course of the Podcast, but none are more prevalent than connection. Whether in an interview or a discussion between Ray and Paul connection is a common term and an important piece in what we do as mental health professionals. This week we look back at some of the more diverse and pr…

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Master’s in Practice: Ethics Education and the Impact of AI on Mental Health with Dr. John Gavazzi 1:17:30

1y ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Ethics is an integral part of the mental health profession, yet so often it is an area that is breezed over and thought to be stuck in time. Ray and Paul have this challenged for them as they sit down with Dr. John Gavazzi, PsyD, ABPP who shared insight on making ethical decisions and takes it further sharing information that practitioners need to …

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Living Psyched: Opening Up a Can of Conflict Resolution 56:23

1y ago56:23

56:23

There may be nothing more universally experienced in this world than conflict. It is all around us and can present in drastically diverse ways. So if its so common why is it so hard to resolve. Ray and Paul discuss the impact that conflict can have and explore ways that we can recognize it, understand it, and join in it’s resolution. We hope you en…

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Practice in Action: Better Questions… Better Assessments… Identifying Adult ADHD 1:09:49

1y ago1:09:49

1:09:49

If you’re a professional in the mental health field, there’s a good chance that you have seen an increase in adults exploring if they have ADHD. Regardless if the push came from social media, primary care physicians, family, or work, we as clinicians have an important question to answer for them. Do they? This week Ray and Paul discuss this increas…

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Practice in Action: Problem?... Solved 44:19

1y ago44:19

44:19

Problem solving is an integral part of our everyday lives and a critical skill that every mental health professional must be aware of. But what is good problem solving, and how do we use it in the therapy setting. This is exactly what Ray and Paul seek to answer in their conversation today. They break down the process of problem solving, and develo…

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Practice in Action: Super-Vision 40:56

1y ago40:56

40:56

“Am I going in the right direction with this client?” “Do I have a solid understanding of this treatment modality” “What do I do in this situation”. These are common questions that clinicians will have and if we don’t have a place to get them answered it is easy to get stuck. That’s where supervision comes in. This week Ray and Paul talk about how …

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Living Psyched: Holding Your Own Board Meeting, Strategies for Executive Functioning 56:37

1y ago56:37

56:37

By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Masters in Practice: Cyberbullying and Technology Use w/ Youth with Dr. Dan Florell 1:12:12

1y ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Technology is a part of everyday life, and there is no population more affected than our youth. Ray and Paul had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Dan Florell about the impact technology use and specifically cyberbullying can have on this population. They explore the history behind both and how providers can support parents and children who may be s…

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Living Psyched: Executive Functioning Uncovered 55:23

1y ago55:23

55:23

Executive Functioning is a part of everyday life that allows us to activate, focus, regulate effort, manage our emotions, utilize memory, and direct action. With so many pieces Ray and Paul want to give a functional break down so that we can use this important concept in our everyday lives. They’ll walk through each aspect of Executive Functioning …

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Master’s in Practice: Racism Related Stress with Dr. Ryan DeLapp 1:06:15

1y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Racism Related Stress can play a significant role in the lives of BIPOC, and can be a key factor in making or breaking successful treatment outcomes. But, how can we as clinicians help support the individuals struggling with this? This is exactly what Ray and Paul hope to answer following the expertise and guidance of Dr. Ryan DeLapp in this Master…

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Practice in Action: A Crash Course in Generalization 40:44

1+ y ago40:44

40:44

Therapy is a great space to develop skills and challenge mindsets… so we’re good to stop there, right? If only. This week Ray and Paul discuss the very important step that comes after skill development: Generalizing. They discuss their processes for helping clients take what’s being worked on in the therapy office and applying it into everyday life…

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Masters in Practice: Supporting Children with Low Academic Achievement with Dr. Steven Shaw 1:15:19

1+ y ago1:15:19

1:15:19

What if we told you there is a population that makes up roughly 16-20% of students, and it’s one that we don’t acknowledge or provide adequate support for. These children are ones who fall into the gap between normative academic achievement and meeting requirements for special needs support. This week Ray and Paul have the pleasure of talking with …

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Practice in Action: Case Conceptualization, What is it Good For, Absolutely Everything Pt. 2 59:40

1+ y ago59:40

59:40

By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Live! Practice in Action: Decoding the Mysteries Behind Our Kids 57:27

1+ y ago57:27

57:27

By Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner

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Practice in Action: Case Conceptualization, What is it Good For, Absolutely Everything Pt.1 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

33:25

Case Conceptualization… what even is it? Why is it important? These two questions are what Ray and Paul seek to answer in today’s episode. They discuss the underlying principles that drive this important process, what the benefits are when it is done well, and visit a tailor in cheap suits. Please enjoy this Practice in Action episode: Case Concept…

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Living Psyched: Tik Tok You Don’t Stop 25:41

1+ y ago25:41

25:41

Tik Tok… whether you love it or hate it, it’s here to stay. So how do we adapt to the world of Tik Tok and work to get the most out of it? That’s what Ray and Paul seek to answer. They discuss their prior reservations with using the platform, what changed their minds, and the benefits of the platform for the future. Also, they may have made a Tik T…

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Practice in Action: Axis-ing Attachment 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

55:51

Attachment Theory is a common concept taught in just about every undergraduate program for mental health practitioners. But how often do we actually use these styles in our sessions with clients? Today Ray and Paul discuss how to adapt this information into insight used in the therapy setting. We go across the ages exploring the way attachment is r…

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Masters in Practice: Selective Mutism with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum 1:14:42

1+ y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Selective Mutism… or rather Social Communication Anxiety Disorder is the topic on the table in this week’s episode of the Psyched to Practice Podcast. Ray and Paul learn from the best as they have the opportunity to talk with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum on this misunderstood diagnosis. We explore the stages, understand the “whys”, and uncover ways to hel…

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