הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Therapy For Real Life (2024)

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Greatest Hits 32:05

2y ago32:05

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Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA LCSW LICSW leads you through a tour of Therapy For Real Life Podcast's greatest hits. Anna started the Therapy For Real Life Podcast in 2019 to expand access to burnout prevention concepts by adapting them into self-care skills for everyday use. Listen in as Anna shares favorite clips from past episodes, including relax…

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Preventing Burnout Among Helping Professionals with Elizabeth Horevitz, PhD, LCSW 49:17

2+ y ago49:17

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Burnout was not a new concept for most helping professionals even before the start of the global pandemic. Now, the pressures facing helping professionals can better be described as burnout on top of burnout on top of burnout. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW talks with guest expert Elizabeth Horevitz, PhD, LCSW about the unique challenges that …

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Move the Body, Heal the Mind with Jennifer Heisz, PhD 41:18

2+ y ago41:18

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Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW interviews Jennifer Heisz, PhD to discuss the healing power of exercise. Dr. Heisz is a neuroscientist, the Director of the NeuroFit Lab at McMaster University, and author of the book, Move The Body, Heal The Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity and Sleep . Dr. Heisz desc…

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Coping With (Prolonged) Uncertainty 26:10

2+ y ago26:10

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Coping with uncertainty is profoundly challenging. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA LCSW shared simple self-care strategies two years ago as the global pandemic was just beginning. Now, we revisit that episode as an opportunity to refresh our ability to cope with uncertainty. As we know, uncertainty is a stressful trigger for human beings at any time, …

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Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients) with Martha Kauppi 54:56

2+ y ago54:56

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Martha Kauppi is a marriage and family therapist, educator, supervisor, and certified sex therapist who specializes in working at the intersection of sex and relational issues. She recently published the book Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients). Kauppi joins Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW on the show today to discu…

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The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance with Dr. Nate Zinsser 48:50

3y ago48:50

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Therapy For Real Life Podcast Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW interviews Dr. Nate Zinsser about his experience as the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Zinsser has trained U.S. Military Academy’s cadets and world-class athletes, including a Super Bowl MVP, numerous Olympic me…

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What is Role Burnout? 18:46

3y ago18:46

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What roles do you play throughout your life? Which of these roles are voluntary vs. involuntary? How do the roles that you play impact your level of burnout? Tune in to this episode of the Therapy For Real Life Podcast to learn about the difference between role strain, role conflict, and role loss to better understand your own burnout prevention ne…

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How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation with William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson 48:01

3y ago48:01

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Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW is joined by two guest experts in today's episode to discuss research-backed communication strategies to help children build motivation and make healthy choices. William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson are the best-selling authors of the Self-Driven Child and have more than 60 years of combined experience masterin…

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Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training with Adam Stern, MD 40:53

3+ y ago40:53

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Today's episode is an opportunity to learn about the specific role of psychiatry in mental health care as Dr. Adam Stern talks with Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW about his new memoir, Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training. Dr. Stern shares lessons from the field of psychiatry and the intersection of physical and mental health.…

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Mood Check: Is It Depression? 28:49

3+ y ago28:49

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How do you recognize depression when our society rarely talks about what that means? Depression negatively impacts your mood, self-esteem, habits, and physical wellbeing, and yet — each experience of depression is unique. A lot of people don’t recognize the signs of depression because they don’t know how different it can present in person to person…

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Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: Sibling Estrangement and the Road to Reconciliation with Fern Schumer Chapman 45:45

3+ y ago45:45

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Therapy For Real Life Podcast Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW interviews Fern Schumer Chapman to discuss her latest book, Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: Sibling Estrangement and the Road to Reconciliation. Chapman's book combines memoir with survey research findings to describe the painful experience of sibling estrangement and how to understand…

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This Is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are with Melody Warnick 1:02:16

3+ y ago1:02:16

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Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW interviews guest expert, Melody Warnick, on today's show to discuss what it takes to build a sense of belonging in your community. This story is personal for Warnick, who admits that she previously believed that moving would solve all of her problems before discovering that problems will follow you anywhere. Warn…

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + Preview of Upcoming Guests To The Show 4:33

3+ y ago4:33

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You may have noticed that the Therapy For Real Life Podcast has been on a mini-hiatus lately and wondered why. Therapy For Real Life Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW shares a BIG PERSONAL ANNOUNCEMENT on today's episode to explain this recent break from the show and gives a preview of what to expect as the show gets ready to return very soon. Yo…

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What To Do In A Crisis! + Bio-Mood Hacking Skills 46:28

3+ y ago46:28

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Practice DBT’s fast-acting bio-mood hacks to channel your body’s natural ability to self-regulate in this interactive episode. Burnout prevention psychotherapist and mood hacker Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW explains the research behind DBT’s mood regulation skills. She gives listeners quick tips for interrupting a difficult mood in a crisis and e…

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How Does Therapy Work? 53:03

3+ y ago53:03

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The Therapy For Real Life podcast translates therapy concepts into everyday self-care strategies. But wait — What do we mean when we say ‘therapy’ anyways? Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW answers your burning therapy FAQs, including: WHAT is therapy? HOW does therapy work? and WHY does therapy work? Learn about different therapy styles, including mo…

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How To Not Be A Karen: Managing The Tensions Of AntiRacist Allyship With The D.E.A.R. Project 1:01:24

3+ y ago1:01:24

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Therapy For Real Life Podcast welcomes clinical psychologists Danyelle Dawson, Yara Mekawi, and Natalie Watson-Singleton for a discussion of anti-racism and organizational psychology. Today’s panel co-founded The D.E.A.R. Project and recently published an article on Medium titled “How To Not Be A Karen: Managing The Tensions Of AntiRacist Allyship.…

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Relationship Skills To Outlast A Pandemic (Or Any Crisis) 42:35

4y ago42:35

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Research shows that specific patterns of behavior reliably predict relationship success or failure. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA, LCSW explains how research from the Gottman Method can help us understand key differences between “relationship masters and relationship disasters.” Learn practical skills to interrupt unhealthy patterns in your relation…

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Notes From Your Therapist with Allyson Dinneen 34:11

4y ago34:11

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Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW chats with author and artist Allyson Dinneen about the release of her book, Notes From Your Therapist. Dinneen was featured in the New York Times article, “Instagram Therapists Are the New Instagram Poets.” Dinneen is known for her ability to translate complex ideas about emotions and relationships into brief, ha…

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My Favorite Books To Share in Therapy 43:35

4y ago43:35

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Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA, LCSW shares her list of favorite books to share in therapy to extend learning beyond the session. Anna highlights authors who translate mindfulness and relationship research into practical strategies that anyone can use, including several guests who have been interviewed on the show. The beneficial effects of therapy r…

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The Power of Dance with Vania Deonizio, AMFT 32:59

4y ago32:59

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Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW talks with Vania Deonizio, AMFT about the healing power of dance and movement. Deonizio is the Founding Director of the nonprofit Dancin Power, which gives individuals access to creative and expressive arts during hospitalization. Deonizio shares how dance helped her recover from a difficult time during her child…

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Self-Care Skills For The Holidays 21:27

4y ago21:27

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The holidays are upon us, which usually includes a lot of happy celebrations. This year, however, canceled plans, shelter in place, and abundant caution are called for to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The holidays can also bring a lot of difficult emotional triggers, such as painful memories, grief for family members who can’t be with us, or chall…

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Understanding The Body Budget with Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD 31:27

4y ago31:27

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Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW talks with Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD who explains how neuroscience can help you better understand your physical needs and their associated moods. Dr. Barrett shares the analogy of the “body budget” to explain that the brain’s core function is to regulate complex needs in the body. She goes on to describe how diff…

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Finding Zen in Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Randy Wolbert, LMSW 47:52

4y ago47:52

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Randy Wolbert, LMSW, CAADC, CCS joins the Therapy For Real Life Podcast to discuss where behavior therapy and mindful spiritual practices align. Randy shares his own path to Zen, which overlaps with a long career in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, clinical supervision, and DBT trainings around the world. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW …

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How To Solve Problems And Make Up Your Mind 35:24

4y ago35:24

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Get organized in your self-care with the Therapy For Real Life Podcast by learning about tools from Problem Solving Therapy in today’s episode. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA, LCSW helps you get strategic in your approach to self-care by setting up simple routines to support decision making. Anna explains why stress is so disorienting and how feeling…

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Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life with Christie Tate 1:03:59

4y ago1:03:59

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Christie Tate was at the top of her class in law school when she started to fantasize about her own death. Tate shares her experiences in her book, Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life. Therapy For Real Life Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA, LCSW interviews the author about how group therapy helped her find intimacy in her m…

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Can't Even: How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation with Anne Helen Petersen 51:22

4y ago51:22

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Anne Helen Petersen is the author of "Can't Even: How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation" and joins the Therapy For Real Life Podcast for a discussion of the systems that cause burnout. Petersen describes the sensation of burnout as life’s "one long never-ending to-do list." The author previously described her personal experience with burnou…

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My Pandemic Vacation: Adapting Pleasure To Stay In Place 24:23

4y ago24:23

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Research shows that even a 20 minute mini-vacation can help alleviate stress during times of crisis or burnout. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA LCSW describes how to adapt Dialectical Behavior Therapy concepts into actionable self-care strategies. This episode explains the importance of adapting pleasure during moments of crisis to sustain oneself for…

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Grounding Exercises For Stress, Anxiety, and Trauma Recovery 14:29

4y ago14:29

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Grounding exercises are a way to stabilize strong emotions during stress, anxiety, or trauma recovery. Grounding allows you to focus your attention on a single sensation in the present moment, and can be used to calm the mind and body after a stressful event. Listen in as burnout prevention therapist Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA LCSW explains the basics…

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How To Stay Human On A Screen All Day 42:50

4y ago42:50

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Our definition of “normal” is going through a dramatic shift as we move most of our personal and work interactions online as a result of COVID-19 containment efforts. Decreased in-person interaction and increased use of technology can exacerbate feelings of isolation and burnout. It is not uncommon to hear folks say, “I don’t feel like myself anymo…

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How To Not Be A Karen: Managing The Tensions Of AntiRacist Allyship With The D.E.A.R. Project 1:01:04

4+ y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Therapy For Real Life Podcast welcomes clinical psychologists Danyelle Dawson, Yara Mekawi, and Natalie Watson-Singleton for a discussion of anti-racism and organizational psychology. Today’s panel co-founded The D.E.A.R. Project and recently published an article on Medium titled “How To Not Be A Karen: Managing The Tensions Of AntiRacist Allyship.…

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How You Say It: Why You Talk The Way You Do And What It Says About You 53:37

4+ y ago53:37

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Therapy For Real Life Podcast welcomes speech and language expert Professor Katherine Kinzler to the show to discuss her book — How You Say It: Why You Talk The Way You Do And What It Says About You. She shares research from social psychology and beyond to improve understanding about the complex ways we express identity through speech and language.…

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How To Ask For What You Want 27:42

4+ y ago27:42

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Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW continues this two-part series of Relationship Superpowers (drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to share effective communication strategies. Learn how mindfulness can boost your effectiveness in communicating your needs more clearly. Personalize research-backed methods to improve communication and understand…

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How To Listen And Show Understanding 28:01

4+ y ago28:01

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Good communication is an exercise in reality acceptance. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW shares her thoughts on the need for effective listening skills right now as part of broader systemic change. This episode is the first in a two-part series of Relationship Superpowers (drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy). Learn how to use mindful self-…

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Mood Tracking And Mindful Action 27:15

4+ y ago27:15

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Intense feelings can overwhelm our ability to make good decisions during a crisis or difficult mood. It is common to feel stuck or unsure of what to do when mixed feelings arise. Therapy For Real Life host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA, LCSW shares practical mood tracking tips to help you make sense of the seasons of your mood and take strategic action. …

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Recognizing Burnout And Creating Systems Of Change 28:47

4+ y ago28:47

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Therapy For Real Life Podcast defines burnout and gives practical ways to interrupt systems of burnout in this re-broadcast of one of the series’ most popular episodes. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA, LCSW critiques current definitions and expands the concept of burnout to make it more inclusive and intersectional. This episode deconstructs burnout a…

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Self-Care In Political Action 50:59

4+ y ago50:59

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Self-care and political action are both essential for true burnout prevention to become a meaningful reality in our daily lives. Yet, political strife and injustice, combined with the immediacy of the issues we face, can lead to a feeling of overwhelm, stuckness, and despair about one's relationship to power. Therapy For Real Life host Anna Lindber…

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Understanding Anxiety vs Fear 26:59

4+ y ago26:59

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Therapy For Real Life Podcast asks: “How can you tell the difference between anxiety and fear?” Take a moment now to do your own mood check as you learn about functional vs unhealthy signs of anxiety and stress. Learn how to interrupt the anxiety cycle as host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA, LCSW translates therapy research into actionable self-care strat…

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Biopsychosocial Theory For Mood Management 21:01

4+ y ago21:01

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What is a mood? Therapy For Real Life Podcast host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA, LCSW breaks down biopsychosocial theory to explain how a mood is inseparable from the context around us. Tune in to learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy frames the biological, psychological and contextual factors that make up a mood. Then, think about the resources that y…

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10 Tiny Mood Boosters For Kids 40:08

4+ y ago40:08

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Families are struggling to create a sense of normalcy during these unprecedented and challenging times. Therapy For Real Life Podcast show host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA LCSW adapts burnout prevention concepts into self-care strategies for the whole family in this special episode for parents. This is not therapy. This is Real Life. TherapyForRealLife…

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My Pandemic Vacation: Adapting Pleasure To Stay In Place 24:58

4+ y ago24:58

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Research shows that even a 20 minute mini-vacation can help alleviate stress during times of crisis or burnout. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA LCSW describes how to adapt Dialectical Behavior Therapy concepts into actionable self-care strategies. This episode explains the importance of adapting pleasure during moments of crisis to sustain oneself for…

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Role Playing in Real Life: What Role Will You Play In A Crisis? 19:05

4+ y ago19:05

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What roles do you play in your life? Which of these roles are voluntary vs. involuntary? How do the roles that you play impact your level of burnout? Tune in to this episode of the Therapy For Real Life Podcast to learn about role strain, role conflict, and role loss to better understand your own burnout prevention needs. Think about ways that you …

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Relationship Skills To Outlast A Crisis 42:15

4+ y ago42:15

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Did you know that there are specific behaviors that reliably predict relationship success or failure? Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA LCSW explains research from the Gottman Method to help us understand key differences between relationship “masters and disasters.” Learn practical skills that you can use to buffer your relationship against unhealthy ha…

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Feel Better Fast: 50 Small Ways To Improve Your Mood Right Now 23:04

4+ y ago23:04

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Our own reactions to stress can often make a crisis situation feel even worse. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA LCSW adapts the Dialectical Behavior Therapy skill — “Improve The Moment” — to explain how small acts of self-care can help you get through life’s hardest moments. Listen in as Anna lists off 50 examples of tiny mood enhancers that you can us…

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Coping With Uncertainty 26:38

4+ y ago26:38

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Coping with uncertainty is hard— really, really, hard! Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA LCSW shares simple self-care strategies that you can use to cope with stress of the unknown. Learn what you can do to manage difficult feelings, such as anxiety, overwhelm, and despair, during times of crisis or uncertainty. Learn about self-care and relationship sk…

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My Favorite Books To Share In Therapy 45:23

4+ y ago45:23

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Therapy only works if you apply what you are learning in real life, which is why therapists often assign practice exercises between sessions. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA LCSW shares her list of favorite books to share in therapy to extend learning beyond the session. Anna highlights authors who translate mindfulness and relationship research into …