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Behind every great clinician in a clinic is a REALLY great support staff! Meet Ted, a practice manager, and welcome to the marvelous and most essential world of practice managers, support staff, administrators, and everyone else who makes it possible for the counselors to have their jobs! Rhys and Josh chat with long-time friend and colleague Ted Rydmark about everything from administrative tasks, to insurance, to accessibility to books and Richard Rohr. Take a listen and join our conversation! This episode features the following professionals: Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com Joshua Moore - www.altbehtherapy.com Ted Rydmark - ted.rydmark@gmail.com The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral Therapy and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well as members of the greater community. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of Multnomah University or its faculty, of Alternative

What is trauma informed care? What is safety and why does it matter in a therapeutic space? How can professionals move beyond using trauma-informed as a trendy marketing term and sustain a living practice that understands, respects addresses the acute and ongoing traumas in the lives of our clients? Beyond that, what is integrative care and why does it matter? Rhys Pasimio and Hillary Reno explore these and more questions while also highlighting the work and culture of Portland, Oregon's very own Quest Center for Integrative Health. This episode features the following professionals: Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com Hillary Reno - hillary@quest-center.org The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral Therapy and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well as members of the greater community. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of Multnomah University or its faculty, of Alter

The Serenity Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in recovery circles and in pop culture. The who prayer hinges on the idea of Acceptance, a concept which has been loved, applied, and practiced as well as being misunderstood, abused and sharply contended. What is a healthy understanding of acceptance? What are unhealthy ideas masquerading as acceptance? How can a practice of acceptance enhance or befuddle a therapy process? Rhys Pasimio interviews Nathan Fordham about these and other questions. Together, they draw on their shared experience of addictions counseling to unpack the clinical implications surrounding Acceptance and the Serenity Prayer. In particular, they explore how people with privilege can talk about acceptance with people lacking privilege, without causing more harm. This episode features the following professionals: Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com Nathan Fordham - nathanfordham@yahoo.com The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral T

Childhood Factors that Impact Adult Relationships with Rhys Pasimio and Josh Moore by SMART Counsel

Dance, Dance, Yeah! Rhys Pasimio and Joshua Moore interview Mariah LeFeber for about Dance Movement Therapy. Just what is Dance Movement Therapy and how does it work? What is the difference between Dance Movement Therapy and just dancing? How is dance and other body movement good for working through trauma, addiction, and other dysfunction? Where can an aspiring counseling student go to study Dance Movement Therapy? What if you can't dance? We move through all these topics and more in a dynamic and exciting conversation! Listen along, join the discussion, and remember - the body never lies! This episode features the following professionals: Joshua Moore - www.altbehtherapy.com Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com Mariah LeFeber - http://www.mariahlefeber.com/ The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral Therapy and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well as members of the greater community. The vie

In this week's episode, Rhys Pasimio, Joshua Moore and Benjamin Gerritz continue a discussion about working with individuals living with HIV/AIDS. What is helpful for these individuals and what is alienating and harmful? We discuss how to create a safe space with our words, actions and attitudes. We discuss the importance of continuing our own education to dismantle stigmas. We discuss the vital mentality of seeing a person instead of just a disease. This episode features: Joshua Moore - www.altbehtherapy.com Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com Benjamin Gerritz, Prevention with Positives Coordinator, Cascade AIDS Project bgerritz@cascadeaids.org - 503.278.3868 The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral Therapy and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well as members of the greater community. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of Multnomah University or its faculty, of A

Rhys and Josh interview Benjamin Gerritz from Cascade AIDS Project about HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. STIs carry with them tremendous stigma and societal baggage. Much of what people think they know is driven by fear and judgment, or at least ignorance. In this episode, we cover the basics and work to provide a basic overview of STIs for the listener who is new to the topic. Gerritz answers questions about HIV/AIDS and debunks a variety of myths about HIV/AIDs in an educational discussion. Our goal, as always, is to see the person behind the label. This episode features: Joshua Moore - www.altbehtherapy.com Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com Benjamin Gerritz, Prevention with Positives Coordinator, Cascade AIDS Project bgerritz@cascadeaids.org - 503.278.3868 The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral Therapy and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well as members of the gre

Rhys and Josh interview Katie Ledbury about Human Growth and Development, both the concept, and the class. Why study human growth at all? What is its relevance to the work of counselors, social workers and prescribers? What are the most helpful ways to understand the dynamic, life-long growth process of a person? We tackle all these questions and more. In particular, we critique the practice of studying the psycho-social stages of Erik Erikson. We note that Erikson understoond human growth through multiple lenses of privilege and note the limits of that perspective and further discuss whether or not and to what degree his theory may or may not still be relevant! This episode features: Joshua Moore - www.altbehtherapy.com Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com Katie Ledbury - katie@pnwbh.com, www.pnwbh.com The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral Therapy and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well

Rhys and Josh interview Emma Nichols from Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare about the Transgender experience. What does it mean to be Transgender? What is at stake for a Trans* person seeking counseling? How can a cisgender clinician create a safe and helpful therapeutic environment for the Trans* client? Emma draws on her clinical expertise and her own story of transition to provide a personal and vulnerable perspective on this issue. We remember that, while the issue of Trans* health is very often stigmatized, politicized, and hotly debated, at the center of the conflict is a human seeking wholeness. This episode features: Joshua Moore - www.altbehtherapy.com Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com Emma Nichols - Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare. (Emma identifies as a very private person. She is open to further dialogue about the content of this episode, but requested that potential communicants be screened. Listeners wishing to engage in dialogue with her are free to inquire with Rhys Pasimio(rhys@newpatt

Rhys and Josh interview Katie Ledbury LPC, LMHC about clinical boundaries. In this episode, we explore healthy boundaries with clients and how to maintain those boundaries in healthy ways. We touch on transference, counter-transference and self-disclosure and work to provide practical helps for providers. This episode features the following speakers: Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com Joshua Moore - www.altbehtherapy.com Katie Ledbury - katie@pnwbh.com, www.pnwbh.com The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral Therapy and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well as members of the greater community. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of Multnomah University or its faculty, of Alternative Behavioral Therapy or New Pattern Counseling.

Rhys and Josh are joined by Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III's Bob Rapp and Mike Savara to answer a series of questions about Addictions. Are all addictions problematic? What are effective spirituality based interventions in addictions therapy, if any? What are some of the cultural or religious barriers to progress in addiction science and treatment? Why are some addictions stigmatized more than others? How does a client know when they have moved through abstinence into recovery? We answer all of these questions and more! Stay in touch with this episode's hosts and guests! Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com Joshua Moore - www.altbehtherapy.com Bob Rapp - bobr@pdxmission.org Mike Savara - mike.savara@ccconcern.org The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral Therapy and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well as members of the greater community. The views expressed herein do not necessar

Rhys, Josh and special guest Jeremiah Peck tackle the topic of Spiritual Integration in a clinical setting. What is spiritual integration? Why does it matter? Why should the belief system of a client be a factor in therapy? How can a Christian professional practice from within their faith tradition while still maintaining professionalism, all the while avoiding imposing values on a client of a different belief system? We explore these questions and more, circling around the idea that, Yes, good professional spiritual integration that maintains integrity to the faith tradition is indeed possible. This episode features the following speakers: Rhys Pasimio, LPC, CADC II www.newpatterncounseling.com Joshua Moore, LMHCA www.altbehtherapy.com Jeremiah Peck, MA, LMHCA http://anlcc.com/counselors/jeremiah-peck

Rhys and Josh interview Krispin Mayfield, LPC in Portland, OR about Forgiveness and Abuse. We discuss definitions of what forgiveness is and is not, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, how to practice these disciplines and how have safe and trauma informed discussions about them in a clinical setting. Cast Rhys Pasimio, LPC, CADC II www.newpatterncounseling.com Joshua Moore, LMHCA www.altbehtherapy.com Krispin Mayfield, LPC https://nw-adhd.com/team_member/krispin-mayfield-lpc/

Rhys and Joshua interview Debby Quick about current trends in pain management, particularly in a clinical setting. We discuss what pain is, what is pain management, and what are realistic outcomes of pain management, as well as when to work to alleviate pain versus change one's relationship to their pain. Along the way, we also discuss current political and social factors impacting access to pain medication. Rhys Pasimio can be found on the web at www.newpatterncounseling.com Joshua Moore can be found at www.altbehtherapy.com Debby Quick can be found at dbmquick817@gmail.com

Rhys and Josh talk with Collin White-Pedeaux about Empathy Blockers. In a clinical setting, especially when the client's symptoms are very loud, how does a clinician maintain a posture of being fully present? What is truly helpful in a relationship? We discuss these things and many more in an interview that offers essential practical tools for every active practitioner. Rhys Pasimio can be found on the web at www.newpatterncounseling.com Joshua Moore can be found at www.altbehtherapy.com Collin White-Pedeaux can be found at cp1854@nyu.edu