This one is for the therapists! In this week's episode, Jessica Fowler interviews Robert Rice, Ph.D. about his book Video Games in Psychotherapy. Robert shares how important it is to be aware of video games and their potential for use in sessions. This can range from drawing avatars to playing video games in session and using biofeedback. Listen for ways you might be able to learn about video game use for your practice.

Mayra Diaz, LMFT shares about her book The Anxiety Relief Workbook. In this episode Mayra shares about panic, where is comes from and what is happening in the body. She shares that when we learn to have compassion and try to understand the panic we can make more progress.

Jessica Fowler interviews Dr. Tanya S. Crabb about her book Living the Dream: A Military Coming of Age Story. Living the Dream provides a women’s view of life in the military, and in particularly, tells the story of one Jamaican-American woman as she tries to overcome personal and emotional challenges (from the book). This book covers topics such as family dynamics, trauma and relationships. There is a trigger warning.

Elizabeth Gillette, LCSW shares about her book Attachment Theory Workbook for Couples: Exercises to Strengthen and Grow Your Relationship. During this weeks episode, Elizabeth Gillette, LCSW shares about the various attachment styles including anxious, avoidant, disorganized and secure attachment style. Elizabeth shares why no one type of attachment is “bad” and there are ways either individually or together to move toward a secure attachment.

Jessica Fowler interviews Kim McLaughlin M.A about her book Feed Your Soul; Nourish Your Life: A Six Step System to Peace with Food.

Jessica Fowler interviews Jessica Helmka, LADC/MH about her two workbooks the 360 Building a Perimeter of Support: A Mindful Plan for Life and Recovery. One is the Addiction Recovery Workbook and is the Addiction Recovery Workbook for Family. Jessica shares about her experience and why she wrote these workbooks that are not only for clients but for clinicians to use with their clients.

Jessica Fowler chats with Carrie Leaf, MS, LMFT about her book Therapize Yourself: Choose to Heal and Find Your Truth. A Step by Step Program to Bring Our the Best Version of You by Integrating the Mind, Body and Spirit. Carrie shares in her book what she shares with all her clients.

Jessica Fowler, LCSW interviews Sharon Martin, LCSW about her book Better Boundaries.

Jessica Fowler interviews Jamie D. Roberts, LMFT about her book Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety: A Practical Guide to Manage Stress, Ease Worry, and Find Calm. Jamie shares tools that can help teens with their anxiety.

Kate Stark, PhD shares about her children’s book, Enjoy the Ride.

Jessica Fowler interviews Nicole Schwartz, LMFT about her book It Starts with You: How Imperfect Parents Can Find Calm and Connection With Their Kids.