In Session

Toxic Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Interview with Loren Andrews

Welcome to In Session! A new podcast brought to you by three professionals in the mental health field who want to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health while answering some questions you may have about accessing resources in your own community or on campus!
Continuing with our series on STRESS, we interview a former professor of Maisy's, a current adjunct faculty member, practicing psychologist, and school board, Loren Andrews.  Andrews shares with us what happens when your body experiences prolonged exposure to stress and some ways to work through it.  He also talks about the difference between toxic stress, post traumatic stress disorder, and even what healthy stress can look like.
 
Check out some resources for navigating stress including his YouTube channel, a podcast by Dan Harris (mentioned in the episode), and some additional guided meditations and breathing exercises. 
Loren's YouTube Channel
Ten Percent Happier
Headspace
Insight Timer
Grounding Techniques
Breathing Exercises
 
**This podcast will frequently mention difficult topics related to mental health challenges, including self harm, suicidality, trauma, etc. so please do what you need to do to take care of yourself.  If you find yourself experiencing difficult feelings or can relate to anything mentioned in this podcast, please access local mental health resources or contact the Maine Crisis Hotline at 1-888-568-1112 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.**
Access on campus Student Counseling Services here
 
**Disclaimer:
Just a reminder, nothing in this podcast is intended to establish a therapist-patient relationship, to replace the services of a trained therapist, doctor or health professional, or otherwise to substitute for professional mental health, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  
Information presented in this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and listeners should consult their healthcare professionals for individual medical and psychological needs.
 

Stressed!

Welcome to In Session! A new podcast brought to you by three professionals in the mental health field who want to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health while answering some questions you may have about accessing resources in your own community or on campus!
In this series, we want to talk about STRESS! We've all felt it, especially around this time of year, and we want to help you deal with it.  Listen to Shelby, Jordan, and Maisy start to unpack what it means to feel stressed, interview one of Maisy's former professors about toxic stress and the short and long term impact it can have on your body, and talk about ways to begin to cope with these big feelings.
Don't wait until you get to 0% to recharge.  Reach out to your counselors and get the support you need.
 
**This podcast will frequently mention difficult topics related to mental health challenges, including self harm, suicidality, trauma, etc. so please do what you need to do to take care of yourself.  If you find yourself experiencing difficult feelings or can relate to anything mentioned in this podcast, please access local mental health resources or contact the Maine Crisis Hotline at 1-888-568-1112 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.**
Access on campus Student Counseling Services here
 
**Disclaimer:
Just a reminder, nothing in this podcast is intended to establish a therapist-patient relationship, to replace the services of a trained therapist, doctor or health professional, or otherwise to substitute for professional mental health, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  
Information presented in this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and listeners should consult their healthcare professionals for individual medical and psychological needs.
 

What Your Therapist is Thinking (CW)

Welcome to In Session! A new podcast brought to you by three professionals in the mental health field who want to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health while answering some questions you may have about accessing resources in your own community or on campus!
In the last episode of our Intro to Mental Health series, we dig a little deeper into what things look like from the clinician's side of the office. Maybe you're nervous to share your thoughts because you don't want your therapist to judge you. Maybe you're scared to be honest because you don't know what the repercussions might be.  Well, we'll tell you. 
 
**This podcast will frequently mention difficult topics related to mental health challenges, including self harm, suicidality, trauma, etc. so please do what you need to do to take care of yourself.  If you find yourself experiencing difficult feelings or can relate to anything mentioned in this podcast, please access local mental health resources or contact the Maine Crisis Hotline at 1-888-568-1112 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.**
Access on campus Student Counseling Services here
 
**Disclaimer:
Just a reminder, nothing in this podcast is intended to establish a therapist-patient relationship, to replace the services of a trained therapist, doctor or health professional, or otherwise to substitute for professional mental health, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  
Information presented in this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and listeners should consult their healthcare professionals for individual medical and psychological needs.