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Join Todd Schmenk as he takes a closer look at how small changes can make a big difference.  It is known as the Principle of Small Changes and is one of the underlying beliefs that informs his therapeutic approach.   

Join Todd Schmenk, as he takes a closer look at what is time orientation and how does focusing on the past or the future versus the present moment lead to increases in experience of anxiety and depression.

Join Todd Schmenk and Peter Binnings as they have a discussion around strategies for balance during a pandemic including Peter's favorite, Gratitude In A Jar.  The whole conversation takes a closer look at what gratitude is, what it is not, and how to use your values to help guide your way in a direction that is meaningful.

Join Todd Schmenk as he walks through part two in a series of how to uncover your core values with a simple exercise that will leave you with a list to begin to explore and orient towards.   

You can find more topics, worksheets, and support materials here: 

Join me as I walk through on of the most basic mindfulness skills you should consider strengthening in order to help you get through whatever challenges you might be dealing with.   Whether that means dealing with ongoing pain, recurring thoughts, or looking for a way to recharge, this podcast is for you.  There is nothing special you have to do or know.  Just listen and follow along as I jump right in and guide you through.  Listen as often as you like.  

A common question which often comes up is whether someone needs psychotherapy or medication.  It is framed as psychotherapy vs medication.  There is more to it than that.   So join me, Todd Schmenk, as I take a closer look at medication and mental health counseling, answering a common question, "Do I need medication, psychotherapy, or both?"    

Easy to understand analogy looking at three ways of addressing this common concern.  

Join Todd Schmenk at his online Team Positive Kaffeeklatsch presentation at the Association of Rhode Island Authors Expo in December of 2020.  This event is usually a large public affair, but due to the circumstances of the year, this format was done as an alternative.  Watch the presentation he gave here.  (please note, this is about my book, but the information within is useful whether or not you choose to purchase the resource.  Thought I would just give you a heads up.)  

Join Todd Schmenk as he guides you through a mindful movement full body scan with prompts followed up at the end with tips for how to use this powerful tool to help develop psychological flexibility for intentional living as well as decreasing experiences of anxiety and depression. 

You can find more topics, worksheets, and support materials here:

One of the considerations of how to build a chronic illness support group is in learning how the mind works in order to come up with ways of dealing with distress.  This video looks at the thinking mind and observing mind for strategies to be able to distance yourself as well as highlighting the importance of managing your energy.  It is designed for both the patient and for anyone in a supportive role.  

It is broken into three parts due to its length, one coming out each week, and each one provides an effective coping skill you can try immediately.   This is part 3 of 3.

One of the considerations of how to build a chronic illness support group is in learning how the mind works in order to come up with ways of dealing with distress.  This video looks at the thinking mind and observing mind for strategies to be able to distance yourself as well as highlighting the importance of managing your energy.  It is designed for both the patient and for anyone in a supportive role.  It is broken into three parts due to its length, one coming out each week, and each one provides an effective coping skill you can try immediately.  

An easy to use approach to decreasing emotional distress, anytime anywhere.  

This mindfulness technique helps you to become more present to the current moment.   This is helpful in that when we are worried or anxious, it is because our minds are focused on the future.  While this is a necessary component of life, if we focus too much attention there, we become hypersensitive.  This technique addressed this phenomenon.  

An easy to use approach to decreasing emotional distress, anytime anywhere.  The 5,4,3,2,1 method is a mindfulness stress management technique that helps you to become more present to the current moment.   This is helpful in that when we are worried or anxious, it is because our minds are focused on the future.  While this is a necessary component of life, if we focus too much attention there, we become hypersensitive.  This technique addressed this phenomenon.  

This is one of the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) areas of focus, present moment, which is an openness skill.