Paradigm Talks
By Emily Armour
Paradigm TalksMay 17, 2023
Letting Go
In this episode, join Emily Armour, LPCC & Jed Purses, LMFT while they dive into some of parents' "aha moments" of what they realized they needed to, wanted to, and/or are working on letting go of while their child is in treatment and on their healing journey.
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and Why Use It?
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is one of the most widely used clinical assessment tools, but what is it and why is this assessment given to my child? In this episode, join Emily Armour, LPCC & Jed Purses, LMFT in their interview with Andrea Polard, PsyD as she explains the MMPI, what it measures and how it is used to inform treatment.
Resilience in Teens
In this episode, Emily Armour, LPCC talks with Erin Riley, LMFT on adolescent resilience, how it plays a role in adolescents' overall mental health and ability to cope with life's stressors and how we as adults, parents, and peers can nurture and support resilience.
Anxiety Part 2
Anxiety Part 2; Continuing to speak with Andrew Cohen, LMFT and OCD and Anxiety Treatment Specialist on the ins and outs of anxiety, how it shows up, what it may feel like, and treatment.
Anxiety Part 1
Listen in as Jed and Emily interview Andrew Cohen, LMFT and OCD and Anxiety Treatment Specialist on the ins and outs of anxiety, how it shows up, what it may feel like, and treatment.
Interview with Paradigm's CEO
Join Emily Armour, LPCC and Jed Purses, LMFT as they host Dustin Wagner, Paradigm's CEO and Altior Healthcare's Chief Clinical Officer discussing the current state of adolescent and young adult mental health, the recent explosion in the treatment industry, and the background and experience of treatment at Paradigm.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
In this episode, hosts Jed Purses, LMFT, and Emily Armour, LPCC talk with special guest Andrew Cohen, LMFT, OCD & Anxiety Specialist, and Board Member of OCD SoCal. Listen in to hear Andrew's insights and experiences living with and treating clients struggling with OCD and Major Anxiety Disorders. Andrew walks us through what OCD is, how it may look and feel, and the latest gold standard in treatment. This podcast provides individuals, families, and other professionals with a greater understanding of what others may be struggling with and how to best support them.
Substance Use and Recovery
In this episode, hosts Jed Purses, LMFT, and Emily Armour, LPCC talk with Sean Dwyer, LMFT, Lead Therapist & Recovery Specialist. Listen in to hear Sean's insights about substance use in teens and young adults, how to talk with someone who may be struggling with substances, and how families can participate in treatment to effectively support and understand substance use and recovery.
Neurodiversity
In this episode, hosts Jed Purses, LMFT, and Emily Armour, LPCC talk with Siana Orun-Walker, Director of Client Development & Initiatives. Listen in to hear Siana talk about what neurodiversity means, how it applies to kids who learn and think differently and how we can create awareness, support others and interact with our own family members.
Depression in Adolescents
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jed Purses, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Emily Armour discuss depression in adolescents, what it may look like, warning signs, and how to open a discussion with your loved one. This episode provides powerful information for family members, professionals, and individuals looking to gain insight into treatment, mental health, and overall well-being to encourage more effective functioning as an individual and family member.
Social Media
Join Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jed Purses, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Emily Armour, with guest Lucy Nguyen Bramwell, LMFT and Executive Director of Paradigm as they discuss social media, navigating boundaries around it, and having conversations with your child about it. This episode provides powerful information for family members, professionals, and individuals looking to gain insight and overall well-being to encourage more effective functioning as an individual and family member.
Emotions
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jed Purses, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Emily Armour discuss what emotions are, what they do for us, and how we can interact with one another to increase relationship connection. This episode provides powerful information for family members, professionals, and individuals looking to gain insight into treatment, mental health, and overall well-being to encourage more effective functioning as an individual and family member.
Understanding Behavior
This behavior has to change! Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jed Purses, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Emily Armour take a deeper look at what is underlying behavior and how behaviors clue us in to needs we may be trying to meet. This episode provides powerful information for family members, professionals, and individuals looking to gain insight into treatment, mental health, and overall well-being to encourage more effective functioning as an individual and family member.
Insight
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jed Purses, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Emily Armour break down what it means to gain insight in treatment and why this is an integral aspect of work necessary to improve mental health and overall functioning.
We're Here, Now What?
What does treatment for my adolescent and family look like? Join Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jed Purses, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Emily Armour as they delve into the complex world of residential treatment and what to expect in the beginning stages of treatment. This episode provides powerful information for family members, professionals, and individuals looking to gain insight into treatment, mental health, and overall well-being to encourage more effective functioning as an individual and family member.