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Therapy and Tech With Jessica Bullock

Therapy and Tech With Jessica Bullock

By Jessica Bullock

A conversation about therapy and technology and how it applies to day to day practice!
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Therapy and Tech With Jessica BullockJun 25, 2019

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Reopening Your Office? 4 things to think about!

Reopening Your Office? 4 things to think about!

Here are 4 ways to assist you in the opening your office post- Covid 19! References American Medical Association and CEnter for Disease Control.
May 26, 202009:28
Her Story! The Virtual Clinician
May 12, 202018:27
Moving Your Practice Online? Sarah Harris Shares Her "Why"!

Moving Your Practice Online? Sarah Harris Shares Her "Why"!

We are talking about family, burn-out, building a business, quality of life and tips for getting your online practice going! Sarah Harris is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She obtained a Master’s Degree in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy from San Diego State University. She has extensive experience in individual therapy, play therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). With over 13 years of experience, she is highly skilled in working with individuals, couples, children, and families. Additionally, she provides supervision and consultation. Feel free to connect with Sarah@sgtherapeuticservices.com.
Apr 03, 202019:57
"Cybersecurity Basics: Protect your Info!" with Rebecca Resendes
Mar 24, 202029:54
Business In A Slump? Dr. Sampson gives us 4 Tips to Get It Re-Charged!

Business In A Slump? Dr. Sampson gives us 4 Tips to Get It Re-Charged!

She is a Boss, Educator and Owns a Thriving Hybrid Practice! She is La’Tesha Sampson and has been in the human services profession for 21 years. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, professor, author and the President and Founder of Great Joy Counseling and Consulting Services where she and her team provide innovative, therapeutic psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups as well as corporate consultation and training to nonprofit and for-profit businesses. For the past eight years, La'Tesha has served thousands of students as an MSW professor at the University of New England Rutgers University, Kean University and Hunter College. La'Tesha was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Christian Counseling and holds Master's degrees in Social Work and Public Administration. La'Tesha is near completion of her earned doctorate degree where her work is focused on the organizational psychology of religion and its impact on mental health. Contact her at Greatjoypresident@gmail.com!
Join Our Hybrid Practice Group over in Facebook groups!
Mar 13, 202013:13
No Shows? Income Producing Activities For You!
Mar 06, 202008:18
Using Apps in Practice? Great Tips and Resources!

Using Apps in Practice? Great Tips and Resources!

Today we had a conversation with Victoria Rizzuto, MS and Dr. Rachel Altvater about using Apps in Practice! 


Victoria is a third-year doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at Loyola University in Maryland. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh with a minor in Communication and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University in Maryland. Victoria has previously provided outpatient individual therapy as well as administered Psychoeducational Assessments at the Loyola Clinical Centers. As part of her master's practicum, Victoria trained at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center's Intensive Outpatient Program using expressive-based therapies with preschoolers and their families. She has experience providing therapeutic care to individuals, groups, and families. Victoria's approach to therapy focuses on creating a therapeutic space in which a person feels safe, accepted, authentic, and empowered to create their own happiness by growing at their own pace. She believes that emotional healing truly begins when a person feels heard and accepted. Her clinical interests include the preschool population, child-centered play therapy, trauma-informed care, technology's impact on child development, and working with underserved populations. Victoria also serves as the student board member of the Association of Play Therapy Maryland/DC Branch. You can reach her at vfrizzuto@gmail.com. Also, you can reach Dr. Rachel Altvater at dr.rachelaltvater@gmail.com.

Apps Discussed: Clear Fear by Stem 4, Combined Minds by Stem 4, Calm Harm 0- Manages self-harm by Stem 4


Feb 24, 202019:55
“Oh No They Didn’t!: How To Ethically Respond To Negative Comments On Social Sites!”
Jan 29, 202009:60
5 Predictions For Mental Health In The Next Decade! Don’t Be Left Behind!

5 Predictions For Mental Health In The Next Decade! Don’t Be Left Behind!

Here are 5 changes in Mental Health we can be sure to see more of in the 2020’s, with the use of Technology!
Dec 30, 201912:11
Do you have a Social Media Plan? With Sabina Ellis

Do you have a Social Media Plan? With Sabina Ellis

Does your digital footprint correctly reflect who you are and what you are doing? Today- Sabina teaches us how to fix our social media so that we are optimizing its power for our businesses!

Sabina A. Ellis is a graduate of Montclair State University (MSU) with a B.A. in Political Science. She received an M.B.A with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. Sabina always dreamed of one day having her own business. After two years of working in the Marketing Department of Island/Def Jam Music Group and being among some of the greatest Hip-Hop and R&B acts in the world of entertainment, Sabina gained invaluable knowledge and experience. Sabina was assigned to various artists to ensure they were introduced by using creative marketing strategies not being used elsewhere. Currently, Sabina is a Technology Integration Trainer for a school district in NJ where she provides professional development and She is the founder of ALEXiTY Marketing and Social Media Manager for a few small businesses. Lastly, she teaches enrichment after school classes in coding, robotics and Minecraft.
Sabina is Google Suites for Education Level 1 Certified, Evernote Certified Consultant and Power School Gradebook Pro Certified. Contact her at www.alexitymarketing.com or on Instagram @alexity_marketing

Nov 19, 201917:58
Writing Your E-book Using KDP Online!
Nov 11, 201909:34
3 Basic Ethical Must- Knows When Providing Tele-mental Health!
Oct 25, 201907:12
Therapy Notes Vs. Simple Practice- My Quick Review!
Oct 15, 201913:23
Video Gaming In Therapy? Dr. Rachel Altvater Teaches Us How To Lean In!

Video Gaming In Therapy? Dr. Rachel Altvater Teaches Us How To Lean In!

Rachel Altvater, Psy.D., RPT-S is a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is the owner of Creative Psychological Health Services, a psychologist at Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education, an affiliate faculty member at Loyola University Maryland, the President-Elect of the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy, and the Continuing Education Director of Starbright Training Institute. Dr. Altvater published two articles in the International Journal of Play Therapy on her research of technology use in play therapy and is a contributing author in Integrating Expressive Arts into Counseling Practice: Theory-Based Interventions (2nd ed.) and Integrating Technology in Modern Therapies: A Clinician’s Guide to Developments and Interventions. She is the recipient of the 2019 Emerging Leader Service Award from the Association for Play Therapy, the 2018 Outstanding Play Therapy Research Award from the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy, and the 2018 Distinguished Alumna of the Year from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. Campus. You can contact Dr. Altvater at dr.rachelaltvater@gmail.com or visit her facebook page at www.facebook.com/dr.rachelaltvater for daily inspiration!

Research Article on Gaming Here: www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/gpr-14-2-141.pdf
If you are a therapist looking for free weekly information on how to grow your Hybrid practice- Feel free to join our group on Facebook- The Hybrid Practice!
Oct 03, 201930:17
My 7 Favorite Apps I Use In my Private Practice Business!

My 7 Favorite Apps I Use In my Private Practice Business!

Hopefully these apps will be able to help you get some of your business done On- The- Go!!!
Sep 27, 201910:20
Freedom of Time and Money with iTherapy! Ep.6

Freedom of Time and Money with iTherapy! Ep.6

My iTherapy review and how I am ready to expand my territory, free my time and take my practice to the next level!
Sep 20, 201908:11
Should You Add Telehealth To your Practice? The Hybrid Approach!

Should You Add Telehealth To your Practice? The Hybrid Approach!

Is Telehealth a good option for your practice? What is a Hybrid Practice? These questions will hopefully get your juices flowing to begin to think of how integrating Telehealth into your practice can assist you in achieving a Better quality of life!
Sep 19, 201912:22
Season One Was Fun!

Season One Was Fun!

See you Next Season!
Aug 16, 201901:12
You’re Invited! Online Workshop Ethical Considerations of Online Counseling!
Jul 24, 201902:12
Rose Reif Tells Us How She Uses Online Counseling w/ Special Needs Populations
Jul 24, 201914:38
Virtual Reality With Dr. Jessica Stone Ep.16

Virtual Reality With Dr. Jessica Stone Ep.16



Dr. Jessica Stone is a licensed psychologist working in a private practice setting in Colorado. She has been a practitioner, professor, presenter, and author for more than 25 years. Dr. Stone’s interest in digital tools, specifically using virtual reality, tablets, and consoles, has culminated in clinical mental health use and research for mental health, medical, and crisis settings. She is the co-creator of the Virtual Sandtray App for iPad (VSA) and the Virtual Sandtray for Virtual Reality (VSA-VR). The VSA and VSA-VR programs have been developed for therapeutic use in and with a variety of settings and clientele. In mental health settings, VSA and VSA-VR assist with assessing psychological concerns, treatment planning, and implementing interventions. Medical setting use focuses on distraction and palliative use while yielding valuable emotional and psycho-social information in a highly motivating, fun, therapeutic way.

Dr. Stone has recently launched her edited book, Integrating Technology into Modern Therapies, and Game Play and Digital Play therapy in process for 2020. She is also a senior personnel member on the advisory board for the University at Buffalo Neurocognition Science Laboratory’s Educational Technology Goal Two project,EVRSTSR: Effects of Virtual Reality on Student's and Teacher's Self Regulation.
Jun 25, 201935:59
Will Therapistbots and AI Take Over? Ep.15

Will Therapistbots and AI Take Over? Ep.15

An article review of artificial intelligence and therapistbots in our profession.
Jun 07, 201907:48
5 Tips For Working With Suicidal Clients Online Ep.14
May 24, 201908:13
Dr. Rachel Altvater Teaches Us About Integrating Technology Into Play Therapy- Part 1! Ep. 13

Dr. Rachel Altvater Teaches Us About Integrating Technology Into Play Therapy- Part 1! Ep. 13

Dr. Rachel Altvater, Psy.D., RPT-S is a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is the owner of Creative Psychological Health Services, a psychologist at Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education, an affiliate faculty member at Loyola University Maryland, the President-Elect of the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy, and the Continuing Education Director of Starbright Training Institute. Dr. Altvater published two articles in the International Journal of Play Therapy on her research of technology use in play therapy and is a contributing author in Integrating Expressive Arts into Counseling Practice: Theory-Based Interventions (2nd ed.) and Integrating Technology in Modern Therapies: A Clinician’s Guide to Developments and Interventions. She is the recipient of the 2019 Emerging Leader Service Award from the Association for Play Therapy, the 2018 Outstanding Play Therapy Research Award from the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy, and the 2018 Distinguished Alumna of the Year from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. Campus. She can be reached at dr.rachelaltvater@gmail.com or you can follow her on Facebook for daily inspiration! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and share this podcast. Visit www.jessicabullock.org for more information or for more questions about this podcast! Feel free to join my Facebook group “The Hybrid Practice” Be Well!
May 21, 201936:17
Live more. Work less! Ep. 12

Live more. Work less! Ep. 12

Living should reflect the lifestyle we desire!
May 11, 201903:31
Social Media Fasting? Ep. 11

Social Media Fasting? Ep. 11

Can social media fasting decrease depression? Can it be an effective homework assignment for clients who are using technology all day?
May 10, 201905:20
Can’t Afford Therapy? Paul & Lisa Can Help! Ep.10

Can’t Afford Therapy? Paul & Lisa Can Help! Ep.10

Paul Fugelsang, CEO/ Founder and Lisa Isenhart, Program Director Of Open Path Psychotherapy Collective discuss the mission of removing the barrier of financial challenges for clients to have easier access to Therapeutic services. Through access to an online hub, Open Path connects clients to therapists who will accept lower rates! Open Path provides affordable, in-office psychotherapy between $30 and $60 per session (between $30 and $80 for couples & family sessions). Therapist info/join page: https://openpathcollective.org/join/ Client info page: https://openpathcollective.org/client/ Donate page: https://openpathcollective.org/donations/. Please listen, rate and subscribe. www.jessicabullock.org. Therapy & Technology with Jessica Bullock.
May 09, 201916:57
Dr. Amber Lyda Wants You To Live Your Best Life! Ep.9
Apr 25, 201916:59
3 Tips! How I Converted My Clients To Online!

3 Tips! How I Converted My Clients To Online!

It’s not an easy task to just tell your clients you are going to an online presence! Especially when they love seeing you in your office! Here are 3 tips to make the process easier.
Apr 12, 201906:53
Grow Your Business Using Facebook Ads w/ Rick Roman

Grow Your Business Using Facebook Ads w/ Rick Roman

Rick Roman is a branding specialist and has 10+ years of experience in marketing, sales funnels and Facebook ads. He is the CEO and founder of Roman Empire Designs. You can contact him through his Instagram page Rick Roman or his email rick@romanempiredesigns!
Mar 29, 201925:53
Military Wife & Mom Crystal Kirschman Maintains Her Multi- State Practice With Technology!
Mar 22, 201916:30
Jennifer Perry Discusses Online Practice, Family and Business!
Mar 08, 201922:21