TheHelpShow

Episode 6: Mental Health & Athletes (pt.1)

Dr. Matt Johnson, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Mental Performance Consultant for Texas Health Sports Medicine. As a former quarterback at Notre Dame, he has been teaching athletes the mental skills to become more focused, less anxious, and more confident toward achieving their peak performance. NiEtta has an in-depth discussion with Dr. Johnson about the psychological effects of sports injuries, how an athlete responds to the injury—emotionally, behaviorally, physically and cognitively—can significantly affect the athlete's mental health negatively if not handled appropriately.

 

NiEtta and Cary also interview professional American boxer Zachary Wohlman, known as Kid Yamaka. Zachary’s journey has been challenging but inspirational;  showing how sports can be a vehicle for overcoming life challenges. Sit back and enjoy the interview. Click the link in our profile to listen to the episode.

Episode 4: Who Protect Us: Children Mental Health of Child Abuse

NiEtta and Dr. Ken sit down with Dr. Tia Crossley a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology also an Executive Director of Synergy Center for Wellness, a nonprofit organization that provides mental health services to individuals and families. Dr. Crossley grew up in a home faced with many challenges such as substance abuse and physical abuse, learning to cope with these issues she started to advocate for herself and others, empowering her to become the phenomenal psychologist she is today. Dr. Crossley explains how child abuse may affect children and their psychological development as they become adults.

 

NiEtta also interviews Mrs. Erica Tucker Licensed Clinical Social Worker founder of Taylormade Child & Family Solutions that specializes in individual, couple, and family counseling. Erica is passionate about doing what it takes to create a better space for underprivileged and abused children. Erica also talks about strategies that are used for crises and intervention for child abuse and why the steps are so necessary.

Episode 3: Step Up And Out: Addressing Women's Global Mistreatment

      The Help Show interviews three amazing women for Women History Month. Pam Fields founder of Visible Unity, a minister, scholar and activist, Candace Thompson community outreach manager at Baylor Scott and White Wellness Center at Juanita J Craft Recreation Center and Kenyatta Black LPC.  NiEtta and Dr. Ken have an open dialogue about equity for all and the importance of gender equality. They also discussed how equality is beneficial to society as a whole. In economic gains can be made with the emancipation and empowerment of women. With women in the untidy center, we confront difficulties in the present working environment. In this monthly podcast, we further the conversation about men and women, equality and equity. Fairness and equality is not a female issue, it's a social and financial objective.

    NiEtta sits down privately with Kenyatta Black and discusses how women's rights and the feminist movement have a long, storied place in American history, and how trauma has occurred over the years because of social and economic hardship. They also talk about the # Metoo movement and how it has given women a platform to talk about mistreatment and also has held their oppressors accountable for their conduct. They also talk about modern roles of the household and wonder if duties are no longer gender driven and the importance of communication as a way to define the roles in a relationship.

Episode 2: We Shall Overcome: Mental Health, Spirituality, and the African American Community

NiEtta and Dr. Ken interview Edwin Robinson a minister, scholar, and activist that is passionate about doing the work to create a better present and future for his people. Mr. Robinson talks about how he works to help people use their power to create change and sees therapy as a means for healing both individually and culturally.

 

NiEtta and Dr. Ken also interview  Psychiatrist James Earl Lee, Jr., MD a specialist in Inpatient Psychiatrist at Springbrook Behavioral Health and co-author of Mind Matters, they talk what started his career in psychiatry and how cultural movements influenced the way African Americans approach mental health issues in their communities.

Episode 1: Know Dieting: Food Fads and Disordered Eating

NiEtta and Dr. Ken interview Kiersten Rapstine, a clinician in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, and Addiction Recovery. She is a Licensed professional counselor, (LPC-S) Certified Eating Disorder Specialist(CEDS-S). In the conversation with Kiersten, we get to unpack the myths about eating disorders, their impact on individuals, and the overall stigma associated with the disease that first attacks the mind & then the body. NiEtta and Dr. Ken also interview Malak Saddy, a Registered and Licensed Dietician (RD) LD to discuss healthy food regimens for modern lifestyles and how poor diets can impact your mental health. ⁣

Episode 12: DANCE AND DRAMA THERAPY: ART AND MOTION PT.2

NiEtta and Tiffany interview Dallas own Akron Watson. The talented actor, singer and producer is currently playing Aaron Burr in "Hamilton- An American Musical"-Chicago. He started performing at 3 and his gifts have taken him all the way to Broadway. Akron discusses his life as an actor and the respect for the craft. Akron understands  the impact of his role on the audience stating, "We get paid to feel". His perspective on mental health of both the performer and audience is refreshing. No need to "Wait for It",we hope you enjoy the show!  

Episode 12: DANCE AND DRAMA THERAPY: ART AND MOTION PT.1

NiEtta and Tiffany have an international interview with Mikel Moss PhD Candidate at Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, in Australia. Mikel talks about his research in drama therapy interventions with colonized communities. Mikel discusses the possible implications of art based interventions to help populations affected by European Colonization. He shares his recents experience in Aukland New Zealand with the Maori community. Mikel and our hosts discuss our shared love of he theater arts.Please enjoy the fantastic interview all the way from New Zealand. 

Episode 11: Veterans and PTSD: Veteran Affairs

NiEtta interviewed Psychiatrist Kenneth  Rodgers, MD and discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms, treatments that are available and supports veterans when they return home. NiEtta also interviewed Navy Veteran, actor, producer, and musician John Anthony. John talks about how his love for music persisted through his time in Navy and how the arts shaped his civilian life and career. We salute all of our Veterans this month and are eternally grateful for your service. 

Domestic Violence: Survivor

NiEtta sets down with Dallas native Kim O with Foundation: Action With Compassion about her personal experience she faced with domestic violence with her ex-husband. Mrs. Kim O talks not only about surviving domestic violence but thriving through that tragic part of her life. The Help Show licensed therapist Tiffany Lindley breaks down what domestic violence is, who can be a target and warning signs for abusive relationships.

Art in Education Month: School Daze

NiEtta and Tiffany interview Andrea Davis LPC-AT/S ATR-BC @adavisart with Dallas Art Therapy; and Cedrick Chandler @periodotgenius visuals arts taecher at Boude Storey Middle School they explore how important art is because it encompasses all the developmental domains in child development. They discuss how art lends itself to physical development and the enhancement of fine and gross motor skills. Enjoy the interview!