Sebastian Kaplan, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Section, at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. A former special education teacher, Dr. Kaplan, PhD currently focuses his clinical work on helping adolescents and their families overcome a variety of challenges to their growth and development. He has written and presented on the application of MI for pediatricians, mental health providers, and school personnel, and is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.
Ali Hall, JD, is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and an independent consultant and trainer. Ali has designed and facilitated over 900 Motivational Interviewing workshops for health care practitioners, behavioral health clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and criminal/juvenile justice professionals, and provides training for trainers in evidence-based practices. Ali offers MI coding and skill development coaching, and provides consultation to systems for effective MI implementation.
Serge Prengel is a therapist in New York City. He is the editor of USABP's series, Somatic Perspectives on Psychotherapy.
Licensed psychologist Seth J. Gillihan, PhD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Psychiatry Department at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Gillihan has written and lectured nationally and internationally on cognitive behavioral therapy and the role of the brain in psychiatric conditions. His books include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks, and Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery with Janet Singer. His forthcoming book A Mindful Year: 365 Ways to Find Connection and the Sacred in Everyday Life with Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh will be published in fall 2019. Dr. Gillihan also hosts the weekly Think Act Be podcast, which features a wide range of conversations about living more fully. He has a clinical practice in Haverford, PA, where he provides treatment to adults with OCD, anxiety, depression, and related conditions. Seth's latest book is The CBT Deck: 101 Practices to Improve Thoughts, Be in the Moment, and Take Action in Your Life and later this year, he and Aria Campbell-Danesh will be releasing will be releasing A Mindful Year: 365 Ways to Find Connection and the Sacred in Everyday Life. Find him on the web at sethgillihan.com.
Shannon Swales is a “perfectly imperfect” Clinical Psychologist/Telehealth Psychologist who is passionate about supporting others with the mental health knowledge and skills to thrive in this life, to move from stressed out, burnt-out states to one of wellness. Her passion is wellness at work and in life as well. You may find her at:
Psychology Services: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com
Podcast: www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/podcast
Book: https://mybook.to/NothingLeftToGive
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Shannon Swales, is a midlife woman who has spent much of her life navigating anxiety, bouts of depression, and, more recently, burnout and compassion fatigue. She has always felt a deep connection to both animals and people in need, drawn to understanding human behavior and helping those who are suffering. Shannon’s journey has evolved from trying to meet external expectations to discovering her true self and what she needs to flourish. As the founder of Burnout Psychology Support, author of Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back from Burnout, and host of the When Burnout Becomes Reality podcast, she blends personal insight with professional expertise to help others recover and grow. Alongside her work as a psychologist, Shannon finds joy in the simple things—travel, quiet moments at home with her husband and two dogs, and the continual exploration of what it means to live authentically.
Shea Dunham, PhD, has over ten years of experience in higher education as a Counselor Educator, more than 13 years as a clinician specializing in emotionally focused therapy and working with parents and their adult children and with couples. She has written on attachment theory and EFT.