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On Apply Topically hosts Elliott Ingersoll and Stacey Litam, both from Cleveland State University, take listeners on a fun-filled tour of topics of the day and what they mean to counselors and the human condition.

AT022 - All about massage therapy 08/22/2022

AT022 - All about massage therapy In this episode of Apply Topically, Elliott speaks with licensed massage therapist Dusk Bier about her work, training, and how bodywork can sometimes produce profound psychological changes. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/24136974

AT021 - Pedagogy, Andragogy and all things in between . . . 05/15/2022

AT021 - Pedagogy, Andragogy and all things in between . . . In this episode Counselor Educators Elliott Ingersoll and Stephanie Drcar talk with doctoral intern Tiffany Worley. The three share their different developmental perspectives on Counselor Education, where the field is heading, and what their most valuable lessons are. Along the way we raise the debate between "pedagogy" and "andragogy." /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/23118368

AT020 - So, you want to be a talk therapist? 10/03/2021

AT020 - So, you want to be a talk therapist? Elliott Ingersoll and Stephanie Drcar discuss all the different paths students may follow to become "talk therapists." From Counseling to Social Work and Psychology, Elliott and Stephanie discuss the pros and cons of different paths for different students. They also explore the importance of a pillow fort for podcasting. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/20689073

AT019 – Pride Month Episode: Let’s Talk Disco! 07/25/2021

AT019 – Pride Month Episode: Let’s Talk Disco! Having arisen from his "covid coma," Elliott Ingersoll teams up with music wizard Kevin Coral to talk DISCO! From France to small private clubs in NYC, Elliott and Kevin discuss the genre, its meaning for the queer and BIPOC people as well as what is good about bikers and mind-altering chemicals. They also discuss the narrative of Disco Demolition Night! /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/19923881

AT018 - The Monster's Journey: From Trauma to Connection 11/07/2020

AT018 - The Monster's Journey: From Trauma to Connection In this episode, Elliott talks with Dr. Mark Forman about his new book, "The Monster's Journey: From Trauma to Connection. Dr. Forman's unique approach to treating clients who have suffered trauma parallels Joseph Campbell's "Hero's Journey." The book and the dialogue are designed for both mental health professionals and laypeople. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/16715309

AT017 - Technology and Counseling: “Techspertise” with Dr. Marty Jencius 10/02/2020

AT017 - Technology and Counseling: “Techspertise” with Dr. Marty Jencius In this episode, Elliott discusses technology and counseling/counselor education with Podtalk Network Founder Dr. Marty Jencius. Listen in as Marty shares his technophilia and helps Elliott think through his technophobia. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/16246130

AT016 - Transformative Coaching & Counseling 08/23/2020

AT016 - Transformative Coaching & Counseling In this episode, Elliott continues his discussion with transformative coach Paulina Alanis. They engage in more dialogue on ibogaine therapy as well as what sorts of transformative practices could help our polarized world. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/15724016

AT015 - Ibogaine and Psychospiritual Healing 06/12/2020

AT015 - Ibogaine and Psychospiritual Healing In this episode, Elliott talks with transformative coach Paulina Alanis about the legal use of Ibogaine in Mexico and other countries for psychospiritual healing. Paulina has worked across the globe and currently is in Mexico researching on the use of ibogaine for self-realization and psychospiritual work. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/14799458

AT014 - Counselor Education and COVID-19 03/28/2020

AT014 - Counselor Education and COVID-19 In this special episode Elliott hosts guests Jake Protivnak and Taylor Blandine from Youngstown State University and Marty Jencius from Kent State University. We discuss how our different counselor education programs are responding to changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guests share resources and ideas to keep counseling programs online and students matriculating through their programs. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/13741076

AT013 - Physician-Assisted Death: Perspectives for Counselors 03/24/2020

AT013 - Physician-Assisted Death: Perspectives for Counselors In this episode, Elliott and Stephanie discuss physician-assisted death and its implications for counselors with bioethics expert Dr. Toni Nicoletti. In states where physician-assisted death is legal, how might this change counselors' roles in working with clients and family members? We discuss a wide range of implications on the topic! /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/13681640

AT012 - The Power of UFGLI! The Importance of Under-Represented, First-Generation, Low-Income Students 02/05/2020

AT012 - The Power of UFGLI! The Importance of Under-Represented, First-Generation, Low-Income Students In this episode, Elliott Ingersoll and Stephanie Drcar and Sophia Elliott discuss Under-Represented, First-Generation, Low-Income students' strengths and the barriers they face. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/13030199

AT011 - Psychedelics and Counseling 12/12/2019

AT011 - Psychedelics and Counseling In this episode, Elliott explores cutting edge research in drug-assisted counseling using MDMA and psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin with senior students Ben Volk and Ryan Wisniewski. The three discuss research results, ongoing trials and important points for non-medical talk therapists. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/12373439

AT010 - Who Wants to get Happy? Exploring Happiness from Ancient Philosophers to Modern Psychology 11/24/2019

AT010 - Who Wants to get Happy? Exploring Happiness from Ancient Philosophers to Modern Psychology In this episode, Elliott and Stephanie interview Philosophy Professor and bioethics expert Dr. Toni Nicoletti about happiness. People have very different ideas about what it means to be happy and this episode explores those differences. From the ancient philosophers to modern psychologists, what does it mean to be happy, how can we seek happiness and, if we find it, how late is it open? /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/12152651

AT009 - Presenters and Places Encountered at ACES: The Seattle Conference 11/02/2019

AT009 - Presenters and Places Encountered at ACES: The Seattle Conference In this episode, Elliott and Stephanie Drcar dialogue about the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision Conference just held in Seattle. They discuss stand-out presentations, people they met and take-aways about professional identity, sexual identity, and Brazilian/American temporal relations. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/11879564

AT008 - Lives Worth Living: A View from Space 10/04/2019

AT008 - Lives Worth Living: A View from Space In this episode, Elliott and Kathie MacCluskie discuss the relation of rising suicide rates to opioid addiction and what deep ecology can offer us in terms of reframing our unraveling society and acting for change /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/11521400

AT007: For-Profit, Private or Public: Which University is for you? 08/26/2019

AT007: For-Profit, Private or Public: Which University is for you? In this episode, Stacey, Elliott and Stephanie Drcar discuss counselor education programs in for-profit, private and public universities. They cover the pros and cons for students and faculty as well as important differences variables related to being for-profit that may not profit students. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/10996769

AT006 - Research Rewind: Welcome to Baby Island! 08/12/2019

AT006 - Research Rewind: Welcome to Baby Island! In this episode, Stacey and Elliott review supposedly classic research studies that are not as classic as they seem. They also broach the topic of "The Forbidden Study" and end up on Baby Island. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/10857047

AT005 - Research Spotlight on Dr. Stacey Litam 06/24/2019

AT005 - Research Spotlight on Dr. Stacey Litam In this episode, Elliott and Stacey discuss her work with survivors of human trafficking as well as her work as a Counselor Educator, how she got into counseling work, and further exploits of Miko the dog. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/10275215

AT004 - Things that go Bump in Your Mind 06/02/2019

AT004 - Things that go Bump in Your Mind In this episode, Stacey and Elliott explore the things that go "bump" in our minds. From normal to paranormal to parapraxes, there is much more going on than most of us are aware." Listen for a fun ride through ESP research to angels and voodoo dolls. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/10013246

AT003 - Micro-aggressions with Dr. Stephanie Drcar 04/08/2019

AT003 - Micro-aggressions with Dr. Stephanie Drcar In this episode, Stacey and Elliott discuss micro-aggressions with Cleveland State Counselor Educator Stephanie Drcar. From the workplace to the lawless airport tune in for a riveting dialogue! /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/9316061

AT002 - Beware the Wendigo! Is what you're eating, eating you? 03/27/2019

AT002 - Beware the Wendigo! Is what you're eating, eating you? In this episode Elliott and Stacey explore the links between diet, wellness and mental health. From vegans to veal and Wendy's to Wendigo, Elliott and Stacey explore how the brain and the gut may be working together. /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/9159695

AT001 - Born Liars? 03/10/2019

AT001 - Born Liars? In this pilot episode, Elliott and Stacey explore the role of lying in human events including the lies we tell ourselves, the lies we tell others, and the impact of lies on the human condition. From Theranos to Fyrefest to Imposter syndrome, this episode is a wild ride through human deception and what counselors can offer the situation /episode/index/show/applytopically/id/8945216

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