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by Dr. Anna Baranowsky

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Dr. Anna Baranowsky is a Canadian Clinical Psychologist, CEO of the Traumatology Institute, Founder and President of the Board at Trauma Practice. She is the author of two books on trauma, numerous courses to help train professionals in trauma mental health and the developer of the Trauma Recovery Program for Self-Guided trauma care. She works with trauma survivors and those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on post-traumatic growth and recovery. Through her work she believes that when we share, dialogue and feel supported, it provides a powerful foundation for forward movement in our understanding and the care needed. In her own words "I have found that the most profound changes occur when a person truly feels heard and understood - I like to think of it as deeply BEARING WITNESS to life evolving. We can feel incredibly stuck when we live with our fears, stressors and troubles in isolation." Dr.Baranowsky is the host of the Bear Psychology Show, focusing on bearing witness to Evolving Mood, Mind, Health. Her talks revolve around recovery, relationships, work and life adventures. She is dedicated to assisting organizations and health professionals who help trauma survivors to ensure a trauma informed lens of care can grow in community health networks. With that vision in 1998, the Traumatology Institute Canada (TIC) was established. TIC has trained thousands of individuals nationally and internationally. Dr. Baranowsky serves on the board of directors of the Academy of Traumatology and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and is recognized by The National Center for Crisis Management. She has published in the area of Post-Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and therapeutic relationships (the Silencing Response). Copyright: Dr. Anna Baranowsky, 2020

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June 26, 2026

Caring for patients with kindness and connection

<p>This guide for mental health professionals offers an insightful, conversational approach to mastering empathic communication with clients. Dr. Douglas Flemons invites readers to join him in a dialogue that incorporates voices from clinical research and practice, philosophy (both Eastern and Western), neuroscience, and the arts.</p> <p>In his book, "<strong>Empathic Engagement in Clinical Practice,</strong>" Douglas explains the nuts and bolts of empathy and offers guidelines for how therapists can make sense of clients' thoughts, feelings, and choices from inside their worldview. He also shows how the clinician, with compassion, curiosity, and an empathic imagination, can create a heartfelt connection that allows the client to feel respected and understood and that opens the way for collaboration and therapeutic change.</p> <p>Listen to the conversation with Dr. Douglas Flemons as we explore how mental health practitioners can effectively engage with clients, even those who are deeply suffering with complex emotional challenges.</p> <p>Douglas Flemons PhD, is professor emeritus at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). He is an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy clinical fellow and approved supervisor. He directed a family therapy training clinic for 5 years and created and directed the NSU Student Counseling Center for another 6 years. Douglas has authored five other books, as well as 60 articles and book chapters that develop and illuminate systemic approaches to learning and practicing brief therapy, clinical hypnosis, supervision, suicide assessment, academic writing, and qualitative research. He and his wife, with whom he coedited a handbook on brief sex therapy, live in Raleigh, NC.</p> <p>If you are interested in learning more about the process, the power, and the use of empathy in therapy, this podcast is for you.</p> <div class= "fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-rich-text fl-node-kf40xwysctb5" data-node="kf40xwysctb5"> <h2>Links & Resources:</h2> <ul> <li>Link to Empathic Engagement in Clinical Practice: <a href="https://amzn.to/4vpsl5w">https://amzn.to/4vpsl5w</a></li> <li>Other books written by Dr. Douglas Flemons: <a href= "https://amzn.to/3SuEPtN">https://amzn.to/3SuEPtN</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class= "fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-rich-text fl-node-3jvhr0xwloe4" data-node="3jvhr0xwloe4"> <h2>Materials to Reference:</h2> <ul> <li>Learn more about Context Consultants - Telehealth therapy services provided by Dr. Douglas Flemons and his wife, Dr. Shelley Green: <a href= "https://contextconsultants.com/">https://contextconsultants.com/</a></li> </ul> </div>

June 3, 2026

The Strength to Serve: Mental Health for First Responders & Care Providers

<p>First responders and healthcare professionals are trained to manage crisis — but repeated exposure to trauma, loss, and high-stakes decision-making can take a cumulative toll. Over time, this can lead to emotional exhaustion, sleep disruption, irritability, and disconnection — not because of weakness, but because the nervous system has been under sustained demand without adequate recovery.</p> <p>In this podcast, psychologist and author <strong>Tania Bielak, Ph.D.</strong> shares insights from her book The Strength to Serve, offering practical, evidence-based strategies to support mental health in high-stress professions.</p> <p>Joining the conversation is <strong>Mick Reiss</strong>, an advanced care paramedic and mental health clinician who brings a powerful dual perspective — lived experience on the front lines and clinical expertise supporting recovery.</p> <p>Whether you have suffered a single traumatic experience or faced repeated difficult life events, you can be left feeling hypervigilant, irritable, and disconnected. Daily tasks like attending a work meeting or social gathering can feel overwhelming or even frightening. Most therapies for treating trauma require you to "revisit" your traumatic experience in potentially triggering ways.</p> <p>Together, we examine cumulative trauma, operational stress injury, and moral injury — and explore practical strategies that help restore balance, build resilience, and support sustainable service.</p> <p>We reflect on practical, real-world strategies to support recovery and resilience, including structured decompression, breathing techniques, peer support, sleep protection, and transition rituals that help individuals move safely from high-alert environments back into everyday life.</p> <p>Listen to the conversation as we examine how to build sustainable mental health practices within demanding professions — and how strength can be redefined through regulation, recovery, and connection.</p> <p><strong>Tania Bielak, Ph.D.</strong> is a clinical psychologist dedicated to supporting first responders, healthcare professionals, and individuals working in high-stress environments. She is the author of The Strength to Serve, which provides practical tools for managing cumulative stress, enhancing resilience, and promoting long-term mental health.</p> <p><strong>Mick Reiss</strong> is an advanced care paramedic who has transitioned into the role of mental health clinician. Drawing on years of front-line experience, he now supports first responders and others in understanding and managing the psychological impact of their work.</p> <p>Together, they bring both scientific insight and lived experience to this meaningful and timely discussion.</p> <p>If you are interested in understanding how repeated exposure to stress impacts the mind and body — and how to build resilience in demanding roles — this podcast is for you.</p> <h2>Links & Resources:</h2> <ul> <li>Learn more about <strong>Mick Reiss</strong>: <a href= "https://bearpsychology.ca/mick-reiss/">https://bearpsychology.ca/mick-reiss/</a></li> <li>Learn more about <strong>Dr. Tania Bielak</strong>: <a href= "https://www.wisemindpsychology.com/psychologists/#1481199504131-3d6ece1f-53q3">https://www.wisemindpsychology.com/psychologists/#1481199504131-3d6ece1f-53q3</a></li> <li>Get your copy of The Strength to Serve: <a href= "https://www.wisemindpsychology.com/book/">https://www.wisemindpsychology.com/book/</a></li> </ul> <h2>Materials to Reference:</h2> <ul> <li>Explore additional resources and insights from Wise Mind Psychology: <a href= "https://www.wisemindpsychology.com/">https://www.wisemindpsychology.com/</a></li> <li>The Strength to Serve, an evidence-based resource for first responders and health care professionals: <a href= "https://www.wisemindpsychology.com/book/">https://www.wisemindpsychology.com/book/</a></li> </ul>

April 30, 2026

Addition and the Journey to Enlightenment

<p>Addiction isn't just about pain—it can also be a call to something greater. The darkest paths can sometimes lead to the brightest truths by walking the path from suffering to self-discovery. In his book, "<strong>The Shadow of a Figure of Light: The Archetype of the Alcoholic and the Journey to Enlightenment</strong>" (2024) Cody Peterson explores the essence of Psycho-Spiritual transformation. Peterson looks at addiction as a pathway to wholeness. His book serves as both a guide and a mirror for those seeking to understand the hidden patterns behind self-destruction and the redemptive power of self-discovery.</p> <p>Listen to our conversation with author Cody Peterson as we discuss Addiction and the steps toward personal growth embedded with spiritual crisis.</p> <p>Cody Peterson is a recovering alcoholic/drug addict and author with over 11 years of sobriety under his belt. Cody had been intrigued by spirituality and religion since his teenage years, although the path has not always been easy. After a six-month imprisonment and a period of homelessness in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cody achieved lasting sobriety in 2013. Along with Twelve Step programs, Cody revived his passion for spirituality and religion, and in 2019, discovered the works of C.G. Jung, famous Swiss psychiatrist. Jung's foundational concepts inspired Cody to begin writing at part of a daily routine and aid to sobriety. Cody continues to share the message of the Twelve Steps with newcomers through volunteering at various drug and alcohol rehab centers and detox facilities whenever possible.</p> <p>Cody Peterson's book uncovers a hidden historical connection between famous psychiatrist C.G. Jung and Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, illustrating how their approaches originate from an ancient shamanistic source represented by what he terms the archetype of the Alcoholic.</p> <p>Listen to our conversation with Cody Peterson to learn about the paradoxical image that is the "alcoholic".</p> <p>If you are interested in learning about Cody Peterson's personal journey and his unique insights on alcoholism and addiction, this podcast is for you.</p> <h2>Links & Resources:</h2> <ul> <li>To purchase the book visit: <a href= "https://www.amazon.ca/Shadow-Figure-Light-Archetype-Enlightenment-ebook/dp/B0DN6KYH4S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35PRQE8AANSUS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d0X3LExdZJoA8i0Q21N3NVmsLHIBy7yFoZabVZoUmkXzGGQtoApgP4F89YwoW3NKLAiEiRr7Zbb9Hi-JQgxfhL7DtQH_km3ynCCnqHUd_HA.2aDuclkS_MdmuLdOVY9gwNMzM1TwmcLAWn-uDdbFeas&dib_tag=se&keywords=cody+peterson&qid=1754664220&sprefix=cody+peterson%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.ca/Shadow-Figure-Light-Archetype-Enlightenment-ebook/dp/B0DN6KYH4S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35PRQE8AANSUS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d0X3LExdZJoA8i0Q21N3NVmsLHIBy7yFoZabVZoUmkXzGGQtoApgP4F89YwoW3NKLAiEiRr7Zbb9Hi-JQgxfhL7DtQH_km3ynCCnqHUd_HA.2aDuclkS_MdmuLdOVY9gwNMzM1TwmcLAWn-uDdbFeas&dib_tag=se&keywords=cody+peterson&qid=1754664220&sprefix=cody+peterson%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1</a></li> <li>See reviews for Cody Peterson's book: <a href= "https://www.cody-peterson.com/blurbs">https://www.cody-peterson.com/blurbs</a></li> <li>Learn more about Cody Peterson: <a href= "https://www.cody-peterson.com/cody-peterson-bio">https://www.cody-peterson.com/cody-peterson-bio</a></li> </ul> <h2>Materials to Reference:</h2> <ul> <li>Check out Cody Peterson's past podcasts and videos: <a href= "https://www.cody-peterson.com/videos">https://www.cody-peterson.com/videos</a></li> <li>Check out Cody Peterson's blog: <a href= "https://www.cody-peterson.com/blog">https://www.cody-peterson.com/blog</a></li> <li>Check out Cody's tiktok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@alkyarchetype">https://www.tiktok.com/@alkyarchetype</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.seba.health/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://www.seba.health/</a></li> </ul>

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What is Bear Psychology Podcast?: Dr. Anna Baranowsky is a Canadian Clinical Psychologist, CEO of the Traumatology Institute, Founder and President of the Board at Trauma Practice. She is the author of two books on trauma, numerous courses to help train professionals in trauma mental health and the developer of the Trauma Recovery Program for Self-Guided trauma care. She works with trauma survivors and those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on post-traumatic growth and recovery.

Through her work she believes that when we share, dialogue and feel supported, it provides a powerful foundation for forward movement in our understanding and the care needed. In her own words "I have found that the most profound changes occur when a person truly feels heard and understood - I like to think of it as deeply BEARING WITNESS to life evolving. We can feel incredibly stuck when we live with our fears, stressors and troubles in isolation."

Dr.Baranowsky is the host of the Bear Psychology Show, focusing on bearing witness to Evolving Mood, Mind, Health. Her talks revolve around recovery, relationships, work and life adventures.

She is dedicated to assisting organizations and health professionals who help trauma survivors to ensure a trauma informed lens of care can grow in community health networks. With that vision in 1998, the Traumatology Institute Canada (TIC) was established. TIC has trained thousands of individuals nationally and internationally.

Dr. Baranowsky serves on the board of directors of the Academy of Traumatology and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and is recognized by The National Center for Crisis Management. She has published in the area of Post-Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and therapeutic relationships (the Silencing Response).

Copyright: Dr. Anna Baranowsky, 2020
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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