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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Restoring Self Cohesion in Couples
As therapist, there are many techniques I use with clients. In most cases clients are completely unaware of the work going on behind the scenes. Well my conversation today with our guest, Dr. Shannon Crawford, will give you a peek behind the curtain.
Dr. Shannan Crawford is a licensed clinical psychologist, conference speaker, adjunct professor, and innovator-expert in Restoring Self-Cohesion (RSC). Her life mission is to impact a generation by empowering individuals and organizations to identify and eliminate internal blocks that hinder them from optimally thriving and fulfilling their life purpose.
Sought-after speaker, Dr. Crawford, addresses diverse audiences, including women’s groups, business leaders, faith-based organizations, and mental-health associations. Dr. Crawford’s dynamic approach and engaging style, equips, inspires, and empowers people toward remarkable and enduring fruitfulness. As a leadership specialist, Dr. Crawford provides consultations for churches, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. She has a passion to help people and organizations fulfill their potential and she thoroughly enjoys seeing them maximize their strengths in order to have the greatest positive impact on the world.
Dr. Crawford, a California native, earned her APA-accredited Doctoral and Masters degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Crawford is the CEO of Dr. Crawford and Associates, providing innovative psychotherapy services where she and her team provide specialized therapy, coaching, and consulting tailored to the needs of the client. As a lifelong learner and lover of people, she enjoys teaching as an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, serving on philanthropic boards, and leading groups that foster faith, community, and service.
The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. Dr. Jameson Mercier provides practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. Past episodes can be heard at www.mercierwellness.com/listen.
For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email info@mercierwellness.com.
If you’d like to work us to address concerns in your relationship, click the following link to schedule a consultation. https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation
Lastly, we value your feedback. You can reach out to me on social media at @dr.jamesonmercier (Instagram) or @DrJamesonMercier (FaceBook). You can also leave us a voicemail at 954-282-1093. I listen to all the feedback and voicemails and might include yours on an upcoming episode.
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Branding Your Marriage
Many couples get married and don’t have a plan or vision their marriage. Our guests today, Dr. Adrianne and Mr. Ovett Wilson, explain the same way major corporations have branded their products and services, it is also important for marriages to have a brand.
Ovett Wilson, founder and CEO of R.E.F.O.R.M, is an expert in the field of education. His experience includes classroom teaching, mentoring, life coach, assistant principal, principal, professional development trainer, motivational speaker and university instructor. Mr. Wilson is currently a school Principal in Tampa, Florida. With over 15 years of leadership experience in PK-12 education, Mr. Wilson has spent countless hours studying and applying effective practices to enhance teacher performance to improve student achievement.
Dr. Adrianne Wilson holds a B.S in secondary social science education, a M.Ed in educational leadership, and an Ed.D in educational leadership from the University of South Florida. With over 16 years in education at the K-12 and college levels, Dr. Wilson is currently a Professor and Coordinator of the newly developed Master’s in Educational Leadership program at The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL.
Together, Ovett and Adrianne are the founders of My Marriage Mentors and The Wilson Education Foundation and co-authors of The Ten Laws of Winning. These endeavors afford them opportunities to mentor, teach, publish, and promote educational opportunities. They reside in Wesley Chapel, Florida with their two wonderful sons, Jadon and Josiah.
They can be contacted at:
The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. Dr. Jameson Mercier provides practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. Past episodes can be heard at www.mercierwellness.com/listen.
For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email info@mercierwellness.com.
If you’d like to work us to address concerns in your relationship, click the following link to schedule a consultation. https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation
Lastly, we value your feedback. You can reach out to me on social media at @dr.jamesonmercier (Instagram) or @DrJamesonMercier (FaceBook). You can also leave us a voicemail at 954-282-1093. I listen to all the feedback and voicemails and might include yours on an upcoming episode.
Find us on social media:
#CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Military Marriages
It’s a known fact that marriages are full of challenges. However, what happens to a marriage when you or your spouse is in the military? Are there any unique aspects to such a marriage? On this episode my guest, Dr. Sarah Williams, discusses her journey as a military spouse and the challenges she faced when she needed a therapist, but couldn’t find one.
Dr. Sarah Williams is a Licensed Psychotherapist and a walking billboard for career woman and Boss Mom goals! Known as the "Executive's Therapist", she is devoted to ending the Mental Health Stigma. Through her practice as a Licensed and Board Certified Psychotherapist and creator of her own TV show, "Dr. Sarah After Dark" that currently reaches 39 million households! you can also catch her consulting for major TV Networks or offering Consulting, and Career Development to Professional Athletes, Celebrity, and Executive Clients.
Although a "therapist to the stars", Dr. Sarah still maintains her private practice and specializes in providing services to Women of Color, Widows, the Military, and Parents of Children with Autism or other Special Needs. Further, Dr. Sarah paralleled her personal struggles as a young widow with attaining Doctoral education and Licensure with a specialty in Grief and Trauma.
Dr. Sarah is a widow of a Navy Veteran and proud Mother to 14-year-old twins.
You can reach her via her website www.iamdrsarahwilliams.com
Email: iamdrsarahtv@gmail.com
IG: DrSarah.W,
Twitter: DrSarahWT1,
FB: @iamdrsarahwilliams
LinkedIn: @ Dr. Sarah Williams.
The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. Dr. Jameson Mercier provides practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. Past episodes can be heard at www.mercierwellness.com/listen.
For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email info@mercierwellness.com.
If you’d like to work us to address concerns in your relationship, click the following link to schedule a consultation. https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation
Lastly, we value your feedback. You can reach out to me on social media at @dr.jamesonmercier (Instagram) or @DrJamesonMercier (FaceBook). You can also leave us a voicemail at 954-282-1093. I listen to all the feedback and voicemails and might include yours on an upcoming episode.
Find us on social media:
#CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Coronavirus Couples
In recent weeks many couples have seen the dynamics of their relationships turned upside down. While some of the adjustments forced on couples makes us laugh, that is not the whole story. In this episode we discuss some of the hard realities facing couples as a result of COVED19 and the coronavirus.
Resources/Links mentioned:
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 www.thehotline.org
Sexual Abuse Hotline 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE) www.rainn.org
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line 741741 www.crisistextline.org
The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. Dr. Jameson Mercier provides practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. Past episodes can be heard at www.mercierwellness.com/listen.
For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email info@mercierwellness.com.
If you’d like to work us to address concerns in your relationship, click the following link to schedule a consultation. https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation
Lastly, we value your feedback. You can reach out to me on social media at @dr.jamesonmercier (Instagram) or @DrJamesonMercier (FaceBook). You can also leave us a voicemail at 954-282-1093. I listen to all the feedback and voicemails and might include yours on an upcoming episode.
Find us on social media:
#CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Communication Part 4: Talk or Die
In relationships, we often blame communication as the root cause of many problems. Sometimes, it’s true, but other times it’s a cop out. As we wrap up this series on communication, Herdyne and I reflect on how we’ve communicated in our marriage. We’re not perfect, but we continue to make progress.
The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. Dr. Jameson Mercier provides practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. Past episodes can be heard at www.mercierwellness.com/listen.
For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email info@mercierwellness.com.
If you’d like to work us to address concerns in your relationship, click the following link to schedule a consultation. https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation
Lastly, we value your feedback. You can reach out to me on social media at @dr.jamesonmercier (Instagram) or @DrJamesonMercier (FaceBook). You can also leave us a voicemail at 954-282-1093. I listen to all the feedback and voicemails and might include yours on an upcoming episode.
Find us on social media:
#CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Communication Part 3: Shut Up and Listen
In relationships, we often blame communication as the root cause of many problems. Sometimes, it’s true, but other times it’s a cop out. Find out how being silent can help you communicate better.
The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. Dr. Jameson Mercier provides practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. Past episodes can be heard at www.mercierwellness.com/listen.
For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation to address concerns in your relationship, click the link below.
https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation
Find us on social media:
#CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Communication Part 2: Say What You Mean
In relationships, we often blame communication as the root cause of many problems. Sometimes, it’s true, but other times it’s a cop out. Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore communication and ways to improve it in our relationships.
The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples move towards a happier and healthier relationship. As Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Dr. Jameson Mercier and Mrs. Herdyne Mercier, provide practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. Past episodes can be heard at www.mercierwellness.com/listen.
For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation to address concerns in your relationship, click the link below.
https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation
Find us on social media:
#CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Communication Part 1: Can We Talk
In relationships, we often blame communication as the root cause of many problems. Sometimes, it’s true, but other times it’s a cop out. Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore communication and answer the following questions.
- What does it look like?
- What does it feel like?
- Why don’t we communicate.
- How can I improve communication in my relationship?
The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. As Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Dr. Jameson Mercier and Mrs. Herdyne Mercier, provide practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. Past episodes can be heard at www.mercierwellness.com/listen.
For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com.
If you’d like to schedule a consultation to address concerns in your relationship, click the link below.
https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation
Find us on social media:
#CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Is your baggage really trauma?
In this episode, we discuss the role of trauma in relationships. Many people think that the problems in their relationships are due to the baggage that gets accumulated. However, there is a fair number of individuals dealing with trauma rather than baggage. Listen to this episode and figure out how to know the difference.
Sharon J. Lawrence is the owner/primary clinician of Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC. She has over 15 years of experience working as an Author, Therapist, Clinical Director, Supervisor, Trainer and Speaker. Sharon believes that if you can change your mindset, you can change your behavior. She provides realistic steps to achieving a more revived lifestyle, which she calls The Selah Moment.
Sharon is the author of 7 Simple Ways to Shape Your Marriage: Strategies to Feeling Loved and Connected; the My Everything Gratitude Journal; and the My Everything Gratitude Journal for Youth: I Am Everything from A to Z. She is also the creator of Desserts & Discussions the Tour, which focuses on providing information related to mental health, self-care and healthy relationships. Her books can be purchased at www.amazon.com/author/sharonjlawrence. You can follow Sharon on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube @myselahwellness.
The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. As Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Dr. Jameson Mercier and Mrs. Herdyne Mercier, provide practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. They believe that any couple can have a successful relationship if they are equipped with the right tools. Whether your relationship is doing well or in need of some new skills, there is something for everyone. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. To hear past episodes, go to www.mercierwellness.com/listen.
For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com.
If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.
https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation
Find us on social media:
#CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Co-workers vs Spouse
Do you treat your co-workers better than your spouse? That is the question at the heart of this episode. Listen as we discuss with our guest Agyei “AJ” Ekundayo. AJ is an impassioned proponent of utilizing creative arts to cope with mental illness. She recently published a memoir, Hindsight is 20/20, which is about her experiences growing up with multi-generational trauma. You can connect with her via Instagram @aj_write_mental.
The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. As Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Dr. Jameson Mercier and Mrs. Herdyne Mercier, provide practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. They believe that any couple can have a successful relationship if they are equipped with the right tools. Whether your relationship is doing well or in need of some new skills, there is something for everyone. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. To hear past episodes, go to www.mercierwellness.com/listen.
For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com.
If you’d like to schedule a consultation, contact us at the link below.
https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation
Find us on social media:
#CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness