E63. Roman’s Road to Resilience: Psychology of Survival

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05/03/23

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E63. Roman’s Road to Resilience: Psychology of Survival w/Roman Prokopchuk

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Full show notes & transcript at https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=therapybites

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Need a Resilience Boost? Discover the Power of Resilience with Roman Prokopchuk, Digital Marketing Expert & Foster Parent!

Ever wondered what it takes to be truly tough? Join us as we unpack the secrets of resilience with Roman Prokopchuk, a first-generation Ukrainian immigrant who's faced life's storms head-on and emerged stronger than ever!

In this episode, we'll explore:

Building resilience through life's greatest challenges

The healing power of giving back

Embracing unexpected blessings

Developing mental resilience as a lifelong gift

Roman's incredible journey includes digital marketing mastery, Secret Service internship, and being a foster dad to 30+ kids! Get inspired to conquer any challenge with his amazing story!

Discover these essential resilience-building topics:

1. Roman's personal resilience journey

2. Finding purpose in digital marketing

3. The "Digital Savage Experience Podcast"

4. Unique parenting strategies for foster kids

5. Real-life stories of turning tragedy into resilience

6. Overcoming hurdles as a foster parent

7. Essential steps to build and maintain resilience

8. Ukrainian wisdom for American resilience

9. The importance of faith in Roman's life

Go to https://TherapyBites.myshopify.com & grab some Roman GUEST MERCH, specially designed to help keep this episode’s message “TOP of MIND” in your life! Don’t forget friends & family members who could use a mental boost too. Don't miss our recap with Roman, his top resilience hacks, and FREE resilience advice! PLUS, what world-class advice would Roman give to Putin?

Ready to unleash your inner Resilience Warrior? Learn from Roman's incredible story and start building unshakable resilience today!

Dive deeper with Roman at https://www.digitalsavageexperience.com/ and listen to the Digital Savage Experience Podcast for more resilience tips and inspiration!

Keywords: resilience, Roman Prokopchuk, digital marketing, foster parent, challenges, giving back, mental resilience, personal growth, Ukrainian wisdom, faith, parenting, tragedy, Digital Savage Experience Podcast, overcoming hurdles, resilience journey, life lessons, inspiration.

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E62. The Anxiety Episode: Psychology of Being Human

#anxiety #TherapyBites

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In this episode of TherapyBites, Dr. Heath and the A.R.T. LAB Team of licensed clinicians discuss secrets of anxiety and share their personal experiences with this most common human condition. They highlight the importance of understanding anxiety as a normal human emotion and how attempts to stop it can create more of it. They also touch on the role of mindfulness in managing thoughts that produce anxiety and debunk the myth of avoidance-based strategies as useful techniques.

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E64. The Service Dog Episode: Psychology of Support

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E64. The Service Dog Episode: Psychology of Support

#SupportAnimalSecrets #TherapyBites

Full show notes & transcript at https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=therapybites

Today, we're diving into a dog’s eye view of the fascinating world of service & support animals. Ever wondered about the difference between service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy animals? TBALrs, we're here to unleash some facts and kennel the confusion!

Join Dr. Heath and the A.R.T. LAB Team as they discuss the roles of these incredible animals and the impact they have on people's lives. They'll cover everything from the unique tasks performed by service dogs to the controversy surrounding emotional support animals. And yes, even a story about a Whopper hamburger being registered as a service dog!

If you're curious about the laws, training, and challenges faced by those with service & support animals, this episode is for you. Stay tuned, and learn how these furry companions can change lives for the better.

For further reading, here are three peer-reviewed articles on service and support animals and mental health:

1. Rodriguez, K. E., Bryce, C. I., Granger, D. A., & O'Haire, M. E. (2018). The effect of a service dog on salivary cortisol awakening response in a military population with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychoneuroendocrinology, 98, 202-210.

2. Krause-Parello, C. A., & Gulick, E. E. (2015). Forensic interviews for children with an autism spectrum disorder and a comparison group: The role of animal-assisted intervention. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 11(3), 133-142.

3. Younggren, J. N., Boisvert, J. A., & Boness, C. L. (2016). Examining emotional support animals and role conflicts in professional psychology. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 47(4), 255-260.

Get ready to expand your knowledge and have a few laughs along the way

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