In this episode of Un//boxed Haley Owens, LPC, and Adriana Stanley LPC both sit-down and have a conversation about the capital events on January 6, 2021. 
They are both trained in trauma and managing stress. In the conversation, they look at practical ways to sit with the events of last week. They also look at resources and ways to move forward.  Grab a cup of coffee and join them! 

*References mentioned during the podcast include the emotional regulation process from Burnout: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., and Amelia Nagoski, DMA. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain Mind, and Body in the healing of trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD.  The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. 

*If you or someone you know is struggling please reach out to a qualified mental health professional. 

Adriana Stanley, LPC sits down with  Un//boxed to talk about ways to engage with challenging people around the Holidays. We all have those people that make can make dinner conversations awkward and uncomfortable. We learn practical ways to navigate these situations.  Grab your eggnog or coffee and sit down with us! 

Here at un//boxed our mission is to live courageously unjaded. There is a lot going on in our world and especially in our City of Atlanta, Georgia. There is an awakening to hundreds of years of racial injustice.  We sat down to have a conversation with Jon Parker, LPC, who is a black man living in the city. He shares his heart, experiences, and professional expertise. 

Which of these does not match the other? Dancing, collective trauma, and Pinky& the Brain. We think they all fit. Join us this week as we look at collective trauma of COVID-19. We dive into practical ways to help us cope with our world right now.  
We look at the work of Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, Dr Marc Brackett, Dr. Murthy and many more. Grab a coffee or tea and live Unboxed// with us today!

At unboxed we look at a range of topics. We want something for everyone. Today we look at parenting. We sat down with Adriana Stanley, LPC to  discuss her upcoming book on Parenting. This was recorded before COVID-19, but these tips are even more helpful for parents now. Who would have thought that in the United States Home-School would become the norm because school are closed. 

Join us as we discuss stress and anxiety specifically during COVID-19. We will look at some of the differences between stress and anxiety. We look at practical ways to continue to lead healthy lives. Disclaimer: We do not advocate donuts for effective treatment. We do recognize they are tasty. 

What is unboxed about? We briefly talk about  our heart beat and purpose for the podcast. Grab some Coffee with us. 

We are living in unique and uncertain times with COVID-19. We will dive into some practical rhythms  and ways to navigate daily life in a global pandemic.