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#TherapyBuzzwords - Searching for a Diagnosis Resource Pack

Terms that used to be associated with primarily clinical settings now seem to have gained traction and popularity in casual, public settings such as social media. These "therapy buzzwords" like gaslighting, narcissism, disassociation, etc. are now much more common topics. Why are we seeing this shift in setting and popularity? How do we, as mental health professionals, navigate this shift on a larger cultural scale and on an individual level with our clients?
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Laurel Sims-Stewart

M.Ed., ATR, LPCC, IMHP
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Laurel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a background in art therapy and sits on the Kentucky Art Therapy Association board. She is the recipient of the 2019 Bridge to Light award for Child Counseling and Support. In her work with the Academy, Laurel assists in content production, development, and training.

Laurel specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and life stage transitions. Throughout her time in practice, she has always gravitated toward an integrative, insight-based approach. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and meditation, psychoeducation, and expressive techniques. She encourages all of her clients to take an active role in writing the narrative of their life by including elements of mind, body, and spirit throughout.

Stephanie Batts

LPCC, BSP, IMHP
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Stephanie received an M.A. in Professional Counseling from McKendree University in Illinois, and recently received a post-graduate certificate in Couple Therapy. She is also a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner. Stephanie began her career helping teens and their families in crisis situations. Later, she worked at a community mental health facility serving both mental health and substance abuse clients.

Stephanie has worked with a diverse population of individuals, couples, and families. She is passionate about creating resources for clients that are helpful tools in utilizing integrative practices for a variety of issues. Stephanie believes in a holistic approach and in her clinical work uses a combination of counseling techniques such as brainspotting, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness meditation, solution focused, self-awareness, and much more.
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Rozlyn Newman

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Rozlyn graduated with a degree in psychology and criminal justice, with a focus in correctional rehabilitation, from the University of Cincinnati in 2018. Her education in correctional rehabilitation is really what inspired her interest in integrative care- she figured there had to be a better way to meet people's individual needs in an unsupportive system. Her goal is to eventually run her own integrative center, using a whole-person approach, for those who have experience within the US prison system.

Within the Academy of Integrative Mental Health, Rozlyn oversees our social media presence, including content creation and promotional production. She also curates our live seminars, working to provide the most distinctive training environments. Rozlyn teams up with local, ethical businesses and vendors in each city we visit to create truly unique experiences that embody the Academy's Integrative Mission.