A Master Therapist Reflects

There are so many incredible things to let you know about today's guest, Dr. Vince Ward.  I first met him when I was a graduate student in the Counselor Education program at the University of South Carolina and over the years we have run into each other at workshops and seminars. He always has a warm smile on his face and a kind word to offer. When I saw him last month at a VA event, I jumped at the opportunity to invite him onto the show. Vince is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been mentored by a few of the best master therapists in the world, including Carl Whitaker and Robert A. Johnson. He draws on a number of techniques from a variety of approaches in his work. He is trained in Systemic, Psychodynamic, Jungian, and Gestalt therapies, among others. And as you will hear in our discussion, we share the same clinical supervisor, Dr. Russell Haber. For today's episode I asked Vince Ward to discuss whatever he wanted to in regards to the field of talk therapy. Vince has been a therapist for many years even before licensing was a "thing" and I am always interested to hear his perspective and take on ideas within our field and profession. We cover quite a few topics and notions such as understanding the sides of the brain, the absence of the feminine in men, his view on telehealth, his road to becoming a therapist, what he hopes to be his legacy and why we therapists need to continue to work on ourselves and why we shouldn't ever give up on self examination. We hope you enjoy this episode. You can learn more about Vince and connect with him on his website. If you are looking for fun and convenient continuing education contact hours..I got you covered! Episodes 1, 2 and 3 are now approved for CE contact hours. Yes, no more having to sit at your computer and watch a boring recorded webinar. You can listen to The Therapy Show episodes while you commute, in between sessions, on your lunch hour, while you exercise, etc. and if you want to receive the contact hour, just head to my site, click on podcourses and then click purchase. It's pretty simple and easy yet if you have any issues with your purchase, just send us an email.  When I record my episodes you will often find me in a pair leggings or joggers. They are so comfortable and I can transition from workouts to podcasting so easily. I'm loving my active wear and athleisure styles! You can definitely dress up a pair of Everywhere Pants or Joggers for client sessions and consultations. They are also great for traveling and business casual dress events, like conferences and workshops. Be sure to check out my sponsor, Zyia Active, and see if the clothes are a fit for your lifestyle too.