Holding the Line with Got Your Six Counseling

This week, Christina and Peggy tackle a sensitive subject - conversion therapy. What it is, the ethics behind it, the research about it, and the recent Supreme Court decision. This is a sensitive subject, so we all encourage gentle listening, and increased self-care. And, more importantly, reach out if you need support!Links are below:https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/evidence-against-conversion-therapyhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/an-assessment-of-the-evidence-on-conversion-therapy-for-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity/an-assessment-of-the-evidence-on-conversion-therapy-for-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identityhttps://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2024/09/conversion-practices-lgbt.htmlhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11837913https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/time-since-exposure-to-conversion-therapy-and-suicidal-thoughts-and-behaviors-among-lgbtq-young-peoplehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8902682https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2024/09/conversion-practices-lgbt.htmlhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8189432https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00918369.2024.2319615https://www.reuters.com/world/us-supreme-court-backs-challenge-colorados-ban-lgbt-conversion-therapy-2026-03-31

 This week, our pod peeps address April being Autism Awareness Month. They share their lived experiences, dispel rumors about Autism Spectrum Disorder, chat about the development of the diagnosis, and talk about what it REALLY is. Join us, learn something, and share with your people.As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns 

 This week, Brittany and Peggy explore what happens when we go through something heavy and are left carrying the load. Big people have big feelings, too, and sometimes we don't know what they are, or how to sift through them when we finally have the space and opportunity. Remember, you aren't alone. We've got your six.As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns 

This week, Peggy and Brittany tackle the topics of burnout, compassion fatigue, and why it is SO important to set healthy boundaries and practice self-care.As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

 This week on Therapy Unpacked While Holding The Line, Brittany dives in to moral injury. What is it? How does it effect us? How do we address it? She helps to normalize the experience of it, and offers suggestions on ways to manage it. As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take this as a diagnosis, therapy, or anything other than learning. Please reach out to a professional if you need to. Videos launch every two weeks, opposite our main podcast Holding the Line with Got Your Six, on our Youtube channel and everywhere you get your podcasts.https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6Holding the Line with Got Your SixVisit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns 

This week, we are switching gears to a PSA Series on Morals and Ethics. Join Peggy and Christina as they discuss the ethical codes, how morals are important, and what you can do if things feel, as the kids say, "cringe". As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take this as a diagnosis, therapy, or anything other than learning. Please reach out to a professional if you need to. Videos launch whenever Peggy and Christina get a wild hair across their collective ass and decide to rant about misinformation, opposite our main podcast Holding the Line with Got Your Six, on our Youtube channel and everywhere you get your podcasts.https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6Holding the Line with Got Your SixVisit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

This week on Therapy Unpacked While Holding The Line, Brittany dives in to what it costs to do what we do. The emotional toll, the burnout, the needing to be "okay" at all costs so you can keep pushing forward, and the impact it has on our lives is just the start. As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take this as a diagnosis, therapy, or anything other than learning. Please reach out to a professional if you need to. Videos launch every two weeks, opposite our main podcast Holding the Line with Got Your Six, on our Youtube channel and everywhere you get your podcasts.https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6Holding the Line with Got Your SixVisit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns 

This week, Peggy and Brittany dive deep into the mysterious world of kiddos and their big feelings, trauma histories, diagnoses, the difference between tantrums and meltdowns, and how parents can help recognize signs their kids may need some support.As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

 This week, on Therapy Unpacked while Holding The Line, Brittany talks about survivor's guilt, and the weight of going through what Veterans and First Responders experience when we lose one of our Brothers or Sisters. We explore guilt, shame, fear, and trying to assimilate into a life that has a giant hole in it. As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take this as a diagnosis, therapy, or anything other than learning. Please reach out to a professional if you need to. Videos launch every two weeks, opposite our main podcast Holding the Line with Got Your Six, on our YouTube channel and everywhere you get your podcasts.https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6Holding the Line with Got Your SixVisit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns 

There are a LOT of myths and rumors out there about how therapists treat information for Active Duty Military Members and First Responders. There is  a lot of stigma, too. Peggy and Christina tackle some of the most common myths and misconceptions for ADSMs and First Responders seeking therapy. As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take this as a diagnosis, therapy, or anything other than learning. Please reach out to a professional if you need to. Videos launch whenever Peggy and Christina get a wild hair across their collective ass and decide to rant about misinformation, opposite our main podcast Holding the Line with Got Your Six, on our Youtube channel and everywhere you get your podcasts.https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6Holding the Line with Got Your SixVisit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

This week, Brittany and Peggy tackle teenagers and therapy. Yikes. They discuss why teens need therapy now more than ever, what it looks like for teens to be in therapy and how it is different from what we think "adult" therapy is, some of the unique rules that govern how we work with teens, and ways to talk to your kids about therapy. As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_counsAs always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take this as a diagnosis, therapy, or anything other than learning. Please reach out to a professional if you need to. Videos launch every two weeks, opposite our main podcast Holding the Line with Got Your Six, on our Youtube channel and everywhere you get your podcasts.https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6Holding the Line with Got Your SixVisit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

 With everything going on in the country right now, we are just as impacted as all of you. We're coming back strong, but just know we are all as impacted as you are. Also, if you call the office, be nice to Sofia. She doesn't create this content or make the rules of the practice. The owner does. I do. Come for ME.Thanks for coming to my TEDTalk. 

This week, Brittany talks about fight, flight, overwhelm, and what happens after we experience stress. Like, did you know that the brain doesn't know the difference between physical trauma and a psychological stressor? As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take this as a diagnosis, therapy, or anything other than learning. Please reach out to a professional if you need to. Videos launch every two weeks, opposite our main podcast Holding the Line with Got Your Six, on our Youtube channel and everywhere you get your podcasts.https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6Holding the Line with Got Your SixVisit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

 Welcome back to another season of chaos, real talk, laughter, and an honest take on the things that drive us. We still have no idea how to do a podcast, but dammit we DO know therapy, and working with Military and First Responders. So join us every other week for another season with Peggy and Brittany!As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns 

Welcome to our brand new mini-series! Our Clinical Director and one of the magical hostesses of Holding The Line, Brittany Palmer, gets real and honest with viewers and listeners about lots of mental health topics surrounding First Responders and Military members. Join us as she tackles topics from the perspective of our Community, and to help those of us still fighting the good fight understand what we're going through, and those who love us understand us better.As always, this video is to help broaden your knowledge and understanding. Clinicians should never practice outside of their competence, and listeners should never take this as a diagnosis, therapy, or anything other than learning. Please reach out to a professional if you need to. Videos launch every two weeks, opposite our main podcast Holding the Line with Got Your Six, on our Youtube channel and everywhere you get your podcasts.https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6Holding the Line with Got Your SixVisit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

We are taking a break for the holidays! Not to worry, we shall return for season 2 in January, with more shenanigans, and more connection and information. We are blessed and proud to have you all listening and watching, and for those who have been with us since day 1 launch, THANK YOU. Your likes, shares, subscribes and all that keeps Brittany calmer and the rest of us honored. If you're not already subscribed, do it! Please! Thank you!See you all in 2026!!As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

 This week Peggy and Brittany discuss the holiday season, grief, and how it's really okay to not be happy or feel the joy that others feel. That sometimes, missing loved ones and feeling down about the past year is really f*cking okay. As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns 

This week, Brittany and Christina are honored to have the Managing Director of The Taylor Foundation, Mary Mosteller, join us to discuss the purpose behind heavy metal front man Corey Taylor's passion for supporting Veterans and First Responders. We chat about the heaviness of what we carry, the need for support, and the desire for The Taylor Foundation to be a beacon of hope for our community. Please visit their website to sign up as an Ambassador, donate money, or get support and help. You are not alone, and we aim to keep it that way.wearettf.orgAs always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

This week, Peggy and Brittany tackle the shorter days, longer nights, holidays, and mood changes. Join us as we keep it real about wanting to escape for the holidays, AND what Seasonal Affective Depression actually is, and what you can do about it. As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

 Join Peggy and three Veterans as we chat about silly stories, how we decided to leave the service, and what the future held for us as we transitioned. We chat about finding our purpose again, mourning the loss of being in, and figuring out how to navigate this new chapter.As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns 

Join us as one of our hosts becomes the guest, and Peggy grills Brittany on what play therapy actually is, techniques that are used, and we demystify what happens when you drop your kids off with their therapist. As always, this podcast is not intended to diagnose, or treat any condition, so please reach out to a professional if you need. Join us every two weeks, on video or by listening, as we unpack topics that our listeners need to know about. https://www.youtube.com/@HoldingTheLineGY6, or listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen! Just search Holding The Line with Got Your Six. Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. https://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling@gotyoursix_couns

Join our hostesses this week as we talk about red flags in trauma therapy. Always keeping it real, we explore different approaches and techniques that you should be aware of when looking for support with trauma healing. As always, if you need more support, reach out to a licensed professional. And, subscribe, like, and share. Because Brittany is scary.Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. @gotyoursix_counshttps://www.facebook.com/gotyour6counseling

 Join our hostesses as we chat with Abbey Browne, recent student intern with the GY6 family, and graduate from Wake Forest. We lament about the trials and tribulations of a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and share some tips and tricks for surviving grad school AND practicum/internship.Big thank you to Abbey for joining us, and the bet is on to see if you come back before the two years is up! Visit our website at www.gotyoursixcounseling.net, or stay tuned to our FB and IG pages for more shenanigans and real talk. 

Welcome back! This week, our practice owner joins one of our hostesses as we chat with Sergeant Steven Curtis from the Stafford County Sheriff's Department about why he became a Deputy, our love for Chick-Fil-A, and mental health in our First Responders.Join us every two weeks as we talk about the issues that really matter - mental health, surviving, chicken nuggies, and life in general.

It's that time again! Back To School! Our hostesses with the absolute mostesses talk about their own struggles, and provide helpful feedback and information to parents with kiddos who struggle as well. Wanna learn about 504 and IEP plans? Join us.

Join Brittany and Peggy as they torture the practice owner, and you watch us bumble through technical issues that ultimately derailed the original publication!Again, we are professional therapists, NOT professional podcasters.

This week our hosts are honored as Shawn Coss, author and artist of some of our favorite therapy art books, the Its All In Your Head series, joins us. We talk about using art as armor and expression, mental health struggles, and and the importance of connection.Check out Shawn's art at www.anymeansnecessary.com Andwww.shawncossart.com

This week, we chat with Kendal Best, sister and First Responder. Join us as we explore some of the complex and unique aspects of 911 Dispatchers, often the first, First Responder and the hidden face behind the voice of help, safety and support. 

This week, practice owner and dog lover Christina Rock meets with Adia Washington, founder of the Canines Consultant and advocate for canines and their guardians. They discuss trauma with both humans and canines, the stressors of canine guardianship, as well as the silly and lovable moments, and the need for dog owners to transition to guardianship for healthy, happy lives with their beloved dogs. And, you get to see dog butts and an adorable one-eyed pit. Because who doesn't love one-eyed dogs????Connect with Adia on socials at @thecaninesconsultant and on her website at thecaninesconsultant.com

This week our hosts will explore the idea of what therapy actually is, from the different types of therapy to personalities of therapists. They share stories of their own journeys, and offer helpful suggestions to those who may be just starting their own therapy journey.