Deep Meditation Module 8 Of 20: Moral Development And Ethical Reasoning (Kohlberg, Gilligan, Rest) NCE Study Guide podcast

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Cassian Andor didn’t just escape a crash — he landed in the middle of a fractured rebellion, where mistrust, fear, and instinct rule the day. In this episode, we explore the early chaos of the Rebel Alliance through the lens of the human brain: the survival-driven basal ganglia, the emotional currents of the limbic system, and the emerging wisdom of the neocortex. You'll meet the Maya Pei Brigade — not just a group of bickering rebels, but a mirror of your own nervous system under pressure. Guided by a binaural beat soundscape (think: a bacta tank for your brain), we dive into how hope survives through the chaos, how awareness can strengthen fractured alliances within, and why embracing your own shadows is the ultimate act of rebellion. Dedicated to my sister — and to anyone learning how to trust their own fragile, powerful thread of hope. Because the rebellion isn't just out there. It's inside you.…

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Accidental Therapy Presents: Reflections on Andor Season 2 26:02

hace 5 días26:02

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Episode 1 – More Than Your Fear When Cassian Andor climbs into a TIE fighter he’s never flown before, you feel your shoulders tense. You know he’s going to survive—this is a prequel, after all. But your body doesn’t care. That dissonance? It’s limbic resonance. And it’s just the beginning. In this premiere episode of Accidental Therapy , Glenn Ostlund breaks down how Andor Season 2 uses cinematic storytelling to activate your nervous system—blurring the lines between what you think and what you feel . You’ll explore: Why your brain can’t always calm your body The evolution of fear through the basal ganglia, limbic system, and neocortex Cassian Andor as a model of nervous system mastery The Force as a metaphor for emotional regulation Nightmares, trauma echoes, and felt experience as emotional reality How to become your own inner rebel alliance through mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Whether you're a therapist, a Star Wars fan, or someone simply trying to breathe more deeply in a chaotic world, this episode is for the Nia inside all of us . 💥 Subscribe for weekly episodes exploring the intersection of pop culture, psychology, and personal transformation.…

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How Groups Really Work: Mastering Group Dynamics for the NCE 30:36

hace 7 días30:36

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In this episode of the NCE Study Guide, we dive deep into one of the most testable and misunderstood areas of the NCE: Group Dynamics . Learn to recognize and navigate the five stages of group development— forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning —and how they show up in NCE-style scenarios. We break down real-world examples of group member roles (like the scapegoat and monopolizer ), the emotional rhythm of group counseling, and essential terms like universality , cohesion , catharsis , and more. Featuring practical tips and a 5-question mini quiz, this episode will help you think like a counselor, not just a test-taker. Brought to you by Glenn Ostlund and the NCE Study Guide community. 📧 Join our free Saturday study group: ncestudyguide@gmail.com ⭐ Like what you hear? Leave us a 5-star review to help more counselors find us! Tags: #NCEprep #GroupCounseling #CounselorExam #MentalHealth #StudyGuide #Tuckman #Yalom #NCEstrategies…

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Understanding Validity and Reliability – What Makes a Test Trustworthy? (Assessment and Diagnostic Services) 21:50

hace 8 días21:50

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What makes a test trustworthy? This episode dives into validity and reliability —two essential concepts for anyone preparing for the NCE exam or learning how to ethically use assessments in counseling. We explore how these ideas show up on the NCE, how to apply them in real-life practice, and how understanding them can help you avoid common pitfalls—like missing a passing score by one point. 🧠 This episode falls under the Assessment and Diagnostic Services work behavior domain and the CACREP Appraisal core content area. 💡 Inspired by a conversation in our Saturday study group—where Amy shared how a better understanding of validity might have tipped her score—we break it down in plain, practical language. 📬 Want to join the study group or suggest a future episode? Email: ncestudyguide@gmail.com ⭐️ If this episode helps you, please take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating . It’s a quick way to support the show and help other counseling students find us!…

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Carl Jung – Archetypes, Shadow Work, and Counseling Applications 33:44

hace 9 días33:44

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Carl Jung – Archetypes, Shadow Work, and Counseling Applications Episode Description: In this episode of the NCE Study Guide , we take a deep dive into the foundational ideas of Carl Jung—his theories, legacy, and practical relevance for the National Counselor Examination. This module was inspired by Lily, a forward-thinking member of our Saturday study group who requested a focused exploration of Jungian psychology. You’ll learn how concepts like the collective unconscious , archetypes , the Shadow , and individuation can show up on the NCE—not just in theory questions, but embedded in case vignettes that require symbolic, spiritual, or depth-oriented interpretation. We also explore Jung’s influence on transpersonal counseling, multicultural sensitivity, and personality assessments like the MBTI. This resource is part of a growing, collaborative study effort. If you’d like to join the weekly Zoom group (Saturdays at 11 a.m. PT), suggest a topic, or ask a question, send an email to ncestudyguide@gmail.com . And if you find this podcast helpful, please consider leaving a 5-star rating—it helps others find us! At the beginning of this episode, you’ll also hear the voice of Carl Jung himself with a quote that invites self-reflection and curiosity—a perfect mindset for both the exam and the counseling profession. Let’s get started.…

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Case Study 10 of 10: Maya, the Young Girl with Big Worries 21:29

hace 10 días21:29

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Case Study Module 10: Maya, the Young Girl with Big Worries This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Maya, an 8-year-old girl, presents with separation anxiety and school refusal following a recent move. This case includes child-specific assessment tools, play therapy, and CBT for kids, along with a family systems approach to support consistent parenting strategies and emotional safety in treatment planning.…

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Study Group Summary: April 19, 2025 45:28

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In this first grassroots Zoom session of the NCE Study Group, Glenn brings together a diverse group of counseling students and recent test-takers from across the country—each with a unique story, study style, and set of challenges. One participant shares how a literal storm disrupted her exam and led to a second chance. Another reflects on the difficulty of connecting theory to real-life practice. The conversation touches on test anxiety, learning styles, why the “purple book” might not be enough, and how to approach the NCE as a skill-based, pattern-recognition test—not just memorization. Glenn also shares the backstory behind his NCE Study Guide Podcast and the AI tools he uses to generate custom study modules. The group discusses the pros and cons of taking the exam at home vs. at a testing center, strategies for managing silence in therapy, and the surprising weight career and group counseling sections carry on the exam. This episode isn’t just about prepping for a test—it’s about building community, owning your learning process, and redefining what success looks like in the face of pressure. Whether you’re weeks away or years out, this one’s for you. Let’s study smarter, together. You can request to join the study group by emailing ncestudyguide@gmail.com…

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Case Study 9 of 10: Carlos, the Man with Many Masks 21:19

hace 12 días21:19

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Case Study Module 9: Carlos, the Man with Many Masks This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Carlos, a 38-year-old Latino male, is court-mandated to attend a domestic violence offender group. This case explores legal-ethical practice, group norms, and behavior change through the Duluth Model, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. You'll examine how to support accountability in mandated clients while practicing cultural humility.…

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Case Study 8 of 10: Linda, the Grieving Widow 21:51

hace 14 días21:51

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Case Study Module 8: Linda, the Grieving Widow This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Linda, a 68-year-old woman, struggles with prolonged grief after losing her husband. This case highlights Worden’s Tasks of Mourning, Gestalt Therapy, and Narrative work in supporting older adults. You'll also explore assessment of complicated grief, somatic expression, and ethical care with aging clients.…

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Case Study 7 of 10: Devon, the College Student in Crisis 19:57

hace 16 días19:57

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Case Study Module 007: Devon, the College Student in Crisis This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Devon, a 19-year-old non-binary student, presents with depression, academic stress, and identity confusion. This case explores Affirmative Therapy, Person-Centered, and Narrative approaches while integrating suicide risk assessment, multicultural ethics, and LGBTQIA+ inclusive practice in a college setting.…

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Case Study 6 of 10: Brian, the Career Crosser 24:19

hace 17 días24:19

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Case Study Module : Brian, the Career Crosser This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Brian, a 45-year-old man, experiences depression and loss of purpose after being laid off. This midlife case focuses on career counseling integration, adult developmental transitions, and identity reconstruction using Career Construction Theory, CBT, and Existential Therapy. Ethical considerations include dual-focus care, scope, and career assessment tool interpretation.…

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Case Study 5 of 10: Elena, the Survivor 21:24

hace 18 días21:24

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This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Elena, a 24-year-old Latina woman, seeks therapy after surviving sexual assault. This trauma-informed case explores PTSD diagnosis, cultural stigma, and safety-centered care using EMDR, TF-CBT, and multicultural counseling practices. Ethical concerns include pacing, informed consent, and culturally responsive practice for survivors of interpersonal violence.…

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Lights In: An Open Invitation to Meditate on the Value of Human Experience (and Soothe Your Nervous System Big Time While You're At It) 54:29

hace 19 días54:29

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Lights In: An Open Invitation to Meditate on the Value of Human Experience (and Soothe Your Nervous System Big Time While You're At It) I’d like to invite you into a space I’ve been creating for my own wellness— Lights In , a free guided meditation series that blends sound and reflection to explore the nature of existence and the value of life itself. This series is inspired by Lights On: How Understanding Consciousness Helps Us Understand the Universe , the new Audible docuseries by Annaka Harris. In Lights In , I reflect on that question—not just how consciousness helps us understand the universe, but how it helps us understand ourselves : our internal balance, our mental health, and the pathways to deeper well-being. Each meditation is designed to support your parasympathetic nervous system —the body’s natural mode for rest, repair, and restoration. Using binaural beats , Solfeggio frequencies , and neural entrainment , the series gently guides you through calming brainwave states while inviting a more intimate connection with your own felt experience. I often like to think of it as an audio Rorschach inkblot , carefully designed to encourage you to reflect upon the kaleidoscopic imprint of life upon the fabric of your mind . What I’m doing is not trying to convince people to see things my way— I’m trying to create this audio space for you to really engage with your own thoughts, reactions, and responses… To have this be a tool for healing and self-discovery. That’s how I use it for myself. You can explore it here: https://lights-in.transistor.fm/ It’s a free resource. Something I made for myself. And something I’d love to share with you.…

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Case Study 4 of 10: Sofia and Jake, the Anxious Couple 28:37

hace 19 días28:37

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Case Study Module 4: Sofia and Jake, the Anxious Couple This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Sofia and Jake, an engaged couple in their early 30s, present with emotional distance and communication breakdown. Through Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Structural Family Therapy, this case explores attachment wounds, relational anxiety, and therapist neutrality. Learn to navigate dual alliance ethics, relational dynamics, and psychoeducational tools for couples.…

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Case Study 3 of 10: Marcus, the Angry Teen 23:13

hace 20 días23:13