Psyched to Practice
Join us as your hosts, Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner, as we explore the far reaches of mental health and share this experience with you. We’re going to cover a wide variety of topics in and related to the field, as well as having experts share their findings and their passion for mental health. We look forward to taking this adventure with you and hope we can get you Psyched!“ Be well, and stay psyched!”
Psyched to Practice
Latest Episodes
Beyond the Bot: Lonely, Anxious, and Talking to AI
AI chatbots are becoming more than homework helpers. For many teenagers, they’re turning into confidants, sources of emotional support, and even substitutes for human relationships. But what happens when young people start relying on AI to navi...
Practice in Action: Turning Play Into Progress
What if the games already sitting in your therapy office could do more than help kids pass the time?In this episode of Psyched to Practice, Paul Wagner and Dr. Ray Christner explore how therapists can use everyday games, improv activitie...
Beyond the Bot: From Research Overload to Real Understanding: The AI Tool Worth Exploring
What if you could turn a collection of research papers into a podcast, create practice questions from professional guidelines, or build an infographic from dozens of sources? In this episode of Beyond the Bot, Dan Florell and Adam Lockwood expl...
Practice in Action: Beyond CBT, Integrating Different Approaches for Better Outcomes
CBT has strong research behind it, but does that mean it’s the right approach for every client? And what should therapists do when progress stalls?In this episode of Psyched to Practice, Paul Wagner and Dr. Ray Christner explore the limi...
Beyond the Bot: AI That Shows Its Work: A Smarter Way to Use AI in Mental Health
What if you could ask questions about hundreds of research articles, find the exact sources behind an AI-generated answer, and even turn your reading materials into a podcast? In this episode of Beyond the Bot: AI and Mental Health, Dan Florell...