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RL122 – Healing from the Past with Jeff Konfara

On the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk to Jeff Konfara, a Licensed Professional Counselor serving the entire State of Michigan via telehealth services. Jeff provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and families and has been doing so for over 15 years. They talk about why people seek counseling, what to look for in a counselor, and the tell-tale signs you might need therapy. Listen now to hear more about Healing from the Past with Jeff Konfara.

[10:40] Life After the Modern Portfolio Theory

[15:47] The Value Investing Strategy

[19:23] The Value Tracking Process

[23:40] The Evolution of Behavioral Finance

[27:25] The Cyclically Adjusted Price to Earnings Ratio

[29:32] The Warren Buffett Indicator

[33:40] Catching the Falling Knife

[41:47] Analyzing the Performance of Multi-Factor Investing

[47:20] Pros and Cons of Implementing Several Strategies

[01:00:20] Alternative Investment Opportunities

Links and Resources:
Jeff’s LinkedIn
Konfaracounseling.com

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  • Roshan Loungani can be reached at roshan.loungani@aretewealth.com or at 202-536-4468.
  • Erik Olson can be reached at erik.olson@aretewealth.com or 815-940-4652.
  • Adrian Nicholson can be reached at adrian.nicholson@aretewealth.com or at 703-915-8905

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Healing from the Past with Jeff Konfara

Full Show Notes:

Why Do People Seek Counseling?

If you’re like most people, you probably feel like you don’t really need counseling. After all, if everything seems fine, why try and fix what is not broken? However, the pandemic changed how we think about mental health. Combine that with the fast-paced, technology-driven society we live in, and you’ll find that most people who think they don’t need therapy actually do need it.  

That said, there are many reasons to seek a counselor’s help. But according to Jeff Konfara, 95% of the reasons why people seek counseling are relationship related. Patients always can’t explicitly name the relationship, but the issues are there. And these ongoing battles, without support on how to overcome them, often leave people feeling lost and trapped. 

Jeff explains that hitting a crisis point in life can be scary. Deciding to reach out to a counselor can be a task surrounded by the mystery of what to expect. But if you feel like your mental health is not okay, investing time and money into seeking help is necessary.

 

Qualities to Look for When Choosing a Counselor

If you’ve reached a point where you feel like you need extra support to deal with a painful situation, face an obstacle, or just take care of your mental health, then counseling is the way to go. However, reaching out to a counselor can be scary; sometimes, finding the right counselor can be even more complicated. But as Jeff explains, if you’re looking for a counselor, you must know what you’re looking for. 

First, the counselor should be certified. It doesn’t make sense to work with someone who’s not adequately trained in therapy work. But more than that, you need to have a therapeutic alliance with the counselor you choose to work with. A therapeutic alliance essentially means that you and the counselor get along well. This will make it easier for you to share intimate things with them and potentially speed up your healing journey. Jeff further reveals that it should only take two to three sessions to know if you and your counselor are compatible. 

 

Links and Resources:
Jeff’s LinkedIn
Konfaracounseling.com

Disclaimer Welcome, you are now listening to the retirement lifestyle show with Roshan Loungani Erik Olson and Adrian Nicholson. This show is an exploration of ideas to help you work towards your ideal retirement. Roshan Loungani and Erik Olson serve clients across the US. They offer financial planning and investment advice through Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor and securities through Arete Wealth Management LLC, member FINRA, SIPC, and NFA. Get ready for the financial independence of your dreams. All opinions expressed by podcast hosts and guests are solely their own are based on information they believe is reliable. Neither Arete Wealth nor its affiliates, warrants its completeness or accuracy, nor do their opinions reflect the opinion of Arete Wealth. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Before making any decisions consult a professional. Finally, our music is the chance by Jason Shaw and Audionautix. It’s part of the YouTube Audio Library and it’s licensed under a Creative Commons license.

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