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Assessing and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence, Legally and Ethically, Ep. 205
April 03, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBDr. Keith Klostermann, LMFT, MHC, provides a meaningful overview of the prevalence of intimate partner violence within couples and families and describes strategies for handling these situations based on the severity of violence, including discussion about legal and ethical considerations. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE app...
Mastering the Art of Online Group Therapy, Ep. 204
March 27, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAriel Landrum, LMFT, shares helpful and effective strategies for structuring group sessions, fostering member engagement, and managing group dynamics, with included discussion about legal and ethical concerns. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Cl...
Conditioned Emotional Suppression: The Emotional Experiences of the Marginalized, Ep. 203
March 06, 2024 21:55 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBJoanne Kim, LMFT, discusses how the emotional experience of marginalized populations differs drastically from those who have more emotional privilege to experience and express their emotions without fear of negative consequences, including discussion about socio-cultural-economic contexts and helpful clinical interventions. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year...
Looking Out for Long COVID & Similar Illnesses in Clients: Symptoms, Research, and Developing Treatments, Ep. 202
February 29, 2024 03:57 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBDr. Bruce Patterson discusses the essentials about Long COVID and other post-infectious inflammatory conditions like chronic Lyme, PANS/PANDAS, and others, directions in research and treatment, and important signs to look out for in clinical practice. Disclaimer: This interview with a medical doctor is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Mental health professionals are typically not qualified to diagnose Long COVID and are encouraged to operate within their scope ...
The Little-Known Bully on the Block: Eating Disorders and the Impact of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Ep. 201
February 21, 2024 23:08 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBSpecialized dietician nutritionist Amy Isabella Chalker explains Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and it's relationship to Eating Disorders, including signs and symptoms and steps in diagnosis and treatment. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly...
Painful Sex & Penetration: A Clinical Overview of Vaginismus for Mental Health Professionals, Ep. 200
February 14, 2024 22:29 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBSexologist Dr. Martha Tara Lee explains the causes, symptoms, and impact of vaginismus, as well as evidence-based mental health treatment approaches. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. DISCLAIMER: Please note that this episode discusses human sexuality, sexual behavior, and human genitalia, including descriptions about non-consensual sex. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the...
Correcting Myths about Suicidal Ideation and Self-Injurious Behaviors and Providing Responsive Treatment, Ep. 199
February 07, 2024 19:59 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBDr. Jaimee Arnoff explains to effectively manage a disclosure of suicidal ideation or urges to self-harm, as well as how to assess risk immediately and in subsequent sessions. Safety plans are discussed, as well as adjusting interventions for minor clients. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Disclaimer: Please note that this episode discusses death by suicide and various forms of self-injurious behaviors, including discussion of redacted case examples. Earn CE credit for listening to t...
Adult Siblings as a Hidden Resource in Therapy, Ep. 198
January 30, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBFeaturing Dr. Karen Gail Lewis, an expert on sibling and family therapy, this episode teaches four concepts related to sibling work and offers a framework for integrating siblings in individual and couple therapy in order to deepen psychotherapeutic work and growth. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (A...
Family Dynamics and Challenges Associated with Aging Loved Ones, Ep. 197
January 18, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBGabrielle Juliano-Villani, LCSW, discusses the transitions in family dynamics associated with the aging of an older adult family member, and the types of conflict potentially faced during this period. The impact of chronic health conditions is discussed, as well as the challenges associated with assuming a caregiving role for an older loved one. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Grief Affirming Practice: Understanding and Supporting Traumatically Bereaved Clients, Ep. 196
January 11, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBTerri Waibel, LCSW, provides information about theory and interventions for those in grief and bereavement, particularly around supporting the traumatically bereaved. Current debate in the field surrounding diagnosis for grievers is explored, as well as discussing about clinical presentation. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost CE membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year. Learn more at clearlyclin...
The Complexity of Termination: Setting The Tone for Closure, Ep. 195
December 07, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBDr. Daryl Chow shares powerful insights for creating successful therapy termination from the onset of therapy, including discussion about various termination reasons, the research about termination (including why some clients drop out prematurely), and how to manage the transition more effectively. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Foundations in Treating Posttraumatic Nightmares: Trauma-Informed Care, Ep. 194
November 16, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBLinda Yael Schiller, LICSW, discusses the relationship between dreams and trauma, and offers clinical interventions for posttraumatic nightmares using the Guided Active Imagination Approach (‘GAIA’). Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Sibling Abuse: Risk Factors, Realities, and Consequences, Ep. 193
November 09, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBDr. Amy Meyers, LCSW, discusses differences between sibling rivalry and sibling abuse and the most significant risk factors for sibling abuse, as well as providing helpful clinical interventions. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Sensory Differences, Impact on Behavior, and When to Refer Out, Ep. 192
October 26, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBRobin Abbott, OTR/L, breaks down possible contributors for sensory processing difference and attentional difficulties from a developmental perspective, including potential treatment options and help discerning when to refer out. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Free CE Course: As Wartime Realities Unfold: Supporting Clients In Traumatic Shock, Ep. 191
October 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBTrauma expert Dr. David Grand, LCSW, discusses the impact of traumatic exposures on our bodies and brains and interventions to help our clients when in the state of traumatic shock, through the lens of trauma research and Brainspotting. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
As Wartime Realities Unfold: Supporting Clients In Traumatic Shock, Ep. 191
October 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBTrauma expert Dr. David Grand, LCSW, discusses the impact of traumatic exposures on our bodies and brains and interventions to help our clients when in the state of traumatic shock, through the lens of trauma research and Brainspotting. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Safe Sex In a Digital Age: Considering Sexual Health and Safety in an Online World, Ep. 190
October 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBDr. Stefani Goerlich provides a framework for how clients can engage more healthfully and safely in intimate ways in an ever-connected online world. Including discussion of social media, algorithms, and artificial intelligence, this interview provides a helpful backdrop for how clinicians can support clients in engaging safely online with regard to intimate relationships. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
The ICD Meets the DSM: What U.S. Clinicians Need to Know, Ep. 189
September 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBDr. Jared Keeley explains the International Classification of Disease's history, purpose, and structure, including key differences between the ICD-10, ICD-11 and DSM-5-TR. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT
Cultural Safety and Care for Immigrant & Refugee Communities, Ep. 188
September 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBRaj Sundar, MD, shares how to bettter navigate cultural barriers and develop communication strategies to foster trust and respect with immigrant clients through the principles of Cultural Safety. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Mediating Trauma in Indigiqueer People: Deepening Identity Through Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, Ep. 187
September 07, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBMarca Cassity, LMFT, shares about the use of psychedelic assisted therapy in Two Spirit people with trauma, including discussion about discrimination, resilience, identity development, and oneness. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
On The Road Without a Map: The Value of Accurate Diagnoses For Better Outcomes, Ep. 186
August 24, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBDr. Shiro Torquato discusses the importance of accurate diagnoses, benefits and limitations of the DSM diagnostic system, and complementary diagnostic tools like the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology to drive accurate diagnoses in order to improve care outcomes. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Fostering Resilience Against Suicide: Helping Clients "Build Lives Worth Living", Ep. 185
August 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBJessica Gifford, LICSW, explains the power of upstream versus downstream suicide prevention interventions and offers research-based strategies to help clients improve quality of life as a suicide prevention resource. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Note: Please note that the terminology to describe the voluntary ending of one's life is continually evolving alongside a deeper understanding of the phenomenon. Please note that Jessica uses various terms in this interview, including the ph...
When Therapy Stalls: How to Respond When Progress Is Missing, Ep. 184
August 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBElizabeth Heaney, LPC, discusses how to navigate stalled therapy... maybe we’re covering the same material over and over again, maybe we’re feeling unsure of what to focus on, or maybe the conversation during sessions has little vitality or real engagement. Tune in to learn techniques and approaches for 'next step' options when therapy stalls. Presentation.
The Language of Enneagram: Working with Enneagram Clients in Psychotherapy, Ep. 183
July 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBJoanne Kim, LMFT, provides a sociocultural primer about the Enneagram (a 9-type personality framework) and how a client’s interest in the Enneagram types can impact and potentially deepen psychotherapeutic work by way of shared nomenclature and framing. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Developing Clinical Resilience: Nurturing Self of Therapist Beyond ‘Self Care’, Ep. 182
July 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBMegan VanMeter, LPC, explains the important difference between life enrichment and self-care in the face of the occupational hazard of burnout, and provides antidotes to the dark aspects of being a mental health professional. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT
When Therapy Ends: Ideal and Less-Than-Ideal Termination, Ep. 181
July 13, 2023 13:10 - 1 hour - 139 MBElizabeth Heaney, LPC, explores differences in who initiates termination (client or therapist), what happens when termination seems premature, reactive, or not mutually agreed-upon, and the ethical importance of “clean” termination (for both parties). Presentation.
Therapy or Coaching? Differences & Similarities Worth Knowing, Ep. 180
June 15, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBDr. Londyn Miller, LMFT, MCLC, defines and explains the philosophies of coaching versus therapy, including legal and ethical considerations relating to therapists providing coaching services. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Coming Out: A Trauma-Based Experience, Ep. 179
June 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBJohn Sovec, LMFT, explains coming out as a potentially trauma-based experience for LGBTQIA+ individuals, including themes like nervous system activation, hypervigilance, and social alienation; John also discusses supportive resources and clinical interventions. Presentation.
Setting the Tone at the Top: Anti-Oppressive and Trauma Informed Leadership and Supervision, Ep. 173
May 25, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBCristal Martinez Acosta, LPC-S, explains trauma-informed principles and explains leadership strategies to emphasize anti-oppressive, trauma\-sensitive, and culturally-aware strategies in management and clinical supervision systems. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Polyvagal Theory: Hacking the Stress Response, Ep. 177
May 11, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBGabrielle Juliano-Villani, LCSW, gives a helpful primer on the important role of the Vagus nerve plays in how the human nervous system manages stress and regulates emotions. Includes discussion about the impact of trauma on the stress response. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Remnants of Combat: Assisting Veterans with PTSD and TBI, Ep. 176
April 27, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 139 MBDr. Lorin Lindner shares best practices for engaging and treating veterans in psychotherapy, including discussion about clinical presentations of combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress, Tramautic Brain Injury, and Moral Injury. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
DSM-5-TR: What’s New, a Review, and Limitations, Ep. 175
April 20, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 144 MBDr. Stephanie Woo provides a comprehensive discussion about continuities and changes in the DSM-5-TR, including discussion about social and ethnocultural limitations and the evolution of the Diagnostic Manual over time. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Innovative Approaches for Treating Fears and Phobias in Young Children, Ep. 174
April 06, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 141 MBDr. Karen Levine provides clear guidance about treatment approaches based in a combination of Play Therapy techniques and gradual exposure in order to address fears and phobias in young children, including discussion about the use of these interventions with neurodiverse clientele. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
"But That's Not What I Want": The Ethics of Self-Determination and Cultivating Medical Autonomy, Ep. 173
March 30, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 143 MBDiane Bigler, LCSW, takes a deep dive into how to approach ethical considerations regarding client self-determination around medical care. What rights does a patient/client have? What if their provider disagrees with their choice? What if WE, as a therapist, disagree? In this interview, Diane breaks down the complexity of medical decision-making and the importance of supporting client/patient autonomy using helpful case examples and her own lived experience. Interview with Elizabeth Irias,...
When You Connect, You Protect: The Impact of Social Connection on Mental Health, Ep. 172
March 16, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 144 MBJessica Gifford, LICSW, explains the link between social connectedness and mental health, and emphasizes the importance of helping clients build connection using concrete strategies. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Gray Divorce: What You Need to Know About Later-Life Breakups, Ep. 171
March 09, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 140 MBLinda Hershman, LMFT, discusses who is filing for gray divorce, the reasons why, and the unique challenges of adult children of divorcing parents. Includes discussion about communities of Color, LGBTQIA+ and mixed-orientation marriage populations. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Integrative Treatments for Improving Mental Health, Including Ethical/Legal Considerations, Ep. 170
February 16, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 148 MBDr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge discusses integrative mental health options (like supplements, dietary changes, neurofeedback, etc.), legal and ethical considerations about how to discuss these options with therapy clients, how to integrate methods into their clinical practice, and the research on these integrative approaches. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Dissociation Made Simple: Best Practices for Changing the Conversation, Ep. 169
February 09, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 140 MBDr. Jamie Marich addresses clinical fear and stigma about dissociation, and explains dissociation in a holistic manner with appreciation of historical context, societal influences, and modern knowledge from the field of traumatic stress studies. Presentation also includes discussion of Dr. Marich's first-hand experience with dissociation. Presentation-style.
Surviving Motherhood: Giving Voice to Black Mamas Childbirth Experiences and Trauma, Ep. 168
February 02, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 141 MBDr. Lyneia Richardson discusses common traumatic pregnancy and childbirth experiences of Black women and themes around mothering as a Black woman in America; suggestions on how helping professionals can best provide a supportive space of healing for this population is also discussed. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Note: This episode uses various terms to describe people who gestate and chestfeed, including terms like women, mothering, breastfeeding, childbirthing people, etc. Please...
The Art of Confrontation: Challenging Clients Effectively, Ep. 167
January 19, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 144 MBElizabeth Heaney, LPC, explores the clinical value of confronting clients, interventions to implement challenges, and various reasons therapists often shy away from strongly challenging their clients. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Client Meaning-making: Working with Spirituality in Psychotherapy , Ep. 166
January 12, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 140 MBDr. Russell Siler Jones, LMHC, provides helpful rationale for attending to spiritual and religious issues in psychotherapy, including discussion about countertransference and meaningful interventions to welcome a client's meaning-making into the room. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
When the Lights Don't Sparkle: Managing Grief During the Holidays, Ep. 165
November 17, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 139 MBGrief therapist Londyn Miller, LMFT, explores some of the societal norms which shape our unconscious responses to grief (encompassing all kinds of grief, not just grief relating to illness or death), including discussion about common bereavement myths. Critical self-care strategies for managing social pressures and creative ideas to help clients manage their grief around holidays are also discussed. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Helping Children Cope with an Adult World, From Big Feelings To Big Problems, Ep. 164
November 10, 2022 16:20 - 1 hour - 141 MBDr. Melissa Munro Boyd describes ways for therapists to help children develop healthy coping skills for emotion management, including helpful interventions and discussion about addressing big topics like death, violence, relocation, etc. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT
Free CE Course: A Wounded Healer Heals: Dr. Yalom on Life, Loss, and Therapy, Ep. 163
October 20, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 140 MBDr. Irv Yalom candidly explores the role of a therapist, the intermingling of personal life and career, and his perspectives on existentialism, including the impact of therapist self-disclosure on the therapeutic relationship. Also includes retrospective discussion about his use of ‘here-and-now’ psychotherapy work with terminally ill and bereaved clients. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT
Beyond Techniques: Using Principle-Based Supervision to Grow Clinical Competence, Ep. 162
October 13, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 149 MBDr. Julia Mackaronis, licensed clinical psychologist, explores the benefits of exploring values- and principle-based supervision techniques instead of focusing heavily on specific therapeutic interventions in order to build clinical confidence and flexibility in supervisees. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Kink: Laying the Clinical Groundwork, From Fundamentals and Beyond, Ep. 161
September 22, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 140 MBDr. Elyssa Helfer, LMFT, provides helpful context and education about the kink community as well as the ways clinicians can more impactfully serve them. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Supervising Clinicians Serving BIPOC Children & Adolescents: Mediating Impact of Implicit Bias, Ep. 160
September 15, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 140 MBDr. Sonja Sutherland, LPC, dives deep into the mental health impact of systemic racism on BIPOC children and how to supervise early-career clinicians in more effectively serving this population. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Addressing Disordered Eating in Teens When You’re Not a Specialist: Understanding the Process, Ep. 159
September 08, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 153 MBTracy Kenela, LMHC, shares important diagnostic and interventional guidance for clinicians who encounter adolescents with eating disordered behaviors, including helpful insight for working with parents/caregivers. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Taking the Stand and Providing Feedback: Clinical Considerations for Working with Clients in Family Legal Proceedings , Ep. 158
August 25, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 139 MBApril Tith, LMFT, provides invaluable clarity about how to navigate things like court orders, legal filings, and conflicting perspectives from parents and attorneys in family law proceedings, including discussion about propsective ethical dilemmas. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Listening for Shame in Psychotherapy, Ep. 157
August 18, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 142 MBCynthia Mulder, LCSW, shares key information about shame and its antidotes, including discussion about the differences between embarrassment, humiliation, guilt, and shame, and ways to both recognize and address shame in psychotherapy. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT