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Supporting Jewish Clients Through Antisemitism and creating safe spaces, Ep. 210
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Dr. Liya Levanda joins us for a discussion about antisemitism and covert ways it can manifest both in American society and in clinical practice, with exploration of social justice considerations in relation to current international conflicts. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE cr…
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Bridging The Divide: The Realities for Jewish and Arab Clients in a Time of Heightened Discrimination, Ep. 209
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Cheryl Qamar, an Arab-American social worker, and Dr. Mark Hammel, a Jewish American psychologist, define various terms and discuss increases in discrimination facing Jewish and Arab clients. They explore these concepts using touchstones of cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation in order to provide thoughtful, effective care t…
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Caring For Palestinian Clients Through Trauma: Limitations of Western Norms and More Fitting Approaches, Ep. 208
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Dr. Samah Jabr, psychiatrist and Ministry of Health director in Palestine, discusses the disparities between Western psychological paradigms and the unique mental health challenges in Palestine, and proposes a critical reevaluation of these practices to better embrace diverse cultural narratives, serve Palestinian clients, and address global mental…
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Age-Related Memory Loss: Essential Knowledge and Tools for Therapists, Ep. 207
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Dr. Regina Koepp explains best practices for navigating age-related memory loss when it presents in mental health care, including discussion about comorbidities, risk factors, and helpful differential diagnosis guidance. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimit…
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FREE CE Course: Shaping a Secure Sense of Self Using EFIT, Ep. 206
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Dr. Sue Johnson explains how Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy evokes, contains, and uses emotion in specific empirically-supported ways to help individual clients grow and thrive. Interview with Elizabeth 'Beth' Irias. Disclaimer: Please note that this episode discusses self-harming behaviors, suicide, abuse, and other traumatic experiences, …
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Assessing and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence, Legally and Ethically, Ep. 205
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Dr. 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 li…
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Mastering the Art of Online Group Therapy, Ep. 204
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Ariel 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 C…
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Conditioned Emotional Suppression: The Emotional Experiences of the Marginalized, Ep. 203
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Joanne 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…
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Looking Out for Long COVID & Similar Illnesses in Clients: Symptoms, Research, and Developing Treatments, Ep. 202
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Dr. 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 preve…
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The Little-Known Bully on the Block: Eating Disorders and the Impact of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Ep. 201
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Specialized 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 cre…
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Painful Sex & Penetration: A Clinical Overview of Vaginismus for Mental Health Professionals, Ep. 200
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Sexologist 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 C…
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Correcting Myths about Suicidal Ideation and Self-Injurious Behaviors and Providing Responsive Treatment, Ep. 199
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Dr. 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 dea…
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Adult Siblings as a Hidden Resource in Therapy, Ep. 198
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Featuring 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 …
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Family Dynamics and Challenges Associated with Aging Loved Ones, Ep. 197
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Gabrielle 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. In…
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Grief Affirming Practice: Understanding and Supporting Traumatically Bereaved Clients, Ep. 196
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Terri 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…
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The Complexity of Termination: Setting The Tone for Closure, Ep. 195
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Dr. 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.…
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Foundations in Treating Posttraumatic Nightmares: Trauma-Informed Care, Ep. 194
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Linda 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.By Linda Yael Schiller, LICSW
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Sibling Abuse: Risk Factors, Realities, and Consequences, Ep. 193
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Dr. 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.By Dr. Amy Meyers, LCSW
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Sensory Differences, Impact on Behavior, and When to Refer Out, Ep. 192
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Robin 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.By Robin Abbott, MS, OTR/L
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As Wartime Realities Unfold: Supporting Clients In Traumatic Shock, Ep. 191
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Trauma 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.By Dr. David Grand, LCSW
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Safe Sex In a Digital Age: Considering Sexual Health and Safety in an Online World, Ep. 190
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Dr. 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…
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The ICD Meets the DSM: What U.S. Clinicians Need to Know, Ep. 189
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Dr. 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, LMFTBy Dr. Jared Keeley
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Cultural Safety and Care for Immigrant & Refugee Communities, Ep. 188
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Raj 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.By Raj Sundar, MD
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Mediating Trauma in Indigiqueer People: Deepening Identity Through Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, Ep. 187
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Marca 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.By Marca Cassidy, LMFT
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On The Road Without a Map: The Value of Accurate Diagnoses For Better Outcomes, Ep. 186
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Dr. 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.…
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