Welcome to "A Couch Divided Podcast" where secular psychology meets a Christian worldview. Hosted by Dr. Robyn Hall, PsyD (Doctor of Clinical Psychology) and Nick Thomas (Nouthetic Counselor and Behavioral Health student), this podcast aims to provide a useful, Christ-centered discourse on 'all things' mental health-related.
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Affordable, relevant, and diverse Continuing Ed for mental health professionals… one year of unlimited CE courses for just one low price! Clearly Clinical is an approved provider with the APA, NBCC, ASWB, NAADAC, NYS, CAMFT, & CCAPP; we feature clinicians from historically-marginalized populations, and donate to the Trevor Project. Our innovative CE presentations and interviews feature national experts and cover topics that help today’s passionate providers learn, grow, and shine. Visit us a ...
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Unveiling the Complexities and Challenges of Family Caregiving, Ep. 218
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Diane Bigler, LCSW, delves into the rewarding yet challenging aspects of caregiving for a loved one, focusing on the stressors and mental health impacts as well as sociocultural considerations and clinical interventions/resources. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership f…
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Essential Elements of Ketamine in Mental Healthcare, Ep. 217
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Dr. Abid Nazeer, FASAM, shares perspectives about ketamine’s rising use for mood disorders and other conditions, covering administration, safety, therapeutic effects, risks, and its integration with traditional treatments. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimi…
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Ethical AI: Emerging Use of Artificial Intelligence for Documentation and Practice Management, Ep. 216
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Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey examines the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health practice, reviewing current and emerging AI applications like clinical documentation and highlighting critical ethical and legal considerations for clinicians. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining o…
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Breaking Faith: Helping Clients Flourish After Leaving Religion, Ep. 215
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Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren explores the shifting religious landscape in the US, highlighting why people are leaving their faith, how to support clients in this transition, and clinical interventions to aid their journey. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited p…
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Epigenetic Echoes of the Past: Addressing Intergenerational and Historical Race-Based Trauma, Ep. 214
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Dr. Sonja Sutherland explores the overlooked impacts of ancestral race-based trauma, highlighting its contributions to intergenerational and historical trauma, as well as epigenetic changes, emphasizing the critical need for understanding and addressing these issues in therapeutic settings to foster healing. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Ea…
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Time Awareness & Neurodivergence: Insights & Interventions, Ep. 213
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Occupational Therapist Robin Abbott explores chronic lateness and difficulty in time estimation among people with autism and other types of neurodivergence. She delves into time awareness as an auditory function, discussing why it may be impaired and its impact on functioning. Practical interventions are also introduced. Interview with Elizabeth Ir…
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A Paradigm Shift in Treatment of Chronic Pain: Expanding Beyond Opioids Into Other Options, Ep. 212
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Pain expert Dr. Mel Pohl explains the principles of modern pain neuroscience, the limitations of the opioid model for the management of chronic pain, and offers alternative evidence-based non-pharmacologic treatment options. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entir…
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Dollars And Sense: Connecting Financial and Emotional Wellness In Therapy, Ep. 211
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Financial therapist Dr. Traci Williams explains the relationship between financial and emotional health, and offers evidence-based assessment and treatment options to help therapists support their clients in having a healthy relationship with money.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast…
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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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Hey Guys, Please enjoy this special episode of On the Couch that we are releasing across all platforms! ACD has some exciting updates and is closing out the first part of Season 4! We will be back for part 2 starting September 5th, and for those of you who are Patreon supports, you will have early access beginning August 1st! We have some really aw…
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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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That it we are breaking up!!! It's been fun but please dont blame yourself, its us not you.okay...we are not really breaking up but we are talking about break ups and specifically our interrelationships. Do Christians break up? How should we think about breaking up? How do you go about it when you do?…
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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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Nick and Robyn talk about the proper term of descronsuction and how its used today. They speak of the heresy of descunstrtion but also remind everybody how deconstructing might be necessary if you already have bad theology.By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas
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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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Nick and Robyn talk about a classic experience that all humans have had and continue to have. What is anger? Is there any need for it? Is all anger sin? Take a listen and find out.By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas
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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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Uh ohhh the big "L" word. Nick and Robyn talk about love from a biblical point of view and chronicle history to see love in many different shapes and understandings. Is there such a thing as love at first site? What about love languages? These are just some of the things Nick and Robyn go over in this post Valentines Day episode.…
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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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"Your mom" - Sigmund Freud. This week, Nick and Robyn take a deep dive into vast pool that is parenting styles. What makes a good parent? Come hang out on the couch with us while we try to summarize the current psychological thought on the matter and as always, attempt to leave you with a good idea of what God says about it all!…
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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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Nick and Robyn talk about dissociative identity disorder (D.I.D.), They go through the criteria and the implications of this strange phenomenon that seems to pop every once in a while. Is there any hope for people with this disorder? Is there a purpose in dissociating at all?By Dr. Robyn Hall, Nick Thomas
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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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