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The AAMFT Podcast is an all-access pass to the latest news, developments, and thought leaders in the world of systemic therapy. Hosted by Dr. Eli Karam, it strives to relate, educate, and innovate one episode at a time. The episodes explore topics that relationship-based therapists care about, and features unique conversations and interviews with established experts. The show provides information and education on direct practice and emerging trends in the MFT profession.
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This podcast is dedicated to discussing the topics that mental health clinicians encounter and comes to you from The Right Counselor.com. I’m Jackie Dunagan. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I’m also and AAMFT approved supervisor. I’m talking with seasoned professionals about what they do. I have to tell you, I learned so much from these conversations. The wisdom they have shared improved and informed my clinical work. My hope is that you also gain some take-aways. When it comes ...
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In this episode, Eli interviews AAMFT's very own Chief Advocacy Officer, Roger Smith, to discuss AAMFT's efforts in developing a model of MFT license portability in order to promote more objectivity in assessing qualifications, as well as standardization between states in our increasingly mobile society.…
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Mastering Your Finances as an Independent Contractor: Simplify and Thrive with Expert Help with David Ragland, CFP
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In this episode, Jackie talks with David Ragland, CFP, about crucial business strategies for independent contractors, emphasizing simplicity and the importance of building a team of experts. Key Takeaways: Keep It Simple: Focus on simplifying business operations and day-to-day activities. Leverage Expertise: Build a team of professionals to support…
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On this episode of the AAMFT Podcast, Dafna Lender, LCSW, speaks to Eli about secure attachment of children with their caregivers, and the importance of playfulness and rupture repair in the parent-child relationship.
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Mastering Clinical Notes: Simplifying the Art of Note Taking for Clinicians
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Host: Jackie Dunagan, LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor Episode Summary: In this solo episode, Jackie dives into the often challenging task of record keeping, focusing primarily on note-taking for clinicians. Jackie shares her personal experiences and confesses to not being naturally organized, highlighting the common struggle among right-brained cli…
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Episode 108: Sue Johnson, Jim Furrow & Gail Palmer
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Sue Johnson on April 23, 2024. In this very special tribute episode, we hear from Sue in her own words about her childhood and professional legacy. Sue was also a cherished friend whose warmth and wisdom profoundly touched all who knew her. Two of those friends and leaders in the EFT M…
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Minors in Counseling: Best Practices with Rebekah Jones, LPC, CPCS
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In this episode, Rebekah Jones, LPC, CPCS, shares how she lays the groundwork for her work with minors. If you are like me, it feels like there are a lot of t’s to cross and i’s to dot when you work with minors. Rebekah certainly made it feel a lot more manageable for me, although I’m still sticking with adults. We discuss how she navigates getting…
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Session Fees: What To Charge? with Dr. Wendy Dickinson Ragland
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Dr. Wendy Dickinson Ragland, joins us today to discuss considerations with regard to setting clinical fees. In this podcast, Dr. Dickinson and I have an open chat about setting fees for your clinical work. In this podcast, we discuss: Considerations with regard to setting an appropriate fee When you might want to consider lowering your fee or doing…
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In this episode, we confront the traditional male-female power struggle over intercourse frequency and replace it with a new understanding in which both women and men value affectionate, sensual, playful, and erotic touch.
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Counseling+FITNESS with Lauren and John Busing
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In this episode, we discuss how fitness and yoga can be used as a supplement to mental health counseling. Lauren and John Busing discuss their approach to wellness and fitness. John and Lauren are the owners of MOVE+breathe in Cumming, GA. About Lauren and John Lauren Reese Busing, E-RYT 200 and Certified Yoga Tune Up® Teacher, is co-owner of MOVE+…
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Supplementing Counseling with Virtual Reality Meditation with Matt Golino
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In this episode of Everything is Clinical: A Podcast for Mental Health Pros, Matt Golino from Zen VR discusses how virtual reality can be used with clients to help them learn meditation and as a counseling tool, both in and out of session. Matt is the founder and CEO of ZenVR. With almost ten years of meditation teaching experience and a Master's d…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Lisa Korey
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In this episode, Dr. Lisa Korey, talks with us about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Korey discusses what clinicians should pay attention to if they may have a client who may benefit from an ASD assessment referral. The 3 areas that she specifically highlights are social anxiety, sensory perception, and emotional regulation. She also discusses some o…
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In this episode, LMFT Martha Kauppi, sits down with Eli to explore polyamory from a systemic therapist's perspective. Martha is a therapist, author, speaker, and educator specializing in complex relational therapy, sex issues, and alternative family structures.
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Discussing ADHD with Rachel Scheinfield, PhD, NCSP
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In this episode, Dr. Rachel Scheinfield and I discuss attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and when it may be valuable to refer our clients for psychological evaluation for ADHD. We also discuss the benefits of the evaluation, for both the treating clinician and the client, as well as what to expect with an evaluation. Rachel is a licens…
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Counseling for couples - What are the options with Dustin Ellis, LMFT
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In this episode, I'm talking with Dustin Ellis, LMFT the options that couples have for counseling. "Traditional" couples counseling focuses on repair and enrichment. But often, couples need help with other issues: one person may be thinking about or may have decided to end the relationship, separated parents may need help co-parenting, the couple m…
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Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Wendy Dickinson Ragland
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Wendy Dickinson Ragland, PhD discusses working with clients who meet the criteria for borderline personality. In this episode, we discuss the following: Some common presentations for borderline personality disorder The importance of attachment when working with a client with borderline personality How the work is likely going to be slow and clinici…
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In this episode week's episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Durvasulais to explore the telltale behavioral patterns of narcissism and techniques that you can use with your client to encourage healing and growth.
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Episode 104: Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt
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In this episode, Eli sits down with married couple's therapists Harville Hendrix and Helen Lakelly Hunt, to discuss the unique challenges of approaching relationships with mindfulness and empathy. Their renowned Imago Relationship Therapy model, now being taught internationally, focuses on healing the inner self and utilizing needs-focused dialogue…
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In the first installment of 2024 and the beginning of Season 6 of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli speaks with sleep expert, Donn Posner. Dr. Posner is one of the leaders in the field of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and the founder and President of Sleepwell Consultants.
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In one of the most personal and revealing interviews in AAMFT Podcast history, Eli explores with Bill his origin story and both his successes and challenges throughout his pioneering journey into systemic therapy integration.
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In this episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Porges to talk about his latest book aimed at the general public. It definitively presents how Polyvagal Theory can be understandable to all and demonstrates how its practical principles are applicable to anyone looking to live their safest, best, healthiest, and happiest life.…
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In this episode, Deb and Eli discuss practical Polyvagal skills and how we can use Polyvagal Theory to transform the way we navigate our professional and personal relationships.
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In this episode, Eli dives deep with Dr. Doug Snyder into a proven, research-based approach for treating couples impacted by the trauma of infidelity to learn the clinical skills that will empower your couples to recover after significant breaches of trust.
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In this episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Lewis to discuss the four components of sibling ghosts: frozen images, crystalized roles, unhealthy loyalty, and sibling transference.
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In this episode, Eli talks with a MFT leader in this area, Sara Reed. Sara is a mental health futurist and has spent her early career reimagining effective mental health care in the medical system.
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In this interview, Dr. Ellyn Bader sits down with Eli to describe the evolution of her work as a couples therapist. She also recalls how she and her therapist husband, Dr. Peter Pearson, founded the Couples Institute and the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, a model that teaches therapists how to diagnose, intervene and significantly help tro…
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In this episode of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli has a thought-provoking conversation with AAMFT Past President & current Chair of the Spirituality in Clinical Practice (SICP) Topical Interest Network - Dr. Chris Habben.
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In this episode of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli and leading scientist-practitioner, Barbara McCrady, review the historical and conceptual underpinnings of ABCT, as well as the specific treatment elements and structure.
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On this installment of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli interviews EEFT innovator, Jim Furrow, Ph.D. They discuss how to confidently lead family members through distress and past injuries to create new relational patterns, bond with each other, and experience a fuller sense of security.
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Episode 92: Teresa McDowell, Carmen Knudson-Martin, and Maria Bermudez
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On this episode of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli sits down with the authors ofSocioculturally Attuned Family Therapy - Teresa McDowell, Carmen Knudson-Martin & Maria Bermudez – for a thoughtful dialogue on the need for marriage and family therapists to engage in socially responsible practice by infusing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout theory a…
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In this episode, Eli sits down with AAMFT CEO, Chris Michaels, to discuss these findings and other important developments impacting all practicing MFTs. Download the 2022 MFT Industry Workforce Study for insight into these as well as anticipated challenges and trends facing the profession in the coming years at aamft.org.…
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