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Hello and thank you for joining the Connection Therapy podcast. This is a podcast about the craft of psychotherapy and we seek to support those who strive to improve their craft by sharing research about the science and stories about the art of psychology. Together we will explore these findings so you can decide how you want to apply them to benefit your practice.
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12. Understanding and Reflecting on Projections in Therapy with Children
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Children often project their feelings, both positive and negative, onto others as a way to express emotions they cannot fully articulate. These projections are a normal part of development and can provide valuable insights into a child's inner world. In today’s exploration episode, Brenda shares her findings from her research project on how the chi…
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11. Recognizing Eye Movement Patterns to Improve Treatment Effectiveness in Equine Assisted Services: Understanding the Initial Encounter
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The first interaction with a horse can be a profound and eye-opening experience. In today’s episode Brenda brings listeners into an exploration of observing the eye contact of the participant during Equine-Assisted Services. These interactions with horses are known for their therapeutic benefits. Brenda provides listeners with strategies to enhance…
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10. Assessing Eye Contact Cues to Increase Effectiveness of Interventions
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Effective communication is at the heart of successful interactions, whether you are a therapist, teacher, or anyone aiming to improve their relational skills. One often overlooked yet vital aspect of communication is eye contact. Understanding and recognizing eye contact patterns can significantly enhance your ability to connect with others, partic…
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9. Understanding Blink Rates: What Horses Teach Us About Stress and Therapy
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Eye contact is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, conveying emotions, intentions, and levels of engagement. Various studies have explored its significance, revealing how direct gazes can establish trust, convey confidence, and facilitate deeper connections. In today’s episode Brenda continues her discussion on eye contact and how it appears…
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8. Connecting Through Eye Contact: Play Therapy Interventions for Better Eye Contact
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Eye contact plays a crucial role in communication and mental health. It can build connections, enhance understanding, and foster trust. However, making eye contact can be challenging for some individuals. In today’s episode, Brenda explores the importance of eye contact in therapy and shares practical interventions to help increase eye contact, dra…
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7. Unlocking the Importance of Eye Contact in Mental Health
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Most of us would agree that eye contact is important. It's a fundamental aspect of communication, a silent language that conveys understanding, empathy, and connection. But how often do we truly think about its significance beyond the surface level? In today’s episode Brenda shines a spotlight on the often underestimated yet crucial element of huma…
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6. Navigating Life's Stages: Intervening with Projections Through Erikson's Developmental Model
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In life we often find ourselves facing projections—visions of our future selves, our desires, fears, and aspirations. These projections can guide our actions and decisions, but they can also hinder our growth if left unexamined. Understanding and intervening with these projections is key to navigating the complexities of life's various stages. In t…
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5. Understanding Positive Projections: A Guide to Identifying and Addressing Them in Therapy for Adults
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In today's episode, Brenda delves into the concept of projections. Projections, both positive and negative, play a significant role in our interactions, shaping our perceptions and relationships. Brenda guides listeners through the process of identifying positive projections, offering concrete examples and practical insights to integrate into your …
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4. Insights from Research: Exploring Human-Animal Behavior
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In today’s episode, Brenda offers listeners a deeper insight into her research study, focusing on the behaviors she observed and scored, as well as the hypotheses she formulated and their unexpected outcomes. Listen in as she guides listeners through an overview of the behaviors and how she specifically chose them to be represented in her study. He…
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3. Exploring Attachment Theory: Understanding the Influence of Assessments and Human-Animal Connections
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In today’s episode Brenda delves deeper into the setup of her study, shedding light on the profound influence of attachment theory and how it shaped her research. Join her as she uncovers the intricacies of two influential assessments in the field of attachment theory and explores their impact on her research study. Brenda begins by discussing the …
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2. Animal Assisted Therapy: Overview of a Research Study and Its Fundamentals
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In today’s episode Brenda provides listeners with an insightful overview of her research project. She introduces the comprehensive journey through her own research beginning with the foundational aspects and progressing through the details of attachment theory, animal-assisted therapy, and the biological framework of empathy. Brenda provides listen…
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This is part of a series of episodes about the psychological phenomena of projection. The series features multiple episodes on projections, including an episode that introduces the topic of projections, a research episode that explores what has been found with regard to projections, and what we still need to learn, and then there are episodes with …
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