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Drs. Julia Mackaronis and Ken Critchfield provide a practical framework for clinicians to navigate therapeutic challenges, interpret relational patterns, and strengthen therapeutic alliances using insights from SASB and psychotherapy process research. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credi...

Dr. Anjuli Amin delves into intergenerational trauma, cultural values, and tailored therapeutic strategies to provide compassionate care for Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities. 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 o...

Dr. Judy Ho offers new insight on attachment styles, exploring their origins, impacts, and practical strategies for helping clients foster secure relationships and enhance emotional well-being in personal and professional contexts. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Proudly sponsored by Berries: AI mental health scribe for personalized notes and treatment plans. Get 20 sessions free at Berries....

Expert Couple Therapist Lambers Fisher, LMFT, shares practical strategies for helping politically divided couples navigate the challenges of interpolitical relationships. From fostering connection beyond politics to maintaining objectivity as a therapist, this episode offers tools to strengthen relationships in an increasingly polarized world. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit f...

Zander Keig, LCSW, provides essential guidance for clinicians supporting gender-diverse clients considering or undergoing gender-affirming surgeries, including practical strategies for navigating insurance, preparing support networks, understanding surgical options, and addressing emotional preparedness and recovery. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episod...

Political division expert Dr. Tania Israel shares research-backed strategies for managing polarization and fostering empathy in the therapy room. This course equips clinicians with practical tools to bridge divides, support clients (and ourselves) in divided environments, and cultivate resilience and understanding, even in challenging times. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for...

Dr. Dain Kloner, LMFT, offers practical insights for therapists navigating the challenges of a polarized sociopolitical climate, providing strategies for maintaining neutrality, preventing burnout, and fostering compassionate, ethically-minded therapy. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE cred...

Julia Kristina, RCC, shares strategies for helping clients build healthy boundaries that foster meaningful relationships, addressing challenges in changing boundaries and considering sociocultural factors. 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 strong...

This on-demand podcast CE course features 'The Documentation Divas' sharing vital insights on progress notes, including actionable guidance for therapists to enhance documentation quality, manage time efficiently, and reduce clinician burnout. Interview with Elizabeth 'Beth' Irias, LMFT, featuring Dr. Ajita Robinson, Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey, Barbara Griswold, LMFT, and Beth Rontal, LICSW.For more in...

Dr. Sangeeta Prasad discusses the impact of election stress on individuals and highlights the importance of addressing internalized oppression in therapy, emphasizing integrating identity into clinical conversations to foster healing and promote positive change during challenging sociocultural events. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our...

La Shanda Sugg, LPC, explores how cultural narratives shape our perception of pain and may also influence our clinical interventions, discussing the importance of understanding personal and historical views on suffering to better support clients in their healing journeys. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlim...

Dr. Beth Mullen-Houser explores Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, discussing how IFS fosters healing through the clinical use of compassionate curiosity and IFS's unique integration with other therapeutic models. 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 o...

Stacy Nakell, LCSW, explores the importance of skin-based connection in early attachment, the role of touch in physiological and emotional regulation, and the development of body-focused repetitive behaviors like skin-picking and trichotillomania. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits f...

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 for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year...

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 unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with so...

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 our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE cr...

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 podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of...

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. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by join...

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 Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this ep...

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 entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in...

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 CE credits for an entire year, with some of the...

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 credits for an entire year, with some of the stronge...

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 to diverse clientele. Earn CE credit for listening...

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 health concerns. Interview with Elizabeth Irias,...

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 unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with som...