Light Up The Couch

Kyle Bullock, LSW, explores the ins and outs of three evidence-based family therapy models that can be particularly effective when treating families of LGBTQ adolescents. Presentation. 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 the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more)...

Dr. Nancy Gardner, a certified Supervisor and Trainer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), discusses how to help couples heal from infidelity using EFT methods. Presentation. 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 the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn,...

Amanda Patterson, LMHC, sheds light on how to create and maintain a successful and abundant therapy practice that is ethically-sound. Presentation. 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 the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly...

Dr. Catherine Barrett breaks down the relational impact of narcissism and offers guidance about working with individuals who have experienced traumatic bonding and/or codependency relating to relationships with significant others with NPD traits. Presentation. See Episode #110 for Part II. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE cred...

Dr. Jamie Marich, LPCC, discusses how expressive arts therapy complements standard trauma treatments, and offers expert insight into how clinicians can develop an expressive arts practice and make use of these effective interventions. Presentation. 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 s...

John Sovec, LMFT, discusses the unique risks faced by the LGBTQ+ adolescent and how clinicians can positively impact the coming out process of their clients. Presentation. 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 the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow...

Frank Baird, LMFT, LPCC, an expert in meditation and mindfulness, delivers a modern, technology-focused guided meditation, perfect for use in the therapy room with clients or for a clinician's own meditative practices. Provided as a free resource; not for CE Credit. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year,...

Frank Baird, LMFT, LPCC, an expert in meditation and mindfulness, delivers a calming, feeling-focused guided meditation, perfect for use in the therapy room with clients or for a clinician's own meditative practices. Provided as a free resource; not for CE Credit. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, wi...

Frank Baird, LMFT, LPCC, an expert in meditation and mindfulness, delivers a calming, choose-your-focus ('anchor') guided meditation, perfect for use in the therapy room with clients or for a clinician's own meditative practices. Provided as a free resource; not for CE Credit. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an en...

Frank Baird, LMFT, LPCC, an expert in meditation and mindfulness, delivers a calming, breath-focused guided meditation, perfect for use in the therapy room with clients or for a clinician's own meditative practices. Provided as a free resource; not for CE Credit. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, wit...

Patricia Gieselman, LMFT, provides a preview of the DBT Mindfulness skills taught during a DBT treatment course, and describes the importance of mindfulness practice for professionals in order to be more effective in our work with our clients. Presentation. 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...

Patricia Gieselman, LMFT, reviews the skills offered in DBT, including Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Emotion Regulation, which are taught to clients throughout the course of treatment. Presentation. 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 C...

Patricia Gieselman, LMFT, offers an overview of the structure and components of DBT with the idea of peaking interest in developing expertise in DBT, a method shown to assist in the development of emotional regulation skills. Presentation. 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...

Robert Scholz, LMFT, LPCC, discusses how to elicit, evoke, and respond to client change talk, as well as effective ways to respond to client ambivalence or ‘status quo’ talk. Preparatory and mobilizing change talk are also defined and explored. 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 stron...

Robert Scholz, LMFT, LPCC, explores the four primary conversational techniques used in motivational interviewing conversations: Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections and Summaries (OARS); a research review is also provided. 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 app...

Robert Scholz, LMFT, LPCC, provides an introduction of the theory and practice of Motivational Interviewing with clients struggling with addictive disorders, including the four processes involved in impacting a client's stage of change. 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...

Frank Baird, LMFT, LPCC, reviews the impact of mindfulness on emotion regulation, including a guided meditation practice about both Working with Difficult Emotions and Mindfulness of Thinking, designed to support providers in using mindfulness clinically. 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...

Frank Baird, LMFT, LPCC, reviews the current scientific findings regarding mindfulness and meditation, and discusses the professional benefits of mindfulness and meditation as a personal practice by behavioral health providers. 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...

Frank Baird, LMFT, LPCC, provides an overview of mindfulness and meditation, and describes the benefits of regular mindfulness and meditative practices in the improvement of client treatment outcomes, including discussion of different mindfulness techniques. 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...

Mark Pew focuses on the social-economic aspect of the BioPsychoSocialSpiritual treatment model and how it can complicate (or help) the management of chronic pain, and provides information about how to address and manage these considerations. Note: Not eligible for CE credit Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entir...

Mark Pew explores how Adverse Childhood Experiences, resilience, and one’s psycho-spiritual identity can impact pain management treatment outcomes, and reviews tools that can be helpful in identifying chronic pain beliefs that negative impact outcomes. Note: Not eligible for CE credit Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits f...

Juli Agajanian, LMFT, clarifies essential information for the appropriate diagnosis and management of eating disorders (EDs) in a variety of settings, including an overview of the different types of EDs and an exploration of their clinical presentations. 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...

Kim Greeley, LMFT, engages in a conversation with a colleague about EMDR, and provides an EMDR overview, with the goal of providing foundational knowledge to assist clinicians in understanding the model so that they feel more confident understanding it. Note: Not eligible for CE credit. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits...

Attorney Nick Merkin addresses a common problem in the field of behavioral health: Client/patient privacy. He discusses staying in compliance with often-conflicting ideals about client privacy/confidentiality and appropriate disclosure of client info. Note: Not eligible for CE credit Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits fo...

Attorney Nick Merkin covers important topics in employment law in the behavioral health field, including interviewing and hiring, policy and procedure requirements, discrimination, harassment, wage concerns, employee discipline, and termination. Note: Not eligible for CE credit Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an e...