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Dr. Beth Mullen-Houser explores how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help therapists recognize and repair ruptures caused by disconnection. This episode examines the ethical responsibility of staying present and attuned, even when our own internal systems get activated. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimi...

Bronwyn Schweigerdt, LMFT explores how early attachment disruptions and alexithymia can impair a client’s ability to recognize and articulate anger. This interview offers structured strategies to support emotional identification and expression in session. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE c...

Dr. Erika Felix, PSY, discusses the psychological impact of natural and human-caused disasters, offering clinical strategies and protective factors that support healing in individuals and 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 of the strongest C...

Dr. Nancy Grechko, PSY, explores how attachment wounds and nervous system dysregulation may draw clients to intense, but harmful, relationships, and how clinicians can gently intervene in support of safety and stability. 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...

Dr. Kristin Dempsey, LMFT, LPCC, provides a framework for addressing unexpected client behavior without losing your ethical footing, talking through concerns like a client being inebriated in session to boundary issues. Dr. Dempsey discusses how to uphold therapeutic integrity while adapting to real-world challenges in virtual and in-person care. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credi...

Angela Brooks-Livingston, LCMHCS, explores the evolution from affirming to competent care for transgender and gender expansive clients, offering guidance on historical context, gatekeeping, letter-writing, and creating a more deliberately inclusive practice. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast C...

Laurel Roberts-Meese, LMFT, equips therapists with practical tools and essential knowledge to foster cultural competency, navigate nuanced dynamics, and provide affirming, inclusive care to queer couples, from intake to intervention. 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 y...

Dr. Lana Holmes teaches how erasure, bias, and repeated coming out shape the mental health of bi and pan individuals, including discussion about identity, stress, and clinical strategies for affirming care. 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 stron...

Julia Aziz, LCSW and interfaith ceremonialist, explores how ritual and ceremony can support clients through life transitions. This course offers culturally responsive tools for integrating meaning-making and spiritual practice into therapy. 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 e...

Dr. Brittany Peters, LCSW, explores the complexities of clinical supervision, from interpersonal dynamics to systemic influences. This course offers tools for structured planning, effective feedback, and culturally aware leadership. 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 ye...

Dr. Robin Raniero Norris, LMFT, highlights how learning disorders may impact mental health and present in therapy. This episode provides tools to recognize signs and offer supportive, informed care. 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 strongest CE...

Dr. Kristin Dempsey, LMFT, LPCC, explores harm reduction as a clinical and social justice framework for supporting clients with substance use and process addictions. This course equips clinicians with tools to foster autonomy, safety, and nonjudgmental collaboration across the spectrum of recovery. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our lo...

Renowned psychologist Dr. Donald Meichenbaum explores the science of resilience, examining why some individuals recover from trauma while others struggle with lasting distress. Through evidence-based strategies, clinicians will learn how to enhance protective factors, support meaning-making, and apply cognitive-behavioral techniques to foster resilience in their clients. Interview with Elizabeth I...

Khara Croswaite Brindle, LPC, ACS, CFT-I, explores the silent burden clinicians carry after a client’s suicide, addressing grief, ethical dilemmas, and self-care. This course provides essential strategies for navigating loss while maintaining professional integrity and resilience. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership...

Patricia Young, MSW, a neurodivergent coach and former LCSW, explores the complexities of high-masking autism in AFAB individuals, highlighting late diagnosis, internalized masking, and mental health impacts. This course equips therapists with neurodivergent-affirming tools to recognize overlooked traits, support autistic clients, and foster self-understanding. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT...

Dr. Tamora Callands, PsyD, examines intimacy across emotional, physical, and social domains to help clinicians better conceptualize its complexities, providing a framework for understanding intimacy’s interplay with attachment, boundaries, and vulnerability to support client growth. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membershi...

Elder abuse expert E. Penny Jacobo, LCSW, shares key insights on identifying, addressing, and preventing elder abuse. This episode covers its forms, the role of Adult Protective Services, and clinicians’ legal and ethical reporting duties. 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...

Helen Bennett explains the profound mental health impacts of the menopause transition, from hormonal shifts to emotional and cognitive challenges. This podcast equips therapists with practical tools, including CBT, lifestyle interventions, and insights into hormone replacement therapy, to better support clients navigating this transformative life stage. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE...

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...