The Place Therapists Grow

Hi! My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist as well as the director of the Center for Transformation.  We exist to help therapists enhance their personal and professional growth.  This episode is full of fun anecdotes and clear concepts in regard to how to blend gentle care and strong confrontation in the therapy setting.

Shame and insecurity is debilitating for therapists.  Its nearly impossible to manage these feelings when they come up and help our clients at the same time.  My name is Monica Mouer.  I am a licensed therapist and the founder of the Center for Transformation.  We exist to partner with therapists to enhance their personal and professional growth.  This episode focuses on t...

How Bad Therapists Ruin Therapy for Clients

Why do psychology and faith have to be in conflict?  I say that they don't need to.  The idea is to balance into a humble sense of awe and wonder with both topics.  Watch this video to learn more of my story and find out how conceptualization of neurotheology when it is understand and practice can bring new understanding to both of this topics.  This video begins the discussion...

Shame and insecurity is debilitating for therapists.  Its nearly impossible to manage these feelings when they come up and help our clients at the same time.  My name is Monica Mouer.  I am a licensed therapist and the founder of the Center for Transformation.  We exist to partner with therapists to enhance their personal and professional growth.  This episode focuses on t...

Spirituality is a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves, and it typically involves a search for meaning in life. Science is the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena. If we’ve been on the earth this long and this is all we can do, there...

The first time I heard another therapist talk about imposter syndrome, I was so intrigued.  I felt so validated because I could relate to the feelings of insecurity and self doubt.  I’ve found myself over the years thinking about this concept and how the fear of inadequacy can hinder us as therapists.    I’m Monica Mouer, the founder and director of the CFT institute. &nbs...

Did you know that over half of mental health professionals experience burnout?   People are often leaving our field because of burnout!  If this continues to happen, we will have less quality professional helping with the overwhelming burden of caring for the declining mental health of our world.  Burnout prevention is the solution, but what is the best way to approach this? &n...

The Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas on May 23, 2022 presents a very complicated scenario to us as American citizens.  We are faced with the overwhelming understanding that as a society we are failing to protect some of our most precious and vulnerable members.  And why is this happening?  My name is Monica Mouer, and I am licensed therapist.  I am also the president an...

What is the definition of gaslighting? What does it mean to be gaslit?  Is there a difference between being gaslit and being manipulated?  Do people who gaslight know what they are doing?  How can you be sure that you are being gaslit and what can be done to stop the gaslighting?  These questions and more    Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where the abus...

Narcissism is an all too common personality trait.  The problem is that lack of self awareness is part of the disorder so those who suffer from this condition don't even realize its happening (but everyone around them does!). My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed professional counselor and the founder/president of the Center for Transformation.  We exist to help you create connect...

Tracy White fell in love and ran away with a prisoner.  She destroyed her life...she gave up everything...and then took her own life.  What would lead a person to do this?  My name is Monica Mouer, and I'm a professional counselor and the founder/director of The Center for Transformation.  Our organization exist to help you create connection in this lonely and disconnected worl...

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The real miracle of the family Madrigal is the love and deep connection they share.  The real gift is that they have eachother, yet they get distracted from this gift as they focus on the less important gifts.  In fact, they identify themselves and are valued because of their less important gift. My name is Monica Mouer, and I'm a professional counselor and the founder/director of The Ce...

Amber Heard is diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of borderline personality disorder, trauma and sex/love addiction . I am also the founder of the Center for Family Transformation. We exist to help you create connection in a lonely and disconnected world. Borderline personality disorder often involves...

Abuela’s husband dies saving her, the three children and the community from criminals on horse back.  The sorry doesn’t come out until the end of the movie which is a powerful resemblance.  Trauma doesn’t resolve itself-unprocessed trauma stays present in our minds.  My name is Monica Mouer.  I am a licensed professional counselor and the founder of the Center for Transformation.  We exist to help...

There is often a role spouses/significant others play in Borderline Personality Disorder relationships.  People with PBD are often intelligent.  They find creative ways to manipulate situations, but their neurological functioning does not allow them to act with wisdom.  This causes them to appear crazy and out of control. Therefore, we discredit everything they say and do which is not always the w...

In this video, the recent Dave Chappelle attack is discussed as well as the Chris Rock/Will Smith attack.  Both of these issues have to do with bold moves of violence in a public setting.  My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist and the founder of the Center for Transformation.  The violence in our culture is at an all time high...from these recent attacks on comedian...

What happens behind closed doors?  Think of the last argument you had with a friend/partner/parent.  Think of how you were acting/what you said.   How would you feel if others saw you acting that way or saying those things?  Most of us have argument cycles with specific people in our lives.  These cycles break down our ability to feel joy.  In fact, our argument...

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In this video we talk about FOMO & how we can over come that "Alone Again!" feeling with some simple tools that lead to true connection. Find video content at : https://youtu.be/QoG3Zv7vV7s Find more resources at : www.cftinstitute.com Follow us on Instagram : @cft_institute

A Therapist’s Perspective on Amber Heard’s Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis Find video content at : https://youtu.be/Z60V-5kUIjI Find more resources at : www.cftinstitute.com Follow us on Instagram : @cft_institute

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I'm Monica Mouer & THIS is extreme makeover Relationship edition!  In this episode we talk through how to assess the fulfillment factor in your relationships.   This episode offers three simple concepts to keep in mind when evaluating the quality of your connections.  I'm Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist and founder of The Center for Transformation Institute.  At...

This isn't just about romantic love.  It is about love and connection in all types of relationships.  Hi!   Welcome to CFT Institute's You Can Get the Love You Want episode.  I'm Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist as well as the founder of the Center for Transformation Institute.  This episode focuses on the three types of identity: individual, coupleships and gro...