Touch in Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and Teen Incontinence
whatshot 24 snips
Sep 8, 2025
The podcast dives into the emotional complexities of physical touch in therapy, exploring its benefits while ensuring ethical standards. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is analyzed for its effectiveness in treating severe depression, addressing common misconceptions. The hosts tackle the sensitive topic of teen incontinence, linking it to trauma and advocating for open discussions in therapy. Listeners are also treated to a humorous mishap at Costco, reminding us that laughter and serious topics can coexist.
43:51
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Name The Freeze And Practice Movement
Tell your therapist when you freeze or feel dazed so you can process the bodily reaction together.
Practice moving or 'playing with moving' in-session to retrain your nervous system and test safety.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Kirk's Hand-Holding During Trauma Work
Kirk Honda describes once holding a client's hand during trauma exposure while discussing intentions and discomfort beforehand.
He later decided that touch made him uncomfortable and might not be his practice going forward.
insights INSIGHT
Touch Can Heal — But Needs Guardrails
Touch can accelerate relational healing by providing corrective physical warmth that talk alone may not.
But touch entails ethical risks requiring consent, discussion, competence, documentation, and consultation.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.
00:00 When is physical touch in therapy OK? 18:19 'Zoey' OPP 20:36 Is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) a treatment for ADHD? 28:36 'Margaret' OPP 30:08 Can trauma cause incontinence?
Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.
Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
Psychology In Seattle Podcast