Emotion Focused Podcast

Dr Robert Elliott is co-developer of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), a celebrated trainer, researcher and author, and Emeritus Professor of Counselling at University of Strathclyde in Scotland, and most recently co-author of Emotion-Focused Counselling in Action .

Dr Imke Herrmann is a Clinical Psychologist, Emotion Focused Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer based in Munich, Germany. Imke has co-authored two books in German about Emotion Focused Therapy and has been involved in establishing Emotion Focused Therapy in German speaking countries.

Barry Strmelj is a Counselling Psychologist, and Emotion Focused Therapist and Supervisor based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.

Dr Mirisse Foroughe is Clinical Director at the Family Psychology Centre in Toronto, Canada, and leads clinical research at the Emotion Transformation Institute. She is the developer of EFT-Y, Emotion Focused Therapy for Youth.

Marco Mendes is the Director of the Brazilian Institute of Emotion Focused Therapy and Integrative Psychotherapy in Rio de Janeiro. He is also co-host of his own Portugese language emotion focused podcast.

Dr Antonio Pascual-Leone is a clinical psychologist and full professor at the University of Windsor (Canada) and honorary research professor at the University of Lausanne (Switzerland). He has co-authored two editions of Emotion Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma (APA) and has a forthcoming book on the Principles of Emotion Change (APA). His 2019 TED Talk on recovery from the end of relationships has been viewed over 5.5 million times.

Dr Shari Geller is a Clinical Psychologist, author and certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher. She is Co-Director of the Centre for Mind Body Health in Toronto, Canada. Shari teaches Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, and Therapeutic Presence and is Co-Author of Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy.

Aksel Inge Sinding is a psychologist, a supervisor and facilitator in Emotion Focused Therapy and Emotion Focused Skills Training and Director of the Institute of Psychological Counselling in Oslo, Norway. He is the author of several emotion focused books in Norwegian and co-developer of the emotion focused website https://emotioncompass.org/.

Exploring the complexity and impact of shame on our emotional experiences, delving into the physiological responses and challenges it presents in personal growth. Highlighting the differences and purposes of shame compared to embarrassment. Discussing how shame can both protect and hinder us, and how cultural differences influence its experience. Emphasizing the resilience and courage it takes to confront and navigate shame, and the importance of therapists acknowledging and affirming clients who seek help.

The podcast discusses the benefits of awareness of one's critical voice and the emotions it generates. It explores internalized voices and their impact, including shame and the importance of cultivating a positive voice. The podcast also highlights the role of assertive anger in asserting self-worth and unlocking self-healing capacities. Additionally, it emphasizes self-compassion in alleviating pain caused by self-criticism.