The Therapy Spot

On this week’s episode, I spoke with Amy Grabowski, MA, LCPC, ATR. As the Director and Founder of The Awakening Center, she helps clients suffering from eating disorders. Specifically, she uses the IFS lens as a way for her clients to understand and begin the healing process. The holidays can be an extremely difficult time for anyone currently dealing with an eating disorder. Whether that’s you, or someone you care about, I hope Amy’s insights will provide you with a sense of peace and understanding. For more, visit: bethrogerson.com

I want to tell you a secret. I left this podcast on procrastination until the very last possible minute. Why do I tell you this? So you know that, when I talk about procrastination, I speak from experience! For more, visit: bethrogerson.com

On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Baker. Dr. Baker is a clinical psychologist in Southern California, as well as the creator and host of the Go Friend Your Self podcast. She has experienced, personally and professionally, the impact of being your greatest critic instead of your greatest friend. The benefits include: Improved quality of life More confidence Better connection Through her practice and her podcast, Dr. Baker provides information and inspiration to help clients and listeners thrive. Needless to say, I was very excited to have her on the Therapy Spot to share her insights with all of you! If you’ve struggled with an especially vocal inner critic, or feelings of shame around Self-care, this podcast is for you. For more, visit: bethrogerson.com

It should be no surprise that I’ve got Halloween on my mind. America’s take on Halloween is a lot of fun. When I was a kid, my father made Halloween even more fun than it already was. From talking pumpkins to robot costumes, we never knew what to expect. Halloween is also the perfect time of year to really pay attention to your different parts. Unlike a werewolf mask or some plastic vampire fangs, you can’t discard those parts after October 31st. Your thoughts and parts are really so much more important than that. On today’s podcast, we’ll explore how to go deeper to understand our different parts. In other words: I’d like to invite you to your party of parts! For more, visit: bethrogerson.com

In today’s podcast, I spoke with Chicago based IFS practitioner Melissa Sandfort. In her own words, “This is my path in life, and I have never looked back. [...] I live, eat, sleep, and breathe IFS!” Her passion is deep and infectious — which will be crystal clear when you listen to her speak.  So join us today, and listen along as Melissa and I discuss the process, the benefits, and the just plain fun of IFS! For more, visit: bethrogerson.com

Those of you who have listened to my podcast for a while have heard me say something many times. “Better in yourself, and better with others.” Why do I say this? Well, when we improve our internal communication, we get better at external communication, too. I’m certainly not the only one who says so. Lead researcher Anne Böckler of the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Science put it simply. “There is a close link between getting better in understanding oneself and improvement in social intelligence.” For more, visit: bethrogerson.com

This week, I interviewed psychodynamic and transpersonal counsellor Lysanne Sizoo. Lysanne currently lives on a houseboat on the Vecht River outside of Amsterdam, where she meets individually with clients and also hosts creative retreats. It was in this idyllic setting that we had our discussion about trust and transpersonal psychology. For more, visit: bethrogerson.com

Over the past 14 years, I have sat with many bicultural couples who struggled to connect. While they knew they felt deep love for one another, their differences loomed large in their minds. By focusing on their differences, they felt the distance between them grow larger. Why does this happen? How can you move past it? And, perhaps most importantly, how does this impact other areas of your life? For more, visit: bethrogerson.com

What happens when a therapist falls seriously ill and has to enter medical treatment? Should therapists share this information with their clients? How can that impact the relationship between therapist and client? To address those questions, I interviewed Roberta Omin, LCSW, who has worked in the mental health field for over thirty years. She specializes in treating clients — including couples and families as well as individuals — with chronic, acute, or life-threatening illnesses. She came on the show to share her insights on what happens when the therapist becomes a medical patient.  For more, visit: bethrogerson.com

Last week, I noticed a trend with my clients: change and transition. Each and every one of them came to me with their anxious parts up, worried about change. I can’t say I blame them. When we’re in transition, it feels like a giant wave has just knocked us off our feet. We flounder in the water, sand swirling around us, desperate to regain our balance. No matter the circumstances, or how it makes you feel, change is a constant in our lives. Luckily, you can get better at navigating through change! First, let me walk you through two of my own experiences in learning about change. Then, we’ll work on stocking your “toolkit” for times of transition. For more, visit: bethrogerson.com