The Whole Therapist

Abby and Kellee welcome listeners into community. They explore looking for a therapeutic home for therapists and clients alike. Abby and Kellee discuss balancing many therapeutic homes, finding “your people,” and journeying with them. They share the vulnerability that is present in seeking out community. Topics Touched on:Bonnie: https://www.nurturingtheheart.comLisa Dion: https://synergeticplaytherapy.comOn Being with Krista Tippett: https://onbeing.org/programs/ada-limon-to-be-made-whole/Circle of Security: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.comFire of Love Documentary Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/ Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: wholetherapistinstitute@gmail.com

Abby and Kellee welcome listeners to season 4. The two share what they have been up to and begin to explore how therapists are in the presence of awe almost every day according to what Dacher Keltner defines as awe. Topics Touched on:On Being with Krista Tippett: https://onbeing.org/programs/dacher-keltner-the-thrilling-new-science-of-awe/Robyn Gobbel- https://robyngobbel.comThe Heart of Winter: https://sannawani.com/2022/02/01/booklight-04/The Last of Us: https://www.hbo.com/the-last-of-us   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/ Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: wholetherapistinstitute@gmail.com

Abby and Kellee bid listeners farewell as they end season 3. They reflect on the year, talking about love and loss for clients, supervisees, consultees, friends, family, and themselves. They of course weave in IPNB and even some EMDR around theirs and others experiences this season, and this year, touching on integration and meaning making. Topics Touched on:Ways of Being by James Bridle: https://jamesbridle.com/books/ways-of-beingWintering by Katherine May: https://katherine-may.co.uk/wintering Adrift by Mark Nep0: https://grateful.org/resource/adrift/The Keep Going Song by The Bengsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs-ju_L9pEQUpcoming Offerings:Upcoming Coffee and Chat (1.9.23 6:30pmMST) Setting Your Intension for Your Practice: Link to purchase ($11) on the website, or email Abby and Kellee to purchase.   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: wholetherapistinstitute@gmail.comFollow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/ Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: wholetherapistinstitute@gmail.com

Abby and Kellee broach the topic of using touch in the therapy space with both adult and child clients. They discuss the healing benefits of touch from various therapeutic modalities. Abby and Kellee talk through the sacredness of wordless healing. They explore their relationship with touch personally and within the field and how it’s evolved. Topics Touched on:Theraplay: https://theraplay.orgNatalia Rachel: IG- natalia_rachel_changeThe Gift: Poems by HafizFollow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: wholetherapistinstitute@gmail.comFollow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/ Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: wholetherapistinstitute@gmail.com

Abby and Kellee spend time exploring how we know when we as therapists are taking clients' progress, lack of progress, emotions, behaviors, etc. personally. They share their own stories of taking it personal, and strategies that can support the therapist to move out of this space and back into attunement with the client. Topics Touched on:Lisa Dion: https://lisa-dion.comRobyn Gobbel: https://robyngobbel.comBonnie Badenoch: https://www.nurturingtheheart.com Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: wholetherapistinstitute@gmail.comFollow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/ Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: wholetherapistinstitute@gmail.com

Join Abby and Kellee as they explore the fascinating theme of uncertainty in therapist development. They discuss how embracing humility can enhance therapeutic practice, sharing humorous and relatable stories. The hosts ponder the challenges of rejecting superficial certainty and the importance of treating clinical ideas as hypotheses. They delve into the brain's natural inclination for certainty and how honesty fosters a grounded presence in therapy. Ultimately, they highlight the connection between a therapist's growth and their clients' progress.

Abby and Kellee explore deep family narratives and their impact on personal growth. They discuss the powerful question posed by Cozolino about success and family loyalties. Uncovering hidden barriers, they emphasize the importance of safety in therapy and how early experiences shape our responses. The hosts highlight the dynamics of grief tied to family secrets and advocate for a compassionate approach to externalizing loyalties. They also delve into the connections between transgenerational stories and biological influences, all while encouraging listeners to embrace deeper explorations.

Abby and Kellee dive into the depths of client narratives, contrasting surface-level coping strategies with the profound impact of family-of-origin dynamics. They discuss how hypervigilance often stems from early experiences and emphasize the importance of somatic attunement in therapy. The hosts highlight the art of deep listening, the challenges of divided attention in a digital age, and how to hold space for clients who may fear slowing down. Their exploration reveals the beauty of nurturing deeper connections in the therapeutic process.

Come join us as we take a pause on our book series and explore the concept of Structure in the therapy space! Abby and Kellee use their own personal and professional experiences as they reflect on how Structure relates to Boundaries.  They discuss the value to clients and clinicians in holding Structure, and leave some questions for listeners to reflect on in their own lives and practices.Topics Touched on:Robyn Gobbel: https://robyngobbel.comThe Development of a Therapist: Healing Others- Healing Self: https://www.amazon.com/Development-Therapist-Healing-Others-Self/dp/0393713954/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=louis+cozolino&qid=1655085804&s=books&sprefix=Louis+co%2Cstripbooks%2C192&sr=1-5Flora Feeling Mini Deck: https://www.etsy.com/listing/799453202/mini-deck-flora-healing-57-cards-selfUpcoming Offerings:Training in Texas- Honoring Cellular Stories: An Expressive Deep-Dive into Epigenetics: https://wholetherapistinstitute.com/store/Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: wholetherapistinstitute@gmail.comFollow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/ Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: wholetherapistinstitute@gmail.com

Join the hosts as they dive into the intricacies of therapy with humor and self-reflection. They discuss the importance of self-awareness and staying curious in sessions. Listen in as they tackle imposter syndrome, balancing high standards with compassion for colleagues, and the significance of nurturing themes over time. The gardening analogy beautifully illustrates the dynamic process of change. Explore how vulnerability fosters deeper insights, while understanding that every moment in therapy holds value!