Light Up The Couch

Dr. Kristin Dempsey, LMFT, LPCC, explores harm reduction as a clinical and social justice framework for supporting clients with substance use and process addictions. This course equips clinicians with tools to foster autonomy, safety, and nonjudgmental collaboration across the spectrum of recovery. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

Dr. Donald Meichenbaum, a pioneer in cognitive behavior therapy and research director at the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention, dives into resilience and why some bounce back from trauma while others don’t. He shares evidence-based strategies for clinicians to enhance protective factors and foster client resilience. Insights from mental health professionals in Ukraine add to the conversation, emphasizing storytelling and community support. Practical techniques, including the innovative 'clock metaphor,' illustrate how to break vicious cycles for better emotional regulation.

Khara Croswaite Brindle, a licensed professional counselor and expert in suicide assessment training, delves into the silent grief clinicians endure after a client's suicide. She introduces the concept of 'confidential grief,' emphasizing the stigma around these feelings. The conversation touches on the impulsivity of unpreventable suicides, ethical dilemmas in communication with bereaved families, and strategies for clinician self-care using the LEAN framework. Through personal reflections, they advocate for open dialogue and compassion in navigating these profound losses.

Patricia Young, MSW, a neurodivergent coach and former LCSW, explores the complexities of high-masking autism in AFAB individuals, highlighting late diagnosis, internalized masking, and mental health impacts. This course equips therapists with neurodivergent-affirming tools to recognize overlooked traits, support autistic clients, and foster self-understanding. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

Dr. Tamora Callands, PsyD, examines intimacy across emotional, physical, and social domains to help clinicians better conceptualize its complexities, providing a framework for understanding intimacy’s interplay with attachment, boundaries, and vulnerability to support client growth. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

Elder abuse expert E. Penny Jacobo, LCSW, shares key insights on identifying, addressing, and preventing elder abuse. This episode covers its forms, the role of Adult Protective Services, and clinicians’ legal and ethical reporting duties. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

Helen Bennett explains the profound mental health impacts of the menopause transition, from hormonal shifts to emotional and cognitive challenges. This podcast equips therapists with practical tools, including CBT, lifestyle interventions, and insights into hormone replacement therapy, to better support clients navigating this transformative life stage. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

Drs. Julia Mackaronis and Ken Critchfield provide a practical framework for clinicians to navigate therapeutic challenges, interpret relational patterns, and strengthen therapeutic alliances using insights from SASB and psychotherapy process research. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

Dr. Anjuli Amin delves into intergenerational trauma, cultural values, and tailored therapeutic strategies to provide compassionate care for Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, delves into the intricacies of attachment theory and its profound impact on emotional well-being. She discusses the four attachment styles, their origins, and strategies for fostering secure relationships. Ho emphasizes the transformative journey of reparenting and nurturing one's inner child while addressing intergenerational trauma. Furthermore, she empowers listeners by asserting that healing from insecure attachment is possible at any age, and highlights practical tools for personal growth.