Light Up The Couch

Julia Kristina, a Registered Clinical Counselor, discusses the essential strategies for cultivating healthy boundaries in relationships. She shares insights on navigating personal and familial dynamics, addressing trauma-informed approaches, and the impact of culture on boundary setting. Julia emphasizes self-empowerment and effective communication while exploring material boundaries concerning possessions. Listeners can gain practical tools for helping clients foster meaningful relationships and personal well-being.

Join Dr. Ajita Robinson, a counseling expert and insurance pro, along with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey, a psychology innovator, Barbara Griswold, a marriage and family therapy guru, and Beth Rontal, a documentation whiz. They dive into the art and science of progress notes, busting myths and sharing best practices. Discover how to balance clinical necessity with client rapport, the impact of AI on documentation, and find out why thorough notes are vital for effective care. Embrace supportive structures to alleviate documentation stress and boost efficiency.

Dr. Sangeeta Prasad, a liberation psychologist and co-founder of In The Streets, dives into the mental health impacts of election stress, particularly for marginalized communities. She emphasizes the necessity of addressing internalized oppression in therapy. The conversation explores the interplay of identity and politics, urging clinicians to foster empathy amidst societal divides. Dr. Prasad advocates for community support to combat feelings of anxiety and helplessness, highlighting the crucial role of therapist-client relationships in navigating these challenges.

La Shanda Sugg, LPC, explores how cultural narratives shape our perception of pain and may also influence our clinical interventions, discussing the importance of understanding personal and historical views on suffering to better support clients in their healing journeys. 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. Beth Mullen-Houser explores Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, discussing how IFS fosters healing through the clinical use of compassionate curiosity and IFS's unique integration with other therapeutic models. 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.

Stacy Nakell, LCSW, explores the importance of skin-based connection in early attachment, the role of touch in physiological and emotional regulation, and the development of body-focused repetitive behaviors like skin-picking and trichotillomania. 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.

Diane Bigler, LCSW, delves into the rewarding yet challenging aspects of caregiving for a loved one, focusing on the stressors and mental health impacts as well as sociocultural considerations and clinical interventions/resources. 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. Abid Nazeer, FASAM, shares perspectives about ketamine’s rising use for mood disorders and other conditions, covering administration, safety, therapeutic effects, risks, and its integration with traditional treatments. 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. Maelisa McCaffrey examines the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health practice, reviewing current and emerging AI applications like clinical documentation and highlighting critical ethical and legal considerations for clinicians. 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. Daryl Van Tongeren, a social psychologist at Hope College, discusses the rising trend of individuals leaving organized religion in the U.S. He delves into the emotional complexities of this transition, including feelings of grief and the quest for new identities. The conversation touches on supporting clients through these shifts, employing strategies like narrative therapy. Dr. Van Tongeren highlights the importance of understanding cultural stagnation and the search for community outside traditional frameworks, especially for marginalized groups.