Therapy Chat

Laura Reagan, LCSW-C
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Feb 25, 2022 • 50min

319: Identifying + Assessing Dissociation In Complex Trauma Work With Dr Deborah Korn

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Dr. Deborah Korn. Deborah L. Korn, PsyD maintains a private practice in Cambridge, MA and is a faculty member at the Trauma Research Foundation and the EMDR Institute. She is also the former Clinical Director of the Women’s Trauma Programs at Charter Brookside and Charles River Hospitals and a past board member of the New England Society for the Treatment of Trauma and Dissociation. Dr. Korn has authored or coauthored numerous articles and chapters focused on EMDR therapy, including comprehensive reviews of EMDR applications with Complex PTSD.  She is an EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)-approved consultant and also on the Editorial Board of the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research. She presents and consults internationally on the treatment of adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect and complex traumatic stress disorders. She is the co-author of Every Memory Deserves Respect—a 2021 book about trauma, recovery, and EMDR therapy written for the layperson. This is a fascinating conversation between two trauma therapists that covers the following topics: The importance of assessing for dissociation in preparation for EMDR work with clients; HOW Dr. Korn assesses for dissociation - what that means and what instruments and clinical skills she uses; How clinicians can help clients understand the process of EMDR. Resources Dr. Korn generously provided a number of resources for listeners, which can be found with Episode 319 on Trauma Therapist Network. Dr. Deborah Korn's book website: www.EveryMemoryDeservesRespect.com Find it on Amazon Dr. Deborah Korn's Cape Cod Institute course in Summer 2022, Treating Complex Trauma: Optimal Integration of Treatment Models: https://www.cape.org/courses-1/korn-optimal-integration. This week's episode is sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network. Therapists, reconnect to your joy as a trauma therapist. Join TTN and you'll get a beautiful therapist directory profile listing along with 4 calls per month focused on training, self care, Q&A, and case consultation. Join before 2/28/22 here!  Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Feb 18, 2022 • 44min

318: Easing The Burdens Of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Dementia with Jill Johnson-Young

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews returning guest Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW, a clinical social worker who owns Central Counseling Services in Southern California. Jill is the author of several books on grief, including most recently, "The Rebellious Widow," in which she shares some of her own personal story as well as her clinical experiences in facing grief and loss. Jill trains therapists in working with grief, and she is also very knowledgeable in other information about end of life, including dementia. She returns for part 2 of the conversation that started last week in Episode 317. In today's discussion, Jill went into more depth about how loved ones and caregivers can ease the process of transitioning from this life by having difficult conversations with the dying person or the person with dementia. She speaks about some of the common issues that cause unneeded conflict when family members are dealing with a sick or dying loved one and how they can be eased or avoided altogether. Resources Find Jill's book, including the option to read the first chapter for free, at: www.therebelliouswidow.com   Learn more about Jill's counseling services at: www.centralcounselingservices.com  Visit Jill's website for a ton of resources for learning about grief, dementia, her books, her trainings and so much more: www.jilljohnsonyoung.com Other Resources: This week's episode is sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network, a website focused on teaching people what trauma is, how it shows up in our lives and where to find help; because trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available at www.traumatherapistnetwork.com Therapists, during the month of February you can join Trauma Therapist Network and you will receive: - [ ] Trauma Therapist Directory listing which tells clients specifically how you work with trauma, what types of trauma you help with, and what methods you use. Begins immediately. Then, beginning in March: - [ ] Monthly Group Case Consultation calls with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C - [ ] Monthly Training Workshops with Laura Reagan and other trainers - [ ] Monthly group Self Care calls with Laura Reagan - [ ] Monthly Q&A calls with Laura Reagan and other experts To join go to: https://traumatherapistnetwork.com/therapist-submission-form/ Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Feb 11, 2022 • 1h 4min

317: Facing A Loved One's End Of Life Or Dementia with Jill Johnson-Young

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW, a clinical social worker who owns Central Counseling Services in Southern California. Jill is the author of several books on grief, including most recently, "The Rebellious Widow," in which she shares some of her own personal story as well as her clinical experiences in facing grief and loss. Jill trains therapists in working with grief, and she is also very knowledgeable in other information about end of life, including dementia.  In this episode you'll hear Jill share some of her personal story of becoming a widow twice before the age of 50, and her lived experiences of taking care of loved ones with various types of dementia. Jill explains that there are 12 different types of dementia, and they can have different origins, symptoms and presentations. She discusses the various types of dementia and offers resources for learning more and getting support when you or someone you love has dementia.  Jill will return with Part Two next week for more discussion about what to do when someone you love has dementia to make the process of caregiving and preparing for end of life less challenging. Resources Find Jill's book, including the option to read the first chapter for free, at: www.therebelliouswidow.com   Learn more about Jill's counseling services at: www.centralcounselingservices.com  Visit Jill's website for a ton of resources for learning about grief, dementia, her books, her trainings and so much more: www.jilljohnsonyoung.com This week's episode is sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network, a website focused on teaching people what trauma is, how it shows up in our lives and where to find help; because trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available at www.traumatherapistnetwork.com.  Therapists, during the month of February you can join Trauma Therapist Network and you will receive: - [ ] Trauma Therapist Directory listing which tells clients specifically how you work with trauma, what types of trauma you help with, and what methods you use. Begins immediately. Then, beginning in March: - [ ] Monthly Group Case Consultation calls with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C - [ ] Monthly Training Workshops with Laura Reagan and other trainers - [ ] Monthly group Self Care calls with Laura Reagan - [ ] Monthly Q&A calls with Laura Reagan and other experts To join go to: https://traumatherapistnetwork.com/therapist-submission-form/ Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Feb 4, 2022 • 1h 1min

316: Transracial + International Adoption + Brainspotting with Brooke Randolph

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Brooke Randolph, LMHC. Brooke shares the wisdom gained in her years of working with adoptive families as well as her personal experience of being an adoptive parent. In this interview she and Laura talk about many of the ways children and families can be affected by transracial and international adoption, and what therapists, families and adoptees need to know. Brooke also discusses her use of Brainspotting in her work. Laura shares a reader's message about their reaction to Episode 304 with Amy Sugeno on attachment and adoption.  Brooke Randolph, LMHC, is founder and director of Counseling at The Green House, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her specialties are Adoption Therapy & developmental trauma, Brainspotting, and relationships. She is a Certified Brainspotting Consultant & Speciality Trainer, Coordinator of Brainspotting Indy, and Member of the Midwest Brainspotting Institute. Brooke is also a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. She is the author of The Bully Book: A Workbook for Kids Coping with Bullies (2016), The Loss Book: A Workbook for Kids Coping with Loss (2017), The Choice Book: A Workbook for Kids Making Choices (2019), a contributing author to Adoption Therapy: Perspectives from Clients and Clinicians on Processing and Healing Post-Adoption Issues (2014), and the organizing editor of It’s Not About You: Understanding Adoptee Search, Reunion, & Open Adoption (2017). She has also authored adoption education materials for parents and therapists. Brooke adopted an older child internationally as a single woman through a pilot program, which she considers one of the most difficult and most rewarding things she has ever done. She has presented at numerous conferences and workshops throughout North America on a variety of topics. Brooke is passionate about promoting excellence in therapy and helping to encourage, equip, and empower individuals and couples toward more whole-hearted living and conscious relationships. Resources: Brooke's practice website: https://brooke-randolph.com/ Find Brooke's books here: https://brooke-randolph.com/author-brooke/ This week's episode is sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network, a website focused on teaching people what trauma is, how it shows up in our lives and where to find help; because trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available at www.traumatherapistnetwork.com.  Therapists, during the month of February you can join Trauma Therapist Network and you will receive: - [ ] Trauma Therapist Directory listing which tells clients specifically how you work with trauma, what types of trauma you help with, and what methods you use. Begins immediately. Then, beginning in March: - [ ] Monthly Group Case Consultation calls with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C - [ ] Monthly Training Workshops with Laura Reagan and other trainers - [ ] Monthly group Self Care calls with Laura Reagan - [ ] Monthly Q&A calls with Laura Reagan and other experts To join go to: https://traumatherapistnetwork.com/therapist-submission-form/ Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Jan 28, 2022 • 43min

315: Children's Mental Health + Barriers To Access with Dr. Nicole Christian Brathwaite

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, MD of Array Behavioral Care. Dr. Nicole is a child and adult psychiatrist in Massachusetts and provides education, consultation and coaching on mental health, trauma and the impact of race and culture on mental health.  Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, MD is a double board-certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist. Dr. Christian-Brathwaite received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/ Mclean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. She is the founder and CEO of Well Minds Psychiatry and Consulting Company, which provides psychiatric and therapeutic treatment as well as education, consultation and coaching on mental health and trauma, wellness and self-care, implicit bias and understanding mental illness in children of color.  Dr. Christian-Brathwaite has written numerous articles for scientific or medical publications and frequently speaks about the impact trauma, race and culture have on mental health. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Post-Partum Depression Fund of Massachusetts and Families for Depression Awareness and is the Disparities Lead for the COVID-19 Action Coalition of Massachusetts. In this interview, you will hear Dr. Nicole and Laura talking about: Why children are struggling even more than usual in this time - the Fall season of 2021 when the show was recorded, as well as during this period of history. How racial trauma and other traumatic experiences of marginalization, violence, oppression, discrimination are affecting children on top of the stress of living during a pandemic and the individual and family stressors that were present prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The deficit of treatment options available in the United States's overtaxed mental health systems. Specific actions parents and teachers can take to support children who are impacted by trauma, including racial trauma. How Array Behavioral Health telepsychiatry can fill in some of the gaps in treatment availability and access. Resources:  Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite's website: www.arraybc.com  Phone number for help with accessing services: 1-800-442-8938 Thank you to SuperBill for sponsoring this week's episode!  SuperBill is free for therapists, and your clients can use the code THERAPYCHAT to get a free month of the service. Also, you can earn $100 for every therapist you refer. Learn more at www.thesuperbill.com! This week's episode is also sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network.  Therapists, join by 1/31/22 and lock in the lowest membership rate. You'll have a beautiful listing for your practice that helps trauma survivors find you so they can receive the right kind of help for their particular need. And you'll have access to additional support coming soon!   Starting in March 2022, 4 monthly calls are added to the membership at the original Founding Member rate if you join by January 31, 2022. After February 1 the membership price goes up to $97 per month (still a steal for all the content!) so this is your chance to get the lowest pricing that will be offered for the lifetime of your membership! Join now at www.traumatherapistnetwork.com! Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Jan 21, 2022 • 40min

314: Complicated Grief + Nature Therapy with Dr. Nyasha Grayman

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews psychotherapist, author, consultant, coach and professor Dr. Nyasha Grayman. Dr. Grayman is the author of Seasonal Therapeutic Encounters with Nature Journal: 52 Experiences for Baltimoreans. Dr. Grayman specializes in helping African Americans who are grieving sudden, traumatic losses of someone important to them. In this conversation you'll hear: Why nature is helpful in healing from traumatic and complicated grief. How Dr. Grayman structures her therapy work with African American clients who are grieving due to sudden or violent death of someone they care about. Why she wrote her book in a journal format. How others can create similar books to hers. Dr. Nyasha Grayman is a licensed psychotherapist in Maryland, USA with certifications in grief counseling, trauma treatment, and telemental health. She holds a BA from Spelman College, an MA in Counseling from New York University, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology, also from New York University. Dr. Grayman has a boutique practice, Wisdom Counseling - Baltimore LLC, where she specializes in working with bereaved African American adults. She is also Associate Professor of Psychology and Africana Studies at a Baltimore, Maryland area college. Resources Dr. Grayman's website is here. Follow Dr. Grayman on Instagram here. Find Dr. Grayman's book on Amazon here. Thank you to SuperBill for sponsoring this week's episode! SuperBill is free for therapists, and your clients can use the code THERAPYCHAT to get a free month of the service. Also, you can earn $100 for every therapist you refer. Learn more at www.thesuperbill.com! This week's episode is also sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network. Therapists, join by 1/31/22 and lock in the lowest membership rate. You'll have a beautiful listing for your practice that helps trauma survivors find you so they can receive the right kind of help for their particular need. And you'll have access to additional support coming soon!   Starting in March 2022, 4 monthly calls are added to the membership at the original Founding Member rate if you join by January 31, 2022. After February 1 the membership price goes up so this is your chance to get the lowest pricing that will be offered for the lifetime of your membership! Join now at www.traumatherapistnetwork.com! Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Jan 14, 2022 • 59min

313: Narcissistic Abuse with Brenda Stephens

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews therapist Brenda Stephens, LPCC, who is the author of two books on narcissistic abuse: Healing from Narcissistic Mothers: A Daughter’s Recovery Guide; and The Narcissism Recovery Workbook: Skills for Healing from Emotional Abuse. In this episode you will hear Laura and Brenda discuss: What Narcissistic Abuse is What therapists need to know about Narcissistic Abuse How surviving this type of abuse affects us during childhood and as adults The process of healing from Narcissistic Abuse Brenda Stephens is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in San Diego, CA. She works exclusively with those seeking help in resolving their experienced trauma. Brenda specializes in working with those who have been in relationships with narcissists and are recovering from the emotional, and sometimes physical, wounds they have endured in their relationships. Brenda has been working with this population for several years and is providing groups, workshops, and trainings in order to make this topic more known and understood by practitioners and survivors of narcissistic abuse, alike. With the use of EMDR, parts work, and an understanding of Structural Dissociation, Ms Stephens is able to help those suffering with symptoms of trauma, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Ms. Stephens is the founder and owner of Stephens Therapy Associates which consists of eighteen therapists who have been trained by her to offer support, guidance, and a path toward healing for survivors of narcissistic abuse. She recently completed a three year term as Board Member and Secretary for the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC) and continues to offer support on panels and trainings offered by CALPCC. Ms. Stephens is the author of the books "Healing from Narcissistic Mothers: A Daughter’s Recovery Guide" and "The Narcissism Recovery Workbook: Skills for Healing from Emotional Abuse." These books are designed to help people understand what narcissistic relationships look like and how to recover from them. Brenda offers trainings to other therapists in recognizing and working with this population which is woefully underserved. She holds a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Resources Learn more about Brenda's work with survivors of Narcissistic Abuse at: www.narctrauma.com.  Washington state residents wanting to work with Brenda can visit the therapy website at: www.stephenstherapy.com Thank you to SuperBill for sponsoring this week's episode! SuperBill is free for therapists, and your clients can use the code THERAPYCHAT to get a free month of the service. Also, you can earn $100 for every therapist you refer. Learn more at thesuperbill.com! This week's episode is also sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network. Therapists, join now and lock in the lowest membership rate. You'll have a beautiful listing for your practice that helps trauma survivors find you so they can receive the right kind of help for their particular need. Starting in March 2022, 4 monthly calls are added to the membership at the original Founding Member rate if you join by February 28, 2022. After March 1 the membership price goes up so this is your chance to get the lowest pricing that will be offered for the lifetime of your membership! Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Jan 7, 2022 • 51min

312: Finding Your Authentic Self As A Child Of Emotionally Immature Parents with Dr Lindsay Gibson

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! In this first episode of 2022 Laura welcomes guest Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of several books, including most recently, "Self Care for Children of Emotionally Immature Parents." Laura and Lindsay had a fascinating conversation about how emotionally immature parents - those whose emotional/attachment needs weren't met by their own parents - can affect their children's development. Lindsay explains identity formation in fascinating detail. Listen to this compassionate and eye-opening conversation about the pain of growing up with emotionally immature parents, how having emotionally immature parents can interfere with connecting to your authentic self, and how to move forward if this is your story. Lindsay C. Gibson, Psy.D. holds both a Masters and Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology. She has been a psychotherapist for over thirty years, working in diverse settings such as the Juvenile Court system, community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, group practice, and solo practice. During her career in psychological testing, doing literally thousands of evaluations of children and adults, Dr. Gibson was uniquely in demand for her ability to understand people from a developmental perspective. Dr. Gibson is also a gifted teacher and public speaker and has offered training on multiple topics to other mental health professionals throughout her career. She has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor for the Virginia Consortium Program for Clinical Psychology, leading doctoral student workshops and independent study classes. Dr. Gibson is the author of four books: Who You Were Meant to Be, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents, and Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. Since its publication in 2015, her second book has been a repeated Amazon #1 bestseller in several categories and has been translated into seventeen languages. She has also writes a monthly column on Well-Being for Tidewater Family magazine. Dr. Gibson lives and works in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Resources Learn more about Dr. Lindsay Gibson at her website: www.drlindsaygibson.com  Thank you to this week's sponsor, TheSuperBill.com! Therapists: If your practice doesn’t accept insurance, go to thesuperbill.com to get started with SuperBill, a service that can help your clients get reimbursed. The next time a potential client asks if you accept insurance, let them know that you partner with SuperBill to help your clients effortlessly receive reimbursement. Your clients can get a free month of service with the promo code "THERAPYCHAT" and don't forget, you can receive $100 for each therapist you refer! Thank you also to Trauma Therapist Network for sponsoring this week's episode. Trauma therapists - clients with trauma are searching for specialized therapy related to their specific needs. Let them know you're out there! Now is your chance to lock in Founding Member pricing and receive all the perks of membership at the lowest price! Founding Members pay only $33/month for the duration of their membership and receive: A dynamic, beautiful therapist listing page that highlights all of your skills and areas of specialization while helping trauma survivors find you so they can get the therapy they're looking for! Your page is customizable with links to articles you've written, videos, photos, and more! Quarterly open-ended community calls starting in January 2022. Beginning March 1, 2022 all members are invited to participate in 4 weekly live calls focused on: training in specific topics related to trauma; case consultation; self-care and member Q&A. All but the case consultation calls will be recorded and become part of a library accessible for current and future members. Founding Member pricing ends January 31, 2022 so don't wait to lock in your best price and receive all of the goodies! Starting February 1, 2022 the price of membership increases to $97/month and registration will close on 2/28/22. After that, the price will go up again and anyone who wants to join will be added to a waiting list with the $97/month price locked in when next registration opportunity opens - likely mid-summer 2022. Sign up at: https://traumatherapistnetwork.com/therapist-submission-form/  Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Dec 31, 2021 • 35min

311: Exploring The Other Side Of Self Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C revisits a previous interview with Dr. Kristin Neff, the researcher and author who has made the concept of Self Compassion familiar to the mainstream. In this interview from earlier in 2021, Dr. Neff explains how women can use the "Mama Bear" energy of Fierce Self Compassion to set boundaries and be kind to themselves and others from a place of authenticity. This is a great episode to listen to as we transition to a new year. Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies onbself-compassion almost twenty years ago. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is author of the book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. They co-authored the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals. Her newest work focuses on how to balance self-acceptance with the courage to make needed change. In June 2021, she will publish Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive.  Resources Sharon's website: https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/ If you're a therapist specializing in trauma, join the Trauma Therapist Network while Founding Member pricing is still available and lock in the lowest price!  Clients with trauma are looking for the specialized services you offer. Sign up at: https://traumatherapistnetwork.com/therapist-submission-form/ Thank you to this week's sponsors! Thank you to Sunset Lake CBD for sponsoring this week's episode! Sunset Lake CBD is created on a small farm outside of Burlington, Vermont that is a producer for Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.  Sunset Lake CBD customers support regenerative agriculture that preserves the health of the land and creates meaningful employment in the community. Farmworkers are paid a living wage, and employees own the majority of the company. Therapy Chat listeners, get 20% off your entire order of Sunset Lake CBD products using promo code CHAT at www.sunsetlakecbd.com.  Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audioOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Dec 24, 2021 • 46min

310: Thriving During The Holiday Season with Sharon Martin

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C revisits a previous interview with Sharon Martin, LCSW on surviving and thriving during the holidays, especially if your family relationships are "complicated."  Sharon Martin, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in codependency recovery with an online practice serving California residents. For the past 20 years, she’s been helping perfectionists and people-pleasers overcome self-doubt and shame, embrace their imperfections, learn to set boundaries, and reclaim their self-worth. Sharon writes the blog Conquering Codependency for Psychology Today and is the author of The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism and The Better Boundaries Workbook. Resources Sharon's website: https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/ If you're a therapist specializing in trauma, join the Trauma Therapist Network while Founding Member pricing is still available and lock in the lowest price!  Clients with trauma are looking for the specialized services you offer. Sign up at: https://traumatherapistnetwork.com/therapist-submission-form/ Thank you to this week's sponsors! Thank you to Sunset Lake CBD for sponsoring this week's episode! Sunset Lake CBD is created on a small farm outside of Burlington, Vermont that is a producer for Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.  Sunset Lake CBD customers support regenerative agriculture that preserves the health of the land and creates meaningful employment in the community. Farmworkers are paid a living wage, and employees own the majority of the company. Therapy Chat listeners, get 20% off your entire order of Sunset Lake CBD products using promo code CHAT at www.sunsetlakecbd.com.  Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audioOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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