Evidence-Based is the official podcast of New Harbinger Publications—an independent, employee-owned publisher of books on psychology and self-help. In each episode, we join leading mental health experts to explore the latest psychological interventions, as well as topics related to mental health and personal growth.
Betsy Holmberg, PhD, author of Unkind Mind, joins us to discuss the neuroscience of why women are so hard on themselves and how to quiet the inner critic for good. Holmberg is a psychologist and author specializing in overthinking and negative self-talk. She writes for Psychology Today, and has been featured in radio, television, and podcasts. Before that, she ran the mental health service line at McKinsey & Company and received her PhD from Duke University. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/41IHjal Amazon - https://a.co/d/hnYNciu Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1146033738 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/41sKnpL If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Arielle Schwartz, PhD, author of The Polyvagal Theory Workbook for Trauma, joins us to discuss body-based activities to regulate, rebalance, and rewire your nervous system without reliving the trauma. Arielle is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified complex trauma professional, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) consultant, and Kripalu yoga teacher. She is an internationally sought-out speaker, leading voice in the field of trauma recovery, and award-winning author. As a faculty member at the Polyvagal Institute, she is a course instructor on mind-body approaches that apply polyvagal theory for trauma recovery. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at Fielding Graduate University, and holds a master's degree in somatic psychology through Naropa University. She is author of seven books, including The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, and The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3X8mz9e Amazon - https://a.co/d/erszsZE Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1146033795 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4gOXkzu If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Dylan Zambrano, MSW, author of The DBT Skills Daily Journal, joins us to talk about how journaling using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills can help soothe emotions. Dylan is founder and clinical director of DBT Virtual, an online DBT service based in Ontario, Canada. He has several years of experience working on a DBT team within an outpatient mental health hospital setting, and provides DBT training, consultation, and supervision to other therapists. Dylan also teaches university continuing education courses and workshops in mindfulness and compassion meditation for health care professionals. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4jYE8T3 Amazon - https://a.co/d/dXWCelE Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1142925258 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3X7ATPc If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Jacqueline Wielick, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of her own private practice, Therapy by Jackie. She has a master of science in marriage and family therapy, and degrees in both psychology and sociology. With a focus on couples, relationships, attachment, trauma, and emotions, Jackie's passion is helping people find deep joy in themselves and in their relationships using her advanced training in research-based theories such as EFT and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Jackie previously worked at The Gottman Institute for five years, one of the world's leading research institutes for couples and relationships, where she was exposed to their revolutionary research on love and relationships. Learn more at www.jackiewielick.com. Jennine Estes Powell, LMFT, is founder of Estes Therapy, a group practice in San Diego, CA, that concentrates on relationship counseling. As a licensed marriage and family therapist who is certified in emotionally focused therapy (EFT), she has been helping countless couples repair their rifts and reinvigorate their connection for more than twenty years. She also trains other therapists and serves as a mentor for colleagues. Her aim is to strategically apply empirically based techniques to create positive, long-term change. Learn more at www.estestherapy.com. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/what-to-do-when-couples-therapy-clients-come-into-the-session-escalated-in-their-negative-cycle/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Marisa T. Mazza, PsyD, author of The ACT Workbook for OCD, joins us to discuss mindfulness, acceptance, and exposure skills to live well with OCD. Marisa is a clinical psychologist and founder of choicetherapy psychological services, inc. She has utilized evidence-based treatments to help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety for over fifteen years. She created and operates an individual therapy practice and intensive outpatient program in San Francisco, CA. Mazza and her team integrate evidence-based treatments—such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure response and prevention (ERP), and compassion-focused therapy (CFT)—to assist adults and adolescents in changing their relationship with obsessions and compulsions in order to live vitally. She is on the board of OCD SF Bay Area (the International OCD Foundation's local affiliate), president of the San Francisco Bay Area Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, and faculty in the department of education at the University of San Francisco. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4i5UjvT Amazon - https://a.co/d/2ttXgPX Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1133990332 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4hITbyA If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Nina Josefowitz, PhD, coauthor of The Behavioral Activation Workbook for Depression, joins us to discuss strategies to boost your mood and build a better life using behavioral activation. Nina is a clinical psychologist. In addition to her clinical practice, she teaches at the University of Toronto, and has offered training in North America, Asia, and Africa. She is author of numerous professional articles on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and issues related to general clinical practice. Along with David Myran, she coauthored CBT Made Simple. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4k8ogx2 Amazon - https://a.co/d/5Tq8Uf2 Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143733036 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/41lFDTH If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Erlanger "Earl" Turner, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, and associate professor of psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, CA. As a nationally and internationally recognized expert in mental health, he has been featured on television, radio, and in print media outlets, including CNN, USA Today, The New York Times, Essence, NPR, Los Angeles Times, and the Dr. Phil Show. He is former president of the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice, and has served as a consultant for Sesame Street, Instagram, and other organizations on racial justice initiatives. Turner is also founder of Therapy for Black Kids whose mission is to help promote resilience and healthy emotional development among Black youth. You can find out more about Turner at www.drerlangerturner.com. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/connecting-with-teen-clients-to-improve-engagement-in-therapy/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Caren Baruch-Feldman, PhD, author of The Resilience Workbook for Kids, joins us to talk about building grit and resilience. Caren is a clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist. She maintains a private practice in Scarsdale, NY; and works as a school psychologist in Harrison, NY. She is also author of The Grit Guide for Teens. Baruch-Feldman has authored numerous articles and led workshops on topics such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, helping children and adults cope with stress and worry, helping people change, and developing grit and self-control. She is a fellow and supervisor in rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), a type of CBT. Visit her online at www.drbaruchfeldman.com. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3D1597B Amazon - https://a.co/d/7ysMixx Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1139822992 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4k2yZt1 If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Melissa Fulgieri, author of Healing Relational Trauma, joins us to talk about moving beyond painful childhood experiences to deepen self-understanding and build authentic relationships. Melissa is a social worker, adjunct professor, speaker, and author based in New York City. She owns a private therapy practice, helping individuals and couples live and love more authentically. She teaches at Fordham Graduate School of Social Service and Yeshiva's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. She has written features for top publications such as Authority Magazine, Women's Health, and Bustle. She is author of Couples Therapy Activity Book. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4i51LY3 Amazon - https://a.co/d/hMPvCHB Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1146886005 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4gJ92Ml If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in helping adult children recover from difficult childhoods. She writes extensively about codependency, perfectionism, and healthy relationships, including the popular blog: Conquering Codependency for Psychology Today. In addition, she is author of The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism and The Better Boundaries Workbook. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/how-to-protect-yourself-from-absorbing-your-clients-pain/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Vanessa M. Blackstone and Olivia S. Sinaiko, LPC, authors of The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook, join us to talk about how we can use the brain's neuroplasticity to break the cycle of chronic pain. Vanessa, citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Nation, is executive director of the Pain Psychology Center. She earned her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. Following her own personal recovery from chronic pain, Vanessa began her career as a therapist in 2018. She was one of the first clinical consultants at the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center, and has helped train hundreds of practitioners in pain reprocessing therapy (PRT). In addition to chronic pain treatment, she specializes in sex therapy, substance use and recovery, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, and works on film sets as an onset wellness professional. Outside of her professional roles, Vanessa is a former foster youth who advocates for current and former foster youth by sharing her personal experiences in public speaking events. She lives in Los Angeles, CA. Olivia leads the behavioral health pain program at the tribal health organization, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC). She has been a featured presenter in the American Society of Addiction Medicine's (ASAM) training modules on nonpharmacological approaches to pain treatment and interdisciplinary care in the treatment of chronic pain, and has presented to the Pain Psychology Center on the relationship between attachment trauma and chronic pain. She earned her BA from Stanford University and her MA in counseling psychology from The Wright Institute, as well as a JD from Yale Law School. She lives in Juneau, AK. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3QufxHS Amazon - https://a.co/d/bCIhtKx Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681927 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3X6Ce8Z If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Daniel S. Lobel, PhD, author of Adult Children of Borderline Parents, joins us to discuss how adult children can recover from a toxic childhood and discover a healthy sense of self. Daniel is a clinical psychologist who practices in Katonah, NY. He is an internationally known expert on borderline personality disorder (BPD), and consults with families all over the world who suffer with this disorder. He has taught at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, State University of New York, Hofstra School of Law, and lectures with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). He has written four books on the topic of BPD, and also writes a blog on the Psychology Today website. He is author of When a Loved One Has Borderline Personality Disorder, When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder, and When Your Daughter Has BPD. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3EIhRZz Amazon - https://a.co/d/je7Zv9R Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1146033740 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4122Itv If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
David A. Clark, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, and professor emeritus at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. He is author of several books on depression and anxiety, including Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts, The Anxiety and Worry Workbook, The Anxious Thoughts Workbook, and The Negative Thoughts Workbook. He has coauthored several books with the pioneer of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Aaron T. Beck, including Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety Disorders. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/the-five-rs-of-effective-homework/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW, author of Cutting Ties with Your Parents, joins us to discuss how adult children can make peace with their decision to cut ties and heal emotional wounds. Sharon is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in helping adult children recover from difficult childhoods. She writes extensively about codependency, perfectionism, and healthy relationships, including the popular blog: Conquering Codependency for Psychology Today. In addition, she is author of The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism and The Better Boundaries Workbook. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4i1yAVS Amazon - https://a.co/d/8Si1S1J Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681946 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/41mYCxu If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Erlanger "Earl" Turner, PhD, author of Raising Resilient Black Kids, joins us to discuss helping children cope with racial stress and manage emotions. Turner is a licensed psychologist, and associate professor of psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, CA. As a nationally and internationally recognized expert in mental health, he has been featured on television, radio, and in print media outlets, including CNN, USA Today, The New York Times, Essence, NPR, Los Angeles Times, and the Dr. Phil Show. He is former president of the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice, and has served as a consultant for Sesame Street, Instagram, and other organizations on racial justice initiatives. Turner is also founder of Therapy for Black Kids, whose mission is to help promote resilience and healthy emotional development among Black youth. You can find out more about Turner at www.drerlangerturner.com. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/41liAIG Amazon - https://a.co/d/d8qobM6 Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681946 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3QplOER If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
David A. Clark, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, and professor emeritus at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. He is author of several books on depression and anxiety, including Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts, The Anxiety and Worry Workbook, The Anxious Thoughts Workbook, and The Negative Thoughts Workbook. He has coauthored several books with the pioneer of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Aaron T. Beck, including Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety Disorders. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/facilitating-buy-in-responding-to-client-antipathy/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
David A. Clark, PhD, author of This is What Anxiety Looks Like, joins us to discuss targeted solutions for anxiety and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills that can provide lasting relief. David is a clinical psychologist, and professor emeritus at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. He is author of several books on depression and anxiety, including Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts, The Anxiety and Worry Workbook, The Anxious Thoughts Workbook, and The Negative Thoughts Workbook. He has coauthored several books with the pioneer of CBT, Aaron T. Beck, including Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety Disorders. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/41cueVk Amazon - https://a.co/d/7vBAMSq Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681951 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3CV6TiI If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Betsy Chung, PsyD, author of The Couple Skills Workbook, joins us to talk about skills to help your romantic relationship thrive. Chung is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in California. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, to a culturally Chinese family. Currently, she is a relationship expert who splits her time between helping people strengthen their relationships in private practice, sharing her knowledge as a contributor to popular online media outlets, and serving as clinical director of Flow Wellness Hub—a holistic mental wellness practice in Huntington Beach, CA. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/47NR6gI Amazon - https://a.co/d/80WqBcQ Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681944 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3MYaRZ9 If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Helen H. Hsu, PsyD, author of The Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Americans, shares how to help a client develop a positive cultural identity. Hsu is a licensed clinical psychologist at Stanford University. She is past president of the Asian American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association, Division 45: Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/how-to-help-a-client-develop-a-positive-cultural-identity/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Stephanie Catella, PsyD, coauthor of The Emotional Intelligence Skills Workbook, joins us to discuss emotional intelligence. Catella is a clinical psychologist with expertise in transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for trauma, anxiety, and building emotional intelligence. After completing fellowships at the San Francisco VA and the University of California, San Francisco, she codirected the Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clinic with Matthew McKay. In addition to her private practice, she authored an FDA-cleared prescription digital therapeutic for fibromyalgia, and serves as an advisor to HealthTech companies. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3XCTRMZ Amazon - https://a.co/d/1mn0T6z Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143733039 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/47HKiRF If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Karyne Wilner, PsyD, author of Releasing Toxic Anger for Women, joins us to discuss toxic anger. Karyne is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Newport, RI. She currently directs the Core Energetics Academy in Newtown, CT, and was formerly assistant director of the International Institute for Core Energetics, senior director of the Brazilian Institute, and associate director in Australia. Wilner has traveled widely giving lectures, workshops, and seminars, and has written numerous journal articles about somatic therapy and psychology. In addition to her training programs, she is presently teaching master's level holistic counseling courses at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. Her joy lies in helping people become more authentic and lead richer, fuller lives. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: Amazon - https://a.co/d/592gtba Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681921 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4eJ9qtD If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Patricia Zurita Ona, PsyD, author of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder, joins us to talk about ACT for emotion dysregulation. Zurita Ona, or “Dr. Z,” is a psychologist specializing in working with and creating compassionate, research-based, and actionable resources for overachievers and overthinkers to get them unstuck from worries, fears, anxieties, perfectionism, procrastination, obsessions, and ineffective “playing it safe” actions. She is founder of the East Bay Behavior Therapy Center—a boutique practice where she offers therapy and coaching services based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and contextual behavioral science. Zurita Ona has been nominated as a fellow of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science for her contributions to the applications of ACT to specific fear-based struggles. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3zxfma5 Amazon - https://a.co/d/3ZwzfHL Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1137712675 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/47JjKj6 If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Jennifer Kemp, MPsych, coauthor of The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD, joins us to discuss how neurodivergent people can live authentically, take pride in their identity, and increase overall well-being. Kemp is a clinical psychologist in private practice based in Adelaide, South Australia, who works with neurodivergent adults experiencing perfectionism, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and chronic illness. Using a neurodiversity-affirming approach, Kemp weaves together acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and behavioral and compassion-focused approaches with her own lived experience as a late-diagnosed Autistic ADHDer to help her clients improve their mental health and develop greater self-compassion, self-acceptance, and pride in their neurodivergent identity. Kemp juggles clinical practice with writing, presenting, and clinical supervision. She is author of The ACT Workbook for Perfectionism. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3ZEIV4b Amazon - https://a.co/d/4m0nVfT Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143918853 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3ZFDhPq If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Lisa Gray, LMFT, author of Healthy Conflict, Happy Couple, shares how to handle a couple that won't stop arguing in session. Gray is a licensed mental health professional with a private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she specializes in high-conflict couples and chronic illness/pain. After working as an air traffic controller for ten years and serving as a peer debriefing counselor for fellow controllers, Gray decided to go back to school to study counseling. She graduated from John F. Kennedy University in 2004 with a master's degree in clinical counseling, and has been working in the field ever since. She is passionate about teaching couples to practice healthy conflict, so that their relationships can thrive and grow. Gray reviews self-help books on her Instagram, Therapy Book Nook. She lives in the Bay Area with her family and three large dogs. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/what-do-i-do-if-my-couple-wont-stop-arguing-in-session/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Jennine Estes Powell, LMFT, and Jacqueline Wielick, LMFT, coauthors of Help for High Conflict Couples, join us to talk about how to navigate conflict and increase connection in romantic relationships. Estes Powell is founder of Estes Therapy, a group practice in San Diego, CA, that concentrates on relationship counseling. As a licensed marriage and family therapist who is certified in emotionally focused therapy (EFT), she has been helping countless couples repair their rifts and reinvigorate their connection for more than twenty years. She also trains other therapists and serves as a mentor for colleagues. Her aim is to strategically apply empirically based techniques to create positive, long-term change. Learn more at www.estestherapy.com. Wielick is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of her own private practice, Therapy by Jackie. She has a master of science in marriage and family therapy, and degrees in both psychology and sociology. With a focus on couples, relationships, attachment, trauma, and emotions, Wielick's passion is helping people find deep joy in themselves and in their relationships using her advanced training in research-based theories such as EFT and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She previously worked at The Gottman Institute for five years, one of the world's leading research institutes for couples and relationships, where she was exposed to their revolutionary research on love and relationships. Learn more at www.jackiewielick.com. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/47CMoSN Amazon - https://a.co/d/6W7OQJh Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143024416 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4gC2LTH If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP, author of Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts, joins us to discuss maternal anxiety and OCD. Yip has fought her own personal battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Inspired by her childhood struggles and motivated to help others, She established the Renewed Freedom Center - Los Angeles in 2008 and the Little Thinkers Center in 2016 to provide cutting-edge treatments for children, parents, and families. Yip is on the board of directors of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), where she facilitates the Perinatal OCD Task Force, and is a clinical fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). A sought-after speaker on mental health, family dynamics, pediatric development, and maternal wellness, she has delivered numerous impactful presentations around the world. Yip has received several prestigious awards recognizing her invaluable contributions to the field. Renowned as the go-to expert, Yip is a regular guest on television, print, podcasts, and national radio, drawing on her extensive twenty-plus-years' experience in evidence-based clinical treatments, teaching, and research. In an effort to raise accurate awareness, eliminate mental health stigmas, and provide practical parenting tools, Yip is tirelessly involved in various projects to provide effective strategies for a stress-less life. Her most paramount endeavor lies in nurturing her twin boys to live compassionately, empowered by healthy and meaningful boundaries. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4dnpbFw Amazon - https://a.co/d/4AbP0jy Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681949 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3XWbHfb If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Leah Aguirre, LCSW, coauthor of The Girl's Guide to Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent, shares how to handle clients with unrealistic expectations and demands. Aguirre is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in San Diego, CA. She works primarily with teens and adults who have experienced complex trauma, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, and dating violence, and provides trauma-based treatment including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Aguirre writes a blog on Psychology Today, and has been featured in Bumble, GQ, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and in the Reframe and DiveThru apps. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/handling-clients-with-unrealistic-expectations-and-demands/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Paula Freedman-Diamond, PsyD, author of Toxic Striving, joins us to talk about how hustle and wellness culture have become toxic. She is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and owner and clinical director of HumanKind Psychological Services, where she specializes in treating anxiety, perfectionism, and disordered eating. Freedman-Diamond regularly contributes to Psychology Today in her online series, “Fat is Not a Feeling.” She has been a featured expert for The New York Times, Oxygen, Allure, Reebok, and Bark Technologies. She regularly provides mental health advocacy, education, and engaging content to her audience on Instagram and TikTok. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/47EXRRU Amazon - https://a.co/d/fPAOCkg Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681941 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4do4xoL If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Wendy Behary, LCSW, author of Disarming the Narcissist, joins us to discuss how to deal with narcissists. Behary is founder and clinical director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey, and codirector of The Schema Therapy Institutes of NJ-NYC-DC. She is also a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She maintains a private practice, specializing in narcissism and high-conflict couples therapy. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3MVB0YK Amazon - https://a.co/d/abFwCUX Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1023566914 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4eABGhZ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW, author of Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts, shares tips for what to do if you worry a client is hiding suicidal thoughts. She is a psychotherapist and consultant in private practice in Denver, CO, and an associate professor at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. Freedenthal focuses her work on helping people who experience suicidal thoughts or behavior. She authored Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals, and she created the website, https://www.speakingofsuicide.com/. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/what-to-do-if-you-worry-a-client-is-hiding-suicidal-thoughts/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Helen H. Hsu, PsyD, author of The Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Americans, joins us today to talk about healing the pain of racial trauma for Asian Americans. Hsu is a licensed clinical psychologist at Stanford University. She is past president of the Asian American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association, Division 45: Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3XWfcCm Amazon - https://a.co/d/ajomPaQ Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143733050 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4eu5U6o If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Melanie McNally, PsyD, author of Helping Your Unmotivated Teen, joins us to talk about igniting your teen's motivation to engage, create, excel, and reach their goals. McNally is a licensed clinical psychologist and brain coach who helps adolescents build self-awareness and create authentic goals for a fulfilling future. She is a strong advocate for teen mental health, and has been a panelist at the White House, speaking about youth mental health needs. McNally is founder of Destination You, where adolescents and their parents can access support through virtual coaching and books. She is author of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen. She also speaks to audiences of all sizes about how to increase emotional intelligence and motivation in teens. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4eD7KBW Amazon - https://a.co/d/0pFECvv Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681935 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3TE2wxK If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Leah Aguirre, LCSW, coauthor of The Girl's Guide to Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent, shares how to roll with and support the resistant client. Leah is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in San Diego, CA. She works primarily with teens and adults who have experienced complex trauma, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, and dating violence, and provides trauma-based treatment including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Aguirre writes a blog for Psychology Today, and has been featured in Bumble, GQ, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and in the Reframe and DiveThru apps. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/rolling-with-and-supporting-the-resistant-client/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Charles Schaeffer, PhD, author of When Panic Happens, joins us to discuss anxiety and panic disorder. Charles is a licensed psychologist, and adjunct clinical faculty member at New York University who has been teaching students and patients how to use the latest research to overcome panic, sleep, and anxiety disorders for more than a decade. Schaeffer was previously research director and guest host for the Dr. Fritz Show on WWRL-AM radio in New York, NY. His writing and expertise have been featured in Psychology Today, HuffPost, Vice News, and NBC News Health. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3XYaR1R Amazon - https://a.co/d/dWg0d6d Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143733051 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3XBUzu1 If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Daniel J. Fox, PhD, leader of the Taking Charge of Borderline Personality Disorder Online Course, shares how to manage extreme, maladaptive borderline personality disorder. Daniel is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and award-winning author. He has been specializing in the treatment and assessment of individuals with personality disorders for more than twenty years in the state and federal prison system, universities, and in private practice. His specialty areas include personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, and emotional intelligence. He has published several articles in these areas, and is author of The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook and The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders; along with the award-winning The Narcissistic Personality Disorder Toolbox; and the award-winning Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic and Histrionic Workbook. Check out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/managing-extreme-maladaptive-borderline-personality-disorder-content/ Buy the Course: https://www.bpdcourse.com If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Diane Petrella, MSW, author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors, joins us to talk about healing emotional eating for trauma survivors. Diane is a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in childhood trauma and emotional eating. Early in her nearly forty-year career, she codeveloped the first child sexual abuse treatment program in Rhode Island. She has a private psychotherapy practice in Providence, RI. You can find out more about Diane at www.dianepetrella.com. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4b5ZQzb Amazon - https://a.co/d/0AMqEas Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1142925240 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4aIsOp1 If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Ben Eckstein, LCSW, author of Worrying is Optional, joins us to discuss worry. Ben is owner and director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center in Durham, NC. Eckstein was trained at McLean Hospital's OCD Institute, and has been specializing in the treatment of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for more than a decade. He serves on the board of directors for OCD North Carolina, and offers training, workshops, and speaking engagements in addition to his clinical work. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/443XSwV Amazon - https://a.co/d/96mpYJF Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1142925253 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4cXbsWO If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, author of The Insecure in Love Workbook, shares how to help your clients develop a sense of self-worth. Leslie is an internationally published author, speaker, and psychologist. She is a trusted expert on relationship issues,and author of Insecure in Love and Bouncing Back from Rejection. She writes a blog called Making Change for www.psychologytoday.com. In addition, she has created a library of short videos on her YouTube channel to help viewers learn how to feel better about themselves and their lives. Becker-Phelps has a private practice in Basking Ridge, NJ; and is on the medical staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, where she previously served as clinical director of women's psychological services, and chief of psychology in the department of psychiatry. She lives with her husband and two sons in Basking Ridge, NJ. Find out more about her at www.drbecker-phelps.com. Check out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/helping-your-clients-develop-a-sense-of-self-worth/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Debra Kissen, PhD, coauthor of Overcoming Parental Anxiety, joins us to discuss parental anxiety. Debra is a licensed clinical psychologist, and CEO of Light On Anxiety CBT Treatment Center. Kissen specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders, and is coauthor of The Panic Workbook for Teens, Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens, and Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts. Kissen also has a special interest in the principles of mindfulness and their application for anxiety disorders, and has presented her research on CBT and mindfulness-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders at regional and national conferences. Kissen is cochair of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) Public Education Committee, and was recipient of the 2020 Gratitude for Giving Spirit Award and the 2018 ADAA Member of Distinction Award. Kissen often serves as a media psychologist, and strives to further the dissemination of empirically supported treatment information by offering simple-to-understand, practical tips and solutions to help mental health consumers move past stress and anxiety. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/49IKAHl Amazon - https://a.co/d/gTVbAht Barnes & Noble - https://bit.ly/3Qav4gk Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3U9UUlZ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Katelyn E. Baxter-Musser, LCSW, author of The DBT Workbook for Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting, joins us to talk about narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. Katelyn is a licensed clinical social worker, EMDRIA-approved consultant, and certified in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). In addition to her private practice, she is a national presenter for PESI, having trained thousands of mental health professionals on DBT and intimate partner violence. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4b34z4E Amazon - https://a.co/d/ix3Eqac Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143733044 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3UpTepP If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, leader of the Healing for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Online Course, shares how to treat adult children of emotionally immature parents. Lindsay is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with more than thirty years' experience working in both public service and private practice. Her books—including the #1 Amazon best seller, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents—have sold more than a million copies, and have been translated into thirty-four languages. In the past, Gibson has served as an adjunct assistant professor, teaching doctoral clinical psychology students clinical theory and psychotherapy techniques. She specializes in therapy and coaching with adults to attain new levels of personal growth, emotional intimacy in relationships, and confidence in dealing with emotionally immature family members. Her website is available at http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/. Gibson lives and works in Virginia Beach, VA. Check out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/working-with-adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents/ Buy the Course: https://www.adultchildrencourse.com If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Maggie Mullen, LCSW, author of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Psychosis, joins us to discuss psychosis. Maggie is a clinical social worker, national trainer, and community activist with more than a decade of experience helping people navigate psychosis. They specialize in culturally responsive, evidence-based care for psychotic spectrum disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the LBGTQ+ community, and formerly incarcerated people. As a training director at Kaiser Permanente, they take great pride in mentoring and teaching the next generation of social workers. Maggie lives in Oakland, CA, with their spouse and two cats. You can find out more online at http://maggiemullen.org. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4b3nBHW Amazon - https://a.co/d/fYIz3La Barnes & Noble - https://bit.ly/4d1wZh3 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3xRe88g If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Rheeda Walker, PhD, author of The Unapologetic Workbook for Black Mental Health, joins us to talk about psychological fortitude and Black mental health. Rheeda is an award-winning professor of psychology at the University of Houston, and author of the self-help phenomenon, The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health. Rheeda is also author of No Racial Elephants in the Therapy Room. She is a behavioral science researcher, licensed clinical psychologist, and has published more than sixty scientific papers on African American adult mental health, suicide risk, and psychological resilience from a culturally informed perspective. Walker is a fellow in the American Psychological Association, the leading scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the US. Walker's expertise has been cited in countless media outlets, including The Washington Post, NPR, Los Angeles Times, Houston Chronicle, and Ebony magazine. She has been a guest expert psychologist on Good Morning America, The Breakfast Club, and Red Table Talk. She has trained and mentored clinical psychology doctoral students toward independent clinical and research careers since 2003, and is well known for engaging keynotes and workshops that address emotional wellness and culturally informed interventions. Visit her online at www.drrheedawalker.com. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4aZSAEJ Amazon - https://a.co/d/eGXpm5e Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w//1140860313 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4aMByub If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Daniel J. Fox, PhD, leader of the Taking Charge of Borderline Personality Disorder Online Course, shares the key to treating borderline personality disorder. Daniel is a licensed psychologist in Texas, an international speaker, and an award-winning author. He has specialized in the treatment and assessment of individuals with personality disorders for more than twenty years in the state and federal prison system, universities, and in private practice. His specialty areas include personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, and emotional intelligence. He has published several articles in these areas, and is author of The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook and The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders; along with the award-winning The Narcissistic Personality Disorder Toolbox; and the award-winning Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic and Histrionic Workbook. Check out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/the-key-to-treating-borderline-personality-disorder-bpd/ Buy the Course: https://www.bpdcourse.com If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LPC, author of The Compulsive Reassurance Seeking Workbook, joins us to discuss compulsive reassurance seeking. Amanda is an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) specialist, licensed in multiple states. She is a member of the International OCD Foundation, the TLC Foundation for BFRBs, and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Amanda serves on the board of OCD Kansas, a state affiliate of the International OCD Foundation, and is author of An OCD Exposure Coloring Book. She is from Topeka, KS. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3W8JOjS Amazon - https://a.co/d/hVzCM6v Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143733054 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3xRyhel If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, author of Wired for Love, joins us to talk about the neuroscience of love. Stan is a clinician, teacher, researcher, and developer of the psychobiological approach to couples therapy (PACT). He and his wife, Tracey Boldemann-Tatkin, cofounded the PACT Institute to train other mental health professionals worldwide to use this method in their clinical work. Tatkin is an assistant clinical professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He maintains a private practice in Southern California, and directs PACT programs in the US and internationally. He is author of In Each Other's Care and six other books. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3U4BO0n Amazon - https://a.co/d/fJCvaBr Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1128699983 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3U9J8I2 If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, author of The Insecure in Love Workbook, shares a tip for helping your clients let go of self-criticism. Leslie is an internationally published author, speaker, and psychologist. She is a trusted expert on relationship issues, and author of Insecure in Love and Bouncing Back from Rejection. She writes a blog called Making Change for www.psychologytoday.com. In addition, she has created a library of short videos on her YouTube channel to help viewers learn how to feel better about themselves and their lives. Becker-Phelps has a private practice in Basking Ridge, NJ; and is on the medical staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, where she previously served as clinical director of women's psychological services, and chief of psychology in the department of psychiatry. She lives with her husband and two sons in Basking Ridge, NJ. Find out more about her at www.drbecker-phelps.com. Check out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/helping-your-clients-let-go-of-self-criticism/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Erika Shershun, MFT, author of Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook, joins us to discuss healing sexual trauma. Erika is a somatic psychotherapist who specializes in helping sexual trauma survivors reclaim the life they were meant to live. She's the author of the upcoming Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal (March 2025 release), the facilitator of the PESI Sexual Trauma Clinical Training, and the upcoming Sexual Trauma Healing Journal (fall 2024). Her approach to treating trauma is rooted in somatic principles, drawing on neuroscience and integrative modalities like eye movement desensitization (EMDR), energy psychology, parts work, and mindfulness. Erika offers individual online therapy sessions in California, and provides coaching to clients outside of the state. You can contact her at ErikaShershunTherapy.com or subscribe to her mailing list at HealingSexualTrauma.com to receive your free copy of chapter 1 from the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/445njOE Amazon - https://a.co/d/ipkzFM3 Barnes & Noble - https://bit.ly/3Q8q7EI Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3xDSR1M If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, author of The Insecure in Love Workbook, joins us to discuss overcoming anxious attachment. Leslie is an internationally published author, speaker, and psychologist. She is a trusted expert on relationship issues, and author of Insecure in Love and Bouncing Back from Rejection. She writes a blog called Making Change for www.psychologytoday.com. In addition, she has created a library of short videos on her YouTube channel to help viewers learn how to feel better about themselves and their lives. Becker-Phelps has a private practice in Basking Ridge, NJ; and is on the medical staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, where she previously served as clinical director of women's psychological services, and chief of psychology in the department of psychiatry. She lives with her husband and two sons in Basking Ridge, NJ. Find out more about her at www.drbecker-phelps.com. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4aGU5YW Amazon - https://a.co/d/cqH6EZ0 Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143733041 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/445qqG8 If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Emma Lauer, LCSW, author of DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People, shares advice for how to handle clients who cry uncontrollably in session. Emma is a therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. Emma is an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)-certified therapist, and has taught at Arizona State University. She currently practices therapy and oversees interns and other staff therapists as clinical supervisor at Find Your Shine Therapy, a group private practice in Tempe, AZ. Check out the Quick Tip here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/how-to-handle-clients-who-cry-uncontrollably-in-session/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com
Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, author of Simple Ways to Unwind Without Alcohol, joins us to discuss soothing stress and unwinding without alcohol. Rebecca is a psychologist, wellness expert, and award-winning author. She received her bachelor's degree from Williams College; her master's degree from Harvard; and her doctorate with a specialization in clinical psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has enjoyed a twenty-year career as a clinic director with the San Diego VA Healthcare System; was an associate clinical professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego; and maintained an active private practice. She is coauthor of two popular books bridging addiction recovery with the power of mindfulness. The Gift of Recovery is a “pocket coach” designed to strengthen recovery. The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction is a go-to guide for understanding the relationship between moods and substance use. The workbook is now in its second edition and has been translated into multiple languages. Visit her website at www.mindfulnessworkbook.com. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3W6tAYl Amazon - https://a.co/d/c4kuEaP Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143481464 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3UpBc77 If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com