Podcasts about rogerian

Motivational interviewing is a theoretical approach to counseling that borrows from Rogerian influence. The aim is building a collaborative process in which the client gains the autonomy, and confidence to work towards change. 

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This session emphasizes the importance of behavior in determining feelings and behavior in biblical counseling, highlighting the role of the nervous system and the sanctification process in bringing about personality change. Pastor Jensen discusses the need for nouthetic counseling and the role of the Holy Spirit in changing hearts, contrasting it with the transference method used in other counseling approaches. The concept of transference in counseling is explored, with an emphasis on loving rebuke and confronting sin directly for repentance and reconciliation. The rejection of transference and Rogerian counseling theory is supported, advocating for a biblical approach that ministers the gospel to non-believers for true heart change. The discussion concludes with a prayer, emphasizing the importance of not condoning sin or justifying unethical means in counseling. 00:09 Directive counseling intro 00:59 Holy Spirit's transformative role 01:53 Behavior's impact on emotions 02:54 Analyzing Cain and Abel 04:35 Discussing misunderstood emotions 06:28 Fearing the Lord's importance 08:23 Ignoring conscience consequences 10:12 Linking psychic pain to change 13:16 Path to sanctification 16:25 Emotional vs. voluntary actions 20:09 Comparing Rogerian and directive methods 25:59 Proverbs' wisdom unveiled www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologist Semper Reformanda!

This session emphasizes the importance of behavior in determining feelings and behavior in biblical counseling, highlighting the role of the nervous system and the sanctification process in bringing about personality change. Pastor Jensen discusses the need for nouthetic counseling and the role of the Holy Spirit in changing hearts, contrasting it with the transference method used in other counseling approaches. The concept of transference in counseling is explored, with an emphasis on loving rebuke and confronting sin directly for repentance and reconciliation. The rejection of transference and Rogerian counseling theory is supported, advocating for a biblical approach that ministers the gospel to non-believers for true heart change. The discussion concludes with a prayer, emphasizing the importance of not condoning sin or justifying unethical means in counseling. 00:09 Directive counseling intro 00:59 Holy Spirit's transformative role 01:53 Behavior's impact on emotions 02:54 Analyzing Cain and Abel 04:35 Discussing misunderstood emotions 06:28 Fearing the Lord's importance 08:23 Ignoring conscience consequences 10:12 Linking psychic pain to change 13:16 Path to sanctification 16:25 Emotional vs. voluntary actions 20:09 Comparing Rogerian and directive methods 25:59 Proverbs' wisdom unveiled www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologist Semper Reformanda!

This session explores the differences between directive and non-directive counseling, with a focus on Rogerian and biblical approaches. It emphasizes the importance of moral judgments based on scripture and the role of the Christian counselor as a helper. The concept of biblical love, involving feelings and actions, is discussed, along with the importance of listening and guiding individuals to scripture. The discussion will continue next week, focusing on the use of the book of Proverbs in counseling. The video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/ZKC5p4251D4 www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologist Semper Reformanda!

This session explores the differences between directive and non-directive counseling, with a focus on Rogerian and biblical approaches. It emphasizes the importance of moral judgments based on scripture and the role of the Christian counselor as a helper. The concept of biblical love, involving feelings and actions, is discussed, along with the importance of listening and guiding individuals to scripture. The discussion will continue next week, focusing on the use of the book of Proverbs in counseling. The video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/ZKC5p4251D4 www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologist Semper Reformanda!

Laurice (Lauri). D. Nemetz, MA, BD-DMT, EYT500, LCAT, CIAYT is an adjunct professor at Pace University having taught classes in yoga, myofascial anatomy and more at the Pleasantville NY campus since 2004 and is a 2020 Pace U. President's Award recipient for Outstanding Contribution. In the summer of 2021, Lauri was awarded the position of Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, for Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL (2021-present). She is also a licensed Creative Arts Therapist, a member of the American Association for Anatomy, a board-certified member of the Academy of Dance/Movement Therapists, a registered yoga teacher at the experienced 500-hour level, past President of the Yoga Teachers' Association (YTA), a Stott Pilates instructor, a certified yoga therapist and an occasional kayak guide! Lauri graduated from Wellesley College (Art History and French), earned a Master's degree in Dance/Movement Therapy (Psychology) from Goucher College, with additional extensive postgraduate anatomy education.Her yoga lineage includes Tao Porchon Lynch, Karin Stephan, Leslie Kaminoff, David Hollander, and Kim Schwartz among many more with who she is fortunate to have learned from. In therapeutic work, she aligns most closely with Rogerian and Jungian theories and this combined study has informed her work with a number of diverse populations including work with trauma survivors, autistic children, neonatal and general rehab populations. Her current private work combines work from her varied background and focuses on guiding individuals to reach their fullest potential physically and mentally.Currently an independent anatomical dissector with several projects (more in the anatomy tab) including KNM dissections (with Leslie Kaminoff, Yoga Anatomy), Lauri is additionally a lead dissector with the international team of the Fascial Net Plastination Project. She regularly presents at conferences including the American Association for Anatomy, Experimental Biology, the Fascia Research Congress, the American Dance Therapy Association, and Movement: Brain, Body and Cognition Conferences (Oxford University; Harvard Medical), and loves teaching in yoga teacher training programs. Her workshops in both anatomy and movement have included locations in Canada, Brazil, Germany, Costa Rica, and across the U.S. She has a chapter on dance/movement therapy in the Creative Arts Therapies Manual (2006) and has published several articles including in the International Journal of Arts Medicine and upcoming in The Anatomical Record.Her book, The Myofascial System in Form and Movement (2023) (click here for more information) is being published by Handspring Publishing, a respected imprint in bodywork, anatomy and movement. She is particularly passionate about studies of environmental space, art and science communication. She considers herself an explorer looking to connect people through meaningful movement conversation to their own bodies and each other.Lauri's instagram page: @wellnessbridgeLauri's facebook: Lauri NemetzLauri's book: The Myofascial System in Form and MovementContact me: Email: jpanasevich@gmail.com Phone: 267.275.3890Website: yogawithjake.comInstagram: @yogawithjakeReach out to me directly if you are interested in my upcoming, online, Yoga For Dudes - Brand-New Beginner's

Fiona Maher, a counsellor and psychotherapist, adopts a Rogerian person-centred approach in her practice, placing utmost importance on ensuring her clients' comfort, safety, and confidentiality. This commitment has allowed her to cultivate profound working relationships, providing essential support and guidance through life's numerous challenges. Drawing from over two decades of teaching, counselling, and training expertise across diverse locations such as Ireland, Singapore, Germany, China, the United Kingdom, and beyond, Fiona holds a Master's Degree and a Diploma in Counselling. Her unique person-centric methodology is rooted in this extensive international experience, where she has encountered individuals facing various life trials. Fiona's rich background is not confined to a single narrative; she has lived multiple lives as an expat and a local, served as a compassionate counsellor, acted as a psycho-educator in the corporate sector, and embraced the role of a mother. This diverse tapestry of experiences forms the foundation for her integrative approach to professional life, characterised by a profound sense of empathy and understanding.Join us for an insightful and very useful discussion on Love & Marriage as we dive into a deep exploitation of:The post-COVID effect on marriage and relationships. Are our partners supposed to ‘heal' us? How to assess the value we bring to our relationships? The importance of regular reviews of our marriages as we grow. Is love enough to sustain a relationship over time? Do men need to ‘step up' to evolving marriage? The ‘grandiosity/shame' balance. Is our long-term partner meant to be everything for us? Consulting the adaptive wise part of us and learning your partner's love language…and so much more! Books Fiona references:US by Terrence RealGetting the Love you Want by Harville Hendrix Ph.DThe 5 Languages of Love by Gary ChapmanFiona's contacts: maher.fiona95@gmail.comWhatsapp: +65 91142020

In this episode, I speak with Dave about his journey to becoming the first podcaster in the field of psychology and his prolific career publishing over a 1,000 interviews. Dave explained that he had learned about podcasting very early on and it fit with his interest in radio, which, as a teenager, he got involved with amateur radio, had taken the FCC exams, and built his own components. This lead him to go to college to study electrical engineering, but he quickly learned that his high school had not prepared him for an engineering major. He said he took a Psychology 101 course, but it was completely focused on behaviorism, which turned him off to the field, and instead got a degree in creative writing. At the end of college, he explained that a friend told him he was studying to become a Rogerian psychologist, which sounded interesting, and Dave had always enjoyed helping people with their problems, so he took an abnormal Psychology class, and then went to graduate school for a doctorate in psychology. Dave discussed how his graduate school was focused on psychoanalytic theory, which he didn't find to be a good fit for him, so he gravitated more towards Humanistic Psychology. He discussed running encounter groups and we discussed the Human Potential Movement in the 60s and how he and others were seeking alternative perspectives. He explained that he had published articles in the Human Behavior journal and after learning about podcasting, thought that interviewing his fellow professors at Sonoma. State University where he met, which was Humanistically focused, would be a great way to begin his program Shrink Rap Radio and Wise Counsel. We discussed that during the 80s, when personal computers were becoming more popular, he became interested in the tech and business world, and began doing market research focus groups, and used online focus groups in the early days of the internet. He continued this work while he taught, had a psychotherapy practice and all of these skills assisted him in his podcast interviews. He explained that he challenged himself to be open to a wide variety of perspective, interviewing a broad range of clinicians and non-clinicians. Dave lastly discussed his interest in Positive Psychology and how he saw it as an outgrowth of Humanistic psychotherapy, and how Positive Psychology's coaching aspects have been adopted in the business world. David Van Nuys, Ph.D. is past-chair and professor emeritus in Psychology at Sonoma State University, a department with an international reputation for humanistic, existential, and transpersonal psychology. He also taught at the University of Montana, the University of Michigan, and the University of New Hampshire. In addition, David runs a market research business, e-FocusGroups, which has served a distinguished list of clients, including The New York Times, Apple Computer, IBM, Hewlett Packard, and QuickenLoans, among others. He leads personal growth workshops at various growth centers around the U.S. and abroad. David earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan and has worked as a licensed psychotherapist in both New Hampshire and California. A frequent public speaker, he has also published in professional journals, popular magazines, and co-authored a book on the infamous Zodiac serial killer. He also produces two popular podcasts: Shrink Rap Radio and Wise Counsel. David is a longtime dreamworker himself and a past IASD presenter and for many years taught a course on Myth, Dream, and Symbol at Sonoma State University. In 2018, he received an award from the American Psychological Association for his pioneering podcast, Shrink Rap Radio. The award was presented at Harvard University by the APA president before a crowd of several hundred educational podcasters. Since 2005, he has conducted around one thousand interviews with movers and shakers around the broad world of psychology (including dreamworkers , dream researchers, and Jungian analysts).

Why Therapy Fails One of the most common reasons patients contact me is to find out why the therapy isn't working. They may be TEAM-CBT patients or patients of therapists using other approaches. Therapists also ask for consultations on the same problem--why am I stuck with this or that patient who isn't making progress? In the Feeling Good App, my colleagues and I have been looking into this as well. Most app users report excellent and often rapid results, but some get stuck, in just the same way they might get stuck in treatment with a therapist. I have tried to organize my thinking on this topic, because if you can diagnose the cause of therapeutic failure, you can nearly always find a solution. Of course, the app is not a treatment device, but a wellness device, but the same principles apply. So today, Rhonda, Matt and I discuss a couple reasons why therapists and patients alike sometimes get stuck. Matt described a patient who was misdiagnosed with a psychotic disorder who turned out to have sleep apnea. When the proposer diagnosis was made and treated, the patent suddenly recovered. Rhonda described a patient who jumped from topic to topic and always brought up a new problem before completing work on the previous problem. This problem was solved when Rhonda explained the importance of sticking to one problem for several sessions, until the problem was resolved. The patient then began to make progress. David described a depressed woman from Florida who was stuck in treatment, and not making progress, and then the therapist said "I just can't help you," This hurt and confused the patient who wrote to me. There were essentially two problems--the patients depression what brought her to therapy in the first place, and her unresolved hurt feelings when the therapist "gave up" on her. This problem reflected many failed relationships is the patient's life. This was resolved when the patient took the initiative to schedule a session to talk about the conflict more openly with excellent results. In addition, the patient had heard that she "should" accept herself, but didn't know how to accept her constant self-critical troughs and intensely negative feelings. I suggested she make a list of the benefits of her negative thoughts and feelings, as well as the many positive things they showed about her and her core values as a human being. She came up with an extremely impressive and long list! For example, her criticisms showed her high standards, her humility, her dedication to her work, her accountability, and much more. In addition, she'd achieved a great deal because of her relentless self-criticisms. I asked her why in the world she'd want to accept herself, given all those positive characteristics She decided NOT to accept herself, and was delighted with her decision. She said she felt profound relief! An unusual, but awesome, path to acceptance! In other words, she ACCEPTED her "non-acceptance." I hope you find today's podcast interesting and helpful. Of course, ultimately therapy is part science and part human relationship art. That's why Rhonda and I offer free weekly training groups for therapists who wish to develop their therapeutic skills. The groups are on zoom so therapists from around the world are welcome. Matt offers a consultation group (free to Stanford psychiatric residents) every other Tuesday for therapists who want help with difficult, challenging cases. To learn more, you'll find details and contact information at the end of the show notes. When Therapy Doesn't Work-- And How to Get Unstuck (for Therapists and Patients)  By David Burns, MD Here's are some of the most common reasons why therapy might fail or appear to be stuck / without progress. Some of them will be of interest primarily to clinicians, while others will be of interest to clinicians and patients alike. And many of these reasons will also apply to individuals using the Feeling Good App who are stuck in their attempts to change the way they think and feel. But what does “stuck” actually mean? The definition, of course, is subjective. I believe that a substantial or complete elimination of depression and anxiety can typically be achieved in five sessions with a skilled TEAM therapist. I use two-hour sessions, and can usually see dramatic change in a single session, although follow-ups may be needed for Relapse Prevention Training or other problems the patients might want help with. In my experience, the treatment of relationship problems and habits and addictions usually takes much longer than the treatment of anxiety or depression. The techniques to treat relationship problems and habits and addictions actually work just as fast as the techniques to treat depression and anxiety, but the resistance can be far more intense. For example, someone may be ambivalent about leaving a troubled relationship or giving up a favored habit for many months or years before making a decision to move in a new direction. And, of course, the treatment of biological problems like schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder will nearly always require a long term therapeutic relationship, often requiring medications in addition to therapy. The problems and errors I've listed below are mostly correctable. And although there are many traps that therapists and patients fall into, the vast majority of therapeutic failure the patient's hidden 'resistance' to change and the therapist's lack of skill addressing it. This is true in clinical practice and in psychotherapy outcome studies, as well. On the one hand, a great many patients will feel ambivalent about change. For example, a patient with low self-esteem may not want to stop being self-critical and accept themselves, as-is, but to have a better version of themselves, first. Or they may want to overcome their fears without facing them. Or they might want a better relationship but would want the other person to do the changing. Unfortunately, most therapists lack the skills to address resistance and, in fact, often make it worse by trying to motivate the patient to change, rather than understand their hesitation to change and discuss it with them. This is one area where TEAM training has a great deal to offer, including over 30 skills therapists can learn to address motivation and resistance. The following list of 37 reasons why therapy fails follows the structure of T, E, A, M. Errors at or before the initial evaluation Patient is just window shopping Patient does not buy into the cognitive model Incorrect conceptualization of type of problem, so you end up using the wrong techniques. To simplify things, I think of four conceptualizations: Individual mood problem (depression or anxiety) Relationship Problem Habit / Addictions “Non-problem”: healthy negative feelings such as the grief you might feel when a love one dies Patient is not in treatment out of choice. For example, a teenager might be brought in by parents to be “fixed,” like bringing in your car to the local garage for a tune up, and you don't have an agenda with your patient. Or a parent might be court-ordered to go to therapy if he wants to have custody of his children. Failure to ask patients to complete the Concept of Self-Help Memo, the How to Make Therapy Rewarding and Successful memo, and the Administrative Memo prior to the start of therapy. These memos fix a great many therapeutic problems that are likely to emerge later on, like homework non-compliance, premature termination, and policies about confidentiality, last minute cancelling of sessions, conflicts of interest (eg patient is seeking disability) and more. Most therapists ignore the use of these memos, only to pay a steep price later on. Failure to mention the requirement for homework and similar issues the at initial contact with the patient. Failure to explore the patient's motivation for treatment. T = Testing Diagnostic errors: not recognizing additional problems which patient may have in addition to the initial complaint, such as drug or substance abuse, psychosis, intense social anxiety, past trauma or abuse, or hidden problems the patient is ashamed to disclose. This is easily solvable by the use of my EASY Diagnostic System prior to your initial evaluation. It screens for 50 of the most common DSM “diagnoses” and only takes ten minutes or so out of a therapy session to review and assign the “Symptom Cluster Diagnoses.” Failure to use Brief Mood Survey before and after each session. This error makes the therapist blind to the severity or nature and severity of the patient's feelings, which cannot be accurately identified by a patient interview or therapy session. As a result, the therapist's understanding will not be accurate, and the therapist will not be to pinpoint the degree of change (or failure to change) during and between therapy sessions. E = Empathy Failure to ask patients to complete the Evaluation of Therapy Session after each session. As a result, it will not be possible for therapists to understand their level of empathy, helpfulness, and several other relationship dimensions critical to good therapy. Failure to use the “What's My Grade” technique while empathizing with the patient. Failure to receive training in the Five Secrets of Effective Communication and the three advanced communication techniques. These techniques are difficult to learn, requiring lots of practice and commitment, but can be invaluable in therapy and in the therapist's personal life. A = Assessment of Resistance (also called Paradoxical Agenda Setting) Failure to recognize and deal with Outcome Resistance: There are four distinct types, corresponding to depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and habits and addictions. Failure to recognize and with Process Resistance: There are four distinct types, corresponding to depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and habits and addictions. The “because” factor: I won't let go of my depression until “I've lost weight,” or “I've found a loving partner,” or “I've achieved something special,” or “I've found a better job / career,” or “I've achieved my goals at X.” This is another type of Outcome Resistance. M = Methods--errors using the Daily Mood Log Patient “cannot” identify any Negative Thoughts The way you worded your Negative Thought. The common errors include thoughts describing events or feelings, rhetorical questions, long rambling thoughts, or thoughts consisting of a few words or phrases, like “worthless.” No Recovery Circle / many need many techniques combined with the philosophy of “failing as fast as you can.” This allows you to individualize the treatment for each patient. It is simply not true that there is one school of therapy or method (like meditation, mindfulness or daily exercise, etc.) that will be helpful, much less “the answer,” for all patients! The way you did the technique / incorrect use of technique. Many of the most powerful techniques, like Interpersonal Exposure, Externalization of Voices, Paradoxical Double Standard, Feared Fantasy, and many more require considerable sophistication and training. They can be fantastic when used skillfully, but they aren't easy to learn! Trying to challenge your negative thoughts in your head / vs on paper or computer. This is associated with Process Resistance for depression—refusing to do the written homework, and it is exceptionally common. Trying to challenge the negative thoughts of someone else or encouraging them to think more positively: won't work! In my first book, Feeling Good, I spelled out the warning that cognitive techniques are for you, and NOT for you to use on other people, including friends, family, and so forth. It is my impression that many people ignore this warning. When they discover that the person they are trying to “help” does take kindly to identify the cognitive distortions in their thoughts, both end up frustrated. Failure to “get” the Acceptance Paradox / using too much self-defense in your positive thoughts, especially Technique when doing Externalization of Voices Using the Acceptance Paradox in a defeatist, self-effacing way Failure to include the Counter-Attack Technique when doing Externalization of Voices. This techniques is not always necessary, but can sometimes be the knock out blow for the patient's endless inner criticisms. Not understanding the necessary and sufficient conditions for emotional change when challenging distorted thoughts. Too much focus on cognitive / rational techniques when far more dynamic techniques are needed, such as the Experimental Technique (e.g. exposure) in treating anxiety or the Externalization of Voices or Hidden Emotion Techniques Not recognizing that the patient's negative thoughts might be valid (I think that my partner is cheating on me) and trying to get your patient to challenge the “distortions” in the thoughts Other therapist errors Codependency: addiction to trying to “help” / cheer up the patient / solve some problem the patient has Need to be “nice” and refusal to hold patients accountable Narcissism: unwilling to be criticized, unwilling to fail, needing to stay in the expert role Difficulties “getting” the patient's inner feelings, due to lack of skill with Five Secrets and the failure to use Empathy Scale Difficulties forming a warm and vibrant therapeutic relationship, which can sometimes result from strong (and nearly always unexpressed) dislike of the patient Commitment to a favored “school” of therapy / thinking you are superior to colleagues and have the one “correct” approach Failure to use assessment tools with every patient at every session Failure to make patients accountable for homework Four types of reverse hypnosis: this is where the patient hypnotizes the therapist into believing things that simply aren't true. Depression: the patient may really be hopeless or worthless Anxiety: the patient is too fragile for exposure Relationship problems: the patient is too fragile for / not yet ready for exposure Habits / addictions: not making the patient accountable or assuming patient isn't yet “ready” to give up the addiction, or the patient needs to have emotional / relationship problems fixed first Unrecognize, unaddressed conflicts with therapist that need to be addressed with Changing the Focus. This error often results from the therapist's fear of conflict or patient anger, and is usually accompanied by a failure to use the Evaluation of Therapy Session, which would send a loud signal to the therapist that something is wrong. Failure to do Relapse Prevention Training prior to discharge. Conceptualization errors. Failure to use or select the most effective therapeutic approach and techniques for the patient's problem. For example, the Daily Mood Log and Recovery Circle are great for depression and anxiety, although there will be some important differences in the choice of methods for depression vs. anxiety. For example, Exposure and the Hidden Emotion Technique are great for anxiety, but rarely useful for depression. The DML has only a secondary role in the treatment of relationship problems (the Relationship Journal is more direct and useful) or habits and addictions (the Triple Paradox and Habit and Addiction Log (HAL) are far more useful. The therapist may be committed to a school of therapy, like Rogerian listening, without addressing resistance or using methods. Or therapist may believe that psychodynamic or psychoanalytic therapy, or ACT, or traditional Beckian cognitive therapy, will be the “answer” for everybody. The schools of therapy function much like cults, causing feelings of competitiveness (our guru is better than your guru) and sharply limiting the critical thinking and narrowing the consciousness of the faithful “followers.” Conflicts of interest. The therapist may subconsciously want to keep the patient in a long-term “talking” relationship due to emotional or financial needs. The therapist may have been taught that therapeutic change is inherently slow, requiring many years or more. This belief will always function as a self-fulfilling prophecy. Thanks for listening! Matt, Rhonda, and David

Today's conversation is with Don Hanlon Johnson Don is no stranger to the embodied and somatic work, he's been involved in this field since long before many of us have been born. Now in his 90's he has been involved with so many of the pioneers and lineage holders of this field. A blurp written by Don about himself reads, “As I move into my twilight years, I am aware that the seeds that brought forth my current work were planted over half a century ago when I had my first post in teaching philosophy at what is now Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles while participating with Carl Rogers in his research project on the efficacy of student-centered learning in the school system of the Immaculate Heart sisters from kindergarten through their university. That intersection of Rogerian humanistic psychology with the experiential tradition of Socratic and Husserlian philosophy, my long history of meditation, and my first visits to the newly born Esalen Institute, gradually shaped a comprehensive approach to the education of therapists and healers, bringing together the cutting-edge theoretical, with relevant experiential dimensions, and the intellectual aspects of developing an embodied consciousness. After studying and practicing the work of Ida Rolf, I founded the first masters degree program in Somatic Psychology and succeeded in having it authorized by license-granting state boards. I was a professor in that program for some 30 years. I am now teaching in newly launched Somatics emphasis in the doctoral program of Integral and Transpersonal Psychologies. My website has more detailed information."   This was really a dream come true for me. Don was one of the people I had in mind to talk with when I created this podcast. Further proof that with hard work and diligence, dreams can come true. And they can be even more rewarding than imagined.   Todays talk ran the gamut of Rolfing history, phenomenology and other topics of which Don is an experienced and knowledgeable sage of. Instead of my usual forewords, let's just hop into this exciting and informative talk.   To learn more about Don please visit https://donhanlonjohnson.com/ If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd appreciate it if you would leave a positive review of the podcast and subscribe to it through the platform of your choice. When you do this it really helps other people find us, and we greatly appreciate your support. You can find more about Andrew at http://andrewrosenstock.com and http://rolfinginboston.com And more about Nikki at http://nikkiolsen.com Many thanks to Explorers Society for use of their song " All In" from their majestic album 'Spheres' Please check them out here https://open.spotify.com/album/1plT1lAPWEQ1oTRbWOiXm3?si=eAL08OJdT5-sJ6FwwZD50g

https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USBénédicte Mannix is a Psilocybin Retreat Facilitator specialized in Childhood TraumaJamaican based holistic therapist who works with magic mushrooms:* Holistic therapist focusing on the individual as a whole: Mind, Body and Soul* Client-centered therapist having studied Rogerian therapy. Her approach is humanistic and empathetic, emphasizing an unconditional positive regard of her clients.* Transgenerational therapist: People have long-standing patterns passed down through family generations. All human beings are a part of a system, Bénédicte has studied systemic therapy which focuses on recognizing unhealthy patterns, helping her clients alter them for their betterment.* Sophrologist believing that the body and mind are connected. Bénédicte is a qualified practitioner, helping people become more connected and conscious with themselves using breathwork, gentle movements, muscular relaxation, and visualization.* Sophrology Teacher: Teaching at the SophroAcademy Specialist Programmes designated for certified Sophrologists = Anxiety, Depression and Phobia * Specialized in the domain of childhood trauma. I am currently writing a book about how Sophrology can help people deal with the consequences of childhood trauma.* Several years' experience in Risk Reduction at various large festivals around the world. Also, being part of its creation in South Africa. Work which involves providing a supportive environment and specialized care designed to transform challenging psychedelic experiences into valuable learning opportunities, and even potentially offering healing and growth. In turn, the work reduces the number of drug-related hospitalizations and arrests. BOOM Festival / Afrika Burn / Earth Dance / Origins* Psilocybin facilitator – 30 years of experience with psychedelics and the witnessing of others' experiences have proven to Bénédicte their benefits. Grateful for having facilitated groups and individuals using psilocybin, witnessing magical results.* Psychedelic integration therapist. Integration is one of the most important parts of the psychedelic journey. It gives a space to bring forth insights gained during the altered state of consciousness to our normal state.ouHer Core Values:* Gratitude and Humility* Freedom is the key to happiness.* Sincerity and Honesty: It all starts with yourself.* Self-awareness: This is the capacity to always get a chance to better ourselves.* Respect and Empathy: It is important to try to understand each other and accept our differences. Empathy is vital in her work as it allows her to connect with her clients.* Peace and Love: This is what she aspires for herself and everyone. Her drive to do the work lies in this core value.https://sophrodelic.com/ https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Keith Wilson explains Rogerian Person Centered Counseling. Episode 2207: Rogerian Person Centered Counseling by Keith Wilson on Supporting Other People and Understanding Therapy Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. The original post is located here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2017/02/27/rogerian-person-centered-counseling/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Wilson explains Rogerian Person Centered Counseling. Episode 2207: Rogerian Person Centered Counseling by Keith Wilson on Supporting Other People and Understanding Therapy Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. The original post is located here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2017/02/27/rogerian-person-centered-counseling/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The basis and show notes for this podcast come from this piece from The EmbassyIn Him We Live and Move and Have Our BeingI'd love you to subscribe (for free) to On Culture wherever you get your podcasts. You can also subscribe to The Embassy at theembassy.substack.com … most of it is free!LinksA Conversation with Bing's Chatbot Left Me Deeply Unsettled - NYTBing's AI Chat: “I want to be alive” - NYTMicrosoft Has Been Secretly Testing Its Bing Chatbot for Years - The VergeBefore Siri and Alexa, there was ELIZA - YouTubeWhy Do AI Chatbots Tell Lies and Act Weird? Look In The Mirror - NYTELIZA: a very basic Rogerian psychotherapist chatbot - njit.edu Get full access to The Embassy at theembassy.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever wondered what really makes up a great session in psychotherapy? Do you want to learn how to tap more fully into your sense of flow and healing presence? Then sit back and tune into thios conversation about creativity, improvisation and healing attunment in psychotherapy.Michael Alcée is a clinical psychologist and a mental health educator at the Manhattan School of Music. He is also the author of the new book Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging and Own IT as a Therapist, available from Norton Press. Mark O'Connell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an actor. Mark is the author of Modern Brides and Modern Grooms. He is also the author of The Performing Art of Therapy, available from Routledge Press. On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Michael and Mark discuss those ideas and their upcoming workshop at the 2023 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, “Improv and Creativity in the Therapy Room: How to Show Up for Your Clients and Make Therapy Sing.”Visit them on the web:Michael AlcéeMark O'Connell The Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your host Dr. Scott Hoye discusses psychology and mental health trends with practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry. Dr. Hoye is a clinical psychologist and the director of Chicago Psychology Services, in Chicago, IL, USA.https://psych-talk.comhttps://www.instagram.com/psychtalkpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/psychtalkpodcasthttps://chicagopsychservices.com

In this episode we are doing an English project for Noah (Shout out to Mrs. Baptiste!). For his project he had to do a Rogerian argument and for those of you who are not sure what that it.... according to google it is an argument in which you try to find a common ground with others a kind of mutual understanding. The topic he chose is whether or not homework is beneficial. Noah doesn't think it is. He believes that homework should be optional and not worth any points. My job was to disagree. Listen to find out what common ground we found!

On episode 153, we welcome Kennon Sheldon to discuss the free will and determinism debate, why free will is still possible when confronting the data, the different spheres of influence and how the mind can affect one's bio-chemical composition and in turn be affected by it, self-determination theory and the significance of autonomy for well-being and mental health, Ken's interpretation of the famous Libet experiment (which purportedly supports determinism), Alen's weight loss and how applying free will helps us better understand his health journey, Leon's Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder and its affect on his internal sense of freedom, the Rogerian model of therapy and its association with personal growth, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation and the former's increased ability to foster joy and sustained motivation, and why biological drives can't fully explain human behavior. Kennon M. Sheldon is professor of psychology at the University of Missouri. He is one of the founding researchers of positive psychology, a fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a recipient of the Templeton Foundation Positive Psychology Prize. His research is in the areas of well-being, motivation, self-determination theory, personality, and positive psychology. His new book, available now, is called Freely Determined: What the New Psychology of the Self Teaches Us About How to Live. | Kennon M. Sheldon | ► Psychology Today | https://bit.ly/3BJruCN ► Freely Determined Book | https://amzn.to/3FZBF8Q Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment ► TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@seizethemomentpodcast ► Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666

Political philosopher and sociologist Daniel Görtz is a leader of "the Nordic school" of metamodernism. He co-authored The Listening Society and The Nordic Ideology under the pseudonym Hanzi Freinacht. Today we discuss his new “self-help” book with the working title “12 Better Rules for Life (and beyond).”Topics include:* The subtle art of sublime mediocrity* Why Rule #2 is “Fuck like a beast”* Why Jesus was right and how secular people can learn from that* What is post-postmodernism?* The life-changing practice of Rogerian listening* A necessary steelman of critical race theory and modern feminism* Why feminist forums descend into language-policing* How to improve your default levels of contentment (from a 7 to an 8)* Where Jordan Peterson went wrong with post-modernism* Why playfulness is essential* A big spoiler on the book (and a key secret to living well)Resources:* https://metamoderna.org/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetagame.substack.com

Zara Roth is a therapist specializing in borderline personality disorder, trauma, multicultural issues, and depression/anxiety. She currently works at a rehab clinic supporting mental health needs of patients in recovery and at a private practice. Besides practical experience in the cognitive/behavioral field, Zara's educational background is in psychodynamic psychotherapy, specifically the Bowenian, Gestalt, Jungian, Adlerian, Rogerian and existential modalities. Zara believes it's important to understand how capitalism, systemic oppression, climate change, history, media, and anthropology affects mental health as, as some problems are not caused by the individual, but rather the environment. Zara has earned a M.A. in mental health counseling at Northwestern University. She holds a certificate in child and adolescent psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a B.S. and B.A. in Electrical Engineering and physics from Northeastern University and the University of St. Thomas. Her main focuses have been on the psychology of capitalism, complex trauma, ecoanxiety, and psychedelic therapy. Zara has written about Ecotherapy in Conjunction with Psilocybin for Treatment Resistant Depression and Anxiety. She plans to incorporate hallucinogenic drugs into therapy once it is legalized.She can be reached for counseling inquiries at: zara@sunnyskycounseling.com All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. Opening graphic assets by UlyanaStudio and Grandphic.sharkfyn.com

Tune in this week for a discussion between Nathaniel Williams and Stefan Ambrose of the Free Columbia initiative in upstate New York as they describe the origins of the program and its pedagogy.Nathaniel Williams is the co-founder of Free Columbia with Laura Summer. He studied visual art and marionette theater in Basel, Switzerland, graduating with a certificate in visual art from the neueKUNSTschule in 2002. He has a PhD in Political Science from the University at Albany and works as a performer, teacher and artist.Stefan Ambrose is the director of the MC Richards program at Free Columbia. He grew up in the shimmering heat of central Florida's Green Swamp region, spending his youth immersed in the dark marsh water and sugar sand forests of old Florida. Stefan has studied Goethean science with the Nature Institute of Ghent, New York, storytelling at the International School of Storytelling at Emerson College, United Kingdom, and has trained extensively in Rogerian empathic dialogue and humanistic psychology through Satvatove Institute.Learn more about Thoreau College and the microcollege movement at https://thoreaucollege.org/Driftless Folk School: https://www.driftlessfolkschool.org/Free Columbia/MC Richards Program: https://www.freecolumbia.org/

What is your coaching philosophy?Mark shares how Carl Rogers, more familiar in the counselling world, has helped shape his.The blog post mentioned in the episode can be found here Support the show

Blossom Your Awesome Episode #46 - Striving Towards Growth With Elvira MedusOn this latest episode of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast I'm talking to psychotherapist Elvira Medus. Medus is trained under the Rogerian model. She uses the Person-Centered Approach  originated by Carl Rogers, arguably the most influential American mental health practitioner of the 20th Century. The Person-Centered Approach can be understood as a branch of the Humanistic School of Psychology. The Humanistic School of Psychology is also known as the 3rd force, meaning it grew out of a reaction to the opposing schools of Psychoanalysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In contrast to Psychoanalysis, which attempts to understand and work with unconscious motives, and Behaviorism, which attempts to generate change through learned behavior, Humanistic Psychology attempts to help individuals increase their innate healing capacities and thereby allow self-directed growth to occur.Humanistic practitioners, believe in something called the "actualizing tendency". The actualizing tendency can be understood as the innate force within all living things that strives towards growth. In other words, if you are alive, you are growing. Unlike the psychoanalysts, your growth does not need to be interpreted and, unlike the behaviorists, your growth does not need to be directed. Humanists, believe it is their job to aid in the process of strengthening this innate force. The natural growth process of the individual is promoted when the therapist can embody certain attitudinal qualities: the therapist strives to be congruent and experiences unconditional positive regard and empathic understanding toward the client. In other words, the therapist embodies the PCA "core conditions."To get in touch with Elvira you can go to her website Elviramedus.comTo see more of my work go to Blossom Your Awesome. Or you can see some of my other work at suesblues.com Or follow me on instagram where I post fairly regularly and ask an inquisitive question or two weekly in hopes of getting you thinking about your life and going deeper with it. My Instagram - i_go_by_skd

Join us as Dr. Greenberg explores his life journey from South Africa to Canada, from an engineer to a psychologist, and from one who practiced Rogerian therapy to one who developed and practiced Emotion Focused Therapy. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thanks Books // The Outsider: https://www.amazon.com/Outsider-Colin-Wilson/dp/0874772060 Emotion Focused Therapy: Coaching clients to work through their feelings: https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Focused-Therapy-Coaching-Clients-Feelings/dp/1557988811 Emotion Focused Therapy (Theories of Psychotherapy Series): https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Focused-Therapy-Theories-Psychotherapy-%C2%AE/dp/1433826305 Changing Emotion with Emotion: A practitioner's guide: https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Focused-Therapy-Theories-Psychotherapy-%C2%AE/dp/1433826305 Note: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a mental health professional or business consultant.

In this episode, I speak with Karen about her past as a Child Protective Services caseworker and how she was confused by the therapists who did play therapy, not understanding it fully until she herself got her LCSW and began training in play therapy in Philadelphia. She discussed her experience working with the developers of Filial Therapy, which uses child centered play therapy developed by Virgina Axline and based on Rogerian humanistic theory. In Filial, which in this context means parent-child, parents are taught to hold nondirective, dyadic play sessions with their children, so that the parent becomes the agent of change. Karen discusses learning from numerous experts in play therapy, being trained in Gestalt, and in sand tray therapy. She also discusses how she uses these modalities to help children express their inner experiences, and to help parents learn how to create this space for children and to see the world from their child's perspective. We discuss areas where parents and therapists get frustrated in their efforts to use play therapeutically, and how the work creates a shift not only in the children, but also in the parents. In addition, we discuss the differences between a Rogerian non-directive play therapy, and a psychodynamic play therapy; in the Rogerian approach, the clinician is reflecting what they see as the child plays, as opposed to interpreting what they see. We also discuss right brain approaches such as play, art therapy, and sand tray, and their application to adults as well as children. Karen Pernet, LSCW, RPT-S, SEP is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Karen returned to school to obtain her MSW at Bryn Mawr College of Social Work and Social Research in mid-life after a career in child welfare. She is known for her encouraging and down to earth approach and has been described as knowledgeable, supportive, and playful. Karen's postgraduate education includes certificates in Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Filial Therapy. In addition, she has had intensive training in Child Centered Play Therapy, sand tray therapy, Gestalt Play Therapy, trauma treatment, interpersonal neurobiology, and Internal Family Systems. Karen is in private practice in Oakland, CA and provides professional trainings, consultation, and supervision. From 2006 to 2021 she was a certified Filial Therapy trainer with the Family Enhancement and Play Therapy Center and currently a Filial Therapy supervisor with the National Institute for Relationship Enhancement (NIRE).

In this captivating episode of Coaching Uncaged, Animas Centre Director Robert Stephenson is joined by organisational development consultant, coach, author, prolific researcher and Director of Ashridge Centre for Coaching, Hult International Business School Erik de Haan as they explore Erik's work around coaching research and what it tells us about the profession. Erik details the background and personal journey that led him to coaching and consulting, and shares what sits behind his passion for coaching research, offering various examples from his books, including the upcoming What Works in Executive Coaching, to illustrate the importance of academic research in gaining a better understanding of what makes coaching successful. As part of this exploration around coaching research, Erik and Robert dive into the relational aspects of coaching, and how the quality of the relationship between coach and coachee might affect the outcomes of a session. They speak on the biases that we all possess as coaches, and the importance of keeping an open mind as a coach that really wants what's best for their client.  Erik and Robert also share their thoughts around organisational leadership, the role of the leader, why good leadership is so needed right now, and how we might create better leaders so that we are better able to tackle the various crises that we collectively face as human beings. Finally, Erik discusses the importance of being able to freely associate as a coach, for both coach and client, and not being too attached to our own hypotheses, shares some information around Rogerian counselling, as well as revealing what's next in terms of his upcoming research projects.  You can find out more about Erik and his work here: http://www.erikdehaan.com/ We hope that you enjoy this episode!

I met Dr. Aaron at an addiction workshop he hosted with a colleague Dr. Tanya (who was then Dr. Tanya Mate, daughter in law to THE Gabor Mate), called Project Starlight. Aaron is a naturopathic doctor and addictions counsellor, with a passion for mental health and providing healing, support, empowerment, community and resources for those living with and dealing with addiction. We haven't had an addictions episode on the Good Mood Podcast. We've talked about body image, shame, eating disorders, psychedelics, trauma, technology, self-care, and many many other mental health topics, but not addiction. So I've been trying to get Aaron on. This is a short episode in which we pack in SO MANY goodies that we'll definitely need to do a Part 2 soon. In this episode we talk: how addiction works in the brain, how to support people with addiction (why "cutting them off" sometimes touted by certain support circles might not be the way to go"), Gabor Mate and Compassionate Inquiry, Carl Rogers and the Rogerian method of counselling, Rat Park, dopamine, Vancouver's Insite safe injection site and other Harm Reduction models, Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence models of addiction support, and so on and so on. Addiction affects us all. Either you are struggling with one or know someone who is. Addiction is a community-based problem. Addictions are formed in a community or family or lack thereof and affect everyone in said community and/or family. There are also so many misconceptions and judgements that are common around addiction and those struggling with them that only serve to worsen the problem: the shame and isolation that lie at the core of helping someone live their life to the full extent of their dreams and desires. I really hope you enjoy this episode and learn lots! Find Aaron at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.aaronnd/

Carl Rogers opened up our understanding of counseling and the value of person-centered therapy. Today we talk about the value of empathy and how the relationship itself can be a healing mechanism itself.Email me at askmetherapy@gmail.com

Keith Wilson explains Rogerian Person Centered Counseling. Episode 872: Rogerian Person Centered Counseling by Keith Wilson on Supporting Other People and Understanding Therapy Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. The original post is located here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2017/02/27/rogerian-person-centered-counseling/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings launches on January 18th, and you can preview it exclusively at http://BlueNile.com. Go to Apostrophe.com/ORD and you’ll get fifteen dollars off your dermatology visit! Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting

Keith Wilson explains Rogerian Person Centered Counseling. Episode 872: Rogerian Person Centered Counseling by Keith Wilson on Supporting Other People and Understanding Therapy Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. The original post is located here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2017/02/27/rogerian-person-centered-counseling/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings launches on January 18th, and you can preview it exclusively at http://BlueNile.com. Go to Apostrophe.com/ORD and you'll get fifteen dollars off your dermatology visit! Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast features Theresa Leskowat discussing with Katie all the aspects of starting Mental Health Therapy. Together we discuss reasons to go, benefits, finding a Therapist, when to start, payment, and different types of therapy modalities. Theresa is a private practice owner at Clear Vista Counseling, where she works with adults in managing their anxiety. Why go to therapy Typically people start therapy during a life event or change, want to start a relationship with a therapist proactively, for self-improvement and growth, may have exhausted their own resources, or noticed familial patterns that they would like to break. Benefits of therapy Usually people will increase their self-insight, find that it's an outlet to process their experiences, want a relationship that is not friends or family and to hear a perspective that challenges them, are looking for a confidential space to share things that may be difficult to talk about, will practice relationship and communication skills, and lastly appreciate a place to share vulnerabilities first. Barriers to starting Some people view going to therapy in that it signifies weakness but in actually there is a lot of strength in asking for help and receiving support. For some, they worry about vulnerability and talking about the hard things as it may open up the "flood gates" and dealing with difficult emotions. Lastly, some believe it means they have a problem. When to start The best time to start going to therapy is when you decide it will be beneficial. You can start during a crisis and it will be better to establish a relationship when things aren't as challenging. Frequency of sessions and duration People usually start a weekly appointments to establish a relationship and can go down from there once things stabilize. Everyone is individual so it depends on what people come in with and when they feel like they have gotten out of it what they set out to do. Therapists do provide homework for those who want to work on things outside of sessions. Finding a Therapist All clinicians who do this work will have at least a Master's degree in one of the following; Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and have requirements for continuing education. You can start by getting a referral from someone you know personally or professionally. Psychology Today is another place to start by entering the information you are looking for a various profiles of therapists will be available. Visiting the clinicians website could be a good way to start to get to know them and their areas of speciality. Lastly, a Google search may be another way to start getting some names. Psychologists and Psychiatrists get mixed up quite frequently so to help in keeping that straight; a Psychologist usually does therapy, or Psychological testing, or both, a Psychiatrist has gone through Medical school, prescribes medication, and sometimes offers therapy but not often. "We {therapists} are people too. If you go and you just don't feel connected to them or you don't feel they get what you are saying then maybe that's not the connection you are looking for. That's ok and they won't be offended. It's more important that you find what you are looking for." Payment You can possibly use your insurance where you may have a copay or a deductible to meet. You will need to make sure the therapist you want to see accepts your insurance. Most therapists have private payment options and some offer sliding scale rates or rates based on your income. If finances are a concern, lower rates can be found by students working towards their degree or clinicians that are not fully licensed yet. Some companies offer EAP benefits as well. Most therapists will provide a no-charge consult session or phone call in order to meet before committing. Usually those sessions will be for discussing what you are looking for support around and to learn about the therapists approach to that particular area. Telehealth Due to the COVID-19 crisis, most therapists are providing telehealth sessions. With that, there are some pros and cons. Some of the pros are that it is convenient as it may be relaxing in your own home. Cons may be that there is the lack of energy exchange, technology issues, and it's harder to pick up on non-verbal communication through a screen or phone. Types of Therapy When it comes to Mental Health Therapy, there are options for individuals, groups, families, and couples. Also, some clinicians are more seasoned in mental health vs. substance abuse so you will want to find someone who has experience in the type of therapy you are looking for. There are various types of treatment modalities that Therapist's offer: Rogerian - not a style particuarly but he emphasized that all Therapists should exhibit "unconditional positive regard" for their clients. CBT - short for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is fairly common for Therapists to provide this. This type of therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and unhelpful behaviors and works to reframe those thoughts which in turn helps with more helpful behaviors. Psychoanalytic - not widely practiced anymore but will be a deep dive into the psyche. EMDR - short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing which helps process and file unprocessed memories and traumas without talking about it. Yoga & Mindfulness - many Therapists are now getting certified in Yoga. Helps bring the body into the therapy space as it really is a mind-body connection. DBT - short for Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which helps with emotional regulation, mindfulness, and relationships. Experiential - this type of therapy is about "doing it" vs "talking about it." This may include role play or movement. Neurofeedback - this modality will train the brain to regulate itself. No talk therapy is necessary for this. Motivational Interviewing - usually effective with addictions and teenagers and can meet people where they are even if they aren't fully bought into therapy yet. Some Therapists use a "bottom up" vs "top down approach to therapy. You will typically see this when the body and self-regulation comes into the therapy space instead of using the mind to thing about, process the situation, or modulate the body. "With CBT we are talking about thoughts but a lot of times if we are really anxious it's really hard to think clearly about those thoughts because it's a different part of the brain and that Yoga can tap into that relaxation system so that we can make talk therapy more effective so that it can go somewhere and that we can use those coping skills." Resources Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb is a book written about a Therapist's experience with her own life crisis, her own therapy process, and the process of her clients. Brene Brown is a Doctorate of Social Work, Researcher, Author, Public Speaker, Podcaster, etc whose work focuses on vulnerability, authenticity, and shame. Many of the things that happen or are discussed in therapy!

‘Introduction to Psychotherapy: The Life Authoring Method’ is a presentation of the author’s upcoming work as a psychotherapist, his ‘Rogerian’ orientation with the person-centered approach in counseling, and finally his method: Author Your Life or Life Authoring, which is based on the creative literary and artistic work of the client.Life Authoring basically consists of three overall activities: the creative writing of one’s life story (in 5 minutes), the writing of symbol and action stories, the reprogramming of the client’s inner scripts through affermative prayer, and finally spontaneous artwork for the client to express his or her Inner Child.

00:00 Lockdown & the US economy 04:30 WSJ: New Zealand and the U.S. are opposites, but neither had a plan for the pandemic https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-was-a-punch-in-the-mouth-11592952457?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=1 10:00 The Principle of Charity 18:00 In Racist Screed, NYT's 1619 Project Founder Calls ‘White Race' ‘Barbaric Devils,' ‘Bloodsuckers,' Columbus ‘No Different Than Hitler' 20:00 Gandalf returns 32:00 Mid 30s woman: Why Do Average-Looking Men Think They Have a Chance With Me? Am I less hot than I think? https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/06/average-looking-men-hot-woman-advice.html 40:00 The Principle of Charity (philosophy and rhetoric) 1:05:00 Rogerian argument https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogerian_argument 1:35:45 Stephen Kotkin: China, Russia, And American Freedom, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqdNzY2TZCE 1:39:30 USA TODAY: 'I'm leaving and I'm just not coming back': Fed up with racism, Black Americans head overseas 1:53:00 The elites are not united 1:58:45 Dooovid notes that higher IQ countries are doing best with Covid-19 2:04:00 Disputes for the sake of Heaven 2:11:00 CBT & BLM 2:42:20 The price of checking your ‘white privilege' may be high, https://www.jns.org/opinion/the-price-of-checking-your-white-privilege-may-be-high/ 2:58:30 Zuckerberg announces Facebook policies on voting info, hate speech, https://seekingalpha.com/news/3586629-zuckerberg-announces-facebook-policies-on-voting-info-hate-speech 3:03:20 Revenge of the CIS gets a Youtube strike for bullying and harassment, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Ql1bhBYk8LVMpZfkRZJGQ 3:11:00 How to deal with your enemies 3:18:30 How To Deal With Criticism, Trolls, and Haters, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv9Cs3FB2vQ 3:21:00 Episode 631: Lockup Part 2, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch7PvGVUOKQ 3:27:00 Jenna Marbles purges her Youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz3mQhuMACs 4:13:00 Paul Gottfried LIVE on who really participates in BLM protests, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axk90PgpqtY https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/06/26/blaxit-black-americans-leave-us-escape-racism-build-lives-abroad/3234129001/ https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/06/average-looking-men-hot-woman-advice.html https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/qa-norman-finkelstein https://nypost.com/2020/06/24/nj-family-not-knowing-how-to-swim-drowned-trying-to-save-girl/?utm_source=NYPTwitter&utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=SocialFlow https://reason.com/2020/06/24/slate-star-codex-dox-scott-alexander-new-york-times/ https://la.curbed.com/2020/6/25/21289758/bel-air-black-lives-matter-los-angeles Treason of the intellectuals: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=132109 How to blow whistles for fun and profit, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=132039, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpico, https://www.abc.net.au/austory/the-fresh-start/6404604, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Ford, https://spectrummagazine.org/news/2019/des-ford-perils-being-right, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2017/07/13/what-makes-whistleblowers-speak-out/, McMafia book, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=129890, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Informant!, https://www.takimag.com/article/spies_like_us2/, https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/10/19/furor-over-male-scientists-facebook-post-about-female-scientists https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Enemies

1:33 John begins a meditation Connect to your breathing.Can you experience your body? What is your body telling you right now?Can you be aware of your feelings?Can you watch your thoughts? Presently, past, future?Acceptance and awareness. How do you experience yourself at this moment?John invites us to bring in a change, a positive energy of gratitude.6:50 We begin our conversation. John meets Virginia In January 1970.John's training was Rogerian where he learned to not ask questions. John observed that Virginia asked many many questions.10:25 John talked about the first workshop. They were supposed to learn about family therapy but the emphasis was on learning about oneself , one's family of origin. “Getting your own act together.” as John put it. Virginia did a lot experiential activities such as sculpting of families. Participants experienced and learned about the difference between incongruent and congruent communication.13:04 What John learned and inspired him in the first meeting? John witnessed Virginia helping to make changes every minute. There was an immediate change that was positively directional in terms of their relationship to themselves and others. Virginia's work was very positive and humanistic.15:00 John appreciated how Virginia was able to go beyond intellectual learning and to help people experience what was going on. She helped people transcend their immediate experience by feeling fully what was there and going deeper to a core sense of Self. She helped people discover what was getting in the way of being in tune with themselves and these could be feelings, perceptions and expectations.16:40 How can I be congruent within myself and take responsibility for my life?17:10 How did Virginia use her Self to make contact? She was fully present with others. You would experience her. You could feel her energy. She truly believes that we are unique, precious and loveable. We can have better and happier life.Her belief in people helped people connect more deeply to themselves,and to life.18:26 “I'll help you light your candle” Virginia would bring her light candle and it inspired people to look for their own light inside of themselves.19:24 How did Virginia become so positive? John suspects that her experience as a teacher has a big influence, but really it's a mystery. But he describes that when he met her it felt good to be in her presence and that she was fully blossoming at that time.21”42 Virginia came to Manitoba for 3 months to work at various levels of governemnt.22:25 Vrigina did what could be called family reconstruction across 3 generations. How to deal with the person in the present based on impacts of the past. “Changing the environmental impact” of our existence so they could change it at an energetic level.24:00 John differentiates four levels of Virginia's work: information, process, meaning, energy level.25:30 What is energy? “all life is energy” What is human energy and how can we be in touch with it? It could start with awareness, attitude, feelings, but deeper there is a flow of positive life energy. Operating at this level we can get in harmony with ourselves, others and the universe.27:10 I ask John to reflect on Virginia's work and it's relevance to the current COVID pandemic.John emphasizes ‘going inside' and learning to become aware of one's own reactions to what is going on (their thoughts and feelings)29:00 Can we become aware of a deeper sense of life? Virginia has an idea that there was a greater energy than us as individuals. Some call it God, Being, Spirit, and we could connect to it. Viriginia believed in an inherent healing quality of people's mind that was analogous to people's ability to heal from physical injury.32:50 First, become aware of how we experience ourselves. Most of the time we could find that we live in a negative way either too much in the past or too much in the future.(How do I experience myself? How do I think? How do I feel? How do I move? What am I not thinking, feeling and doing? Where are my blind spots? What do I avoid? In terms of loving myself and others what do I do, what do I not know how to do, what am I afraid to do?How are we educated about how to experience ourselves more fully (others and life more fully)?33:30 John asks “How I help you to be in charge of how you experience yourself? How can you take charge of your unmet expectations, your feelings, attitudes and thoughts? In order to be in charge, we need to look at change.John describes the process of connecting to a more positive attitude or linking to higher or deeper energy and change attitude, expectations, feelings and behavior.We can change our feelings by elevating them to a higher level of vibration. For example, getting in touch with gratitude as in the meditation at the beginning.An example of expectations, something happened that should have happened or that should not have happened. If something was unmet, I would react. Virginia Satir taught, “Can you accept without liking?” This can be very difficult. We can choose to let go, accept or create a new expectation.Perceptions would go through a similar process. Creating new ideas for ourselves.37:00 Tim comments that attitudes or mindsets like acceptance and gratitude or higher-order perspectives or ways of thinking that transcend the individual's needs and considers others and the context.38:30 John describes the Self as a natural energy that have basic yearnings. Just as trees have basic needs, humans have them too.We get our yearnings met through our experience. Virginia hoped that we would be responsible for meeting our yearnings.What does it mean to meet your own yearnings?I take charge of my feeling of my needs, of my saying and asking. I take charge of how I manage myself, who I ask.I don't leave it up to others.Symptoms are a manifestation that we are not meeting our yearnings.- John Banmen40:30 Virginia would not say how did that person make you feel. She would ask “What did you see and hear from them that you took in and created the feeling of sadness?”Yearnings are foundational energy within people trying to manifest through people and in relationships.42:42 John shares his personal journey of moving from Manitoba to BC and then becoming a professor at the University of British Columbia and then reconnecting with Virginia Satir in 1980. Virginia started doing process communities in 1981 which were 30 day training programs.48:00 Virginia emphasized the development of congruence which would enable them to perform well across any role. John describes congruence: To be in harmony with your basic life energy, the universal Self, and your personal self and your experience (feeling, perceptions, and expectations) and then being in harmony with others. John makes the point that being in tune with your feelings would not be congruent because congruence incorporates a larger energy that transcends the individual.53:51 John asks the question, “As a human how can we be in touch with who we really are?” Virginia would use the phrase to be fully human.John continues to describe the experience of the process community. People could practice at being more congruent, in charge, positive, and have a different experience of themselves.There were three levels : Virginia working with the whole group, the 3 main trainers working with groups of 30, and then all the triads working together in the evening.56:00 They would look at how they were coping in a survival way and this would mark a state of being out of harmony with the Self (incongruent). From here, participants would work towards congruence and being in harmony with their Self.57:30 How can we create a context of safety so we can look at our coping patterns lovingly?Virginia modelled in her own way of being, loving, caring, curious, and accepting. Her energy helped open people up to do their work.59:20 Tim asks John how Virginia's energy impacted him personally and professionally. John reflects that he tried his best to be congruent, to look at what was going on in him and what was coming out of him. “How can I be?” and “how can I apply?” what I am learning were seemingly two questions that became one. There was a constant introspection, a process as Virginia called it, of taking a look and being in charge,We discuss how recipes don't work in working in this kind of way. That there was a kind of wisdom to Virginia that empowered her to work fluidly and unpredictably and yet very effective. Tim reads from the Tao Te Ching to paint a picture of this wisdom that transcends intellectual knowing.1:03:35 John feels that our emphasis on understanding the psychological component means we can overlook the spiritual nature of Virginia's work. This life energy is beyond thought, beyond the body, non-dualistic. Beyond our emotional and mental capacity, lies a layer of life experience that Virginia was accessing.1:05:50 John explains the various level by which you can analyze and understand the Satir model. John describes a spiritual transformation; to be one.We are more than our thoughts and feelings.Here are some affirmations or a short meditation that can help you reflect on the core energy within you:I am a positive expression of life.I am goodness manifested.I am alive. I am whole. I am one.1:08:20 John hopes that we can bring Virginia's work can be used therapeutically but he sees that her work transcends this application and is a deeply spiritual teaching.1:08:45 John's hope and wish for the Satir Model is beyond a family therapy but a life model; how to be alive. He feels that her work teaches us to be, not just how to think and to feel.1:11:00 We discuss the difference between using technique to simply shifts states of mind as opposed to Virginia's seed model which had as its aim the expression of each individuals unique life force.There is the energy, the yearnings that actuate potential(the yearning for love, the yearning to live, to contribute, for peace)There are guiding beliefs that help point us in the right direction that is wisdom(you can only connect with one person at a time. We are hallucinating our experience. Perception is reality. The way we cope is what is important not how can we not have problems.I can take responsibility for my experience and yearnings. I can comment on the form from you which I see and what that brings up in me)In life, I need to risk hurting and being hurt if I am honest with what I feel, need, yearn for; if I wish to risk loving and being loved.Then there are behavioral skills that act as guidelines for the concrete expression of that attempt to meet a yearning.1:13:00 John shares about his work after Virginia died. They started work in Hong Kong, then in Taiwan then later in Canton. Psychoanalysis was the main psychological practice in China. They were eager to learn other western psychotherapy models.1:16:00 John felt that sharing that each person has a Self was a major contribution that fueled the motivation of students in China towards Virginia's work. Their emphasis on personhood and of having value. “We helped them ground themselves in themselves” John explained.1:20:00 John felt that politically that the model fit within China's cultural values because it taught greater responsibility. Their emphasis was also on teaching competency and that would empower them to be more helpful to others.1:23:00 Tim asks what transformation occurred with the introduction of the idea of a Self. John begins in awareness, awareness of parents' learnings and coping patterns. They would look at family dynamics and dominance hierarchies. They would sculpt the survival defensive patterns. They would then look at congruence, experientially as a transformational state.It was very powerful for parents to see themselves with their parents in a survival state often placating to them. They would reflect on their feelings and experience in being in these patterns. How would they like to be? What relationship would you like to see happen?Virginia would often sculpt congruence as two people on their feet making eye contact at the same height (often using stools and chairs to help).1:29:00 How can I be on my own two feet? How can I be aware of my survival coping patterns? Tim makes the point that our survival coping patterns aren't necessarily learned. They are forms adapted from basic instinctual energies of fight, flight and freeze.1:30:25 Helping the Chinese to be happy, healthy and successful with a goal of 65 Million which is the tipping point to create a nation-wide transformation. The Chinese see happiness as a birthright which is alignment with the type of workshops and trainings which John is responsible for.1:33:00 John describes what he means by happiness as being congruent: peace within, peace between and peace among.1:35:00 The Chinese have a concept of Chi, energy, which is how John understands and teaches the Satir model. He has been given the feedback that Virginia's work helps people understand their culture and Chi even more.1:36:00 What has been most impactful is the creation of experiences (experiential), not just philosophical or intellectual understanding.Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu (Translated by Jonathan Star)Verse 15The masters of this ancient pathAre mysterious and profoundTheir inner state baffles all inquiryTheir depths go beyond all-knowingThus, despite every effortWe can only tell of their outer signs--Deliberate, as if treading over the stones of a winter brook.Watchful, as if meeting dangers on all sidesReverent, as if receiving an honored guestSelfless, like a melting block of icePure, like an uncarved block of woodAccepting, like an open valleyThrough the course of NatureMuddy water becomes clearThrough the unfolding of lifeMan reaches perfectionThrough sustained activityThat supreme rest is naturally foundThose who have Tao want nothing elseThrough seemingly emptyThey are ever fullThrough seemingly oldThey are beyond the reach of birth and death

Josh welcomes Nina Wallace to the Theater! • Nina is a counselor in the Nashville area. She’s EMDR certified, solution-focused, and specializes in cognitive behavioral, Rogerian and trauma-focused therapy treatments. She has a background in suicide prevention and crisis care and an extensive background with horses. She’s an EAGALA certified equine assisted therapist.   If you’d like to see Nina as a client, you can check out her website at www.hillviewfarmsouth.com. Also, check out her social media on all major platforms at @hillviewfarmsouth.  • Time Codes! Get to know Nina - 02:28 Movie Talk - 15:07 What have you learned from your clients? - 01:08:39 What’s something you do to take care of yourself? - 01:14:55 The Wrap Up - 01:19:51 • If you live in Tennessee and are interested in seeing Josh as a client, you can find him at www.mountsperocounseling.com. • Find Therapist Theater at: email: therapisttheater@gmail.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/therapistTHTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapisttheater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TherapyTheater  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkh8_YV0CHyhbkYDfCzOMiA • If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping people who are searching for mental health tools to find the show. • • • • • • • • • Music from https://filmmusic.io “Screensaver” by Kevin Macleod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) • Music from https://filmmusic.io “Scheming Weasel (faster version)” by Kevin Macleod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Dr. Denise Bockmier-Sommers is a professor of human services at UIS. Denise discusses her research on the work of Carl Rogers and how that has impacted her teaching practice. You can reach Denise by email at dsomm2@uis.edu. View the show notes for this episode.

A conversation with Dr. Howard Kirschenbaum on the life and work of Carl Rogers including Roger’s childhood and upbringings, the evolution of his ideas, and his lasting influence on the helping professions. For more on Howard, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit http://b.link/EP133.

Joe Saavedra, is an MFT and sex addiction treatment provider who is passionate about working with people who have the experiences that come with addictive and compulsive behavior. Joe has a true healer’s heart and spirit, and works in an integrity and empathy based model. Today, he talks about the importance of group work, his own story of addiction and recovery, and why there is true power in relational intimacy with others.   TAKEAWAYS: [3:02] Joe does a Men’s Sex Addiction 101 Drop-In Group on Sex and Relationship Healing. The group is successful because it is a great support system, and helps men find healthy connections in a safe and interactive virtual setting. The goal is to build relationships and help people realize they are not alone. [6:44] The goal with Joe’s group work is to get the men into a pattern of activities that stabilize them, and provides a sense of hope. [9:30] Rogerian group therapy is the type of therapy that is non judgemental, accepting and loving. [13:35] The groups are gender separate, because they seek to create a safe space for the addict and keep an open forum. There is also support provided for the betrayed partner. [18:58] Joe has a background in the railroad industry, and during his time working on the railway his own addiction blossomed. He struggled with addiction, and it adversely affected his marriage. He got help and remarried his wife, and continues to take personal inventory of his own actions and stays accountable to others. [26:24] The DIY client thinks they don’t need any help, but in order to truly heal, we need others in our life.   RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101 Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency Rob@sexandrelationshiphealing.com Men’s Sex Addiction 101 Drop-In Discussion Group Emmaus Road jsaavedra@emmausroadcounseling.com   QUOTES: “It’s the therapist's presence that makes the difference.” “Make sure you are making the right click.” “It’s not just a passion for me, it’s a calling.” “It’s about empowering yourself through others.”

This Leadership Sprint covers a story where someone reached back out to me after some time as a "thank you". I mention how my Rogerian methods may have led to this outcome and I give some simple bullet points as to how to apply the methods of Carl Rogers in the workplace to build relationships and strengthen leadership. Reach out to Executive Brain through Facebook and Twitter. We want to hear from you, especially if you are an woman executive leader. Also reach out if you are interested in coaching services. www.executive-brain.com Also reach out if you are interested in coaching services. grinil@executive-brain.com Follow us! www.executive-brain.com twitter.com/ExecutiveBrain www.facebook.com/ExecutiveBrain/?modal=admin_todo_tour Music by HXNS - "tee"

Dr. Anita Schamber's coaching career began more than 20 years ago with World Vision International. Anita has coached organizational, training and coaching leaders from 22 different countries on four continents. She holds a doctoral degree from Vanderbilt University, a master's degree in counseling from the University of Illinois and is a Commissioned Minister for Volunteers of the Northern Rockies. She is also an instructor at the Institute for Life Coach Training. Anita's current focus in coaching is on working with women in the third-third of life to turn "retirement" into "refirement." She is married to KR, a retired PGA golf pro. They have a blended family of six adult children, 12 grandchildren, and at least two dogs. What You Will Learn About Coaching:   What coaching really is. The difference between coaching, consulting and counseling. How coaching can help you "do what you are" and align your life plans with God's plan for you. Why coaching works when talking to friends, family and colleagues does not. The role of coaching in performance management. The different types of coaching available today (i.e., executive, business, pastoral, life, wellness, career, college prep, women in mid-life, calling/purpose and many other types of coaching). Accreditation organizations for certification and the difference training and certification can make in your experience of coaching as a client. Specific courses, tools and books that can help you discover and live your purpose. What coaching for spiritual development is and how you might benefit from it. How the Holy Spirit participates in the coaching practice including examples of what that might look like. Why the societal statement "you can do anything you want to do" is not true. Where to take courses to develop your own coaching skills. How the experience of "deep listening" is missing from the faith experience and how to fix that problem. How you, your business and employees might benefit from coaching. The difference between praying and giving God a to-do list and praying to align your will with His (AKA the redesigning of faith to fit us). Coaching Resources Mentioned:   Book: Becoming a Professional Life Coach by Patrick Williams and Diane S. Melendez on Amazon Non-directive, Rogerian counseling article from Psychology Today:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-doesnt-kill-us/201408/what-is-non-directive-therapy World Vision International:  http://www.wvi.org/ Book:  Life Keys on Amazon "Motivated Abilities" - Anita mentioned this and referred to a unnamed author. I did some research and found this inventory based on the book:  https://arthurfmiller.com/about/sima/ The Institute for Life Coach Training:  http://www.lifecoachtraining.com/ Courses taught by Anita at the Institute for Life Coach Training:  http://www.lifecoachtraining.com/search/results/search&keywords=anita+schamber/ Coaching for Clergy website:  http://coaching4clergy.com/ Life Maps life purpose/calling discovery program:  https://www.onelifemaps.com/ Book:  The Benedict Option - A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation by Rob Dreher Video of Rob Dreher explaining the basic tenets of his book:  https://youtu.be/VbItNogEOx4 Daniel Henderson's book Transforming Prayer:  How Everything Changes When You Seek God's Face Where to Find Anita Online:   Send her an email at anitaschamber at gmail dot com Take one of her courses at the Institute for Life Coach Training:  http://www.lifecoachtraining.com/search/results/search&keywords=anita+schamber/

If you have not seen the movie Analyze This with Robert Deniro and Billy Krystal, then you really should. It's not just a funny movie, bit also gets a lot of things about therapy right. So many movies portray psychotherapy so unrealistically but this movie, while it takes a lot of liberties with the therapeutic process, gets some things right and gives you a pretty good idea of how therapy progresses. Through sound bytes from the movie we'll see examples of catharsis, freudian defense mechanisms of denial and minimizing, the analysis of dreams, the breaking of therapeutic boundaries, and Rogerian techniques of reflection. A fascinating movie to take apart and that's just what I do in this episode of ThePsychFiles.

Person-centered therapy (PCT) is also known as person-centered psychotherapy, person-centered counseling, client-centered therapy and Rogerian psychotherapy. PCT is a form of talk-psychotherapy developed by psychologist Carl Rogers in the 1940s and 1950s. The goal of PCT is to provide clients with an opportunity to develop a sense of self where they can realize how their attitudes, feelings and behavior are being negatively affected. ­—Wikipedia

Neal M. Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist specializing in psychospiritual development and resistance to change. Dr. Goldsmith applies innovative techniques drawn from many schools of thought and traditional practices, such as Psychosynthesis, Imago Relationship Therapy, regressive psychotherapies, Rogerian client-centered counseling, yoga psychology, and other humanistic, transpersonal and eastern traditions.  He facilitates deep life review, awakening […] The post Psychedelic Healing appeared first on Future Primitive Podcasts.

One of six interviews with presenters at the 6TH BREATH OF LIFE CONFERENCE Mount Madonna, Watsonville, California September 16-20, 2010. Sponsored by the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North AmericaRichard Crandall MA,LADC,RCST. Richard has been a therapist since 1985 specializing in recovery from accidents, trauma and dependency. He has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a License to practice Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling from the State of Vermont. For the past 12 years Richard has been applying the gentle techniques of Craniosacral and polarity therapy for treating trauma of the mind and body. Client centered Rogerian counseling, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, and 12 step counseling may at times be used to clarify and modify the relationship with alcohol and drugs. 

An Interview with Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D. on Emotion-Focused Therapy. Mental Help Net (www.mentalhelp.net) presents the Wise Counsel Podcast (wisecounsel.mentalhelp.net), hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. Dr. Van Nuys interviews Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D. with regard to Dr. Greenberg's Emotion-Focused Psychotherapy. Dr. Greenberg is not so interested in promoting yet another name brand psychotherapy but has felt complelled to package his work in this fashion so as to get it out there, in the face of the dominant cognitive-behavioral mode of therapy which deemphasizes the importance of what he wants to talk about. His therapy is focused squarely on helping patients to experience and comprehend their emotional process through the communication of an intellectual framework for understanding emotion, and the direct experience of emotion in the therapy. It is the conceptual framework and the large base of research it sits upon that differentiates this therapy from older emotion-focused therapies such as gestalt therapy, Rogerian client centered therapy, and (shudder) Janov's primal scream. The approach recognizes emotions as action-tendencies motivating behavior, and as people's most fundamental synthesis of their understanding of their situation. It seeks to put people back in touch with avoided fundamental emotions as without awareness of avoided emotions, people are rudderless and disoriented. Multiple research studies of this Emotion-Focused therapy have been conducted, resulting in firm support for the efficacy of the approach.

In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Dave Herz and Leslie Potter of Vive Inc., a therapeutic mentoring and parent coaching service. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Vive serves families with teens in crisis using a creative and variation on an intensive outpatient model. Three therapists engage with family members. A mentor works with the teen, a parenting coach works with the parents and one who works with the family system in a supervisor role. Through this entire process, the Vive team members emphasize what they call a heart centered model, which is very much in the spirit of the Rogerian conception of unconditional positive regard and the client-centered approach.

In this edition of the Wise Counsel Podcast, Dr. Van Nuys interviews Jurgen Kriz on the topic of Self-Actualization, a concept central to the humanistic school of psychotherapy, and central to the work of Dr. Carl Rogers who was (and remains) arguably the most important psychologist of that school. Dr. Kriz has recently written a book about self-actualization in which he attempts to bring Rogers' ideas up-to-date by integrating them with modern insights from systems theory (e.g., the basis for the family systems psychotherapy). Self-actualization is not really about self-improvement but instead about the self-organizing principle, which is the idea that people are first and foremost intrinsically (internally) motivated, according to their desires, but that they adapt themselves according to social (external) demands. Accordingly, there is no therapist-set goal in person centered psychotherapy, Instead, Rogerian therapists work to provide their clients with the support and understanding they need to recognize and act upon their own intrinsically present goals. As Kriz says, "You do not need to impose order. You can just help people to facilitate their inherent possibilities".