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Boris Kisilev, MD, explores how cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship can affect patients and the people who care for them. He offers practical guidance for addressing anxiety, grief, trauma, treatment-related mental health symptoms, caregiver stress, fear of recurrence, and the need for coordinated, multidisciplinary support. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entir...
This episode features Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist, who delves into the complexities of cognitive impairment and dementia, emphasizing the crucial distinction between neurodivergence and neurodegeneration. She shares personal and clinical insights on the diverse symptoms, the challenges of diagnosis due to lack of baselines, and the profound impact on individuals and their caregivers. The discussion also covers the systemic failures in care, the importance of adapting therapeutic approaches, and practical strategies for providing person-centered, validating support.
This episode explores culturally responsive supervision, focusing on establishing secure learning environments, facilitating growth, and navigating differences. Dr. Julia Macaronis provides practical tips, including implementing "no surprise feedback," acknowledging reciprocal learning, addressing positionality, and integrating cultural humility into continuous education and practice to enhance clinical supervision.
Dr. Londyn Miller, LMFT, examines mental health leave in the workplace, helping clinicians identify how occupational stressors, systemic influences, and functional impairment converge, while providing practical strategies to support assessment, stabilization, and return-to-work planning. Presentation.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC...
Dr. Kristin Dempsey, LMFT, LPCC, and Ali Hall, Juris Doctor, explore how motivational interviewing evolves in real-world practice, helping clinicians move beyond core skills to navigate context, systemic influences, and the complexities of change, while applying a flexible, process-oriented approach that supports engagement, autonomy, and meaningful progress. Presentation.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entir...
Dr. Nancy Grechko explores how stigma, trauma, and emotion dysregulation shape borderline personality disorder, helping clinicians reconsider diagnostic assumptions, recognize internalized and overlooked presentations, and apply a trauma-informed lens to support more accurate, compassionate care. Presentation.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (...
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explores how early nervous system dysregulation shows up in children, helping clinicians recognize signs of overload or shutdown and apply a regulation-first lens to support stabilization and engagement. Presentation.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clin...
Robin Abbott, OT, explores how the vestibular system shapes emotion, attention, and behavior, helping clinicians recognize when dysregulation may be sensory-based and apply a body-based lens to support regulation. Presentation.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing ...
This episode features Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer, licensed marriage and family therapists, who delve into the complexities of AI in psychotherapy. They differentiate between various AI types, highlight ethical concerns like data bias and lack of accountability in AI "therapists," and discuss the patchwork of current regulations. Ultimately, the hosts empower therapists to responsibly leverage AI for administrative tasks, advocate for the profession, and reaffirm the irreplaceable value of human connection and clinical judgment in healing.
Dr. Beth Mullen-Houser and Hannah Soumerai Rea delve into the critical impact of therapist reactions to suicide talk on clinical care. They discuss how internal therapist distress can inadvertently disrupt the therapeutic alliance and lead to unhelpful treatment decisions. The episode provides practical strategies, rooted in Internal Family Systems, to cultivate therapist self-awareness, curiosity, and compassion, ultimately improving client outcomes and fostering a stronger therapeutic bond.
Dr. Matt Zakreski, PsyD, examines how clinicians can distinguish sensory overload from behavioral concerns and develop individualized sensory support plans that promote regulation and engagement. Presentation.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting htt...
Daniel Lobel, PhD, discusses the adult impact of growing up with a parent or caregiver with borderline personality disorder, with a focus on mistrust, identity development challenges, and therapeutic support for healing. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine wi...
Helen Bennett, counsellor and psychotherapist, explores hormone-aware therapy practices and how hormonal shifts can influence neurodivergent presentations in clients assigned female at birth, with a focus on reducing distress, improving clinical understanding, and avoiding misdiagnosis. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in...
Jordan Harris, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, shares how recognizing resistance as a timing cue, not a clinical failure, can transform therapeutic responsiveness through process coding and feedback-informed treatment principles. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with ...
Robyn Miller, PhD, outlines the real-life emotional, legal, and logistical burdens that fall on clients, loved ones, and colleagues when clinicians lack a clear professional will, and she offers practical steps for creating a thoughtful plan that protects everyone involved. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country ...
Dr. Peter Addy, LPC, LMHC, integrates foundational set and setting concepts with core therapeutic competencies to support clinicians working with clients who use psychedelics while outlining ethical responses, harm reduction strategies, and ways to incorporate these experiences into ongoing treatment. Interview with Elizabeth Irias.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE app...
Sarah Bergenfield, MA, IFS educator, explains how Internal Family Systems can help autistic clients reduce overwhelm, understand their parts, and build confidence through self-compassion and predictability. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Cli...
Dr. Keith Klostermann, LMFT, MHC, shares practical, evidence-based ways to use early feedback data to spot dropout risk, repair ruptures before clients vanish, and foster lasting engagement and progress. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Quick Note: You may notice a little clicking in Beth’s audio during this episode — turns out her microphone needed replacing, which she discovered after recording. Our apologies for the sound quality; this conversation with Dr. Keith Klostermann was too insi...
Dr. Elyssa Helfer, CST, LMFT, explores the ethical and cultural dimensions of kink-affirming therapy, helping clinicians distinguish between abuse and healthy erotic expression to enhance ethical competence and cultural humility. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, an...
Dr. Matt Zakreski, PsyD, reframes “deficits” as different operating systems, highlighting neurodiversity across giftedness, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and OCD (the "big five"), and explores how clinicians can adapt care with supports that build on clients’ strengths and maximize skills. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in t...
Lara Okoloko, LICSW, traces codependency’s roots in addiction culture, exposing the cultural and clinical gaps created when vague definitions pathologize normal caregiving. She then introduces evidence-based strategies that promote autonomy and reduce harm. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB...
Dr. Jaimee Arnoff reviews evidence-based strategies to help caregivers support adolescents facing suicidal ideation or self-harm, including guidance on boundary setting, safety planning, and recognizing when to escalate to emergency services. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Lea...
Linda Hershman, LMFT, examines how later-in-life parental divorce disrupts rituals, relationships, finances, and caregiving for Adult Children of Divorce (ACODs), highlighting ways to validate their grief and foster resilience across family systems. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and mor...
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, offers a critical look at forgiveness in trauma therapy, clarifying its elective role and its distinction from reconciliation, as well as providing practical tools to help therapists integrate these concepts responsibly into treatment. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ...
Dr. Beth Mullen-Houser explores how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help therapists recognize and repair ruptures caused by disconnection. This episode examines the ethical responsibility of staying present and attuned, even when our own internal systems get activated. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (A...
Bronwyn Schweigerdt, LMFT explores how early attachment disruptions and alexithymia can impair a client’s ability to recognize and articulate anger. This interview offers structured strategies to support emotional identification and expression in session. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, ...
Dr. Erika Felix, PSY, discusses the psychological impact of natural and human-caused disasters, offering clinical strategies and protective factors that support healing in individuals and communities. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical...
Dr. Nancy Grechko, PSY, explores how attachment wounds and nervous system dysregulation may draw clients to intense, but harmful, relationships, and how clinicians can gently intervene in support of safety and stability. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine w...
Dr. Kristin Dempsey, LMFT, LPCC, provides a framework for addressing unexpected client behavior without losing your ethical footing, talking through concerns like a client being inebriated in session to boundary issues. Dr. Dempsey discusses how to uphold therapeutic integrity while adapting to real-world challenges in virtual and in-person care. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits ...
Angela Brooks-Livingston, LCMHCS, explores the evolution from affirming to competent care for transgender and gender expansive clients, offering guidance on historical context, gatekeeping, letter-writing, and creating a more deliberately inclusive practice. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASW...
