Occupational Therapist Robin Abbott explores chronic lateness and difficulty in time estimation among people with autism and other types of neurodivergence. She delves into time awareness as an auditory function, discussing why it may be impaired and its impact on functioning. Practical interventions are also introduced. 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 s...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 213
Pain expert Dr. Mel Pohl explains the principles of modern pain neuroscience, the limitations of the opioid model for the management of chronic pain, and offers alternative evidence-based non-pharmacologic treatment options. 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...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 212
Financial therapist Dr. Traci Williams explains the relationship between financial and emotional health, and offers evidence-based assessment and treatment options to help therapists support their clients in having a healthy relationship with money.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 Clearl...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 211
Dr. Liya Levanda joins us for a discussion about antisemitism and covert ways it can manifest both in American society and in clinical practice, with exploration of social justice considerations in relation to current international conflicts. 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...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 210
Cheryl Qamar, an Arab-American social worker, and Dr. Mark Hammel, a Jewish American psychologist, define various terms and discuss increases in discrimination facing Jewish and Arab clients. They explore these concepts using touchstones of cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation in order to provide thoughtful, effective care to diverse clientele. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire ye...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 209
Dr. Samah Jabr, psychiatrist and Ministry of Health director in Palestine, discusses the disparities between Western psychological paradigms and the unique mental health challenges in Palestine, and proposes a critical reevaluation of these practices to better embrace diverse cultural narratives, serve Palestinian clients, and address global mental health concerns. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited p...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 208
Dr. Regina Koepp explains best practices for navigating age-related memory loss when it presents in mental health care, including discussion about comorbidities, risk factors, and helpful differential diagnosis guidance. 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...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 207
Dr. Sue Johnson explains how Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy evokes, contains, and uses emotion in specific empirically-supported ways to help individual clients grow and thrive. Interview with Elizabeth 'Beth' Irias. Disclaimer: Please note that this episode discusses self-harming behaviors, suicide, abuse, and other traumatic experiences, including discussion of redacted case examples.For more information about the free CE credit associated with this podcast interview, please visit us a...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 206
Dr. Keith Klostermann, LMFT, MHC, provides a meaningful overview of the prevalence of intimate partner violence within couples and families and describes strategies for handling these situations based on the severity of violence, including discussion about legal and ethical considerations. 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 approval...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 205
Ariel Landrum, LMFT, shares helpful and effective strategies for structuring group sessions, fostering member engagement, and managing group dynamics, with included discussion about legal and ethical concerns. 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 ...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 204
Joanne Kim, LMFT, discusses how the emotional experience of marginalized populations differs drastically from those who have more emotional privilege to experience and express their emotions without fear of negative consequences, including discussion about socio-cultural-economic contexts and helpful clinical interventions. 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...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 203
Dr. Bruce Patterson discusses the essentials about Long COVID and other post-infectious inflammatory conditions like chronic Lyme, PANS/PANDAS, and others, directions in research and treatment, and important signs to look out for in clinical practice. NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CE CREDITDisclaimer: This interview with a medical doctor is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Mental health professionals are typically not qualified to diagnose Long COVID and are encouraged to operate...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 202
Specialized dietician nutritionist Amy Isabella Chalker explains Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and it's relationship to Eating Disorders, including signs and symptoms and steps in diagnosis and 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, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clini...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 201
Sexologist Dr. Martha Tara Lee explains the causes, symptoms, and impact of vaginismus, as well as evidence-based mental health treatment approaches. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. DISCLAIMER: Please note that this episode discusses human sexuality, sexual behavior, and human genitalia, including descriptions about non-consensual sex. 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 strong...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 200
Dr. Jaimee Arnoff explains to effectively manage a disclosure of suicidal ideation or urges to self-harm, as well as how to assess risk immediately and in subsequent sessions. Safety plans are discussed, as well as adjusting interventions for minor clients. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Disclaimer: Please note that this episode discusses death by suicide and various forms of self-injurious behaviors, including discussion of redacted case examples. Earn CE credit for listening to this epis...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 199
Featuring Dr. Karen Gail Lewis, an expert on sibling and family therapy, this episode teaches four concepts related to sibling work and offers a framework for integrating siblings in individual and couple therapy in order to deepen psychotherapeutic work and growth. 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, N...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 198
Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, LCSW, discusses the transitions in family dynamics associated with the aging of an older adult family member, and the types of conflict potentially faced during this period. The impact of chronic health conditions is discussed, as well as the challenges associated with assuming a caregiving role for an older loved one. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits f...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 197
Terri Waibel, LCSW, provides information about theory and interventions for those in grief and bereavement, particularly around supporting the traumatically bereaved. Current debate in the field surrounding diagnosis for grievers is explored, as well as discussing about clinical presentation. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost CE membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year. Learn more at clearlyclinical.co...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 196
Dr. Daryl Chow shares powerful insights for creating successful therapy termination from the onset of therapy, including discussion about various termination reasons, the research about termination (including why some clients drop out prematurely), and how to manage the transition more effectively. 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...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 195
Linda Yael Schiller, LICSW, discusses the relationship between dreams and trauma, and offers clinical interventions for posttraumatic nightmares using the Guided Active Imagination Approach (‘GAIA’). 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 ...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 194
Dr. Amy Meyers, LCSW, discusses differences between sibling rivalry and sibling abuse and the most significant risk factors for sibling abuse, as well as providing helpful clinical interventions. 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 Cont...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 193
Robin Abbott, OTR/L, breaks down possible contributors for sensory processing difference and attentional difficulties from a developmental perspective, including potential treatment options and help discerning when to refer out. 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...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 192
Trauma expert Dr. David Grand, LCSW, discusses the impact of traumatic exposures on our bodies and brains and interventions to help our clients when in the state of traumatic shock, through the lens of trauma research and Brainspotting. 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, g...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 191
Dr. Stefani Goerlich provides a framework for how clients can engage more healthfully and safely in intimate ways in an ever-connected online world. Including discussion of social media, algorithms, and artificial intelligence, this interview provides a helpful backdrop for how clinicians can support clients in engaging safely online with regard to intimate relationships. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unl...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 190
Dr. Jared Keeley explains the International Classification of Disease's history, purpose, and structure, including key differences between the ICD-10, ICD-11 and DSM-5-TR. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting htt...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 189
Raj Sundar, MD, shares how to bettter navigate cultural barriers and develop communication strategies to foster trust and respect with immigrant clients through the principles of Cultural Safety. 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 Cont...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 188
Marca Cassity, LMFT, shares about the use of psychedelic assisted therapy in Two Spirit people with trauma, including discussion about discrimination, resilience, identity development, and oneness. 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 Co...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 187
Dr. Shiro Torquato discusses the importance of accurate diagnoses, benefits and limitations of the DSM diagnostic system, and complementary diagnostic tools like the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology to drive accurate diagnoses in order to improve care outcomes. 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...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 186
Jessica Gifford, LICSW, explains the power of upstream versus downstream suicide prevention interventions and offers research-based strategies to help clients improve quality of life as a suicide prevention resource. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Note: Please note that the terminology to describe the voluntary ending of one's life is continually evolving alongside a deeper understanding of the phenomenon. Please note that Jessica uses various terms in this interview, including the phrase ...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 185
Elizabeth Heaney, LPC, discusses how to navigate stalled therapy... maybe we’re covering the same material over and over again, maybe we’re feeling unsure of what to focus on, or maybe the conversation during sessions has little vitality or real engagement. Tune in to learn techniques and approaches for 'next step' options when therapy stalls. 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 so...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 184
