The Relational Psych Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, host Dr. Carly Claney interviews Tamasin (Tammy) Thomas, a licensed mental health therapist and former financial planner. They delve into the concept of scarcity money mindset, discussing its impact on personal and relational dynamics. Tammy shares her own experiences and those of her clients, emphasizing the psychological underpinnings of financial anxieties and the importance of addressing these fears to gain empowerment. The conversation covers various manifestations of a scarcity mindset, from emotional spending to financial stress in relationships, highlighting the deeper emotional wounds that often drive these behaviors. They also discuss strategies for becoming aware of and healing these psychological wounds to foster better financial health and intimacy in partnerships.
Links:
Better Money Health Freebie:
https://tamasin-thomas.ck.page/ec7771ab80
Application to work 1:1 with Tammy - holistic financial consulting, llc :
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Instagram handle: @tamasinthomas
Facebook handle:@tamasinthomas
Threads handle: @tamasinthomas
Tammy’s podcast: The Psychology of Money with Tamasin Thomas
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In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, host Dr. Carly Clayney talks to Nick Nordberg, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in life transitions. They discuss the topic of midlife career changes, sharing Nick's personal journey from business analyst to therapist. The conversation highlights the importance of being open to change, listening to oneself, and the challenges and rewards of such transitions. They also explore the broader implications of career change, including fear, regret, and the pursuit of meaningful work. The episode emphasizes the value of exploring one's vocational calling, regardless of age or circumstances.
Links:
Nick Nordberg: https://www.relationalpsych.group/our-team/nick-nordberg
Let your Life Speak by Parker Palmer: https://www.amazon.com/Let-Your-Life-Speak-Listening/dp/0787947350
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In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, host Dr. Carly Clayney interviews Dr. Rachel Orleck, a licensed psychologist specializing in couple's counseling and infertility. They explore patterns that impact relationships, focusing on the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Dr. Orleck explains how attachment styles, trauma, and past experiences influence adult relationships. The conversation delves into negative patterns like assumptions and blame, as well as positive behaviors such as gentleness, vulnerability, and mindfulness. They provide insights into how couples can improve their connection and move towards secure attachment, emphasizing the value of therapeutic support in this journey.
Links:
https://www.northseattlecouplescounseling.com/
IG: @drrachelorleck
LinkedIn: drrachelorleck
Facebook: www.facebook.com/drrachelorleck
Facebook: www.facebook.com/meaningfuljourneycounseling
Books:
Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson,
Love Sense by Sue Johnson
Workbook: An Emotionally Focused Workbook for Couples by Kallos-Lilly & Fitzgerald
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In this episode of The Relational Psych Podcast, Dr. Carly Claney sits down with Rachel Stapleton, a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in grief, loss, chronic illness, and end-of-life care. Together, they explore the pervasive discomfort surrounding conversations about death, dying, and grief in our society. Rachel shares her insights from years of experience as a hospice social worker and discusses the parallels between birth and death, emphasizing the importance of normalizing and honoring both transitions.
Throughout the conversation, Dr. Claney and Rachel delve into the nuances of grief, from sudden loss to chronic illness and complicated grief. They discuss the importance of validating all expressions of loss and bereavement, and offer guidance on how to navigate the complex emotions that arise during these challenging times. Rachel also shares valuable advice on preparing for end-of-life, emphasizing the gifts we can give our loved ones by clearly communicating our wishes and taking care of legal matters in advance.
This episode offers a compassionate and empowering perspective on confronting our own mortality and supporting others through grief. Whether you have personally experienced loss or want to be better equipped to support loved ones facing end-of-life, this conversation provides a roadmap for cultivating meaning, finding peace, and fostering connection in the face of life's most difficult transitions.
Links:
https://www.stapletoncounseling.com/
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In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, Dr. Claney delves into the transformative world of personalized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Join us as we explore how tailoring therapy to individual needs enhances its effectiveness and patient satisfaction. We discuss the evolution from traditional manual-based CBT to a more adaptive, patient-centric approach, examining its impact on mental health treatment. We cover the challenges, benefits, and practical applications of personalized CBT, making it a must-listen for therapists, psychology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the future of mental health care.
Seattle Anxiety Specialists (SAS)
SAS’ psychiatric medication management program is stellar and is designed to overcome exactly the issues that have befell psychiatric medication management of late. We offer highly individualized care, with psychiatrists that maintain relatively small caseloads, who really take the time to get to know their patients (e.g., they only do two follow up appointments per hour rather than the 4 (or even 6!) appointments per hour that is sadly becoming more and more the norm.
SAS is launching a new group therapy program in the next couple of weeks that aims to provide a version of CBT that's grounded in its philosophical roots. "First wave" folks like Skinner were reading the Vienna Circle (including Wittgenstein), Beck and Ellis were reading ancient Greek and Roman philosophers like Epictetus when they developed the "2nd wave", Hayes and Linehan were reading and Buddhist philosophy as they developed the "third wave" (ACT, DBT, etc.). This group therapy program that I'm running is going to draw on these evidence based practices and do so in a way that really honors their philosophical foundations (which I'm especially well positioned to do because I've also got a graduate degree in philosophy).
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Book Recs: Lots of newly minted providers are trained in CBT in their graduate programs, but the most important thing that these new providers need to do is to throw away their worksheets and adopt a process-based, case-conceptualization driven approach to the care they offer, and they can't go wrong by picking up one of these books to help them guide that transition:
- The Case Formulation Approach to Cognitive-Behavior Therapy by Jacqueline B. Persons
- Process Based CBT: The Science and Core Clinical Competencies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Stefan G. Hofmann and Steven C. Hayes
- Learning Process-Based Therapy: A Skills Training Manual for Targeting the Core Processes of Psychological Change in Clinical Practice by Stefan G. Hofmann, Steven C. Hayes, and David N. Lorscheid
- Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors: Learn How to Think and Intervene Like a Cognitive Behavior Therapist by Scott H. Waltman, R. Trent Codd, III, Lynn M. McFarr, and Bret A. Moore
- Schema Therapy: A Practitioner's Guide byJeffrey E. Young, Janet S. Klosko, and Marjorie E. Weishaar
Blake’s Socials:
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In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, host Dr. Carly Claney is joined by Erin Wright, a leading expert in the field of psychedelic therapy. They delve into the current state of legal psychedelic treatment, exploring the transformative power of substances like MDMA and psilocybin in mental health care. Wright offers invaluable insights into the latest research, ethical considerations, and the future of these groundbreaking treatments. Whether you're a mental health professional or someone interested in the evolving landscape of therapy, this episode offers a thoughtful and informative perspective on one of the most exciting developments in modern psychology.
Links:
Erin Wright Counseling: https://erinwrightcounseling.com/
Instagram: @erinwrightcoaching
MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies): https://maps.org/mdma/
Dance Safe: https://dancesafe.org/
DrugsData.org: https://www.drugsdata.org/
ClinicalTrials.gov: https://clinicaltrials.gov/
Psychedelic Support Network: https://psychedelic.support/network/
Spirit Pharmacist: https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/
Psychedelics Today Podcast: https://psychedelicstoday.com/podcast/
Chacruna: https://chacruna.net/
Polaris Insight Center: https://www.polarisinsight.com/
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In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, Dr. Carly Claney invites Katie Maynard to delve into the nuanced experiences of living without children. Whether by choice or circumstance, Katie shares her journey and sheds light on the societal pressures, personal reflections, and the psychological impact of being childfree or childless. Together, they explore the challenges, misconceptions, and unexpected joys that come with this path, offering insights and support for others navigating similar experiences. Join us for a compassionate conversation that broadens our understanding of family, fulfillment, and personal growth.
Links:
Katie Maynard: https://www.katiemaynard.com/
Unmuted: Therapy and People Without Children (Katie’s Substack Newsletter): https://unmutedmentalhealth.substack.com/
Katie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childlessnessintheroom/
World Childless Week: https://worldchildlessweek.net/
Childless Collective: https://childlesscollective.com/
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In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, hosted by Dr. Carly Claney, guest Dr. Christine Hutchison delves into the intricate relationship between PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and mental health. Dr. Hutchison, a clinical psychologist, explores the emotional and physical aspects of PMS, discussing its impact on women's lives from a psychodynamic perspective. The conversation includes insights from her research and clinical experience, examining how societal views and personal experiences shape the understanding and handling of PMS. The discussion also touches upon the broader implications of PMS on personal identity and relationships, offering a deep dive into this often misunderstood and stigmatized topic.
Links:
- Transforming Ghosts Into Ancestors: The Psychological Case for Reparations to Descendants of American Slavery: https://www.nwaps.org/events/reparations-event
- Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study (NWAPS): https://nwaps.org/
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This week on the Relational Psych Podcast, Dr. Carly Claney has an in-depth conversation with fellow Relational Psych therapist, Caitlyn Liao, MSW. They take a deep dive into the subject of psychological change - why people desire change, why change can be difficult and complex, and strategies to bring about change.
Caitlyn provides three central points for change: making the unconscious conscious, reframing the problem, and having a new relational experience. They discuss concepts like the unconscious motivations, desires, fears, self-criticism, conflict avoidance, attachment styles, emotional insights, and therapeutic relationships, and conclude with the power of understanding, compassion, and patience in enacting change.
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Tyson talks with Sally Bjorklund about a psychoanalytic understanding of sexuality and gender identity, tracing the evolution of theories about sex and gender from Freud through to Contemporary Relational analytic theory. Their conversation touches on the uses of sex and gender, polymorphus perversity, and exploding dice.
Sally is a psychoanalyst practicing in Seattle. She works with adults and couples and provides clinical consultation for therapists. She was co-founder and faculty of Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Seattle (RPPS). She is a clinical supervisor for the National Training Program of the National Institute for the Psychotherapies, is on the editorial board of the journal Psychoanalytic Perspectives, and teaches locally in various programs. She was a contributor to "Clinical Implications of the Psychoanalyst's Life Experience:When the Personal Becomes Professional” and has written and presented on various topics including sex and gender, adoption, aging, working with hard to reach patients and erotic transference.
https://www.sallybjorklund.com/
Further Learning:
Sexuality, Intimacy, Power by Muriel Dimen
Gender in Psychoanalytic Space edited by Muriel Dimen
Assuming a Body by Gayle Salaman
Gender Trouble by Judith Butler
Gender as Soft Assembly by Adrienne Harris
Gender Born, Gender Made by Diane Ehrensaft
Please Select Your Gender by Patricia Gherovici
Podcast interview with Avgi Saketopoulou on her new book co-authored with Ann Pelligrini, Sexuality Beyond Consent.
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Adolescence can be a turbulent time full of big emotions, struggles with identity, and conflicts around independence. In this episode, licensed therapist Tyson Conner speaks with psychologist Don Schimmel about how psychodynamic psychotherapy can help teenagers navigate this critical developmental stage. They discuss important concepts like viewing symptoms as "coded communications," avoiding power struggles, and relating to teens through playfulness. Schimmel explains how therapy provides adolescents with a much-needed transitional relationship as they separate from dependence on parents. The therapists also talk about when psychodynamic therapy may not be the right approach, how to introduce reluctant teens to the idea of therapy, and what parents should expect from the process. If you have a troubled teen or just want to understand adolescent psychology better, don't miss this insightful chat.
**Don Schimmel is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. He has over 50 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples. He is a senior faculty member at the Seattle Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, teaching seminars on Self Psychology, Relational theory, Intersubjectivity, Freud, and Object Relations Theory. Don also leads classes on treating children, adolescents, and their parents and provides ongoing individual and group consultation to psychotherapists in the northwest.
For those interested in Don's classes, he regularly offers continuing education courses in child and adolescent psychotherapy and Self Psychology through the Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study. If you have questions or would like more information, you can check the Alliance website course offerings or contact him directly at dschimmel@comcast.net**
Further Learning:
The Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study
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In this episode, Tyson Conner speaks with Peter Jabin, a pastoral psychotherapist and spiritual director, about the importance of grief and communal grieving practices. They discussed how grief is a natural and necessary part of being human, and how ritual and community can help us metabolize loss in a healthy way.
Peter explained the concept of the "five gates" of grief, outlining different pathways into the grieving process beyond just the loss of a loved one. They talked about how grieving builds resilience and connection, countering the common notion that it is a sign of weakness. Peter also shared about the communal grieving rituals he facilitates, inspired by traditions from Burkina Faso, and how they create a "sudden village" to process grief in a spiritual context.
This conversation explores how fully engaging with grief through community and ritual can lead to healing and wholeness, even in the midst of cataclysmic changes in society and the environment. It is an invitation to bear witness to loss and honor what we love through the transformative power of grief.
Peter Jabin is a Pastoral Psychotherapist, Spiritual Director, and Grief Mentor based in Seattle.
Peter can be found at his website www.JabinCounseling.com . His linktree for grief retreats can be found here: https://linktr.ee/griefsupport .
Further Learning:
Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief, by Francis Weller
The Smell of Rain on Dust: Grief and Praise, by Martín Prechtel
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Tyson meets with Karen Weisbard to discuss the concept of the social unconscious, the law of interrelatedness, and a different approach to crossing the increasingly vitriolic political lines drawn in American society.
Karen is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalysts. She has been practicing as both for over 20 years.
Karen can be found at her website https://karenweisbard.com/ .
Further Learning:
https://www.routledge.com/Toward-a-Social-Psychoanalysis-Culture-Character-and-Normative-Unconscious/Layton-Leavy-Sperounis/p/book/9780367902049
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Doer-Done-Jessica-Benjamin/dp/1138218421
https://www.amazon.com/Social-Unconscious-Selected-International-Analysis/dp/1843100886
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In this thought-provoking episode, host Tyson Conner speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Tyson Bailey about the importance of discussing suicidal thoughts openly in therapy. They cover the cultural taboos and shame around suicide that often prevent people from speaking up, even with a therapist. Dr. Bailey explains that research actually shows talking directly about suicide reduces risk, but it's most helpful within an established therapeutic relationship. He details the criteria clinicians use to determine if hospitalization is necessary, and emphasizes that hospital stays for suicidality are brief.
Tyson and Dr. Bailey explore how human connection and belonging are key protective factors against suicide. They examine the functions of shame and the need to address suicide as a societal issue. Listeners are encouraged to find trusted supports, ask questions, and focus on listening. This nuanced discussion provides insight into experiences of suicidality and how therapists respond with compassion.
Tyson Bailey is a board certified clinical psychologist who is an co-owner of Spectrum Psychological Associates. He has published and presented on trauma, suicide, and psychological assessment.
Dr. Bailey’s practice and training information can be found at his website: https://www.drtysonbailey.com/
Further Learning:
Suicide Prevention Resource Center - http://www.sprc.org/about-suicide
VA Coaching Into Care - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7irBvan2XB4
Now Matters Now - http://www.nowmattersnow.org/
Trevor Project – 24-hour hotline supporting LGBTQ youth in crisis – 888-488-7386
Trans Lifeline - Peer support hotline for trans people – 877-565-8860
Washington Recovery Helpline - 24-hour help for substance abuse, problem
gambling and mental health – 866-789-1511
Suicide Prevention Apps - https://www.tomsguide.com/us/suicide-prevention-apps,review-2397.html
Check https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-
prevention/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention-1 for updated resources
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In the first episode of Season 2, Tyson sits down with his supervisor and mentor, Rachel Newcombe, to discuss how people teach and learn. They talk about disruptions, the similarities between psychoanalysis and teaching, and what this podcast is trying to do.
Rachel Newcombe is a psychoanalyst, supervisor and teacher in the San Juan Islands, Seattle, Washington, and New York City. Her writing has appeared in Contemporary Psychoanalysis, The Psychoanalytic Review, The Rumpus, 7X7LA, Anti-Heroin Chic, Ellipsis Zine, and elsewhere.
Rachel’s twitter and instagram handle is @rachelnewcombe8
An example of her hybrid writing can be found here:https://www.ellipsiszine.com/memories-of-ambivalence-by-rachel-newcombe/
Further Learning:
The International Forum for Psychoanalytic Education: www.ifpe.org
Between the Covers Podcast: https://tinhouse.com/podcasts/
Between Us: a Psychotherapy Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/betweenuspodcast
Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/72657.Pedagogy_of_the_Oppressed
Psychoanalysis at the Crossroads by Fred Busch: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/121105239-psychoanalysis-at-the-crossroads
When Teachers Face Themselves by Arthur Jersild: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1796385.When_Teachers_Face_Themselves
Can the Monster Speak? By Paul Preciado: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57030264-can-the-monster-speak-a-report-to-an-academy-of-psychoanalysts
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Season 2 of the Relational Psych Podcast begins on September 19th!
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We’re going on a break! In this episode, Tyson explains our release schedule, the summer break, and some plans for Season 2 of The Relational Psych Podcast.
Further Learning:
Go fly a kite.
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Tyson talks with Dr. Kerry Horrell, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine and Clinical Psychologist at the Menninger Clinic, in Houston, TX. They discuss religious trauma, what it is, how it interacts with shame, attachment, and self-image, and what helps people who have experienced religious trauma.
Experiment:
The Self-Compassion Break
Further Learning:
Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Healing Spiritual Wounds by Carol Howard Merritt
Pure by Linda Kay Klein
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
Dr. Kerry Horrell’s podcast Mind Dive
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Tyson sits down with Dr. Baylee Hoey to discuss the kinds of executive dysfunction someone with ADHD might encounter, the kind of shame they might feel throughout their life as they have difficulties adapting to the world, and how they can create healthier and creative coping strategies to help navigate life.
Further Learning:
The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sunny Jane Wise
ADHD, Executive Functioning, and Shame by Dr. Baylee Hoey
ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression by Dr. Baylee Hoey
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Tyson once again talks with Matias Massaro, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP. They discuss SSRIs, the most common (and most reliable) form of psychotropic medication. They explain what is known about how SSRIs work, the risks and side effects, and how to discuss SSRIs with a provider. They also talk a lot about messenger pigeons and serfdom.
Further Learning:
Mati’s Website: http://cogniahealth.com/
Radiolab Episode on The Placebo Effect: https://radiolab.org/podcast/91539-placebo
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Tyson sits down with Matias Massaro, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP. They discuss psychiatric medications, how to get them, how they help alongside psychotherapy, and reasons that people may be resistant to medications.
Further Learning:
Mati’s Website: http://cogniahealth.com/
Guest Info:
Matias Massaro, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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Tyson and Dr. Painter continue their conversation about EMDR, what it is, how it works, and the process of going through EMDR treatment. In this second half of the conversation, they discuss the final four phases of EMDR, who might benefit from EMDR, and how to find an EMDR therapist.
The eight stages of EMDR therapy are:
- History taking
- Client preparation
- Assessment
- Desensitization
- Installation
- Body scan
- Closure
- Reevaluation of treatment effect
Further Learning:https://www.emdria.org/Butterfly Taps
Guest Info: (name, qualifications, handles/links)Dr. Olivia Painter
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In this first of a two part episode, Tyson talks with Dr. Olivia Painter, Psychological Resident at Relational Psych, about EMDR therapy, how it works, and some of the process. Their conversation will continue in the next episode.
Further Learning:
The EMDR International Association: https://www.emdria.org/
Safe Calm Place Protocol: https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/media/wwbbstpx/safeplace.pdf
Dr. Olivia Painter, PsyD/ Psychological Resident @ Relational Psych and Undergraduate Psychology Adjunct Professor @ Azusa Pacific University
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Tyson talks with one of the inspirations for this podcast, Brian Pendergast, MA. They explore what it means to have multiple parts of the self, how multiplicity relates to trauma, and how it shows up in therapy. They also create a new tabletop RPG and discuss the infinitude of selves.
Brian is a Seattle area psychoanalyst and writer about multiplicity of self, multiple self-states, trauma, and personality.
Brian can be found on TikTok @the_psycho_analyst, on instagram @edgeofthecouch, and at his website brianpendergastcounseling.com
Further Learning
The Curtain: Tales of Human Love and Personality, by Brian J. Pendergast
Multiplicity: The New Science of Personality, Identity, and the Self, by Rita Carter
Standing in the Spaces: Essays on Clinical Process Trauma and Dissociation, Philip M. Bromberg
Internal Family Systems, overview article on Wikipedia
Why Everyone Feels Like They’re Faking It, By Leslie Jamison
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On this episode, Tyson talks with Dr. Carly Claney, founder and CEO of Relational Psych, about psychodynamic psychotherapy, the history of psychoanalysis, the difference between “psychoanalytic” and “psychodynamic,” and the particular benefits of this kind of treatment. They also talk a lot about Freud.
Further Learning
In Treatment on HBO Max
Shrink the Box by Something Else Productions
Between Us: A Psychotherapy Podcast by John Totten & Mason Neely
Freud and Beyond by Stephen Mitchell
Psychoanalytic Case Formulation by Nancy McWilliams
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**Dr. Kim returns to explain what is psychological testing, how it works, and what it can be used for. She describes comprehensive ADHD testing and how this is more in depth than only focusing on symptoms. We also discuss Dr. TikTok, projective measures, and Tyson’s special interest in Star Wars.
Dr. Jessica Kim has her PsyD in clinical psychology and is a post doctoral resident at Relational Psych.**
Further Learning:
Attachment Styles and Close Relationships Quiz:http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl
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In this episode, Tyson talks with Dr. Dave McNew, psychological resident at Relational Psych, about what sorts of things someone can expect from a first session with a new therapist. They also talk about common concerns that new clients have about therapy, and why it might be worth giving therapy multiple tries if your first therapist isn’t a great fit.
**Disclaimer: Content Warning
Tyson and Dave have a discussion about suicidal thoughts and conversations about suicide that someone might have with their therapist. That discussion starts around 15 minutes into this episode and ends around 19 minutes into this episode.
That is the section to skip if that's not something you would like to be exposed to during this episode!
*Correction: Clarification
Dr. McNew is not yet a Clinical Psychologist. He is a Psychological Resident - which means he is in the process of becoming a Psychologist.
Further Learning:
Love’s Executioner by Irvin Yolam https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21027.Love_s_Executioner_and_Other_Tales_of_Psychotherapy
The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18378023-the-examined-life
Dr. Dan Siegel
https://drdansiegel.com/
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On this episode, Tyson sits down with Dr. Jessica Kim to discuss the idea of finding a good therapeutic fit, what that means, and why it matters.
Further Learning
Ardito, R. B., & Rabellino, D. (2011). Therapeutic alliance and outcome of psychotherapy: Historical excursus, measurements, and prospects for Research. Frontiers in Psychology, 2. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00270
Rogers, A. G. (1996). A shining affliction: A story of harm and healing in psychotherapy. Penguin. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/73384.A_Shining_Affliction
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Tyson talks to Ally Raye, owner of Virtual Ally and virtual medical assistant for Relational Psych. They discuss the process of getting connected to a therapist at Relational Psych, the process of virtual medical assisting, and demystify the process of getting started with therapy.
Ally's website is https://www.virtualally.info/
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Welcome to the Relational Psych Podcast!
On this Episode, Tyson talks with Dr. Carly Claney, Founder and CEO of Relational Psych, about what this podcast is, how it came about, and what listeners can expect from future episodes.
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