A Couple of Counselors: Recent Episodes
Melanie
Two Licensed Clinical Social Workers… who happen to be married. We share clinical and personal experiences, catalog strategies that promote change, balance and connection. Our mission is to decrease suffering. We love polyvagal theory, creating secure attachments, Buddhist psychotherapy and somatic healing. As licensed alcohol and drug counselors trained in EMDR we bring years of experience. As partners since 2010, we bring insight into how we implement these strategies in our daily lives.
Melanie and Justin are back after a short hiatus - joined by a friend and fellow clinician to discuss all things related to boundaries and healthy relationships.
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Justin and Melanie earnestly discuss narcissistic traits and ways to navigate them. As always- see a therapist if you think you might be struggling with this.
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Melanie and Justin identify hope in advancements to trauma treatment such as EMDR and parts work.
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We explore causes of developmental trauma, it’s enduring impacts, and a little about how to move forward. We also talk about parenting share some personal experiences.
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This episode attempts to unpack psychological trauma. In the words of Gabor Mate, “what happens inside us as a result of what happens to us”. Join us as we begin this exploration.
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Justin and Melanie explore the difference between interest-based and deprivation-based curiosity. Aspects of mindfulness discussed and marital skills practiced!
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Melanie and Justin discuss harm reduction as an approach to recovery. Concepts of values aligned actions, disenchantment and opting in are explored.
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Justin and Melanie explore the topic of abstinence in addiction recovery. They pose the question- why does it work when it works? Personal and professional experiences discussed.
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Melanie and Justin start a conversation on addiction, specifically substance use disorders. They explore themes of loving detachment, harm reduction, abstinence and separating guilt and resentment.
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Justin and Melanie explore rupture and repair, self and co-regulation and the “story I’m telling myself”. This is part two the All things attachment episode.
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Justin and Melanie explore attachment strategies and steps to “learned” attachment in relationships.
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Justin and Melanie talk about learning how to be rather than do.
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Melanie and Justin talk about communication in this introductory podcast.
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