Bachelor on the Couch

Michelle's final four guys introduced her to their families this week.  Follow along as Liv and Jenna introduce you to founding theories and concepts in family dynamics as well as how "clarity" can exist in many different forms.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On this week's episode we bring up some important topics around working with children, the vicious cycle of gaslighting, and healthy relationships. We hope you enjoy and can't wait to continue this journey with Michelle (and all of you!)

This week, the men followed Michelle back to her hometown of Minneapolis, MN.  While they explored what it meant to be a viking, Liv & Jenna explore ideas of relational safety, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the power of dialectic strategies when negative self-talk comes into the picture.

We got to see everyone's inner child come out at the slumber party on this weeks episode (who doesn't love a good pillow fight and a popcorn machine?!), but of course it wouldn't be the Bachelorette without the emotional drama. Your hosts discuss some important social learning theories, the role of emotion expression, and love languages in this weeks episode. Check us out!

Find out your love language breakdown here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language

The theme of this week's TV episode was vulnerability and we saw it from both Michelle and the contestants.  From group date drama to one-on-one date risk-taking, your clinical hosts dive into the emotions, trust, and respect (or lack of) America witnessed on our screens.  Jenna and Liv discuss communication skills such as active listening, consent, and kinesthetic empathy.

The men put their knowledge to the test, climbed mountains, and shot hoops with Michelle this week.  While some opened up about loss and grief, others showed some toxic sides to themselves.  Join Liv and Jenna (with care for yourself) as we talk about the importance of mental health, suicide awareness/support, and the presence of narcissism in potential matches.

Additional Resources:

Suicide Hotline:  (800)273-8255

Crisis Text Line:  741741

CARES Line -- (800)499-3008

Suicide Prevention Resource Center:  https://www.sprc.org/

As Michelle's season aired on October 19st, join Jenna and Liv in debriefing on their clinical observations.  Learn about how therapists take notes, how anxiety presents in our daily lives, and how we can calm our brain down to help us enter into romantic relationships confidently.  From progress notes of a man in a food platter to anxiety coping strategies for rose ceremonies, the season is kicking off on a high note!  

With Michelle's season starting Oct 19th, meet your Bachelor on the Couch co-hosts.  Hear about how Liv and Jenna met, their interest in Bachelor Nation, and their passion for bringing awareness to mental health.  From dance/movement therapy scarves to Pilot Pete Halloween costumes, Jenna and Liv are excited to jump into this next adventure.  Take a seat on the couch and join us for the ride!