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Everyday Therapy
By Brett Cushing, Dr. Karin RyanSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-ImprovementRelationships
Everyday Therapy episodes
- The Importance of People and Purpose
This week, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson sat down with Mark Peterson, Chief Executive Officer at Nystrom and Associates since January 2023. Mark shares about his background and interest in overcoming barriers to mental health services (which he has been studying for over 20 years). Listen in as Brett and Christa discuss and learn about his approach to leadership and why his first four months in the role of CEO have been all about relationships and purpose.
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- Nystrom & Associates
35 min - Better Thinking For Better Living
In this episode, In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Brett Cushing identifies the natural way we tend to think, why we think in such ways, and how it is not effective in many relational settings.
Listeners will be able to learn practical tips on how to more effectively view the world, others, and themselves, which can result in transformed and healthier relationships.
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- Nystrom & Associates
33 min - Why in the World Would I Want to do Couples Therapy?
In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson discuss the work of Dr. John Gottman, one of the titans of Couples therapy, including the famous "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" that can signal that a relationship is in distress. Listen in with a friend or partner to learn about the most common reasons people don't want to try couples therapy, as well as what GOOD couples therapy should look like.
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- Nystrom & Associates
35 min - Can I Forgive?
In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson discuss forgiveness, what it is, why it helps our mental health, and who exactly it is for. They also examine questions: Does forgiveness mean I am condoning someone else's behavior? Does the other person have to apologize in order for me to forgive them? Listen in with a friend or partner to learn not just WHY to forgive but HOW to forgive.
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- Nystrom & Associates
42 min - Try Change For a Change
In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson go over the concept of neuroplasticity - the idea that our brains are much more malleable than we think. Actually, our thoughts, behaviors, and feelings are not set in stone but rather highly changeable over time. Brett and Christa share examples of how we can get "set in our ways" and some ideas for forging a new path. Listen with a friend or partner to find out why trying something new—and sticking to it-- can permanently pay off.
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- Nystrom & Associates
32 min - Ruminate on This
In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson break down rumination, a term that means thinking about the past over and over again-- often to the point of becoming bothersome. Brett and Christa discuss why we ruminate, as well as some ways to help ourselves stop ruminating. Listen in with a friend or partner to gain some ideas for breaking free of rumination.
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- Nystrom & Associates
35 min - How to Get What You Want
In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson discuss four main communication styles and how to know which one you tend to use in day-to-day life. They also wonder-- which of these communication styles will help me to get what I want? Brett and Christa share an easy-to-use formula for how to clearly share with a friend, partner, or boss what you actually want and why.
Listen, with a friend or partner, to find out your own way of communicating and whether it needs a little fine-tuning--Doing so might help you get what you are after.
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- Nystrom & Associates
38 min - Personality Testing for Dummies
In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson share the four different personality types, what motivates each type, how each respond when under stress and how this understanding can transform your work, home and personal self-talk.
Listen, with a friend or partner, and gain a super-easy understanding of personality types, that will effectively resource you towards greater connection, healing and effectiveness in your relationships at home, work and with yourself.
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- Nystrom & Associates
35 min - Why Won't You Listen to Me?!
In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson share how active listening bolsters connection and relational quality. Whether in a work setting, home setting, or any relational setting, Active Listening is imperative. However, it is a skill that does not come naturally; and takes practice.
Listen, with a friend or partner, to find out how you are doing in terms of using the skill of Actively Listening and what concrete steps you can take to improve this indispensable skill. It just might transform your relationship, your parenting, and your quality of work.
Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at [email protected]
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- Nystrom & Associates
29 min - Using Invalidation Effectively
In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Brett Cushing shares how invalidation, whether it be intended to harm or to help, can be effectively utilized to maintain and enhance relationships. Brett shares why invalidation hurts, how to extend invalidation without harm, and how to respond to invalidation in helpful ways.
Listen to find out how to effectively utilize invalidation as a relational skill and transform relationships into safer, happier, and more secure ones. Invalidation can often be intrusive and unwelcome, and this episode highlights how our response to invalidating people can work to our advantage and help our relationships.
Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at [email protected]
We'd love to hear from you!
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- Nystrom & Associates
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About Everyday Therapy
From the publisher's feed
Do you find therapy overwhelming? It doesn’t have to be. The concepts in therapy are simple and practical, and you can use them to change your life today!
Hosts Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, bring the life-changing concepts of therapy into your daily life.
To learn how to apply therapy to your everyday life and become the best version of yourself, subscribe to “Everyday Therapy” wherever you get podcasts!