Everyday Therapy

In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss the importance of laughter along with their special guest Dan Miller, LMFT. Dan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Clinical Site Director at Nystrom and Associates. He is an experienced therapist practicing since the mid-90s and completed his master's thesis on the topic of laughter.

Listen as Dan, Michelle, and Brett talk about the research on laughter, the importance of choosing laughter in our lives, and exploring whether it really is the best medicine. You'll hear us explore how we experience laughter in our lives and incorporate it into our practice, and why we encourage it for others as well.

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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss fixed and growth mindsets and how it relates to our emotions. Even as therapists, we deal with fixed mindsets and have experienced how it affects our emotions and our future when we develop a growth mindset instead, 

Listen as Michelle and Brett talk about different kinds of mindsets and real-life examples that demonstrate the power and impact that growth mindsets can have in our lives.

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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss perfectionism along with their special guest Rick Rittmaster, LPCC. Rick is a Licensed Professional Counselor, DBT, and outpatient therapist at Nystrom and Associates. He is an experienced therapist, former pastor, and has 20 years of military service. 

Listen as Rick, Michelle, and Brett talk about perfectionism and the problems it can cause in our lives. Rick is passionate about sharing his personal experiences with perfectionism, and you will learn how he became a "reformed perfectionist" and skills to help identify and change the factors that lead to any "problems with perfectionism".

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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss "The 5 Love Languages", based on the books by Gary Chapman. You will learn what each of the 5 love languages are, why they are important to know for our relationships, and what to do if we don't have the same love language as others. 

Listen as Michelle and Brett talk about how to make sure that our expressions of love don't get lost in translation with others and ideas on how to learn what your loved one's love languages are.

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In this episode,  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing discuss change. While change in our lives is inevitable, it can be challenging. Even as therapists, change can be hard. 

Listen as Michelle and Brett talk about both research and real life examples of why we resist change and how we can lean into change in a positive way. You'll hear answers to questions like:

• Why is change so hard?
• Why change in the first place?
• How do I change?
• And more!

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About Psyched For Psychology:

Join Brett Cushing and Michelle Iversen as they dive into all things mental health and psychology. Satisfy your curiosity about how the brain works and ways you can implement mental health tips from professional therapists.

Hear from a variety of Nystrom & Associates clinicians on topics that also make them psyched to do what they do best – make a positive dent in the universe and change lives.

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