Holding Ground

Holding Ground

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Holding Ground episodes

  • Navigating your Twenties

    Welcome back to Holding Ground! In this episode, we explore the topic of “Navigating your Twenties” and common life challenges during this time. Join Ashlyn Graff, a clinical supervisor at Anchor Light, and Anchor Light clinician Sarah Stewart, who has a passion for helping young adults along their life journeys as they discuss their insights and experiences.
     
    Whether you’re in this time of life and navigating these challenges now, looking to the future, or reflecting on the past, take a moment to hear about the common experiences this population has and how therapy may help! 

    20 min
  • Consensual Non-Monogamy & Open Relationships

    Welcome back to Holding Ground! In this episode, we delve into the world of consensual non-monogamy (CNM). Join host Laura Richer and Ashlyn Graff, a licensed therapist specializing in relationship dynamics, as we explore the various forms of CNM, discuss common misconceptions, and provide insights on how to navigate these relationships in a healthy and respectful manner.

    Whether you’re curious about CNM, considering it for yourself, or seeking to understand it better, this episode offers valuable information and expert advice. Don’t forget to stay tuned for more episodes on mental health and relationship topics!

    30 min
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy For Couples

    Welcome to Holding Ground! In this episode, we delve into the transformative world of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. Join host Laura Richer and Aidan Merris, a licensed therapist specializing in EFT, as we explore the main principles, discuss common challenges couples face, and provide insights on how to foster deeper emotional connections. Whether you're curious about EFT, considering it for your relationship, or seeking to understand it better, this episode offers valuable information and expert advice. 
    Learn more information and find resources on EFT: anchorlighttherapy.com/emotionally-focused-therapy 
    Don't forget to check out more episodes for more information on mental health and relationship topics!

    46 min
  • You're In A Relationship, But You Have Feelings For Someone Else, Part 2
    Finding others attractive is inevitable regardless of your relationship status. Initial feelings of physical or emotional attraction to someone can be sudden and outside of your control. However, folks have choice of whether they pursue the other person.Join licensed therapists Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney as they break down the signs of being attracted to someone else and why it is completely normal. They will also identify when attraction to others can become dangerous and threatening to our relationship with our partners. Laura and Michelle will share guidance on how to navigate attraction before it has the potential to cause damage.
    28 min
  • You're In A Relationship, But You Have Feelings For Someone Else, Part 1
    Finding others attractive is inevitable regardless of your relationship status. Initial feelings of physical or emotional attraction to someone can be sudden and outside of your control. However, folks have choice of whether they pursue the other person.Join licensed therapists Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney as they break down the signs of being attracted to someone else and why it is completely normal. They will also identify when attraction to others can become dangerous and threatening to our relationship with our partners. Laura and Michelle will share guidance on how to navigate attraction before it has the potential to cause damage.
    26 min
  • Trauma Dumping VS. Seeking Support, Part 2
    Join Licensed Therapists Michelle Mooney and Ashlyn Graff as they discuss the difference between trauma dumping and seeking healthy support. Trauma dumping is unloading heavy, traumatic experiences onto people, often without their consent. While this can feel good because you’re getting things off your chest and mind, it could actually push people away and damage relationships.  Michelle and Ashlyn take a closer look at healthy ways to share your trauma, and what to do if you are the listener so you can grow and maintain meaningful connections!
    30 min
  • Trauma Dumping VS. Seeking Support, Part 1
    Join Licensed Therapists Michelle Mooney and Ashlyn Graff as they discuss the difference between trauma dumping and seeking healthy support. Trauma dumping is unloading heavy, traumatic experiences onto people, often without their consent. While this can feel good because you’re getting things off your chest and mind, it could actually push people away and damage relationships.  Michelle and Ashlyn take a closer look at healthy ways to share your trauma, and what to do if you are the listener so you can grow and maintain meaningful connections!
    26 min
  • Fear of Abandonment vs. Fear of Engulfment, Part 2
    How Fear Manifests and Sabotages Relationships: Fear of Abandonment VS. Fear of Engulfment, Part 2As human beings we are wired for connection with others. We instinctively know that our survival depends on being in community with other people. However, relationship trauma can trigger fears around intimacy and closeness that can lead to unconsciously sabotaging the thing we desire most.On today’s episode of Holding Ground licensed therapist Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney look at the sneaky ways that fears around intimacy can manifest in close relationships. They will also give some expert advice on what you can do to move away from fearful behavior to experience healthy love and intimacy in the relationships that you value most.
    32 min
  • Fear of Abandonment vs. Fear of Engulfment, Part 1
    How Fear Manifests and Sabotages Relationships: Fear of Abandonment VS. Fear of Engulfment, Part 1As human beings we are wired for connection with others. We instinctively know that our survival depends on being in community with other people. However, relationship trauma can trigger fears around intimacy and closeness that can lead to unconsciously sabotaging the thing we desire most.On today’s episode of Holding Ground licensed therapist Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney look at the sneaky ways that fears around intimacy can manifest in close relationships. They will also give some expert advice on what you can do to move away from fearful behavior to experience healthy love and intimacy in the relationships that you value most.
    26 min

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Welcome to Holding Ground, hosted by Laura Richer and the team of skilled therapists at Anchor Light Therapy Collective. Join us as we explore the world of mental health and psychotherapy, tackling…