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This week on Therapy Talks we explore the fascinating world of vulnerability and OCD – both concepts that are often shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. High achievers, accustomed to logic and problem-solving, often find themselves grappling with the unfamiliar territory of vulnerability. Brittany Baker joins us to skillfully unravel the significance of vulnerability, explaining how it involves opening oneself to potential rejection, judgment, and the authentic expression of thoughts and emotions.

We also delve into the world of relationship OCD. Brittany's expertise shines as she breaks down the complexities of this condition, where distressing obsessions give rise to compulsions that seek to alleviate anxiety. She navigates the role of vulnerability in confronting relationship OCD and addresses the challenges of incorporating it into family dynamics for a comprehensive healing journey.

In This Episode:

• Gain insights into the importance of embracing vulnerability to establish genuine connections and facilitate healing.
• The role of vulnerability in confronting relationship OCD and integrating it into family dynamics for comprehensive healing.
• Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP), as a powerful tool in managing distressing thoughts. 
• Differentiate between common worries and OCD. By debunking misconceptions and explaining the true impact of OCD.
• Learn how individuals accustomed to logic and problem-solving might struggle with the unfamiliar terrain of opening up emotionally and authentically.

Brittany Baker is focused on creating a safe, tailored, and meaningful experience for clients, she is dedicated to fostering understanding and connection. Brittany employs various modalities including CBT, DBT, MI, EFT, Attachment Therapy, Gottman Method, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strength Based Therapy. Her extensive background encompasses aiding diverse groups dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, substance issues, parenting, and relationship difficulties.

Find Out More About Brittany:
Website: nixbakerwellness.com

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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Join us as we embark on an exploration of trauma, attachment, and the intricate web of emotions that shape our lives.  We peel back the layers of betrayal trauma, a phenomenon that deeply affects secure attachments and self-regulation and uncover the very essence of trauma. Our guest, Jessica Lamar skillfully conceptualizes trauma as any experience that shatters our sense of nurture, leaving behind a trail of unsafe spaces within ourselves. With her unique perspective, she enlightens us on how trauma lodges itself in our bodies, often causing a confusing blend of emotions and behaviors.

Drawing from her deep knowledge of attachment theory, Jessica walks us through the dynamics of betrayal trauma and how it is intricately linked to ruptured attachments. She sheds light on the hidden impact of attachment issues in seemingly secure relationships, revealing the power of education and awareness in dismantling shame and fostering healing.

In This Episode:

• Understand how trauma is conceptualized as experiences that create unsafe spaces within ourselves, impacting both emotions and behaviors.
• Learn how trauma is often felt in the body, leading to confusion about emotions and behaviors.
• Explore the challenges of regulating trauma responses in forensic settings and the importance of promoting regulation skills.
• ETT's innovative approach using color and eye movement to neutralize trauma responses, realign emotions, and connect with the body.
• Get tips on responsible decision-making post-betrayal, emphasizing self-regulation, avoiding impulsivity, and prioritizing safety.

Jessica Lamar is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a profound commitment to guiding individuals on their journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. With a genuine passion for facilitating healing and transformation, Jessica's therapeutic approach centers around empowering her clients to navigate their challenges and emotions with newfound clarity.

Find Out More About Jessica:
Website: https://infinitytherapyservices.com/about/

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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This week on Therapy Talks, we gain invaluable insights into the modalities used to help clients with chronic pain. From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Our guest Shirvin Lee explains how she tailors her approach to each individual, empowering them to reframe their perceptions and relationships with pain. This transformational journey is crucial to improving their overall quality of life.

Shirvin Lee joins us to explore the common misunderstandings and stigma surrounding chronic pain. Shirvin sheds light on how individuals struggling with invisible pain often face skepticism and judgment from others, making it all the more challenging for them to seek support. She introduces the revolutionary concept of the "Spoon Theory" to help communicate energy levels and limitations to those who may not fully grasp the realities of chronic pain.

In This Episode:

• The importance of validation and understanding in supporting clients dealing with chronic pain and mental health challenges.
• Strategies to unlock freedom and live a fulfilling life amidst the challenges of chronic pain and mental health.
• Shirvin provides profound insights into how different cultures approach and cope with chronic pain.
• How to use the "Spoon Theory" to foster empathy and build stronger support systems for individuals navigating chronic pain.
• The power of validation and understanding is highlighted, emphasizing how these elements play pivotal roles in supporting clients dealing with chronic pain or navigating cultural expectations.

Shirvin Lee is a dedicated Registered Clinical Counsellor, offering invaluable support to the team at Pain BC and connecting deeply with clients through her practice, Lee Counselling. Having experienced the pressures of pursuing perfection in a world with limited exposure to mental health, she utilizes her personal journey to empower clients by encouraging reframing, practicing compassion, and embracing imperfections.

Find Out More About Shirvin:
Website: https://shirvin.ca/
Instagram: @therapywithshirvin

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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This week on Therapy Talks, we dive into the profound approach known as Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). AEDP is a therapy approach that goes beyond conventional methods by addressing the unbearable loneliness caused by emotional overwhelm. It is a bottom-up, relational, and attachment-based psychotherapy that aims to undo "aloneness" by providing healing-oriented experiences.

Join us as Yoko explains the key principles of AEDP and how it differs from top-down approaches like cognitive therapy. We learn how AEDP therapists join their clients' experiences, emphasizing what's going right and looking for the transformative power within them. Yoko guides us through the process of noticing and exploring body sensations and desires to be heard, while the therapist and client track their experiences, including transference and countertransference.

In This Episode:

• Understand the key principles that set AEDP apart from top-down therapies and how it focuses on integrating the heart, mind, body, and spirit.
• How AEDP helps individuals honor and welcome all parts of their being in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner, promoting self-acceptance and growth.
• Yoko explains how AEDP therapists guide clients to fully experience and reflect on their emotions, making the implicit explicit.
• Discover how positive neuroplasticity is promoted through AEDP by focusing on new and different experiences.

In her work, Yoko brings her authentic self to create a safe and trusting alliance with her clients, honoring and welcoming all parts of their being in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner. She believes in the innate capacity for healing and focuses on integrating the heart, mind, body, and spirit, helping clients become whole by tapping into their inner wisdom and making sense of their life experiences.

Find Out More About Yoko:
Website: https://www.yokogifford.com/

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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Join us for an exciting episode of Therapy Talks, as we welcome therapist Tammy Reynolds, who shares invaluable insights into the power of art therapy. Discover how engaging in art therapy creates a therapeutic relationship and helps you express yourself freely. Hailey and Tammy discuss how art therapy facilitates mindfulness and self-awareness, allowing individuals to explore their inner world and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

In this Episode:

• Tammy's personal story of healing through PTSD  with art therapy.
• The importance of addressing the inner critic and cultivating self-esteem through creative means. 
• Innovative techniques, like sculpting the inner critic using clay, that enables you to confront self-doubt and foster a healthier self-perception.
• Tammy shares stories of her clients' healing journeys.
• Discover the crucial role of proper sleep, meditation techniques, and seeking professional help in your recovery. 

Tammy Reynolds, an expert in providing one-to-one counseling to individuals facing mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Tammy's mission is to support clients in overcoming their mental health struggles and achieving their personal goals through a creative and supportive therapy approach.

Find Out More About Tammy:
Website: https://northsuperioratservices.ca/
Instagram: @north_superior_art_therapy_

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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Are you struggling with feeling stuck in controlling patterns of anxiety and worry? Feeling like you’re stuck in a hamster wheel of completing tasks and never feeling fulfilled?

This week on Therapy Talks, we’re excited to welcome Carolyn Rubenstein,  we will be talking about how to cope with everyday struggles and how to rewire your brain with proven methods. Carolyn will walk you through her 3-Part course, "Perfectly Human", which will give you a strong foundational understanding of your mental health, how to approach, reflect on, and change your thought patterns, as well as strategies to cope with common struggles you face daily. We will also discuss the importance of self-compassion, self-worth, and how to have conversations with your inner-self in order to make sure we are approaching and reflecting on life with the right mindset.

In this Episode:

• Actionable series of steps that you can take to reduce common anxieties.
• How to create an environment which allows for greater peace in your life.
• How to set boundaries to protect yourself and develop strategies for emotional regulation.
• How ‘anxious over-achievers’ can take control of mental health challenges and create more ease in your life.

Carolyn Rubenstein is a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. She particularly enjoys helping anxious overachievers experience greater ease by finding worth in being, not just doing.

Find Out More About Carolyn:
Website: https://carolynrubenstein.com
Instagram: @carolynrubensteinphd

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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Destiny Winters, joins us on Therapy Talks, this week to deliver actionable advice on how to manage chronic illness and provide insight into the importance of cultivating a support system  that brings joy, and can help improve one's physical and mental outlook. 

Here’s what you’ll learn in this week’s episode of Therapy Talks with Destiny Winters:

• Gain greater insight into chronic illnesses and how to manage one's tolerance window to reduce stress and pain.
• Strategies and techniques that help validate adversity and difficult emotions.
• Helpful tips to relieve struggles that come along with chronic illnesses.
• Compassionate and trust-building approaches that allow individuals to rediscover their self-assurance and reconnect with their surroundings.

Destiny is a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in the transformative approach of Somatic Experiencing to facilitate healing and personal growth for her clients. With a deep commitment to building trust and fostering a safe therapeutic environment, Destiny guides individuals in rediscovering self-assurance and restoring faith in their surroundings.

Find Out More About Destiny:
Website: https://www.thechronicillnesstherapist.com/
Instagram: @the.chronicillnesstherapist

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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Join us this week on Therapy Talks with therapist Shae Ferguson. We explore her approach to helping individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of their feelings and needs, and how they can build stronger relationships. Here's what you'll learn about in this Therapy Talks episode:

•  Discover how individuals approach intimacy, navigate conflict, and form emotional connections. 
• Explore the depths of unconscious desires, fears, and unresolved conflicts stemming from early childhood experiences. 
•  Gain a comprehensive framework for understanding the unconscious processes and dynamics that significantly impact relationships. 
•  Uncover valuable insights on identifying both positive and negative patterns in relationships. 

Immerse yourself in Shae's unique approach to assisting clients and facilitating their progress in life. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire essential strategies for cultivating healthy relationships.

Find Out More About Shae:
Website:  shaeferguson.com

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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Join us for an engaging and enlightening episode of Therapy Talks as we speak to Teka Johnson about her approach to therapy, her work with women of color, and the importance of seeking help for mental health. Whether you are looking to understand more about therapy or are already in the process of growth, this episode is sure to offer valuable insight. Tune in to learn more about Teka's unique style of therapy and how to create a more balanced life.

In this Episode:

• How narrative therapy can help individuals unlearn and shift negative patterns. 
• The challenge of reducing the stigma of mental health in different cultures.
• Using mindfulness-based stress reduction to alleviate anxiety.

Teka Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about empowering individuals to shift their mindset, practice new habits, and create a healthy and whole life. She is specifically passionate about working with women that are seeking identity, wholeness, and empowerment.

Find Out More About Teka:
Website: soulempoweredwellness.com
Instagram: @soulempoweredwellness

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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This week on Therapy Talks, Huda Sajjad joins us to chat about grief counseling, strategies to help cope with difficult emotions, and how to create a safe and supportive space for clients. Listen in on the discussion around  how to make sure clients feel heard and understood, how to help them find meaning and purpose, and how to work with different backgrounds and cultures in counseling sessions. Hailey and Huda also explore Eastern concepts of healing, the importance of validation and empathy, and strategies to help regulate emotions. 

Huda Sajjad has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University in BC, Canada, a Master’s Degree of Science in Psychology from Montfort College in India. Her practice is grounded in an approach that is holistic and collaborative. She likes to provide clients with the necessary research-based tools to help them achieve their goals and finds that this gives clients something to take home and practice in their daily lives. 

Find Out More About Huda:
Website: https://counselmevancouver.com

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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Disclaimer: Therapy Talks does NOT provide medical services or professional counseling, and it is NOT a substitute for professional medical care.