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Join us this week with psychologist Ken Benau to learn more about shame and pride, and how they affect our relationships and our mental health. Get ready to explore the origin of shame, how it influences our relationships and how we can move from feeling ashamed towards feeling proud. Ken helps us understand how to differentiate between shame as a traumatic state and shame as an emotion and how to use body-based approaches to help us process trauma and shame. He provides insight on the transformational process from shame to pride, and share tips on how to work with clients to move from maladaptive to adaptive pride.

Tune in to gain invaluable insight on an important, yet often misunderstood, topic.

Dr. Ken Benau is a California licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in working with children and adults with learning and developmental differences and a special interest in shame and pride-informed psychotherapy with survivors of relational trauma.

Find Out More About Ken:
Shame, Pride, and Relational Trauma (the book)

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

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

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This week’s episode of Therapy Talks features Meagan Hamilton, who gives us a behind the scenes look into owning a private practice, and how she helps therapists navigate the stress and overwhelm of starting in a new profession. 

Meagan shares her experience of starting as new therapist feeling lonely, overwhelmed and confused. Hailey and Megan also discuss navigating client confidentiality and protecting client information, as well as how to use social media in an ethical way. Meagan  also offers her top tips for running a successful private practice and how to pick one method of advertising to focus on and do well.

Tune in to hear Meagan’s inspiring story and valuable advice on how to manage a successful private practice. This episode is packed with actionable tips and advice not just for therapists, but anyone starting off in a new profession.  So don’t miss out!

Meagan is a therapist and business owner who has been helping other therapists with their private practices since 2014. Meagan has created a therapy collective in a commercial space, which allowed her colleagues to have their own businesses under the umbrella of her company. She has grown to 17 team members in 3 locations across 2 cities, providing a great example of how to successfully manage a group practice.

Find Out More About Meagan:
Website: https://meaganhamilton.com/
Instagram: @thrivewellbc

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

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

This week, we have the pleasure of having Bethany MacGillivray join us on the podcast! We discuss the Switch Guided Journaling Masterclass, how journaling can be directive and provide tangible strategies, the importance of self-love and self-care, and setting intentions over resolutions.

Bethany also discusses her approach to therapy, the importance of having a support system in place for clinicians, virtual and in-person collectives, art therapy, somatic therapy, and having ethical boundaries as a therapist.

Tune in to learn tangible strategies, explore different formats and facilitators, and understand the importance of emotional literacy. It will be an exciting and informative session, so don’t miss out!

Bethany is an experienced therapist who provides a holistic approach through interweaving talk therapy, art therapy, and somatic mindfulness-based practices to help people reconnect their mind-body connection. She also believes in creating a calm, warm, and empathetic space to support individuals on their journey to deeper healing and a life with meaning and purpose.

Find Out More About Bethany:
Website: https://www.soulflowtherapy.com/
Instagram: @soulflowtherapy

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

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

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This week on Therapy Talks, therapist Barb Gladue joins Hailey Kanigan to share her insights into sex addiction, relationship issues, and the challenges faced by parents in dealing with their children's online behavior. Listeners can expect to learn about the biological roots of sex addiction, the importance of rebuilding trust in relationships, and how psychoeducation and addiction training can help people overcome many forms of addiction. Barb's expertise and insights make this podcast a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the psychological issues that affect individuals, couples, and families. Stay tuned until the end to hear about Barb's experience as a therapist and the courageous people she has worked with over the years.

Barb Gladue brings over 20 years of experience to her practice and has her Masters Degree in Counseling. She is also a certified Sex Addiction Therapist. However, has had a lot of experience in the areas of Domestic Violence, and Relationship issues.

Find Out More About Barb:
Website: https://www.bproactivecounselling.ca/

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

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

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This week on Therapy Talks, Harroop Sandhu joins Hailey Kanigan to share her passion for EMDR and how successful it can be with clients, especially when used in conjunction with the Flash Technique. The Flash Technique is used to reduce the distress connected to traumatic experiences, making it easier for clients to engage in processing them. Harroop explains that thorough history and understanding of events and experiences of individuals with complex trauma are important, and that the Flash Technique can be used to reduce distress even if dissociation is present. She also highlights that EMDR preparation phases can be used to help clients have some resources to track and notice their disturbance and distress.

We also learn about the emotional impact of trauma, how it can affect children's coping mechanisms, and how epigenetics and the brain and nervous system wiring up early in life can have a significant impact on individuals. Harroop discusses how clients who identify as having privilege may experience guilt around not having to deal with the struggles their parents had to face and how understanding attachment relationships is crucial in helping clients process their experiences.

Harroop's approach is client-centered, focusing on each client's unique strengths and perspectives. She creates a safe, compassionate, and accepting atmosphere, empowering individuals to reach their goals and strengthen their resilience. Harroop encourages clients to bring awareness to their whole self, including body, mind, and spirit, and through a process of awareness, insight, skill building, mindfulness, and warm support, her clients learn to navigate and make sense of challenges.   

Find Out More About Harroop:
Website: https://www.peak-resilience.com/harroop-sandhu/

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

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

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Are you looking to gain insight into how to work with trauma? Join us this week as we are excited to feature a special guest, Tanya Wishlove, a highly-experienced therapist specializing in a breakthrough therapy called Somatic Experiencing.

Tanya teaches us about the somatic approach to working with trauma, which is based on a multidisciplinary approach that includes physiology, psychology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics. Tanya discusses the key components of Somatic Experiencing, such as how it assesses where people are stuck in the fight, flight, or freeze response and sets conditions to help the nervous system complete those responses.

She talks about how it helps to reintegrate trauma physiology as life energy, and the importance of building resilience and resource in trauma work. She also explores the language of the nervous system, the importance of co-regulation, and how to recognize when you are getting too involved with a client.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn from an experienced therapist about the body-focused approach to healing trauma. Listeners will gain valuable insight into how to work with trauma, and how to orient towards pleasure and resources to create a sense of safety and space.

Find Out More About Tanya:
Website: https://kelownatraumatherapy.janeapp.com/locations/ktt-tanya-wishlove/book#/staff_member/7/bio

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

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

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This week on Therapy Talks, we are joined by two experienced and passionate therapists, Jen Savage and Bridger Falkenstien. On this episode, Jen and Bridger discuss a variety of topics related to EMDR and trauma-focused therapy approaches. Jen and Bridger delve into the misconceptions surrounding trauma and explore the origin story of EMDR. Additionally, they examine the evolution of EMDR from solely treating PTSD to being applied to a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, addiction, trauma, pain management, grief, physical health, and the impact of the past on the present. They also chat about the importance of establishing a deep, safe, and meaningful relationship between client and therapist, along with the inner workings of EMDR and why it can take time to reprocess and trust the newly gained insights.

Jen and Bridger share their experiences and offer insight into this powerful modality. Listeners will be sure to gain a greater understanding of EMDR and how to apply it to their own lives.

Jen Savage is a trauma-focused therapist who works with openness, curiosity, and compassion to foster a secure attachment between her and her clients. Bridger Falkenstien specializes in EMDR and is passionate about teaching and equipping healers in their development.

Find Out More About Jen and Bridger:
Website: https://connectbeyondhealing.com/
Instagram: @beyondhealingcenter417
Podcast:  https://emdr-podcast.com/

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

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

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This week on Therapy Talks we will be discussing the challenges and benefits of adoption, how to deal with behavioral challenges, and what post-adoption support looks like. We will also be exploring the impact of trauma and how it can cause emotional dysregulation in children, the importance of secure attachment, and how emotion coaching can help children understand and manage their emotions.

Our incredible guest Heather Toews is a therapist with a passion for working with adoptive families. Heather has spent the past 10 years in the field and currently works in the area of mental health with children, youth, and families. She has developed a trauma-informed, attachment-based parenting program for parents and caregivers who have experienced trauma and attachment disruption. Heather will be talking about her trauma-informed parenting course and why it is important for parents and caregivers to have access to this type of support.

Find Out More About Heather:
Website: https://www.heathertoewscounselling.com/

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

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

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This week on Therapy Talks, host Hailey Kanigan welcomes special guest Raymond Lee to talk about the intersection of jiu-jitsu and mental health. Raymond, a jiu-jitsu instructor, with 15 years of experience, joins the show to discuss the empowering effects of jiu-jitsu practice, and how it can help students build confidence and shift the perspective of their own potential.

During the episode, Raymond and Hailey will delve into the idea of discovering one's true self under the mask of persona and talk about how being open and communicating one's frustrations can help create a safe space for problem-solving. They'll also explore how jujitsu practice can help individuals face and overcome their fears of rejection, confrontation, and disagreement, and reframe failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

In This Episode:

• Ray’s favorite techniques for dealing with and overcoming fears of rejection, confrontation and disagreement.
• The role of communication and vulnerability in building trust and forming deeper connections.
• Discovering one's true self under the persona or "mask" through “practice” and shifting perspective of one’s self.

Raymond Lee began his journey as a full-time Jiu-Jitsu instructor in 2018, joining the North Vancouver Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team. With the support and guidance of Ryron and Rener Gracie, he has since taken on the role of Head Instructor at Tri-Cities Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, an officially certified training center of Gracie University. Ray is dedicated to ensuring that Jiu-Jitsu is accessible to everyone, and at Tri-Cities Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, he is able to carry out this mission.

Find Out More About Ray:
Website: https://www.tricitiesgjj.com/ray

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

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

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Join host Hailey Kanigan as she and guest Manroop Sohal tackle the large stigma attached to mental health in Eastern cultures and the unique challenges that come with providing therapy to South Asian patients. From assumptions that the term "mental" implies there is something wrong with you, to a lack of language for discussing mental health issues, Manroop navigates the difficult barrier of cultural norms while building close connections with her patients. Tune in as we explore these issues and work towards destigmatizing mental health in Eastern cultures.

In This Episode:

• Manroop gives personal examples of cultural friction within her experiences in therapy. 
• Examples of both "individualist" and "collective" culture.
• The importance of understanding a client's culture and beliefs.
• Finding your way as a first generation Canadian while embracing and respecting your cultural roots.

Manroop Sohal aims to customize therapy for each client, recognizing that each person brings unique experiences that require exploration to determine the best treatment approach and plan. Manroop's practice is based in the humanistic and psychodynamic modalities, incorporating elements of person-centered and existential therapy. She works to uncover various factors that may be impacting a client's situation and worldview, including current and childhood experiences and patterns, impact of family, culture, societal positions and more. Manroop creates an accepting, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment in which clients can engage in introspection and self-reflection.

Find Out More About Manroop:
Website: https://clarityokanagan.com/our_team/manroop-sohal/