Are you ready to join the Dream Whisperers? Dr. Bryony Shaw is our guest this week, discussing her unique path to working as an MFT and her specialty in dreamwork. Bryony talks about the incredible idea of lucid dreaming and the power of dissecting your dream in groups. Interested in learning more from Dr. Shaw or training yourself to incorporate dreams in your mental health practice? Check out Everythingdreaming.com!

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Produced by: Larisa Southerland

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A very important topic this week, Ryan and Julee speak with Nicole DeMory, LPC, CADC. Nicole is an Admissions Coordinator at Gateway Foundation, a substance abuse treatment organization that helps patients recover from their mental health and substance abuse disorders. Nicole talks about the various programs and continued care offered through Gateway and highlights the importance of truly caring for those suffering from addictions. 

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Track: November by Hydroferric
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A special guest from Ryan's world once again! ICU nurse and certified empathetic human Emily Stivender joins the podcast this week to talk about her experience working on the frontlines of the pandemic in a Covid Ward. Emily breaks down the difficulty of leaving her emotions in the car when she goes to work, and how she strives to retain empathy for all of her patients. Emily also shares some personal philosophies and another big life event that happened for her just as the pandemic began.

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Track: November by Hydroferric
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We have with us this week a specialist on working with clients experiencing Burnout! What is Burnout? Well, listen to the episode and find out. Tiffany Green tells us about her personal story that led her to choose this specialization and gives us some honest tips about how to practice RADICAL SELF-CARE. Ryan and Julee wrap it up with a separate story of some small stress between them and finally a quick game of Family Trivia.

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Track: November by Hydroferric
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Is Imago Relationship Theory the best strategy for working with couples? It certainly is transformative! Nelly Venturini is our guest this week, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and skilled practitioner of the Imago Dialogue, Nelly shares some amazing success stories from using this strategy and many other tricks to help people repair their marriages! Ryan and Julee bring it all together with their thoughts at the very end and sneak in another round of family trivia.

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Produced by: Larisa Southerland

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Track: November by Hydroferric
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"Joy" by Limujii
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A very special episode this week between just mother and son! Ryan and Julee continue the model of an intake session as Julee asks Ryan to dive deeper into his past experiences. As they uncover memories and struggles that Ryan is addressing in his own therapy, he even has the chance to admit something to his mother that he never had before! We hope you all enjoy this open and honest conversation. Guests will return again next week!

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Track: November by Hydroferric
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"Joy" by Limujii
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It's Therapy with a Friend! This week we get to speak to a good friend of Ryan's, Associate MFT and helping professional working with the Autism Spectrum community, Kristen Williams. Kristen teaches us about the unique and sometimes silly approaches to working with children on the spectrum and others with sensory sensitivities. We learn just a little bit about Equine Therapy and Ryan and Julee bring it all together with another revealing game of Family Trivia!

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Track: November by Hydroferric
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Free Download/Stream: https://www.toneden.io/freetousemusic...

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"Joy" by Limujii
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and master of cognitive behavioral methods Lou Hutches is our guest this week. Lou discusses all of the experiences that led to him becoming a CBT counselor and why he is so confident in its effectiveness across all of his clients.  Julee and Lou also share some stories from their time working together at a mental hospital, and Ryan and Julee wrap it all up with another round of Family Trivia.

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Track: November by Hydroferric
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What many consider to be the gold standard in couples therapy, this week we talk to Dr. Michael McNulty, PhD, LCSW, about the Gottman Method in working with couples. Dr. McNulty walks us through his experience using evidence-based models and why he was drawn to the teachings of the Gottman Institute. Ryan and Julee also spend some time playing Family Trivia and exploring their own strengths and challenges. 

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Track: November by Hydroferric
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"Joy" by Limujii
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We have a very special guest this week! We are joined by Larisa (Ryan's girlfriend and future MFT/LPCC) to talk about her experiences with divorce and how she was inspired to pursue a career as a therapist that helps other families through the process. Ryan and Julee also invite Larisa to play family trivia and learn even more about each other. 

Hosted by: Ryan & Julee Barkauskas
Produced by: Larisa Southerland

Track: November by Hydroferric
Watch: https://youtu.be/t6Z04fhQcHs
Free Download/Stream: https://www.toneden.io/freetousemusic...

Hosted by: Ryan & Julee Barkauskas

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---- Music Credits
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"Joy" by Limujii
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