The Couch and The Chair

Kate and Michelle are joined by Sophie Bailey, a therapist-in-training from the UK who also has a borderline personality disorder diagnosis and been in therapy for many years. Sophie and Kate share their stories of how they have navigated their own mental health struggles while working with clients. Reflections and guidance are provided for how to view and use your own mental health journey as a powerful healing tool for your clients. TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 5:16-5:55, 9:00-10:16, 23:27-23:43, 41:00-41:55, 47:52-48:05, and 1:08:15-1:09:00.If you want to learn more about The Listening Place, go to this link: https://listeningplace.org.uk/Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected] book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

Kate and Michelle continue the conversation about ending relationships by each sharing how they told their partner they wanted to make a change to what the relationship would look like. They discuss the aftermath of these conversations as well. Tips include a focus on radical acceptance and finding support during this time of transition. TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 49:34-49:45 and 55:05-55:40. Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected] book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

In this first episode in a two episode series, Kate and Michelle talk about deciding to end their relationships. Specifically, Michelle shares how she arrived at the decision to divorce her husband and Kate shares how she chose to continue to stay married but no longer live with her husband. They both unpack their belief systems about marriage and events that led to their respective decisions. Tips are provided to help others who find themselves discerning about the future of their relationships. Stay tuned for part two in July!TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 6:42-8:00, 57:15-57:25, 1:19:03-1:19:23, 1:20:30.Listen to the Stay or Go podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoKNgqEYIfCpIU7HSfed2Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected] book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

Kate and Michelle discuss the concept of creating a chosen family. Kate shares how she created this as an adult by being polyamorous and Michelle talks about how her upbringing inspires her to want to eventually become a foster parent. They each discuss different beliefs you can cultivate when thinking about what you want your family to look like. They also share an exciting personal announcement about what's coming next for both of them this year!TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 9:46-10:05. Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected] book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

Kate and Michelle share two different perspectives on autism. Michelle talks about parenting an autistic child who was recently diagnosed. Kate talks about her lived experience as someone who discovered autistic traits later in the life for herself. Together they talk about the importance of de-stigmatizing autism and finding ways to embrace it instead.Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected] book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

Kate and Michelle talk about experiencing grief in different forms during the holidays; Michelle is experiencing grief after the deaths of both her mother-in-law and grandfather this year and Kate is experiencing grief about her mother's declining health and how that impacts holidays in her family. They share tips for how to shift your perspective about this time of year and how to take care of yourself amidst your grief. Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected] book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

2025 isn't fully finished yet and it has already been a year filled with uncertainty as Trump's second presidential term has gotten underway. Kate and Michelle talk about how they navigate supporting clients with the fears they express and the impact current events have on each of them personally. Their tips include some practical resources, as well as emphasizing the importance of self-care and community.Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected] book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

Kate and Michelle are joined by special guest Kimberly Slagle to discuss the challenges of being in relationship with parents who are aging. Both Kate and Kim share their stories of what aging has looked like for their parents, specifically how both of their parents are struggling with dementia. Tips are offered to help with emphasizing the importance of seeking support and normalizing all the emotions that come with seeing a parent nearing the end of their life. TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 23:35-24:00 and from 57:53-1:01:40. If you want to know more about Kim, you can check out her websites here: https://practicery.com/https://www.seattletherapygroup.com/Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected] book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

Kate and Michelle talk about each of their journeys to find meaning in their life, including how they were influenced by their parents about this topic and how they've both struggled and succeeded in adulthood with finding it. They provide tips on how you can start finding more meaning in your own life and conceptualize meaning-making differently. Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected] book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

Kate and Michelle talk about how they have been impacted by family members holding different political views. Highlighting how politics have changed since 2016 when Trump was elected, they discuss the complexities of maintaining relationships with loved ones who have very different values. They share tips for communicating effective boundaries if needed and the importance of acceptance, curiosity and self-awareness with others as the 2024 election is around the corner. Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected] book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/