Quick Tips for Therapists: How to Protect Yourself from Absorbing Your Clients’ Pain

Betsy Holmberg, PhD, author of Unkind Mind, joins us to discuss the neuroscience of why women are so hard on themselves and how to quiet the inner critic for good. Holmberg is a psychologist and author specializing in overthinking and negative self-talk. She writes for Psychology Today, and has been featured in radio, television, and podcasts. Before that, she ran the mental health service line at McKinsey & Company and received her PhD from Duke University.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/41IHjal Amazon - https://a.co/d/hnYNciu Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1146033738 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/41sKnpL If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] 

Arielle Schwartz, PhD, author of The Polyvagal Theory Workbook for Trauma, joins us to discuss body-based activities to regulate, rebalance, and rewire your nervous system without reliving the trauma. Arielle is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified complex trauma professional, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) consultant, and Kripalu yoga teacher. She is an internationally sought-out speaker, leading voice in the field of trauma recovery, and award-winning author. As a faculty member at the Polyvagal Institute, she is a course instructor on mind-body approaches that apply polyvagal theory for trauma recovery. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at Fielding Graduate University, and holds a master’s degree in somatic psychology through Naropa University. She is author of seven books, including The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, and The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3X8mz9e Amazon - https://a.co/d/erszsZE Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1146033795 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4gOXkzu If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] 

Dylan Zambrano, MSW, author of The DBT Skills Daily Journal, joins us to talk about how journaling using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills can help soothe emotions. Dylan is founder and clinical director of DBT Virtual, an online DBT service based in Ontario, Canada. He has several years of experience working on a DBT team within an outpatient mental health hospital setting, and provides DBT training, consultation, and supervision to other therapists. Dylan also teaches university continuing education courses and workshops in mindfulness and compassion meditation for health care professionals. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book:  New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4jYE8T3 Amazon - https://a.co/d/dXWCelE Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1142925258 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3X7ATPc If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] 

Jacqueline Wielick, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of her own private practice, Therapy by Jackie. She has a master of science in marriage and family therapy, and degrees in both psychology and sociology. With a focus on couples, relationships, attachment, trauma, and emotions, Jackie’s passion is helping people find deep joy in themselves and in their relationships using her advanced training in research-based theories such as EFT and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Jackie previously worked at The Gottman Institute for five years, one of the world’s leading research institutes for couples and relationships, where she was exposed to their revolutionary research on love and relationships. Learn more at www.jackiewielick.com. Jennine Estes Powell, LMFT, is founder of Estes Therapy, a group practice in San Diego, CA, that concentrates on relationship counseling. As a licensed marriage and family therapist who is certified in emotionally focused therapy (EFT), she has been helping countless couples repair their rifts and reinvigorate their connection for more than twenty years. She also trains other therapists and serves as a mentor for colleagues. Her aim is to strategically apply empirically based techniques to create positive, long-term change. Learn more at www.estestherapy.com. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/what-to-do-when-couples-therapy-clients-come-into-the-session-escalated-in-their-negative-cycle/  If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] 

Marisa T. Mazza, PsyD, author of The ACT Workbook for OCD, joins us to discuss mindfulness, acceptance, and exposure skills to live well with OCD. Marisa is a clinical psychologist and founder of choicetherapy psychological services, inc. She has utilized evidence-based treatments to help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety for over fifteen years. She created and operates an individual therapy practice and intensive outpatient program in San Francisco, CA. Mazza and her team integrate evidence-based treatments—such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure response and prevention (ERP), and compassion-focused therapy (CFT)—to assist adults and adolescents in changing their relationship with obsessions and compulsions in order to live vitally. She is on the board of OCD SF Bay Area (the International OCD Foundation’s local affiliate), president of the San Francisco Bay Area Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, and faculty in the department of education at the University of San Francisco. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4i5UjvT Amazon - https://a.co/d/2ttXgPX Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1133990332 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4hITbyA If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] 

Nina Josefowitz, PhD, coauthor of The Behavioral Activation Workbook for Depression, joins us to discuss strategies to boost your mood and build a better life using behavioral activation. Nina is a clinical psychologist. In addition to her clinical practice, she teaches at the University of Toronto, and has offered training in North America, Asia, and Africa. She is author of numerous professional articles on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and issues related to general clinical practice. Along with David Myran, she coauthored CBT Made Simple. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4k8ogx2 Amazon - https://a.co/d/5Tq8Uf2 Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143733036 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/41lFDTH  If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] 

Erlanger "Earl" Turner, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, and associate professor of psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, CA. As a nationally and internationally recognized expert in mental health, he has been featured on television, radio, and in print media outlets, including CNN, USA Today, The New York Times, Essence, NPR, Los Angeles Times, and the Dr. Phil Show. He is former president of the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice, and has served as a consultant for Sesame Street, Instagram, and other organizations on racial justice initiatives. Turner is also founder of Therapy for Black Kids whose mission is to help promote resilience and healthy emotional development among Black youth. You can find out more about Turner at www.drerlangerturner.com. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/connecting-with-teen-clients-to-improve-engagement-in-therapy/ If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] 

Caren Baruch-Feldman, PhD, author of The Resilience Workbook for Kids, joins us to talk about building grit and resilience. Caren is a clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist. She maintains a private practice in Scarsdale, NY; and works as a school psychologist in Harrison, NY. She is also author of The Grit Guide for Teens. Baruch-Feldman has authored numerous articles and led workshops on topics such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, helping children and adults cope with stress and worry, helping people change, and developing grit and self-control. She is a fellow and supervisor in rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), a type of CBT. Visit her online at www.drbaruchfeldman.com. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3D1597B Amazon - https://a.co/d/7ysMixx Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1139822992 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4k2yZt1 If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] 

Melissa Fulgieri, author of Healing Relational Trauma, joins us to talk about moving beyond painful childhood experiences to deepen self-understanding and build authentic relationships. Melissa is a social worker, adjunct professor, speaker, and author based in New York City. She owns a private therapy practice, helping individuals and couples live and love more authentically. She teaches at Fordham Graduate School of Social Service and Yeshiva’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. She has written features for top publications such as Authority Magazine, Women’s Health, and Bustle. She is author of Couples Therapy Activity Book. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4i51LY3 Amazon - https://a.co/d/hMPvCHB Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1146886005 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4gJ92Ml If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] 

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in helping adult children recover from difficult childhoods. She writes extensively about codependency, perfectionism, and healthy relationships, including the popular blog: Conquering Codependency for Psychology Today. In addition, she is author of The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism and The Better Boundaries Workbook. Check Out the Quick Tip Here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/how-to-protect-yourself-from-absorbing-your-clients-pain/  If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected]