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by Jordan Pickell and Alison McCleary
Two good friends and experienced therapists explore the topics that were either shied away from or dismissed because they were too big, too nuanced, too risky, or too uncomfortable to address in school or even in supervision. We want to inspire and encourage therapists to think more deeply, show up more fully, and find humour and self-compassion in navigating the messier parts of being a therapist.
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- 4 days ago32 min
The "Trend" of Parental Estrangement
Oprah's talked about it, politicians are talking about it...today we are talking about the so-called "trend" of parental estrangement. Therapists have a specific place in this conversation. What exactly is our role with clients who are thinking of cutting off their family members? If you haven't yet, grab a copy of Jordan's book, Untangling the Ties that Bind: Heal Enmeshment Trauma and Break Dysfunctional Patterns with Family Members. Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/e...
- 1 weeks ago36 min
Good Enough Therapy - Live from Edmonton
Note: This episode was recorded live during our tour stop in Edmonton. As such, we sound like we're on speakerphone. Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch, share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram, or email us at connect@edgeofthecouch.com. We have partnered with Janeapp, our favourite all-in-one practice management software. You can learn more at Jane.app/mentalhealth. Or, if you are ready to get started, mention Edge of the Couch in the note du...
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Why You Shouldn't Get Behind On Notes
In this episode, we respond to an anonymous post in a therapist facebook group where the therapist neglected to write a note for a client for a YEAR. We talk about the potential implications, and why it's important to stay on top of your notes. **Remember that we are located in British Columbia, Canada, and expectations around note-taking is likely different where you work. Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch, share your thoughts and questions vi...
- 3 weeks ago34 min
Therapist Ego - Live from Kelowna
Note: This episode was recorded live during our tour stop in Kelowna. As such, we sound like we're on speakerphone. Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch, share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram, or email us at connect@edgeofthecouch.com. We have partnered with Janeapp, our favourite all-in-one practice management software. You can learn more at Jane.app/mentalhealth. Or, if you are ready to get started, mention Edge of the Couch in the note dur...
- Oct 7, 202627 min
Do Therapists Get Tired of Talking About the Same Thing Over and Over Again? - Live from North Vancouver
Note: This episode was recorded live during our tour stop in North Vancouver. As such, we sound like we're on speakerphone. Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch, share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram, or email us at connect@edgeofthecouch.com. We have partnered with Janeapp, our favourite all-in-one practice management software. You can learn more at Jane.app/mentalhealth. Or, if you are ready to get started, mention Edge of the Couch in the ...
- Sep 30, 202637 min
Working with Dissociation
For our Season 11 premiere, we discuss dissociation--the range of severity, how it shows up in session, and how we typically respond in our own practices. This is a big topic; it feels like we only scratched the surface. But if your education was anything like ours, dissociation was barely addressed, if at all. We hope this conversation can get you thinking about how you can better respond to it in your work. Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch, share your t...
- May 13, 202639 min
Ending Sessions on Time
We're currently on tour, but we are so excited to share this conversation with you! In this episode, we discuss all the interesting layers of this instagram reel by Jen Sims from The Redwood Center for Children & Families. As a trauma therapist herself, she decided to terminate therapy with her own therapist after the first session ran significantly over time. This sparked a huge conversation among therapists about what it means to end on time (or extend beyond the scheduled time.) People...
- May 6, 202639 min
The Role of Emotion in Therapy
Emotion is the heart of our work as therapists. They can be slippery and elusive, hard to access, scary to tap into and feel fully. There are countless frameworks for understanding emotion, and in this episode we talk about how we personally conceptualize these phenomena. Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch, share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram, or email us at connect@edgeofthecouch.com. We have partnered with Janeapp, our favourite a...
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About Edge of the Couch
Two good friends and experienced therapists explore the topics that were either shied away from or dismissed because they were too big, too nuanced, too risky, or too uncomfortable to address in school or even in supervision. We want to inspire and encourage therapists to think more deeply, show up more fully, and find humour and self-compassion in navigating the messier parts of being a therapist.
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