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223: Grief and Loss with David Kessler Sep 30, 2024

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In this episode, Shane talks with David Kessler about grief and loss. David is one of the most well-known experts and lecturers on death and grieving today, reaching hundreds of thousands of people through his books. Hear the traumatic experiences as a child that shaped his life, how the grieving process works, how much grieving is a healthy amount, how a partner can help in grief, and how grief differs from how it's portrayed on TV.

To learn more about David and his books - including his latest, Finding Meaning - visit:

222: Emotional vs. Problem-Solving Communication with Shane Birkel Sep 10, 2024

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In this solo episode, Shane breaks down emotional vs. problem-solving communication. Hear why this misunderstanding happens a lot with couples, how to discuss difficult emotions, how to get partners on the same page, how long it takes to recover from an affair, and the times when it's important to problem-solve.

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221: EFT and Ketamine-Assisted Couples Therapy with Kathryn Rheem Sep 03, 2024

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In this episode, Shane talks with Kathryn Rheem about Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Ketamine-Assisted Couples Therapy. Kathryn is the Director of The Washington Baltimore Center for EFT and the Co-Founder of The EFT Cafe. Hear how Ketamine-Assisted Couples Therapy works, how it can help couples, how long the sessions are, what the conversations look like while on Ketamine, and best practices for a smooth session.

To learn more about Kathryn, visit:

WashingtonBaltimoreCenterForEFT.com

RheemClark.com

TheEFTCafe.com

You can also listen to Kathryn on Episode 209 of The Couples Therapist Couch

220: Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Relationships with Hilary Waller Aug 27, 2024

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In this episode, Shane talks with Hilary Waller about pregnancy, parenthood, and relationships. Hilary is a psychotherapist who supports new parents as they navigate pregnancy and parenthood. Hear the best way to support couples who are new parents, what to recommend for people who just found out they're pregnant, why community plays such a big role, how often parents should check in with each other, and the most challenging cases she's worked on.

To learn more about Hilary and her books - Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts and The Perinatal Patient - visit:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hilary-waller-fort-washington-pa/1251531

https://www.amazon.com/Dropping-Baby-Other-Scary-Thoughts/dp/0367223902

https://www.amazon.com/Perinatal-Patient-Compassionate-Postpartum-Depression/dp/1683736567

219: Internal Family Systems and Couples with Tammy Sollenberger Aug 20, 2024

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In this episode, Shane talks with Tammy Sollenberger about Internal Family Systems (IFS) and couples. Tammy is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and an Internal Family Systems Certified Supervisor. Hear the different parts we're made up of, how IFS works in our heads, how our parts trigger each other, how to recognize your feelings and characteristics, and how to stay grounded in the true foundation of a relationship.

To learn more about Tammy, The One Inside podcast, and The One Inside book, visit TammySollenberger.com

218: Imago and Polyvagal Therapy with Hayley Hoffman Aug 06, 2024

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In this episode, Shane talks with Hayley Hoffman about Imago and polyvagal therapy. Hayley is a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and a psychodynamic mental health counselor supporting clients in making meaning out of daily events while living life on life's terms. Hear how to figure out why things bother you, how to stay present, how Imago therapy works, how to improve your relationships, and how polyvagal therapy overlaps with Imago therapy.

To learn more about Hayley and her workshops, visit ImagoCenterDC.com and HayleyHoffman.com

217: Stop Trying to Be Right in Your Relationship with Shane Birkel Jul 30, 2024

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In this solo episode, Shane shares why you should stop trying to be right all the time in your relationship. Hear why this creates a stuck situation for both the couple and the therapist, the reason people get defensive, how to have good boundaries, when it's healthy to feel guilty, and the problem with perfectionism.

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216: Beyond Mars and Venus with John Gray Jul 23, 2024

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In this episode, Shane talks with John Gray about Beyond Mars and Venus and what he's been up to since his last time on The Couples Therapist Couch. John is one of the most well-known relationship experts of the past 40 years and also wrote the iconic bestseller, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. Hear how to keep your libido at any age, why partners lose interest in sex, how to keep that spark as a married couple, why grief is actually addictive, and what he learned from his wife's passing.

To learn more about John and his coaching, visit MarsVenusCoaching.com

Check out John's book, "Beyond Mars and Venus"

You can also listen to John on Episode 43 of The Couples Therapist Couch: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/blog/043-beyond-mars-and-venus-with-john-gray

215: ADHD and Couples with Anita Robertson Jun 18, 2024

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In this episode, Shane talks with Anita Robertson about ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and couples. Anita is an ADHD & Relationship Therapist and the Author of "ADHD & Us: A Couple's Guide to Loving and Living with Adult ADHD." Hear how ADHD impacts couples signs of ADHD, how to approach therapy with clients who have ADHD, some games she brings into sessions, and the importance of getting support.

To learn more about Anita, visit AnitaRobertson.com

Check out Anita's book, "ADHD & Us: A Couple's Guide to Loving and Living with Adult ADHD"

214: Working with High Intensity after an Affair with Shane Birkel Jun 11, 2024

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Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new

In this solo episode, Shane breaks down how to work with high intensity after an affair. This topic stems from a question that came up in the Couples Therapist Inner Circle. Hear how to help clients recover after an affair, the emotions both partners are going through, how long it typically takes people to recover from an affair, how to get someone to stop having affairs, and how to help a client avoid getting into a shame spiral.

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