Therapist Uncensored Podcast

Authors Ann and Sue discuss themes from their book 'Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World'. They emphasize the importance of secure connections, healing, personal growth, and collaboration to overcome division. They break down the three sections of the book, highlighting the healing process and building agency in relationships.

Dr. David Elliott, co-author of 'Attachment Disturbances in Adults' and creator of Integrative Attachment Therapy Training, joins the discussion on enhancing therapeutic relationships through attachment theory. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and mental imagery in fostering new internal working models. The conversation reveals how these techniques can aid in symptom reduction and well-being, while Ann and Sue share their experiences crafting a book on attachment insecurity. They advocate for more therapists trained in this innovative approach, highlighting its potential impact.

Ann and Sue dive into the world of information processing, using sunglasses as a metaphor to explain how our attachment experiences shape our perceptions. They discuss the impact of different 'states' reflected by various sunglasses, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and curiosity in building healthy relationships.

Delving into societal challenges, Ann and Sue discuss the impact of political rhetoric, COVID-19, collective distrust, and trauma. They emphasize self-awareness, accountability, vulnerability, and connection in promoting healing. Addressing polarization, they advocate for open-mindedness and empathy to foster constructive dialogue. Explore the transformative power of emotions like anger and the role of connection in driving positive societal change.

Dr. David Spiegel discusses the benefits of hypnosis, highlighting its role in mental health, pain management, and relaxation. He emphasizes the accessibility of hypnosis and its app R E V E R I for personal growth. The podcast explores the power of hypnosis to rewire the brain and break negative habits, showcasing its efficacy in tackling various issues.

Dr. Shena Young discusses liberation psychology, decolonizing minds, and embodying holistic healing through ancestral traditions. She explores the conflict between intuition and traditional psychology, connecting with nature, and healing traumas. The conversation highlights the importance of mind-body-heart-spirit care, creating safe spaces for discourse, and direct contributions to marginalized communities for collective liberation efforts.

Juliane Taylor Shore, an expert in relationships and boundaries, joins the conversation to share her innovative approaches. They discuss the evolving nature of boundaries and their vital role in emotional safety and connection. With concepts like 'the jello wall,' Juliane emphasizes how understanding the brain can enhance compassion in relationships. The discussion also touches on practical strategies for setting boundaries, including mindfulness and communication tips, all aimed at promoting healthier relationships and personal growth.

Discomfort is a necessary part of liberating ourselves from patriarchal and white supremacist ideology Art by Nisha K. Sethi This is part two of a two-part series with the founder of Inclusive Therapists, Melody and TU Co-host, Sue Marriott. This episode features challenging yet important conversations on active anti-racist practices, exploration of oppression, and dismantling whiteness in mental health structures. Melody emphasizes the need for white clinicians to examine their own complicity in upholding oppressive systems and to listen to and center the experiences of marginalized communities. They also highlight the interconnectedness of healing and the power of collective liberation through rehumanizing. “…if I uphold a system that I know is dehumanizing someone, I become less human myself.” – Melody Li, LMFT (they/佢) About our Guest – Melody Li, LMFT (they/佢)  Melody Li, LMFT (they/佢) is the founder of Inclusive Therapists: a mental health directory, resource hub & community centering marginalized communities. They also founded Mental Health Liberation, a non-profit bridging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color with free, quality therapy, and empowering Students & Clinicians of Color. Their activism focuses on decolonizing mental health care and dismantling the industrial complex. The colony-born migrant and settler on Turtle Island advocates for Landback, Indigenous Sovereignty, and Black Liberation as a priority. Time Stamps for Decolonizing the Mental Health System (Part 2) 2:18 – Definition of QTBIPOC 3:22 – Deep dive into anti-oppressive and liberators practices 8:20 – Understanding cis-gender identity  9:49 – Structural oppression is not about your feelings 15:34 – How white feminism can be exclusionary  17:06 – Dismantling whiteness from the mental health field  23:30 – Actions items for white clinicians to be more inclusive 25:52 – Top down versus bottom-down healing 30:40 – The core of oppression is to dehumanize Resources for today’s episode – Decolonizing the Mental Health System (Part 2) Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire – Literature recommendation by Melody Li Melody Li’s Website  Melody Li’s Instagram Profile Inclusive Therapists Resource Library Open Letter: End Mental Health Field’s Complicity to Genocide Steadfast for Collective Liberation Newsletter: Confronting our Bullshit & Toxicity Palestinian Liberation: Lessons in Solidarity for Mental Health Providers Palestinian Liberation Resources When is exploring whiteness clinically relevant? (Melody Li, LMFT) Dismantling whiteness, white feminism and supremacy delusion: resources by Black, Indigenous and People of Color (Li advised against buying white authors on this subject) Decolonizing Therapy (Dr. Jenn Mullan) Stages of Colonialism in Africa: From Occupation of Land to Occupation of Being (Hussein A. Bulhan) All psychologies are indigenous psychologies: Reflections on psychology in a global era (Anthony J. Marsella) Mental Health Liberation: Website | Instagram | Facebook | BIPOC Therapy Fund | Liberatory Student Support Circle Inclusive Therapists: Website | Instagram | Facebook  And of course, our book is also a great resource – it’s for professionals and life-long learners of all kinds. If you’ve read it we’d love to hear from you and if you support it, PLEASE leave a review on either Amazon or Goodreads. Tk you!! Get your copy of Secure Relating here!!   Check out our other past and upcoming events here!!   

Love Letter to Group Psychotherapy While Ann and Sue are in DC at the American Group Psychotherapy Association Conference, we thought this was the perfect opportunity to replay one of our favorite episodes. Co-hosts Sue Marriott and Patty Olwell interview colleagues at the American Group Psychotherapy 2016 Association Annual Meeting in New York. They talk about why they love group therapy and why it is so valuable to their clients. We want to thank our interviewees for their help and insights. Interviewees for this Episode… Tammy Brown – Austin TX tammybrowntherapy.com Jamie Moran – San Francisco CA jamiemoran.com Rita Drapkin – Indiana University of Pennsylvania (724)357-2621 Pierre Choucroun – Austin TX Pierre M Choucroun on Psychology Today Kelly Inselmann – Austin TX kellyinselmann.com Liz Rosenblatt – Los Angeles CA Dr Elizabeth Rosenblatt on LAGPA RESOURCES: Additional resources for this episode: Austin Group Psychotherapy Society: Organization that promotes group therapy and provides training for clinicians American Group Psychotherapy Association: National organization that promotes group therapy as a cost effective and clinical valuable treatment. Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy Scott Rutan Walter Stone and Joseph Shay. These are masters of group. An excellent text for therapists and others eager to learn about group. You can trust these authors And of course, our book is also a great resource – it’s for professionals and life-long learners of all kinds. If you’ve read it we’d love to hear from you and if you support it, PLEASE leave a review on either Amazon or Goodreads. Tk you!! Get your copy of Secure Relating here!! Click here to see our past and upcoming events!!  Please consider giving to Mental Health Liberation We support mental health access to those traditionally left out of mainstream healthcare and use a portion of the income we receive from corporate sponsors to do just that!  We can only do that with the help of our Patrons – joining as a TU Neuronerd Podsquad premium subscriber, you support this mission and get a dedicated ad-free feed plus occasional very cool and unique study opportunities, reading groups, and unique surprises!  We invite you to join our community. Click here to join! Mental Health Liberation is our primary partner at this time – please consider giving whatever you can to support mental health access for those traditionally left behind and support training for BIPOC therapists. We support mental health access to those traditionally left out of mainstream healthcare and use a portion of the income we receive from corporate sponsors to do just that!  We can only do that with the help of our Patrons – joining as a TU Neuronerd Podsquad premium subscriber, you support this mission and get a dedicated ad-free feed plus occasional very cool and unique study opportunities, reading groups and who knows what else may come!  We invite you to join our community. Click here to join!