Join Kina Wolfenstein, LMSW, expert on complex trauma as she discusses the symptoms of complext trauma, the lived experience of shame and emotional disregulation, the impact on attachment styles and interpersonal relationships, and the treatment intervention of somatic experiencing. You can access her "Complex trauma recovery" podcast at linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

A therapist with an inclination towards rationalization, intellectualization and detachment takes on the world of interpersonal relationships. Dr. Dahlstrom faces his vulnerability as he addresses his sense of shame, passion about being authentic, and identification with the population whom he works. He takes a deep dive into his countertransference, particulary when he found himself attracted to his client.

Confronting others is often feared and not always easy, but it does not have to be equated with conflict or hostility. It is a necessary aspect of communication that can result in getting your needs met. Dr. Meyers offers an empowering perspective and elements of delivery that facilitates the ability to communicate effectively.

A story of emotional and physical abuse from an adult who experienced a fearful sibling relationship and her process towards self-care and self-preservation. Rachael cut off her abusive brother and shares her path towards reunification and repair. She shares her experience through childhood and adulthood and her ability to heal through shifting her perspective of her sibling as someone who needed help.

There are long-term implications of being raised by Holocaust survivors. Gloria LeBeaux, LCSW reflects on her challenges around vulnerability, safety, and caregiving in her youth. She addresses how she has shifted her identity from being a child of a Holocaust survivors and all that entails to being so much more: a social worker, friend, and mother. The events of October 7th present new challenges to living in a world where safety feels compromised.

Finding a therapist can feel daunting. What is important when seeking therapy? Dr. Meyers and Dr. Brady discuss typical anxieties about starting therapy, and considerations for choosing the right therapist. They address types of therapy and approaches, and the training and credentials that one should consider when entering treatment. Do you want to know what a good fit looks like between a client and a therapist? Tune in to find out and ease the experience of choosing the right therapist for you.

Frustrated with not being able to help his physically ill client feel better, my guest contends with his own history of helplessness with his father who died at a young age. Understanding his countertransference helps the clinician get grounded and set realistic expectations for himself and subsequently his client.

Are you overwhelmed with work, even if you love it? Do you find it hard to balance work and personal life? Is it our human right to disconnect from and NOT engage in work-related electronic communications during non-work hours? How can you create a boundary to advance your personal needs? Join Dr. Meyers and her guests in a lively discussion about the Right to Disconnect Laws. It's time for the U.S. to adopt Euopean laws that protect the well-being of employees.