Light Up The Couch

Dr. Douglas Flemons, LMFT, invites clinicians to reconsider some of the most familiar ways therapists attempt to communicate empathy. From therapeutic missteps to mirroring and emotional boundaries, he explores how clinicians can cultivate greater empathic attunement without assuming they fully understand their clients' experiences. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Marie Thouin explores compersion in consensually nonmonogamous relationships, helping clinicians understand how jealousy, autonomy, relational security, metamour dynamics, and community can shape clients’ relationship experiences. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Fink, LCSW, explores circadian rhythm disorders and how mismatches between the body’s internal clock and everyday schedules can be mistaken for insomnia, depression, or behavioral problems. She discusses clinical assessment, diagnostic criteria, and helpful referrals and interventions. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Shiro Perera Torquato revisits sensory processing differences, reflecting on what has changed in clinical understanding since her 2019 Clearly Clinical interview. She explores how sensory needs can affect behavior, school functioning, and daily life. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW, explores how clinicians can support parents and caregivers when a child’s possible neurodivergence, sensory needs, learning differences, or medical complexity may be contributing to family stress. This conversation invites clinicians to move beyond parent-blaming frameworks, ask more curious and contextual questions, and help caregivers connect with appropriate assessment, school-based supports, and referral resources. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.