Is humor ever appropriate for therapists to utilize in therapy? If so, when is it appropriate; and what is the point or purpose of its use?

To address these questions (and more), Carrie and Josh welcome to the discussion table licensed therapists and co-hosts of the "Are You in Session?" podcasts, Mary Scruggs and Josie Blosser.
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00:00 - The Re-Intro

04:00 - A Summation of the Show before the Show

06:00 - The Purpose of Humor in Therapy

13:24 - When Is It Appropriate?

18:35 - "It's Funny because It's True"

22:00 - Sarcasm

27:20 - When It's Inappropriate

35:40 - Wrapping Up

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More about our guests:

Mary and Josie are both licensed marital and family therapists working in a private practice group setting in the OKC metro area - https://www.familysolutionsok.com.

They both have specialized certifications in the area of betrayal trauma treatment, and they host YouTube podcast (and soon-to-be audio podcast) “Are You in Session?” They are very bright, talented, and fun practitioners to work with. We are thrilled to have them for our guests for this episode of Therapists’ Take with Carrie and Josh.

Mary’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourangrytherapist_OKC

Josie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jblossertherapy_OKC

Are You In Session LIVE (youtube) - https://www.youtube.com/live/1UwjHaphHM4?si=xqOq6LnCtiliO47E

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Resources:

Therapist Directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com

Betrayal Trauma Therapist Directory: https://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=5357

The Gottman Institute (Relationship Research) - https://www.gottman.com/

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About the Hosts

Carrie and Josh are both licensed marital and family therapists (LMFT) that specialize in betrayal trauma recovery. You can read more about them and the work they do on their practice website - www.familysolutionsok.com.

Follow us on our other platforms which include instagram and apple podcasts. Links can be found on our Link Tree - https://www.linktr.ee/familysolutionsok

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