The Beachfront Therapist

In this episode, we discuss the influence of early attachment on adult relationships with Liz Casey, LPC. If you work with adult survivors of childhood trauma or clients that present with characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder or CPTSD, this is the episode for you. Liz talks us through the presentation of clients that did not have attachment needs met in childhood and the shame they experience because of it. She shares her approach to working with attachment in session and explains why she prefers the term connection. Liz discusses the importance of shifting from blame to responsibility and how it helps clients. She also helps us identify signs that clients may struggle with attachment and explains her preferred interventions for helping clients work through attachment issues. Interview with Sarah Dinan, LPC.

In this episode, we discuss the influence of early attachment on adult relationships with Liz Casey, LPC. If you work with adult survivors of childhood trauma or clients that present with characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder or CPTSD, this is the episode for you. Liz talks us through the presentation of clients that did not have attachment needs met in childhood and the shame they experience because of it. She shares her approach to working with attachment in session and explains why she prefers the term connection. Liz discusses the importance of shifting from blame to responsibility and how it helps clients. She also helps us identify signs that clients may struggle with attachment and explains her preferred interventions for helping clients work through attachment issues. Interview with Sarah Dinan, LPC.
Click here to learn more about getting NBCC approved CE credit for this episode. 

Learning Objectives

• Identify the difference between attachment and connections
• The effect of an unreciprocated connection with infants
• The effect of early child separation on future generations

Therapeutic Perspective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7087. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapeutic Perspective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.

New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.

Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

In this episode, we speak with Amie Allanson-Dundon, LPC about navigating politics and the pandemic in session. We discuss Election Stress Disorder, what it is, how it impacts clients, and how to help clients when they experience it. We also look at the appropriateness of discussing politics in session, how to handle clients trying to gauge your political beliefs, and what do when countertransference comes up in session. Finally, Amie explains how to support clients that are experiencing overwhelming responses to the election, and she provides a blueprint for creating treatment goals for these political responses. Interview with Sarah Dinan, LPC
Click here to learn more about getting NBCC approved CE credit for this episode.

Learning Objectives

• Define Election Stress Disorder and understand how it impacts clients
• Determine the appropriateness or inappropriateness of exploring politics in a therapeutic setting
• How to help someone overcome an overwhelming negative political emotion in session.
• Identify the different categories of pandemic stress

Therapeutic Perspective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7087. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapeutic Perspective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.

New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.

Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

In this episode, we speak with Amie Allanson-Dundon, LPC about navigating politics and the pandemic in session. We discuss Election Stress Disorder, what it is, how it impacts clients, and how to help clients when they experience it. We also look at the appropriateness of discussing politics in session, how to handle clients trying to gauge your political beliefs, and what do when countertransference comes up in session. Finally, Amie explains how to support clients that are experiencing overwhelming responses to the election, and she provides a blueprint for creating treatment goals for these political responses. Interview with Sarah Dinan, LPC

In this episode, we talk with Anthony Campolo, LPC, LCADC. Anthony talks us through how to identify when behaviors have become problematic and how to guide treatment once they are. He reviews symptoms of substance abuse and internet addiction as well as screening tools to use in session. Anthony also provides insight, tools, and evidence-based treatment approaches that clinicians can use in their work with clients experiencing addictive disorders. Interview with Sarah Dinan, LPC.

In this episode, we talk with Anthony Campolo, LPC, LCADC. Anthony talks us through how to identify when behaviors have become problematic and how to guide treatment once they are. He reviews symptoms of substance abuse and internet addiction as well as screening tools to use in session. Anthony also provides insight, tools, and evidence-based treatment approaches that clinicians can use in their work with clients experiencing addictive disorders. Interview with Sarah Dinan, LPC.
Click here to learn more about getting FREE NBCC approved CE credit for this episode.

Learning Objectives

• Identify resources and treatment modalities that can help navigate addiction in the midst of the pandemic
• Identify warning signs of an addiction, and how this looks differently in a pandemic
• Identify resources and screening tools to diagnose excessive gaming
• Learn ways to help individuals who are engaged in online relationships to determine if they are helpful or harmful
• Gain understanding into the concept of distress tolerance and apply to stress management

Therapeutic Perspective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7087. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapeutic Perspective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.

New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.

Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

In this episode, we feature Sara Kahler, LPC and Licensed Behavioral Specialist; Sara shares her expertise on supporting resilience in children and adolescents. She explains how to distinguish between typical child and adolescent behavior and behavior that may be cause for concern. Sara discusses the use of coping skills to both increase resilience and shorten recovery time for children and adolescents. Finally, she reviews common stress and anxiety behaviors seen in children and adolescents and the evidence-based approach she uses to work with them. Interview with Sarah Dinan, LPC.

In this episode, we feature Sara Kahler, LPC and Licensed Behavioral Specialist; Sara shares her expertise on supporting resilience in children and adolescents. She explains how to distinguish between typical child and adolescent behavior and behavior that may be cause for concern. Sara discusses the use of coping skills to both increase resilience and shorten recovery time for children and adolescents. Finally, she reviews common stress and anxiety behaviors seen in children and adolescents and the evidence-based approach she uses to work with them. Interview with Sarah Dinan, LPC.
Click here to learn more about getting NBCC approved CE credit for this episode.

Learning Objectives

• Identify signs a symptoms that a child is struggling with anxiety
• Understanding resilience and how it can help support children through the pandemic
• Learn strategies that can help clients reduce stress or anxiety

Therapeutic Perspective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7087. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapeutic Perspective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.

New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.

Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

Postpartum Depression is the number one complication of childbirth, affecting 15% of new mothers. Symptoms of Postpartum Depression include feelings of sadness and hopelessness, irritability, appetite and sleep changes, and in some instances thoughts of suicide and self-harm. This is due to the drop in postpartum hormones in combination with sleep deprivation and emotional stress. Given these statistics, it is likely that we have, or will, encounter a client experiencing one or more perinatal mood disorder in our counseling practices, so to tell us more about these disorders, we have Perinatal Mood Specialist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Lauren Fafulas-Fortunato. Interview with Sarah Dinan, LPC.
Click here to learn more about getting NBCC approved CE credit for this episode. 

Learning Objectives

In this episode our goal is that you walk away with a better understanding of Perinatal Mood Disorders and how to effectively treat those struggling during the global pandemic. Below are the specific learning objectives we set to accomplish in this episode:

1. Identify 3 symptoms of a Perinatal Mood Disorder.
2. Learn the time period in which Perinatal Mood Disorders present.
3. Recognize symptoms of postpartum psychosis and know when and how to take action.
4. Name 2 screening tools that are used to evaluate Perinatal Mood Disorders.
5. Learn 2 interventions that can be used to treat Perinatal Mood Disorders.

Therapeutic Perspective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7087. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapeutic Perspective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Therapeutic Perspective is an NBCC approved CE provider, podcast, virtual clinician community, and more. We provide engaging, evidence based NBCC approved continuing education and current, on trend practice building support and podcast episodes. We also give back to the community by offering a variety of free tools for clinicians, including a free interactive clinician community and free virtual NBCC approved CEs. Get all of our latest news, be the first to know about new episodes, and stay connected with us through our Insta.

New to practice or soon to be a practice owner? Check out our All Things Private Practice course.

Therapeutic Perspective: Community, Collaboration, & Continuing Education. Check out our website, and here is one easy to save link that has everything we offer.

This episode features Lauren Fafulas-Fortunato LCSW, LCADC. Lauren reviews the signs and symptoms of Perinatal Mood Disorders and touches on Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychosis, Anxiety, and even birth trauma; she also shares appropriate screening processes and tools and discusses evidence-based treatment modalities and her favorite interventions, including imagery and empowerment reframing techniques. Lauren discusses self-care tips for helping clients find joy during the pandemic. Interview with Sarah Dinan, LPC. 

Resources for this episode: 
PSI Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line 1-877-499-4773
Crisis Textline text “HOME” TO 741741