The Systemic Way
This podcast gives the listener an opportunity to hear conversations with people from the field of systemic psychotherapy. Host Sezer and Julie, two systemic and family psychotherapists, discuss a wide range of topics, theories, practices and experiences with their guests, giving the listener an insight into this disciplines contribution to social change.
Artwork by Arai Drake Creative: http://www.araidrake.com/portfolio/thesystemicway/Music by Rena Paid
We are now being supported by the Association of Family Therapy (AFT).
Episodes
88 episodes
Liberating Systemic Values: How IFT’s Social Action is Redefining Training, Research, and Organisational Futures: In Conversation with Taiwo Afuape and Sumita Dutta
In this episode, we speak with Taiwo Afuape and Sumita Dutta, Co-Directors of the Institute of Family Therapy in London, to explore the rich history and bold new direction of one of the UK’s leading centres for systemic practice. To...
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Season 9
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Episode 88
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1:35:00
The Wisdom of "Not Knowing" - Collaborative Dialogical Practice and Embracing Curiosity With Dr Harlene Anderson
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking interview with Dr. Harlene Anderson, a trailblazer in systemic psychotherapy and co-founder of the Collaborative-Dialogical Approach. In this deep dive, we explore her revolutionary ideas—from chal...
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Season 9
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Episode 87
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1:33:25
Sailing the 7 C's of Systemic Practice in Primary Healthcare Settings: In conversation with Dr John Launer
Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Dr. John Launer, a retired GP, family therapist, and pioneer in integrating systemic and narrative approaches into healthcare. Dr. Launer shares his journey from general practice to becomin...
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Season 9
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Episode 86
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54:39
"Thinking Theory, Talking Ordinary": John Burnham on his Approaches, Methods and Techniques to Therapy, Supervision and Training.
Join us for an inspiring and personal conversation with John Burnham, a true trailblazer in systemic psychotherapy and a visionary in the field of family therapy. With a career spanning over five decades, John has dedicated his life to transfor...
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Season 9
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Episode 85
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1:54:22
Opening Doors for Open Dialogues in the UK: In conversation with Nick Putman
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Putman, founder of Open Dialogue UK and a leading force in adapting the Open Dialogue approach to the UK. As a UKCP registered psychotherapist and certified Open Dialogue practitioner and trainer, Nick sha...
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Season 8
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Episode 84
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1:22:34
Neurodiversity, Systemic Practice, and Reflections – Hayaa’ Network Conference 2024
In this episode, we’re joined by attendees from the Hayaa’ Network’s groundbreaking conference on neurodiversity, held in Singapore in February 2024. Together, we reflect on the latest advancements in practice, research, and theory in this rapi...
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Season 8
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Episode 83
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1:24:31
The Divided Island - Film as Systemic Intervention: In conversation with filmmakers Cey Sesiguzel, Andreas Tokkallos and guest co-host Dr Emilios Lemoniatis.
Join us for a compelling exploration of, The Divided Island, a groundbreaking documentary film that delves into the complex history, identity, and shared humanity of Cyprus. In this episode, we sit down with the film’s creators - directo...
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Season 8
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Episode 82
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1:14:50
Songs of Hope and Change: David Denborough - a journey with the communities of Narrative Therapy
In this episode, we sit down with David Denborough, a leading figure in narrative therapy and community work, to explore the fascinating journey that brought him to this transformative approach. David shares the early influences that connected ...
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Season 8
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Episode 81
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1:35:29
Race, Power, Privilege and the Psychology of Otherness: With Dr Dwight Turner
In this episode with speak with Dr Dwight Turner who shares his thoughts, ideas and reflections on his two books Intersections of privilege and otherness in counselling and psychotherapy: Mockingbird (2021) and The Psychology of Supremacy: ...
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Season 8
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Episode 80
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1:17:09
Race As The Highest Context Marker: In conversation with AFT's DWP Race Group
In this episode we are joined by the Association for Family Therapy (AFT)'s Diversity Working Party (DWP) - Race Group. The group share their experiences of meeting and working together and their ongoing commitment to bring race to...
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Season 8
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Episode 79
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1:43:04
The Estranged Energy Cycle: Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships with Khara Croswaite Brindle
In this episode we talk with Khara Croswaite Brindle about her book Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships.We hear about how therapists can prepare to address ruptured mother daughter relationships in a therapeutic ...
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Season 8
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Episode 78
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55:16
A Tale of Three Sisters: A Movie Analysis from Critically Informed Family Therapy Perspective with Ozlem Kose PhD
In this episode we are joined by Ozlem Kose PhD to discuss an article she co-wrote with Fatma Arıcı-Şahin & Ahmet Abakay, A Tale of Three Sisters: A Movie Analysis from Critically Informed Family Therapy Perspective. Journal of...
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Season 8
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Episode 77
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1:15:01
Addressing Race Based Trauma! With Dr. Jamila Holcomb
Dr Jamila Holcomb is a marriage and family therapist and supervisior in Florida joins us to discuss racial trauma. Given the current climate and the ongoing wrestle with racism and its impact on communities and individuals this episode offers e...
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Season 8
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Episode 76
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1:13:18
AI, Web3, The Metaverse and Intersections with Mental Health: With Marianne Le Coyte Grinney
In this episode we speak with Marianne Le Coyte Grinney about mental health and tech. Marianne is the founder of Held Mind an organisation that offers training, support and consultation on mental health, sobriety and recovery on platforms such ...
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Season 8
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Episode 75
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1:07:07
Systemic Lens Ep 3: Unpacking the Magic: A Systemic Analysis of Disney's Encanto
In this episode of The Systemic Lens, we delve into the enchanting world of Disney's "Encanto" through the lens of systemic psychotherapy. Join us as we explore the complex dynamics of the Madrigal family, analysing how intergenerational trauma...
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Season 8
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Episode 74
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1:19:58
Beyond Single Stories of Trauma to Narratives of Survival and Strength: With Nsimire Aimee Bisimwa
Nsimire Aimee Bisimwa is a Highly Specialist Systemic & Family Psychotherapist, course lead & lecturer at Essex University & Tavistock Centre and visiting lecturer at University College London. Our home is th...
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Season 7
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Episode 73
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1:21:17
Critical Realism and The Philosophy of Open Systems: In Conversation with David Pocock.
David Pocock , Systemic Family Psychotherapist, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, author and lecturer, joins us to discuss his influential paper, "A Philosophy of Practice for Systemic Psychotherapy: The Case for Critical Realism." (2015) In this...
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Season 7
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Episode 72
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1:28:23
Systemic Interventions/Psychotherapy - Two Sides of the Same Coin?: With Umberta Telfener
In this episode we are joined by EFTA President, Umberta Telfener, as she shares with us her legacy and connection to the development of the systemic field. She talks about her relationships with some of the pioneers in Systemic Family Therapy ...
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Season 7
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Episode 71
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1:11:20
Collective Care, "Sumud" and Resistance: With Dr. Yoa'd Ghanadry-Hakim
In today's episode we have the privilege to speak with Dr. Yoa'd Ghanadry-Hakim who is a clinical psychologist, human rights activist and supervisor and has been active in the field of mental health in Palestine for 25 years.
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Season 7
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Episode 70
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54:34
Gender, Sexuality and Adventures Beyond the Binary: In conversation with Amanda Middleton
Amanda Middleton joins us to talk in depth about her keynote speech/article, Adventures in time, gender and therapeutic practice. Embracing a queer systemic way of working with gender expansive families. Amanda shares with us ways ...
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Season 7
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Episode 69
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1:18:25
Social Constructionism - Origins, Development and Future in Systemic Practice: With Kenneth J. Gergen Ph.D
This episode focuses on social constructionism with one of the leading figures in the field, Kenneth J. Gergen Ph.D. We hear about how radical the ideas were at the time of its conceptiopn and the people who believed in its contribution...
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Season 7
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Episode 68
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1:19:10
Integrative Systemic Practice: A Contemporary Framework with Dr Kate Owen and Dr Leonie White
In this episode we discuss the Queensland Institute of Family Therapy's (QIFT) meta framework for integrative practice. Founders, Kate and Leonie talk about how practitioners are embracing and integrative approach and their experience of develo...
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Season 7
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Episode 67
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1:18:21
Trauma, Resilience and Culture - Systemic Work with Refugee Couples and Families: Dr Shadi Shahnavaz
This episode is about Shadi Shahnavaz’s insightful book “Working systematically with refugee families and couples: exploring trauma, resilience and culture” We discuss areas such as:-Effects of trauma-Seeking therapeutic help-Cross ...
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Season 7
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Episode 66
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1:22:43
Becoming and Being: Harry Aponte On The Person Of The Therapist
In this episode we speak with the much respect Dr Harry Aponte about his career, contributions and process of becoming and being a therapist. He shares with us stories oh how he became interested in systemic practice and his early days in...
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Season 7
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Episode 65
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1:45:36
Future Directions of JFT and Why Research Matters: In Conversation with Dr Sarah Helps
Editor of The Journal of Family Therapy (JFT), Sarah Helps joins us to discuss the history, contribution & value of JFT. Sarah shares her passion for research and its important role in the systemic field. She shows how research can support ...
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Season 7
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Episode 64
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1:12:31