Eyewitness to Therapy
I am a Gestalt psychologist and therapist. In this podcast, I conduct real-life therapy sessions with individuals who volunteer to experience a taste of Gestalt therapy. The purpose of Gestalt therapy is to transform your experience of living, helping you to clear up the situations and emotions you are currently dealing with.
Episodes
21 episodes
Healing Family Wounds: Navigating Estrangement and Emotional Turmoil
What are the emotional costs of estrangement, and how do we navigate the murky waters of family dynamics? Join us as Dahlia opens up about her journey through the complex network of sibling relationships and the emotional turmoil that comes wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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23:00
From Worry to Wisdom: A Parenting Insight
What happens when worry becomes an unwelcome lifelong companion? Our guest courageously shares their personal journey of battling worry amidst life's joys and challenges, offering a glimpse into their persistent quest for understanding and effe...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:40
Unveiling Anxiety and the Path to Inner Peace
Have you ever held a mirror to the chaos of your past and seen it reflected in your present? Our latest episode offers just such a journey, as our brave guest opens up about a life tinged with anxiety stemming from a childhood shrouded in turbu...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:05:30
Transforming Pain into Potential
Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, Shelby from Albuquerque, New Mexico, opens up about her journey through trauma and the challenges it has imposed on her daily life. As she bravely recounts her battles with ambition, procrastination, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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51:11
All Things Feelings: What Exactly ARE Feelings?
What if your feelings are not just reactions but essential guides to your emotional well-being? Join us on Eyewitness to Therapy, where we unpack the intricate world of emotions and feelings. This episode reveals how our feelings are immediate,...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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16:29
Breaking Free from the Grip of Panic
Ever found yourself trapped in the throes of anxiety, yearning for a moment of peace? Join us as our brave guest opens up about her life, from a tumultuous childhood to the constant battle with anxiety that shaped her adult years. We discuss th...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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50:45
Achieving Balance: Navigating Work, Parenting, and Relationships
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant juggle of work, parenting, and relationship maintenance? You're not alone. Master the essential skills to achieve a balanced life with our latest episode on Eyewitness to Therapy. Join us as our courageous gu...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:45
"The Heart of Psychotherapy: Purpose, Process, and Outcomes"
Unlock the secrets to living a more joyful and fulfilling life through the transformative power of Gestalt therapy. Imagine being able to fully experience and accept your feelings without resistance, leading to profound self-awareness and perso...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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15:45
Finding Worthiness and Self-Acceptance
Have you ever felt like life's relentless pace is a circus performance, with you as the star juggler? Our guest James certainly has, and in a heart-to-heart, he reveals the emotional toll of managing family, work, and personal ambitions. We tra...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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47:31
Repairing a Ruptured Relationship
In this podcast episode, the conversation delves into the complex dynamics between a client and her therapist, highlighting the challenges of communication, understanding, and personal growth within the therapeutic relationship. The client expr...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:11
Eyewitness to Therapy Episode 6: Intimacy and Vulnerability
My guest presented for therapy with a self-reported struggle with intimacy and vulnerability, particularly in therapeutic contexts, which often leads to prematurely discontinuing therapy. She expressed a disconnect between self-perception and o...
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58:13
Eyewitness to Therapy Episode 5: The Need for Approval
This psychotherapy session focused on the client's self-discovery and growth. The main themes the client is working on include:Developing a sense of self-worth and self-acceptance: The client recognizes an increase in self-esteem an...
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40:43
Eyewitness to Therapy Episode 4: Managing Stress
Presenting Problem: My guest, Tom, reports high levels of stress and is seeking to manage it effectively.Mood and Affect: Tom’s mood appeared to be tense and distressed as evidenced by his one-word description of his c...
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45:34
Eyewitness to Therapy Episode 3: Letting Go of I Don't Matter
In this therapy session, I failed to push the record button immediately and so we pick up on Olivia expressing her frustration with her parents a couple of minutes into the interview, primarily surrounding their lack of engagement with her and ...
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45:59
Eyewitness to Therapy Episode 2: Anger, Sadness, and Anxiety
During the therapy session, our guest expressed feelings of depression and inadequacy as the provider for his family, primarily due to consistent job loss and recent firing from a cab company. His self-esteem has taken a hit, leading to a negat...
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51:35
Eyewitness to Therapy Episode 1: Finding Self-Compassion
Our guest, Katie, presents a heightened state of curiosity and nervousness about the therapeutic process and its potential outcomes. She describes a general desire to explore her thoughts and emotions but lacks specificity in her goals, possibl...
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54:01
Abortion: A Pro-Life Perspective Realizes Pro-Choice is Inalienable.
A psychologist interviews an individual who holds a "pro-life" perspective on the issue of abortion. Although "pro-lifers" maintain that "life begins at conception" there is no disputing that a woman is "at choice" when it comes to her body. A ...
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38:23
Abortion: Looking At This Issue From Both Sides Now
Pro-Choice or Anti-Abortion? Are these two sides of the abortion issue mutually exclusive or is there a way to include both sides in the conversation? Jamie Thomas shares her journey with abortion and how she came to realize the validity of bot...
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