Passing your National Licensing Exam
Getting licensed can open up incredible opportunities, but the exam can seem daunting. Our podcasts make passing more achievable and even fun. Dr Hutchinson and Stacy’s energy and passion for this content will get you motivated and confident.
We break things down in understandable ways - no stuffiness or complexity and focus on the critical parts you need so your valuable study time counts. You’ll come away feeling like, “I can do this!” Whether it’s nailing down diagnoses, theoretical approaches, or applying ethics in challenging situations, we help you get into a licensed mindset. Knowledge domains we cover in these podcasts include:
Professional Practice and Ethics
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Passing your National Licensing Exam
Couples Therapy: The Gottman Method
Unlock the secrets to a thriving relationship with the transformative Gottman Method. Discover how the powerful Sound Relationship House Theory can revolutionize the way you connect with your partner. This episode promises to teach you how to craft detailed love maps, nurture fondness and admiration, and effectively respond to emotional bids, all of which establish a robust foundation of trust and goodwill. By mastering these essential skills, you'll learn to maintain a positive perspective, even during conflict, ensuring your relationship can weather any storm.
Join us as we explore practical strategies for conflict management and creating shared meaning, key components of the Gottman Method. Learn the art of accepting influence, the importance of gentle startups for solving solvable problems, and how to compassionately navigate perpetual conflicts. We also discuss the significance of building a shared purpose, where supporting each other's dreams and establishing a legacy together is paramount. Implementing these actionable steps can transform your relationship into a sturdy structure of enduring love and connection. Tune in to discover how these insights can strengthen your relationship and enrich your life.
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Have you ever felt like your relationship is stuck in a loop? The Gottman Method might just be the key to breaking free. Built on decades of research, it's not just talk therapy, it's a roadmap. The Gottman Method's Sound Relationship House Theory represents a comprehensive framework for building lasting, healthy relationships, developed through decades of research observing thousands of couples. At its foundation lies the concept of love maps the detailed mental roadmap partners create of each other's psychological worlds. This involves knowing not just surface details, but understanding each other's hopes, fears, dreams and stressors. Partners with strong love maps can tell you their loved one's current worries, life goals and favorite ways to relax. They remember important dates, names of close friends and personal history.
Sterling:Building upon this foundation, the second level focuses on nurturing fondness and admiration. This involves actively cultivating appreciation and respect, serving as an antidote to contempt, one of the most destructive forces in relationships. Partners regularly express gratitude, share what they admire about each other and maintain a sense of their partner's positive qualities, even during conflicts, collect and remember positive moments, building a reservoir of goodwill that helps weather difficult times. The third level addresses turning toward, rather than away from, each other's emotional bids for connection. These bids might be as simple as showing your partner a funny video, sharing an observation or seeking comfort after a hard day. People who consistently turn toward each other build emotional connection through thousands of tiny moments, creating what Gottman calls an emotional bank account that strengthens their bond. When these first three levels are solid, they naturally foster the fourth level, maintaining a positive perspective. This doesn't mean ignoring problems, but rather approaching them from a foundation of basic trust and goodwill. Partners give each other the benefit of the doubt and view irritating behaviors as temporary and situational rather than permanent character flaws.
Sterling:The next three levels deal with conflict management. First is learning to accept influence from each other, where partners, particularly men, are willing to share power and be influenced by their partner's views. This creates a more egalitarian relationship where both voices matter. Next comes dealing with solvable problems through gentle startup, taking responsibility and effective self-soothing during discussions. The third conflict level addresses perpetual problems the roughly 69% of relationship conflicts that never fully resolve. Here couples learn to dialogue about gridlocked issues, understanding that behind every position lies deeper meanings and dreams worthy of respect.
Sterling:At the pinnacle of the house, tits. Creating shared meaning, where couples build a shared sense of purpose. This involves creating shared rituals, supporting each other's roles and agreeing on fundamental symbols and values. Partners help each other achieve life dreams while building a shared legacy. Supporting these levels are two essential walls trust and commitment. Trust means believing your partner has your best interests at heart and will be there for you. Commitment involves treasuring your choice to be with your partner, while accepting their flaws and actively working to improve the relationship even during difficult times. Together, these elements create a stable structure that, when maintained, supports lasting love and connection. The beauty of this model lies in its practicality. Each level suggests specific actionable behaviors couples can work on to strengthen their relationship. Whether it's spending 10 minutes daily updating love maps, expressing appreciation or learning to manage conflict more effectively, the Sound Relationship House provides clear guidance for building and maintaining healthy relationships. And remember, it's in there. You can do it.
