The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
Are you curious about what really happens in therapy? The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast pulls back the curtain on the therapeutic process with real conversations, expert insights, and clinical wisdom. Designed for therapists, therapy interns, and lifelong learners, each episode explores powerful approaches that shed light on different clinical specialties including childhood trauma treatment, supports for specialized or marginalized communities, psychosis, marriage therapy, neurodivergent folks, and so much more through the lens of experienced clinicians and authors.
Whether you're a mental health professional seeking supervision tips or a listener navigating anxiety, trauma, identity, or relationships, this podcast offers deep learning and emotional clarity. Learn how therapists think, respond, and support healing, with takeaways you can apply professionally.
Hosted by Lorain Moorehead, LCSW—therapist, supervisor, and educator—this podcast is your accessible training ground for the art and science of therapy.
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The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
Strengthening Emotional Bonds and Fostering Deep Connections in Couples Therapy with Dr. Marni Feuerman
In this episode, Lorain sits down with Dr. Marni Feuerman, LCSW, LMFT, clinical psychologist and author of Ghosted and Breadcrumbed to explore different approaches to couples therapy including the two she's highly trained in--Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman. We cover the key tenants of both approaches, how to get started with them, as well as attachment styles and chemistry. Dr. Feuerman is a self-proclaimed therapy nerd and was able to give some key insight into how she has used her endless curiousity to expand and establish her career.
Time stamps:
00:00 Journey Through Couples Therapy Training
02:52 The Evolution of EFT and Its Applications
05:44 Experiential Learning in Therapy
08:35 Initial Sessions and Assessment Strategies
11:38 Integrating Individual and Couples Therapy
14:33 The Role of Writing and Public Speaking in Therapy
17:33 Understanding Relationship Patterns and Solutions
31:03 Reverse Engineering Relationships
32:57 Understanding Attachment Styles
34:24 The Role of Chemistry in Relationships
39:17 Navigating Initial Attraction
43:50 Continuous Learning for Therapists
47:25 Practical Steps for Aspiring Therapists
Key References from episode:
The Talking Solution- Dr. Feuerman's Psychotherapy Practice
Dr. Marni
The Self Careapist Podcast is a weekly conversation with Lorain Moorehead, LCSW a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Lorain Moorehead Therapy and Consultation in Arizona where we specialize in High Achieving Professionals, EMDR, perinatal mental health, and clinical supervision. We cover therapeutic specialties with mental health professionals from intern to advanced supervisor in mind while dropping gems and aha moments for everyone who loves to learn! If you love learning and want to keep track of some futher learning opportunities, grab your learning map here!
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