The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
A podcast for therapists and mental health pros; real talk, clinical tools, and self-care in under an hour. You’ll leave every episode with something you can apply with your clients today.
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast is your go-to space for therapists, interns, and lifelong students who want both professional growth and personal resilience.
Hosted by Lorain Moorehead, LCSW — EMDR Certified Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, and ASU Faculty Associate — this show blends evidence-based practice with therapist-to-therapist conversations that pull back the curtain on real clinical work.
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- Trauma treatment, EMDR, DBT, CBT & specialty care
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- Perinatal mental health, supervision hacks, and practice-building
- Self-care for therapists and emotional clarity for clients
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The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
Prolonged Grief and Seeking Help with Dr. Sonya Lott, PhD
What is Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy and why does it matter?
In this deeply moving episode of The Self Careapist Podcast, Lorain Moorehead, LCSW, sits down with Dr. Sonya Lott, grief therapy expert and affiliate of the Center for Prolonged Grief, to explore Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). You’ll learn what PGD is, how it’s diagnosed, and why so many therapists and clients miss the signs.
Whether you’re a therapist, a grieving human, or someone supporting others through loss, this conversation offers transformative clarity, heartfelt compassion, and actionable insight. Dr. Lott breaks down the evolution of grief language, explains why the five stages of grief model is outdated, and shares a roadmap for evidence-based grief therapy.
You’ll learn:
- What defines Prolonged Grief Disorder and how it differs from depression or PTSD
- How to assess PGD using validated tools like the Inventory of Complicated Grief
- The structure of Prolonged Grief Therapy (PGT) and its roots in CBT and attachment theory
- Why grief-specific training is essential for today’s therapists
- Where to access free and low-cost PGD training and resources
Dr. Lott also shares how therapists can protect their own emotional energy while holding space for sorrow and why this work is sacred.
Listen now to discover how Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy is helping us conceptualize how to understand loss and how you can integrate these vital tools into your work and life.
Resources mentioned:
- Center for Prolonged Grief
- Caring Connections – University of Utah
- Article
- Dr. Sonya Lott's website
- The inventory of complicated grief
The Self Careapist Podcast is a biweekly 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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