The Lucky Exile

The Lucky Exile

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September 27, 2021 38 mins

The creator of Internal Family Systems, Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, shares the latest in his journey as we chat about where the field of psychotherapy has been, and where it may be going!

Dr. Richard C. Schwartz began his career as a family therapist and an academic at the University of Illinois at Chicago. There he discovered that family therapy alone did not achieve full symptom relief and in asking patients why, he learned that the...

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Dr. Chiaramonte practices Integrative Medicine at GBMC. Integrative Medicine services include integrative nutrition consultations, evidence-supported approaches to the use of supplements in cancer treatment, and mind-body therapies such as meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. Patients may also receive integrative treatment planning for symptoms such as sleep problems, anxiety, depression,...

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Dr. Bridbord shares how she applied the Gottman Model to help small business and corporations develop better systems.   Karen Bridbord, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, certified Gottman couples therapist, and consultant who uniquely combines the expertise of clinical psychology, organizational behavior and counseling. She works on a personal level with couples and individuals as a therapist and on an organizational level to help ...
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Brad Dicianno, MD shares on the need for multidisciplinary clinics for the ever growing population of patients with Spina Bifida. 

Spina Bifida Association: https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/

Univ. of Pittsburgh Human Engineering Research Lab www.herl.pitt.edu

UPMC Spina Bifida Clinic www.upmc.com/spinabifida

Dr. Dicianno is rehabilitation physician and bioengineer. He is...

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Ruth shares how she took the Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems Theory to bring about a unique treatment approach for clients working through their trauma and attachment.    http://calmheart.co.uk/   Ruth Culver is a somatic psychotherapist based in Brighton, UK. She works with adults and teenagers in groups and individually, and has a particular interest in trauma, attachment and resilience. She uses the Internal Family ...
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Dr. Helen Elnekave shares insights from her 50+ year career in working with children and their families to overcome issues with trauma and PTSD. Dr. Elnekave has worked in both the United States and Israel, and brings a wealth of cross cultural knowledge to the developmental needs of children. 

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Krystal Mazzola M.Ed LMFT shares how to compassionately recognize codependency in ourselves, relationships, and work environments. Listen to Krystal as she shares ways to reclaim your inner voice, and how to learn to trust yourself again. 

 

Krystal Mazzola M.Ed LMFT

https://healthyrelationshipfoundation.com/

https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B07MZB765G

Krystal is a best-selling author, licensed marriage and family therapist, and codepend...

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In this episode, Billy shares how he and his wife used their expertise in project management to take on the unique challenges presented by their son's Cerebral Palsy. Listen to Billy share the process of assembling a medical team of specialists in Zambia, setting medical goals, and facilitating communication within the medical team as they work to provide healing for his son. Billy shares an empowering message for parents to see th...

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We all struggle with a fear of death, but can we find meaning and hope in the fragility of life? 

 

Keegan holds an LPC-Associate license in Texas and specializes in Veterans, first-responders, trauma victims, and PTSD. She is trained in EMDR therapy in addition to being a Certified Complex Trauma Provider. After receiving her Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at Tarleton State University, Keegan is now working on her doct...

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In this episode, Jenna Riemersma talks about her book, Altogether You, and her experience as an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. Jenna talks about the IFS model and elaborates on the different ‘parts of us.’ She tells us that even the negative parts of us are, in fact, good for us. We hear about faith-based trauma, how IFS aims to change the perceptions of those who have been victims of various traumatic experiences, and we...

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An interview with Scott Hall, Ph.D., LPCC over his book, Managing the Psychological Impact of Medical Trauma: A Guide for Mental Health and Healthcare Professionals. 

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