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<p>Affordable, relevant, and diverse Continuing Ed for mental health professionals… one year of unlimited CE courses for just one low price! Clearly Clinical is an approved provider with the APA, NBCC, ASWB, NAADAC, NYS, CAMFT, &amp; CCAPP; we feature clinicians from historically-marginalized populations, and donate to the Trevor Project. </p> <p>Our innovative CE presentations and interviews feature national experts and cover topics that help today’s passionate providers learn, grow, and shine. </p> <p>Visit us at www.ClearlyClinical.com to become part of the movement!</p>

  • 1 hour 48 seconds
    The Body Before the Behavior: How the Vestibular System Shapes Emotion and Self-Regulation, Ep. 266
    Robin Abbott, OT, explores how the vestibular system shapes emotion, attention, and behavior, helping clinicians recognize when dysregulation may be sensory-based and apply a body-based lens to support regulation. Presentation. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.
    18 March 2026, 7:36 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    AI and the Future of Therapy: Opportunities, Limits, and Staying Human, Ep. 265
    Kelly Higdon, LMFT, and Miranda Palmer, LMFT, review the growing use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy and explore both its potential advantages and important ethical and practical limitations for clinical care. Presentation. This episode has been proudly sponsored by AutoNotes, an AI-powered clinical workspace helping therapists save time on documentation while supporting ethical, HIPAA-aligned care. To celebrate the episode, AutoNotes is offering Clearly Clinical listeners 50% off any plan with code CLEARLY50. Visit autonotes.ai to learn more. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.
    11 March 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    When Suicide Comes Up: Regulating Therapist Reactivity in High-Stakes Sessions with IFS, Ep. 264
    Dr. Beth Mullen-Houser, LPC, and Hanna Soumerai Rea, LICSW, examine how therapist reactions to suicide talk influence clinical care, integrating research and Internal Family Systems informed practice to offer strategies for staying grounded and connected in high-stakes sessions. Presentation. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.
    26 February 2026, 12:04 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    I Can’t Listen Because My Shirt Is Itchy: When Sensory Input Disrupts Regulation, Ep. 263
    Dr. Matt Zakreski, PsyD, examines how clinicians can distinguish sensory overload from behavioral concerns and develop individualized sensory support plans that promote regulation and engagement. Presentation. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.
    19 February 2026, 7:19 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    The Impact of Growing Up With a Parent With BPD: Paths to Healing in Adulthood, Ep. 262
    Daniel Lobel, PhD, discusses the adult impact of growing up with a parent or caregiver with borderline personality disorder, with a focus on mistrust, identity development challenges, and therapeutic support for healing. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.
    4 February 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Brains and Bodies: Neurodivergence and Hormonal Change Across the AFAB Lifespan, Ep. 261
    Helen Bennett, counsellor and psychotherapist, explores hormone-aware therapy practices and how hormonal shifts can influence neurodivergent presentations in clients assigned female at birth, with a focus on reducing distress, improving clinical understanding, and avoiding misdiagnosis. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.
    28 January 2026, 7:52 pm
  • 1 hour 55 seconds
    When Sessions Go Sideways: Catching Resistance Early Using Process Coding, Ep. 260
    Jordan Harris, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, shares how recognizing resistance as a timing cue, not a clinical failure, can transform therapeutic responsiveness through process coding and feedback-informed treatment principles. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.
    14 January 2026, 8:40 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Professional Wills: The What-If Scenarios No One Warned You About, Ep. 259
    Robyn Miller, PhD, outlines the real-life emotional, legal, and logistical burdens that fall on clients, loved ones, and colleagues when clinicians lack a clear professional will, and she offers practical steps for creating a thoughtful plan that protects everyone involved. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com. You may notice a few small audio quirks in this episode. We’re therapists, not sound engineers, and sometimes our equipment reminds us of that fact. Thanks for your grace, and our apologies for the occasional glitch.
    10 December 2025, 10:54 pm
  • 1 hour 45 seconds
    Before and After A Psychedelic Experience: Integration and Harm Reduction in Clinical Practice, Ep. 258
    Dr. Peter Addy, LPC, LMHC, integrates foundational set and setting concepts with core therapeutic competencies to support clinicians working with clients who use psychedelics while outlining ethical responses, harm reduction strategies, and ways to incorporate these experiences into ongoing treatment. Interview with Elizabeth Irias. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.
    19 November 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Autism Through an IFS Lens: Reducing Uncertainty and Building Self-Compassion, Ep. 257
    Sarah Bergenfield, MA, IFS educator, explains how Internal Family Systems can help autistic clients reduce overwhelm, understand their parts, and build confidence through self-compassion and predictability. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.
    6 November 2025, 1:45 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Detecting Dropout Danger: Data-Driven Ways to Keep Clients Engaged and Reaching Goals, Ep. 256
    Dr. Keith Klostermann, LMFT, MHC, shares practical, evidence-based ways to use early feedback data to spot dropout risk, repair ruptures before clients vanish, and foster lasting engagement and progress. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Quick Note: You may notice a little clicking in Beth’s audio during this episode — turns out her microphone needed replacing, which she discovered after recording. Our apologies for the sound quality; this conversation with Dr. Keith Klostermann was too insightful not to share. Thanks so much for your understanding and support! We’re not audio engineers… we’re therapists, and we’re grateful you’re listening. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.
    29 October 2025, 7:59 pm
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