The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy

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Helping therapists on their leading edge of learning so they can help clients on their leading edge of healing. In each episode, we try to focus on parts/moments of the counseling experience through the lens of Emotionally Focused Therapy, developed by Sue Johnson. We share how we are being pushed in our growth process and things we are learning from our clients in their growth process. We are also thankful for the many EFTSupervisors and Trainers who share their learning nuggets with us to pass on to you. We invite you into a brave space as we all push our leading edges of learning and healing.

  • 31 minutes 8 seconds
    104. Get Your Mind Right Series: Get Your Heart Right Version-The Crucial Emotional Pre-Session Prep for Therapists

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    Get Your Mind Right Series 

    In this installment of the "Get Your Mind Right" series, we discuss the importance of getting your heart ready to hold the emotional experience coming into the session.  

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    10 December 2024, 6:20 pm
  • 23 minutes 9 seconds
    103. Get Your Mind Right: Linking Sessions

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    Get Your Mind Right Series 

    In this installment of the "Get Your Mind Right" series, we discuss linking your sessions. We discuss the extremes of not linking them at all and the other extreme of over-linking and not addressing the present-moment process. We share a clear frame for flagging the landmines in Tango move 5 and using that as a start for the next session.  

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    3 December 2024, 11:47 am
  • 28 minutes 8 seconds
    102. Get Your Mind Right: Preparing to Manage Chaos with F.R.A.y Focus

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    Get Your Mind Right Series 

    In this installment of the "Get Your Mind Right" series, we empower you to embrace and harness the therapist's internal dialogue, especially in the face of complex cases. In this episode, we encourage you to focus on uncovering the areas where your client's ability to heal and repair might be challenged.

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    27 November 2024, 8:46 pm
  • 31 minutes 22 seconds
    101. Get your mind right: Examining your inner dialogue before/in your hardest cases; the light and shadow side

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    Get Your Mind Right Series 

    In this installment of the "Get Your Mind Right" series, we discuss the importance of becoming aware of and utilizing the therapist's internal dialogue, especially with complex cases. 

    Link to video that Ryan referenced- Good Reframe

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    30 October 2024, 8:02 pm
  • 30 minutes 16 seconds
    100: Get Your Mind Right: 6 Things to Think About Headed Into Session.

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    James and Ryan Celebrate 100 Episodes! 🎉

    Join us as we mark this exciting milestone—our 100th episode! We’re incredibly grateful to you, our amazing listeners, for being with us on this journey.

    To celebrate, we’re launching a brand new series, "Get Your Mind Right." In this series, we'll dive into key concepts and core focus areas designed to help you feel more prepared and empowered for your next therapy session.

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    23 October 2024, 8:21 pm
  • 31 minutes 24 seconds
    99. What Scares Therapists: Caution with Blocks: Being Overly Controlling & Shutting Clients Down or Missing Them

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    In In this episode, James and Ryan discuss the delicate balance of addressing client blocks while also paying attention to attunement and alliance.

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    21 October 2024, 11:00 am
  • 33 minutes 55 seconds
    98. The New EFT Certification Process

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    In this episode, James and Ryan take time to discuss the new certification process. 

    Resources on Certification

    1. ICEEFT Website 
    2. Let's Get Certified with Dr. Chad Imhoff
    3. EFT Supervisors Collaborative 

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    2 October 2024, 7:14 pm
  • 22 minutes 51 seconds
    97. What Scares Therapists: Being Pulled Into Triangles

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    In this episode, James and Ryan explore the concept of triangulation in relationships. They define triangulation, explain how it can create toxic dynamics, and discuss its harmful effects on communication and trust. They also discuss recognizing when it’s happening and provide actionable strategies for handling and resolving it in relationship therapy.

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    17 September 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 35 seconds
    96. Seeing Addiction in the Attachment Dance: Special Guest Dr. Chad Imhoff

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us and believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    In this episode, James interviews Chad about how to see and approach addiction in the EFT process. 

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    10 September 2024, 11:00 am
  • 26 minutes
    95. Exciting New Research & Excitement in Your Career: Special Guest Dr. Julia Conroy

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us and believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    In this episode, Julia & James discuss some upcoming research. They also talk about finding excitement to invigorate and extend your career. 

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    4 September 2024, 8:47 pm
  • 30 minutes 33 seconds
    94. What Scares Therapists: Therapist Blocks

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us and believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

    This episode discusses common blocks that scare therapists in the EFT process. 

    To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

    We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

    Stay connected with us:

    • Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge
    • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
    • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
    • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com

    If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

    Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

    28 August 2024, 9:14 pm
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