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If you’re a therapist who listens to podcasts for inspiration and to integrate what you’ve learned, this one is for you. Over the past year on The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast, I got to sit down with experts in trauma, OCD, psychosis recovery, ACT, neurodivergence, grief, attachment, and relational systems. From there, with a little […]

Essential professional development and CEU training for mental health clinicians, supervisors, and graduate students In an era where 16.9 million Americans reported serious thoughts of suicide in 2024, mental health professionals need evidence-based tools that actually work. In a recent conversation on The Self-Carepist Therapist Podcast, Dr. David Jobes shared insights from his 40+ years […]

Evidence-based trauma therapy for PTSD, emotional trauma, and childhood adversity What Is the NeuroSequential Model? The Neuro-Sequential Model, developed by renowned trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry, represents a paradigm shift in how we understand and treat trauma. Unlike traditional approaches that focus primarily on symptoms, the NSM recognizes that how our brain develops depends on our […]

Understanding Teen Anxiety in a Changing World Teen anxiety has become one of the most common mental health concerns facing families today. Between academic pressure, social media comparison, post-pandemic developmental delays, and a culture that rewards constant performance, many teens are living in a near-constant state of overwhelm. In this episode of The Self Careapist […]

on The Self Careapist Podcast Summary In this episode of The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast, Lorain talks with Dr. Robyn Walser and Darrah Westrup about their new book, You Are Not Your Trauma, and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people move beyond symptom reduction toward a values-driven life. We cover what ACT is, […]

AuDHD: When Autism and ADHD Overlap in Therapy and Identity For decades, autism was seen through a narrow lens that often missed the vibrant complexity of real people. In this episode of The Self Careapist Podcast, Lorain Moorehead, LCSW, speaks with world-renowned experts Dr. Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett to explore what happens when […]

Sex trafficking is often hidden in plain sight. For clinicians, community members, and anyone passionate about social justice, learning how to recognize the signs, prevent exploitation, and provide meaningful treatment is critical. In this episode of The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, professor at Arizona State University and director […]

Grief isn’t linear, and for some, it doesn’t lessen with time. In this episode of The Self Careapist, I sit down with Dr. Sonya Lott, a psychologist and grief expert, to talk about Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) and what it means to support clients who are stuck in deep, disruptive mourning. As therapists working with […]

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or entirely overlooked—especially in clinical settings that rely heavily on surface-level behavioral presentations. In this episode of The Self Careapist Podcast, psychologist Dr. Maylin Griffiths unpacks what PDA really looks like and how clinicians can get curious when the puzzle pieces don’t fit. Whether you’re working in […]

In this episode of The Self Careapist podcast, I sit down with Patricia Dobratz, JD, LMFT, former prosecutor turned clinical supervisor and regulatory consultant. Together, we dive into the most overlooked risks and ethical gaps therapists face today and how quickly supervision and regulation are evolving. Whether you work with are a student or an […]