74. Highlights from the Year

Brenda reflects on the highlights from the year on the podcast, including guest interviews and her own explorations. This year, episodes integrated the works of scholars including Stephen Porges, PhD and Jaak Panksepp, PhD, as well as reviewed many clinical research articles in the pursuit of improving the practice of mental health. As she reviews in the highlights, the podcast strives to find a balance between the art and science of practice, that is integrating theory and research while always recognizing and honoring what happens during the session as profoundly insightful.Highlights are from these episodes:Episode 28: Brenda and Kinsey Rone on the Power of Therapist ConnectionEpisode 27: More Than a Profession: Brenda’s Love for PsychologyEpisode 36: How Animals Detect Human Nervous System States Through ScentEpisode 44: How Embarrassment Builds Trust in RelationshipsEpisode 49: From Fear to Curiosity: Exploring the Seeking System with Dr. Rachaël DraaismaEpisode 63: Gazes between Species and the Application to Mental Health PracticeEpisode 68: How to Provide Better Mental Health Treatment for Veterans with Adam Magers, MA, LPCEpisode 71: Expecting Great Outcomes - A Look at the Pygmalion (Rosenthal) Effect We Want to Hear Your Feedback! Please Contribute to the Conversation: Share your thoughts on the podcast and how these concepts work in your practice, or ask a question and I’ll answer it in an upcoming episode: https://connection-therapy.com/contact-usLeave feedback or ask a question with a message on Instagram: @theconnectiontherapypodcastEnjoying the podcast?There are now playlists for you to navigate to your favorite topics: https://connection-therapy.com/playlist