Episode 1: The Origin Story of CA

Guest: Stephanie Levin, LCHMCHost: Tyler OrrTimestamps & Topics:00:00 – 05:00 | IntroductionTyler welcomes listeners to the first episode.Introduction to the podcast’s purpose: exploring Constructed Awareness (CA).Tyler introduces guest Stephanie Levin.05:01 – 09:00 | What is Constructed Awareness (CA)?Overview of CA as a model of therapy.Explanation of CA’s three core principles.09:01 – 18:00 | The First Principle: Awareness Brings ChangeTyler shares how he discovered that bringing awareness to experience creates transformation.Discussion on how CA differs from willpower-driven approaches.18:01 – 22:00 | The Second Principle: Three Building Blocks of ExperienceExploration of thoughts, sensations, and external perceptions.Connection to Schachter and Singer’s two-factor theory of emotion.22:01 – 28:00 | CA’s Evolution from EMDR TherapyTyler’s early experiences as an EMDR therapist.The development of CA’s orientation theory within EMDR resourcing.28:01 – 33:00 | The Shift from an EMDR Technique to a New ModelHow CA started as an advanced EMDR training but became its own therapy model.The role of phases one and two in EMDR and how CA structured them differently.33:01 – 40:00 | Orientation Styles: A More Dynamic Understanding of PersonalityHow CA shifted from categorizing people into types to recognizing fluid orientation patterns.Real-life examples of orientation shifts in different contexts.40:01 – 45:00 | CA in Personal and Professional GrowthStephanie shares how CA helped her navigate grief and loss.Discussion on how CA allows therapists to access fuller awareness of their own experiences.45:01 – 50:00 | The Role of Nonviolence in CA TherapyShifting from directive therapy to an invitation-based approach.Recognizing therapist biases and letting clients guide their own process.50:01 – 55:00 | CA’s Impact on Clients and Therapy SessionsHow CA helps clients deconstruct emotions into their building blocks.The shift from labeling emotions to experiencing them fully.55:01 – 60:00 | Challenges in Establishing CA as a ModelThe struggle of gaining recognition and research validation.Early research efforts comparing CA with EMDR.60:01 – End | Closing ThoughtsFuture directions for CA and research.Teasers for upcoming podcast episodes.Encouragement for therapists to explore CA in their own practices.