The Experiential Therapist Podcast

Learn about schemas, the powerful technique in Coherence Therapy for updating clients' old emotional learnings. If you're enjoying the podcast, consider subscribing to The Experiential Therapist newsletter, at experientialtherapist.substack.com for updates each time a new episode comes out, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit experientialtherapist.substack.com

Learn how to structure a first session with a client to set up for a course of deep experiential work. If you're enjoying the podcast, consider subscribing to The Experiential Therapist newsletter, at experientialtherapist.substack.com for updates each time a new episode comes out, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit experientialtherapist.substack.com

In today's episode, Sam discusses the importance of therapeutic focus, and how many well-intentioned therapists miss this fundamental opportunity to find success with their clients. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit experientialtherapist.substack.com

Episode 4: Memory Reconsolidation Explained: The 3-Step Process for Transformational ChangeIn this episode, host Sam van Ginkel breaks down this powerful neuroscientific process into simple, practical terms for therapists. We explore the mechanism the brain uses to update old, persistent emotional learnings, freeing clients from the roots of their most challenging symptoms.Key Topics Covered:Part 1: Getting Stuck. How unwanted, implicit emotional schemas (the "Elephant in the Brain") are formed and why they lead to seemingly unwanted symptoms.Part 2: Unlocking the Brain. The specific, three-step sequence of Memory Reconsolidation.Want to learn more? Check out the accompanying article at ExperientialTherapist.Substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit experientialtherapist.substack.com

Understanding Experiential Therapy: Modalities and Memory ReconsolidationIn this episode of The Experiential Therapist podcast, host Sam van Ginkel, discusses different experiential modalities—what they have in common and why it's helpful to group them together. He offers advice on choosing the right approach, and underscores the one thing you want to keep in mind above all.00:00 Introduction to Experiential Therapy00:35 Defining Experiential Therapy00:59 Popular Experiential Modalities02:13 Theory of Change: Memory Reconsolidation03:17 Choosing the Right Modality04:36 Sam's Preferred Modalities06:23 Flexibility in Therapy Approaches08:29 Conclusion and Next Steps This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit experientialtherapist.substack.com

How do we get our clients on board to do the hard stuff? Well, it turns out there's more to the therapeutic alliance than positive regard. Clear contracting sets the stage for deep work. Learn about it in today's episode.00:00 Understanding Client Resistance in Experiential Therapy00:20 The Importance of Therapeutic Alliance01:51 Introduction to Experiential Therapy02:56 The Elephant and the Rider Metaphor06:15 Practical Tips for Therapists07:06 Summary and Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit experientialtherapist.substack.com

In the debut episode of the Experiential Therapist podcast, host Sam van Ginkel dives into the fundamentals of experiential therapy, highlighting what makes it unique and why many therapists are transitioning from traditional talk therapy. He shares insights from his journey as an ACT therapist and moments of transformational change facilitated by experiential techniques. This episode also discusses the concept of memory reconsolidation and provides a practical technique to help therapists introduce experiential methods into their sessions. Sam encourages listeners to explore the podcast across various streaming platforms to further understand the power of experiential therapy.00:00 Introduction to the Experiential Therapist Podcast00:56 Transition from ACT to Experiential Therapy02:52 Discovering the Power of Experiential Techniques03:51 Defining Experiential Therapy06:40 Practical Application of Experiential Therapy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit experientialtherapist.substack.com