Bron and Marie unpack family therapy using the hypothetical case study of the Wilson family, who are finding it hard to be in the same room without arguing, all while navigating work stress and teenage development. They chat about 👉🏽 When family therapy is appropriate 👉🏻 How to conceptualise presenting concerns in family therapy 👉 Common family therapy strategies 👉🏿 How to understand family dynamics 👉🏾 Further training and reading recommendations for budding family therapists.

Guest: Marie Vakakis, Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), and Family & Couples Therapist

LINKS
Article: "We don't need your help but please fix our children" by the Family Systems Institute


Book: Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: A Practical Approach to Theories and Clinical Case Documentation by Diane Gehart


Book: Growing Yourself Up: How to Bring Your Best to All of Life's Relationships by Jenny Brown

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Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

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Producer: Michael English

Music: Home

Bron and Marie unpack family therapy using the hypothetical case study of the Wilson family, who are finding it hard to be in the same room without arguing, all while navigating work stress and teenage development. They chat about 👉🏽 When family therapy is appropriate 👉🏻 How to conceptualise presenting concerns in family therapy 👉 Common family therapy strategies 👉🏿 How to understand family dynamics 👉🏾 Further training and reading recommendations for budding family therapists.
Guest: Marie Vakakis, Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), and Family &amp; Couples Therapist
LINKS
<ul>
<li>Article: <a href="https://www.thefsi.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/We-Dont-Need-Your-Help_But-Please-Fix-Our-Children.pdf">"We don't need your help but please fix our children"</a> by the Family Systems Institute</li>
<li>
Book: <a href="https://au.cengage.com/c/mastering-competencies-in-family-therapy-a-practical-approach-to-theories-and-clinical-case-documentation-3e-gehart/9781305943278/">Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: A Practical Approach to Theories and Clinical Case Documentation</a> by Diane Gehart
</li>
<li>
Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Growing-Yourself-Up-Bring-Relationships/dp/1921497971">Growing Yourself Up: How to Bring Your Best to All of Life's Relationships</a> by Jenny Brown
</li>
</ul>
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Mental Work is the Australian podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early-career psychologists, so they don't have to go it alone. Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

Mental Work is the Australian podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early-career psychologists, so they don't have to go it alone. Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

A closer look at the everyday challenges faced by early-career mental health workers, so they don’t have to go it alone.

Mental Work

Family therapy: The basics and an intro to relational dynamics (with Marie Vakakis)

Mental Work is on a short break and will be back soon! 🌈🌴 In the meantime, please enjoy this verrrry popular previous episode which has been polished up to improve the sound and editing!

The original episode was released 31/8/2023.

== SHOW NOTES ==

Bron and Emma unpack how to adapt therapy to neurodivergent clients, using Schema Therapy as the example. They chat about: 
👉🏽 The new Schema Therapy model that Emma and her colleagues have developed for working with neurodiverse clients 
👉🏻 How non-affirming therapists can be ableist and unhelpful to clients 
👉 Signs that you are attuned to your neurodiverse client 
👉🏿 The social model of disability.

Guest: Dr Emma DeCicco (Psychologist and Director of The Dash Hub)

LINKS
To find out more about the neuroaffirming schema therapy model, listeners can email the authors, join the Facebook group and sign up to the STAND Attuned mailing list.
What is schema therapy?
Where can I get trained in schema therapy?

CREDITS

Producer: Michael English
Music: Home

Mental Work is on a short break and will be back soon! 🌈🌴 In the meantime, please enjoy this verrrry popular previous episode which has been polished up to improve the sound and editing!
The original episode was released 31/8/2023.
== SHOW NOTES ==
Bron and Emma unpack how to adapt therapy to neurodivergent clients, using Schema Therapy as the example. They chat about: 👉🏽 The new Schema Therapy model that Emma and her colleagues have developed for working with neurodiverse clients 👉🏻 How non-affirming therapists can be ableist and unhelpful to clients 👉 Signs that you are attuned to your neurodiverse client 👉🏿 The social model of disability.
Guest: Dr Emma DeCicco (Psychologist and Director of <a href="https://www.thedashhub.com.au/">The Dash Hub</a>)
LINKS
<ul>
<li>To find out more about the neuroaffirming schema therapy model, listeners can <a href="mailto:STANDattuned@gmail.com">email</a> the authors, join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/688894892630677">Facebook group</a> and sign up to the STAND Attuned <a href="https://mailchi.mp/c6193613a666/neurodiversity-affirming-schema-therapy-stand-attuned?fbclid=IwAR0qMg3KqurixtKcvFbJ-69DlTINFPHAS_Z2gC6uETH6k4EygkBFNRFzPC4">mailing list</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.schemainstitute.co.uk/understanding-schema-therapy/">What is schema therapy?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.schematherapytraining.com/">Where can I get trained in schema therapy?</a></li>
</ul>
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Producer: Michael English Music: <a href="https://home96.bandcamp.com/">Home</a>

Neurodiversity affirming schema therapy with Emma DiCicco (Ep 71 re-run)

Hey Mental Workers! Just letting you know that the podcast is on break 🌴🌊 and we'll have new episodes for you later in the year. Take it easy and make sure you 'Follow' the podcast on Spotify or in your podcast app so you don't miss new episodes when they drop! Thanks HEAPS for listening! 😊

Hey Mental Workers! Just letting you know that the podcast is on break 🌴🌊 and we'll have new episodes for you later in the year. Take it easy and make sure you 'Follow' the podcast on Spotify or in your podcast app so you don't miss new episodes when they drop! Thanks HEAPS for listening! 😊

Mental Work is on break - new episodes later in the year!

Bron and Matt chat about the challenge of maintaining boundaries when family and friends seek therapeutic advice. We explore:

👉🏽 differences between professional and personal roles 
👉🏻 what to do when you're tempted to give therapy advice 
👉 practical boundary-setting strategies 
👉🏿 how therapist training can change our personal interactions.

Matthew's humour and authenticity shines through in this insightful conversation! 

Guest: Matthew Jackson, Psychologist 

LINKS
Check out Matthew's previous episodes here
Matthew's side hustle as Queen Matilda Mercury
Book: Setting Boundaries by Rebecca Ray

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Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕

Join our monthly online hangout to connect with Bron and fellow listeners - we'd LOVE for you to join! 🥰 Become a $5 Patreon member to get the deets.

Sponsor the show for $2 a month on Patreon

Don't have cash to splash but want to support the pod? You can rate & review us on Apple and Spotify or share this episode with a mate.

Facebook / Instagram / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website / Apply to be a guest / Email Bron

CREDITS

Producer: Michael English

Music: Home

Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship.

Opinions expressed are personal and subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here.

Bron and Matt chat about the challenge of maintaining boundaries when family and friends seek therapeutic advice. We explore:
👉🏽 differences between professional and personal roles 👉🏻 what to do when you're tempted to give therapy advice 👉 practical boundary-setting strategies 👉🏿 how therapist training can change our personal interactions.
Matthew's humour and authenticity shines through in this insightful conversation! 
Guest: Matthew Jackson, Psychologist 
LINKS
<ul>
<li>Check out Matthew's previous episodes <a href="https://www.mentalworkpodcast.com/guests/matthew-jackson/">here</a></li>
<li>Matthew's side hustle as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matildamercuryqueen/?hl=en">Queen Matilda Mercury</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57650422-setting-boundaries">Setting Boundaries by Rebecca Ray</a></li>
</ul>
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Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by <a href="https://www.mentalworkpodcast.com/about/">Dr Bronwyn Milkins</a>.
Support the show by <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mentalwork">buying me a virtual coffee</a> ☕
Join our monthly online hangout to connect with Bron and fellow listeners - we'd LOVE for you to join! 🥰 Become a $5 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalworkpodcast">Patreon</a> member to get the deets.
Sponsor the show for $2 a month on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalworkpodcast">Patreon</a>
Don't have cash to splash but want to support the pod? You can rate &amp; review us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mental-work/id1596910103">Apple</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ifKADwT3mw6yYDZb9rHji">Spotify</a> or share this episode with a mate.
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CREDITS
Producer: Michael English
Music: <a href="https://home96.bandcamp.com/">Home</a>
Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship.
Opinions expressed are personal and subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via <a href="mailto:mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com">email</a>. Further information can be found <a href="https://www.mentalworkpodcast.com/p/disclaimer/">here</a>.

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