Bron is joined by Samantha Duroska (clinical psychologist) for a practical deep dive into using imagery techniques in therapy.

They chat about:
👉🏽 How to adapt if clients struggle to visualise
👉🏻 The common mistake of talking about imagery but not actually doing imagery
👉🏿 How to manage dissociation risks with simple, practical grounding strategies
👉 Why allowing clients to feel strong emotion in session can be a strength, not a failure
👉🏼 How Samantha manages her own emotions doing trauma work, and why she still finds it deeply meaningful

Guest: Samantha Duroska, Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor

LINKS

• Samantha Duroska's website
• Previous episode with Samantha on IRRT

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Mental Work is the Australian podcast for early-career psychologists about working in mental health. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

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CREDITS

Producer: Michael English

Music: Home

Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja.

Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. 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.