Bron is joined by Emma St John (Sexologist & clinical psych registrar) to unpack how early-career psychs can apply their existing skills to talk about sex with clients. They explore 👉🏽 When is it relevant to talk about sex with clients? 👉🏻 Why it's important to examine our attitudes towards sex 👉 How to talk about sex 👉🏿 Applying our existing therapeutic skills to sex therapy interventions 👉🏾 How Emma became interested in sexual health. You won't find talking about sex nearly as intimidating by the end of this ep!

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

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LINKS
Emma's website: www.emmastjohn.com.au
The sexology course that Emma did
The sexology course that Bronwyn is studying
Bunch of excellent online training in sex-related concerns from SHIPS Psychology

CREDITS

Producer: Michael English
Music: Home

Bron is joined by Emma St John (Sexologist &amp; clinical psych registrar) to unpack how early-career psychs can apply their existing skills to talk about sex with clients. They explore 👉🏽 When is it relevant to talk about sex with clients? 👉🏻 Why it's important to examine our attitudes towards sex 👉 How to talk about sex 👉🏿 Applying our existing therapeutic skills to sex therapy interventions 👉🏾 How Emma became interested in sexual health. You won't find talking about sex nearly as intimidating by the end of this ep!
Mental Work is the podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early career psychologists, so they don’t have to go it alone. Hosted by <a href="https://www.podpage.com/mentalwork/about/">Dr Bronwyn Milkins</a>.
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WE GOT A NEW BEAUT WEBSITE! 🤩Check it out and submit an early-career question 👉 <a href="https://www.podpage.com/mentalwork/">podpage.com/mentalwork</a> 👈
Love the podcast? Keep it alive by <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mentalworkpodcast">joining our Patreon</a> for $2 a month 😎 Big thank you to Emily for becoming a patron 💖🥰
Support the show by <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mentalwork">buying me a virtual coffee</a>! ☕
Leave a rating &amp; review 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>.
Email Bron at <a href="mailto:mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com">mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mentalworkpod">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_mentalworkpodcast/">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.mentalworkpodcast.com/">Website</a> / <a href="https://www.podpage.com/mentalwork/p/guest/">Apply to be a guest</a>
LINKS
<ul>
<li>Emma's website: <a href="http://www.emmastjohn.com.au">www.emmastjohn.com.au</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sydney.edu.au/courses/courses/pc/master-of-science-in-medicine-sexual-and-reproductive-health0.html">The sexology course that Emma did</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/offering/course-pg-graduate-diploma-in-sexology--gd-sxlgy/">The sexology course that Bronwyn is studying</a></li>
<li>Bunch of excellent online training in sex-related concerns from <a href="https://www.shipspsychology.com.au/online-training">SHIPS Psychology</a></li>
</ul>
CREDITS
Producer: Michael English Music: <a href="https://home96.bandcamp.com/">Home</a>

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

How to talk about sex with clients (with Emma St John)

Bron and Dr Catherine Hynes (Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant) cover the essentials of complex trauma. They chat about 👉🏽 Understanding and formulating complex trauma 👉🏻 The differences between PTSD and complex PTSD 👉 Strategies for creating a safe therapeutic space for clients 👉🏿 Managing vicarious trauma as a therapist 👉🏾 Catherine's preferred therapeutic methods for complex trauma. Dr Catherine was extremely generous with her expertise, so this episode truly is jam-packed with valuable information that every mental health worker should know!

LINKS
Catherine's online training on identifying and treating dissociation in clients with complex trauma is here
Catherine's other training offerings including Safety Planning for Practitioners, Advanced Topics in EMDR Therapy, and Structural Dissociation Made Clear
Even MORE offerings from Catherine (and lots of generous freebies!) here

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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 ☕

Facebook / Instagram / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website

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. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated service or 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 <a href="https://catherinehynes.net/">Dr Catherine Hynes</a> (Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant) cover the essentials of complex trauma. They chat about 👉🏽 Understanding and formulating complex trauma 👉🏻 The differences between PTSD and complex PTSD 👉 Strategies for creating a safe therapeutic space for clients 👉🏿 Managing vicarious trauma as a therapist 👉🏾 Catherine's preferred therapeutic methods for complex trauma. Dr Catherine was extremely generous with her expertise, so this episode truly is jam-packed with valuable information that every mental health worker should know!
LINKS
<ul>
<li>Catherine's online training on identifying and treating dissociation in clients with complex trauma is <a href="https://pracademics.thinkific.com/courses/complexity-to-clarity">here</a></li>
<li>Catherine's other training offerings including <a href="https://pracademics.thinkific.com/courses/Safety-planning">Safety Planning for Practitioners</a>, <a href="https://catherinehynes.net/training/advanced-topics-in-emdr-therapy/">Advanced Topics in EMDR Therapy</a>, and <a href="https://pracademics.thinkific.com/courses/Structural-Dissociation-Made-Clear">Structural Dissociation Made Clear</a></li>
<li>Even MORE offerings from Catherine (and lots of generous freebies!) <a href="https://catherinehynes.net/resources/">here</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> ☕
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mentalworkpod">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_mentalworkpodcast/">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MentalWorkPodcast">YouTube (with captions &amp; transcript)</a> / <a href="https://www.mentalworkpodcast.com/">Website</a>
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. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated service or 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>.

Creating safe therapeutic spaces for clients with complex trauma (with Dr Catherine Hynes)

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>
CREDITS
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! 😊

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