Guest: Dr Stuart Sadler | Clinical psychologist and sleep expert

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Do you feel confident talking about a client's religion/faith/spirituality?

This episode explores the subject of therapy and religion with guest Dr Sarah Morris, a psychologist who specialises in working with clients who are questioning their faith or navigating changes in their worldview. We discuss why it’s important for therapists to ask about religion and spirituality, how to handle discomfort or lack of knowledge around faith topics, and why faith often goes unspoken in therapy settings. The conversation covers practical tips for starting conversations about faith, supporting clients during faith transitions, and addressing both the positive and challenging impacts of religious backgrounds. The episode also covers self-disclosure, issues of trauma and religion, and how therapists can be mindful of their own biases and support a more inclusive practice.

Highlights include:

03:39 Why therapists should ask about faith

10:44 Approaching self-disclosure in therapy

16:07 Exploring your own biases and reflection in supervision

27:16 Addressing culture, diversity, and being curious about different faiths

34:37 Spiritual abuse, trauma, and practical therapy considerations

Guest Information:

Social media:

Website: https://connectionpsychology.co.uk/

Sarah's training takes place on 25th June 2025 and 2nd July 2025 Book HERE

Resources mentioned:

• Developing spiritual competence: Hodge, D. R. (2018). Spiritual competence: What it is, why it is necessary, and how to develop it. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 27(2), 124-139. (PDF freely available online)
• Spiritual life maps: Hodge, D. R. (2005). Spiritual lifemaps: A client-centered pictorial instrument for spiritual assessment, planning, and intervention. Social work, 50(1), 77-87. (PDF freely available online)
• Work by Dr David Benner e.g. Human Being and Becoming

Resources around religious trauma:

• Holy Hurt by Hillary McBride
• When Religion Hurts You by Dr Laura Anderson
• https://www.journeyfree.org



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This was the episode with Dr Stuart Sadler on Sleep

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Do you work with high-performing clients who feel stuck or held back?

This episode looks at the growing use of EMDR-informed coaching with Dr. Hannah Bryan, a clinical psychologist, EMDR consultant, and co-founder of Mindsync, an accredited EMDR training. This conversation covers how EMDR can be adapted to help people achieve in performance-based areas such as sport, business, and exams—without focusing only on trauma. Hannah shares her journey into EMDR-informed coaching, making this practical and suitable for EMDR-trained therapists keen to broaden their toolkit. Learn about the differences from standard EMDR, types of clients, session structure, and resources for getting started.

Highlights include:

01:59 Hannah's journey to EMDR-informed coaching

06:35 Coaching vs. therapy: who is it for?

12:08 How EMDR-informed coaching differs from standard protocol

18:40 Session structure and timeframes

22:13 Working with clients who have trauma backgrounds

LEARN: How to use AI to transcribe your therapy notes

Guest Info

Dr. Hannah Bryan – Clinical psychologist, EMDR consultant, and facilitator

Connect with Hannah on Linkedin

Website: themdrsupervisor.com

EMDR Training: https://mindsyncemdrtraining.com/

Watch the webinar on how to deliver EMDR-Informed coaching

WORKSHOP: Wednesday 4th June, 0900 - 1700 UK time, live on Zoom.

Look out for "The Uplift Breakthrough : Unlock Confidence, Overcome Blocks, and Step Into Success: A transformative program designed to help you break through fear, build confidence, and turn your ideas into a thriving business and life. See Website for details

Resources discussed

• Article: EMDR informed coaching in EMDR Therapy Quarterly:
• BOOK: EMDR Solutions 2 (editor: Robin Shapiro), especially chapters by David Grant and Anne Marie McKelvey
• EMDR supervisor coaching forum (regular discussion group for EMDR clinicians) Contact Hannah for details

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In Season 1, Episode 2, Dr. Monica Wieliczko discusses her unique approach to dealing with grief, diverging from traditional stage models. Emphasizing a more trauma-informed and relational perspective, she describes grief as an ongoing process without a definitive endpoint. Dr. Wieliczko highlights the adaptive nature of grieving and the constant interplay between the world of the living and the world of the dead. She notes that acceptance is part of the journey, but not the ultimate conclusion, and stresses the importance of making room for both worlds in one's life.

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LIVE WEBINAR: HEIDI HEALTH WALKTHROUGH

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Are you confident explaining attachment theory to your clients?

In This episode of Mastering Therapy we dive into the world of attachment theory with research scientist and developmental psychologist Suzanne Zeedyke. Discover a simple analogy that helps break down this complex topic into an accessible conversation with clients. Suzanne brings fresh insight into understanding attachment systems and how they shape us from infancy to adulthood. Tune in to become more confident in your therapeutic practice using the tiger and teddy metaphor, that might give you new ways of engaging with clients.

Highlights include:

00:05 Introduction to Suzanne Zeedyke

03:15 The foundational role of attachment in psychology

10:45 The tiger and teddy analogy

27:30 Repairing and growing internal teddy bears

37:59 Impact of adult relationships on attachment

Guest Info

Suzanne Zeedyke is a developmental psychologist and research scientist who has dedicated her career to understanding attachment. Suzanne has transitioned from academia to focus on disseminating this crucial knowledge to a wider audience, teaching everyone from researchers to parents about the science of connection.

Visit Suzanne's Website: Connected Baby

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Sabre Toothed Tigers and Teddy Bears
• Organization: Connected Baby website for additional resources and insights

Guest Information:

Social media:

Website:

Resources mentioned:

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LIVE WEBINAR: HEIDI HEALTH WALKTHROUGH

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LIVE WEBINAR: HEIDI HEALTH WALKTHROUGH

pend 1 hour learning how to maximise Heidi Health and save 5 hours a week on admin. I am delivering a 70 minute webinar walkthrough on how to use Heidi health specifically for therapists ( creating templates and formulations etc). This will be a “how to” webinar. Join the live event on FRIDAY April 25th 0930 or watch it when you can afterwards. This webinar is for you if: - You are unconfident in the idea of embracing AI and are done with being overloaded with admin. - You have not used HEIDI, but are thinking about it and want to know what it can offer - You are already using HEIDI and want to know you are maximising the features -You want to learn how to build custom templates for your notes but it feels overwhelming https://webinar.masteringtherapy.com/products/live_events/MasteringTherapyAI

What do you find challenging about delivering psychotherapy?

Join Dr. Natalie Stott in this episode featuring BACP qualified therapist Matt Hussey as they delve into the nuanced world of therapy. Matt Hussey, with a varied background as a journalist, photographer, and content creator, offers unique insights into the vulnerabilities and power dynamics present in the therapeutic process. The conversation unravels the complexities of the therapist journey, handling client expectations, and the idea of therapists being their authentic selves with clients. Filled with openness and professional reflections, this episode promises provides unique insights into the intricate nature of therapy.

Highlights include:

00:02:14 The Power of Vulnerability in Therapy

00:03:41 Navigating the Client-Therapist Relationship

00:10:04 Understanding Power Dynamics in Therapy

00:24:16 Balancing Evidence-Based Practices with Personal Growth

00:37:21 Together: Matt Hussey's New Initiative

Guest Info

Matt Hussey's LinkedIn here

The Brink Newsletter

Follow Matt Hussey on Instagram

Resources mentioned:

• Harvard Grant Study and its findings on relationships
• BOOK: "Triumphs of Experience" by George E. Vaillant
• CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT

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Disclaimer: The Mastering therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Natalie Stott (Dclinpsych, HPCP reg), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and should only be used by qualified professionals.

Mentioned in this episode:

LIVE WEBINAR: HEIDI HEALTH WALKTHROUGH

pend 1 hour learning how to maximise Heidi Health and save 5 hours a week on admin. I am delivering a 70 minute webinar walkthrough on how to use Heidi health specifically for therapists ( creating templates and formulations etc). This will be a “how to” webinar. Join the live event on FRIDAY April 25th 0930 or watch it when you can afterwards. This webinar is for you if: - You are unconfident in the idea of embracing AI and are done with being overloaded with admin. - You have not used HEIDI, but are thinking about it and want to know...