The Couples Therapist Couch

By: Shane Birkel
  • Summary

  • This podcast is about the practice of Couples Therapy. Many of the episodes are interviews with leaders in the field of Relationships. The show is meant to help Therapists and Coaches learn how to help people to deepen their connection, but in the process it explores what is most needed for each of us to love, heal, and grow. Each week Shane Birkel interviews an expert in the field of Couples Therapy to explore all about the world of relationships and how to be an amazing therapist.
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Episodes
  • 227: Beyond Fairy Tales with Dr. Mark Karris
    Jan 30 2025

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    In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Mark Karris about his new book, Beyond Fairy Tales. Mark is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with plenty of experience working with youth, families, couples, and individuals. Beyond Fairy Tales is all about helping couples find clarity, do the work, and build a lasting relationship. Hear his thoughts on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the role of research in couples therapy, dispelling myths about relationships, common types of attachment styles, and how to move from blame-based perspectives to mutual understanding.

    To learn more about Dr. Mark Karris and check out Beyond Fairy Tales, visit:

    MarkGregoryKarris.com

    Beyond Fairy Tales on Amazon

    Relationship Wisdom and Religious Trauma Recovery YouTube Channel

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    50 mins
  • 226: Childhood Trauma & Relationships with Lisa Ferentz
    Nov 19 2024

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    Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/

    Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new

    Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/

    In this episode, Shane talks with Lisa Ferentz about childhood trauma & relationships. Lisa is the Founder of The Ferentz Institute and a recognized expert in the strengths-based, de-pathologized treatment of trauma. She’s been in private practice for over 40 years. Hear the huge role caretakers can play in trauma, the impact of shaming, why maintaining curiosity is so important as a therapist, how to pinpoint neglect, and why couples therapy work also means individual work.

    To learn more about Lisa and her trainings, visit:

    TheFerentzInstitute.com

    TheFerentzInstitute.com/Trainings

    You can also listen to Lisa on Episode 74 of The Couples Therapist Couch

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    50 mins
  • 225: Boundaries in Relationships with Shane Birkel
    Nov 12 2024

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    Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/

    Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new

    In this solo episode, Shane discusses the purpose of boundaries in relationships and how to set them up. Hear why healthy boundaries create change, what to avoid when setting boundaries, when to take a walk or go in the other room, the things that make boundaries work or not work, and how boundaries can help maintain safety in a relationship.

    Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/

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    24 mins

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