Amy Logan, PCC, CPCC

In this episode of The Radical Therapist, Chris sits down with systemic therapists and thinkers Christopher Loh and Federico Albertini to explore how New Materialisms are reshaping the foundations of therapeutic practice. What happens when therapy loosens its grip on language as the primary site of meaning-making, and begins listening to the material, the more-than-human, the in-between? Drawing on philosophy, anthropology, physics, and the emerging edges of systemic psychotherapy, Christopher and Federico guide us through a relational world where matter is active, contexts are dynamic, and change emerges from constellations of forces, not just conversations. Together we explore how New Materialisms challenge the limits of the linguistic turn, illuminate the agency of bodies, environments, and objects, and invite therapists to rethink what “systemic” really means. A conversation for anyone curious about what emerges when we let therapy become a practice of attention to the material conditions of suffering, care, and transformation, and when we recognize that the future of the field may lie in the spaces, relations, and rhythms we’ve long overlooked. https://lnkd.in/gb7ndbXR

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Clients can’t heal if they don’t feel safe. That’s why we created the “Neuroceptive Menu of Safety”—a free guide packed with somatic strategies to help you support regulation, deepen connection, and co-create safety in every session. ✅ Learn how the nervous system reads safety (or threat) ✅ Build a personalized “menu” of safety cues for clients ✅ Integrate sensory, movement-based & environmental tools Whether you’re new to somatic work or want to expand your nervous system toolkit, this guide is a game-changer for trauma-informed practice. Click here to download! https://lnkd.in/ghc2n-QG

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In this video, Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin explores “Socioculturally Attuned Ethical Practice in Family Therapy” from the AAMFT Systemic Ethics Textbook. She explains why neutrality in therapy is impossible—our decisions always have an impact—and introduces the idea of ethical positioning: taking responsibility for that influence. Dr. Knudson-Martin also highlights third-order thinking, which connects societal forces, client experiences, and clinical choices, ensuring that therapists stay mindful of power dynamics in their work. 📘 Strengthen your ethical practice: https://ow.ly/Ybw350X1yji #Ethics #AAMFT #SystemicTherapy

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How deeply do early childhood experiences shape an individual's long-term well-being? The discussion explores the profound impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), drawing insights from Dr. Nadine Burke Harris's work on the subject. It highlights that while physical abuse and neglect are recognized, emotional factors and family dynamics, such as unregulated parental mental health and high-conflict environments, also significantly influence a child's development. The takeaway underscores the importance of recognizing these subtle yet powerful ACEs, which can manifest in behavioral and academic challenges, emphasizing proactive mental health management and creating supportive family environments. Curious if others have seen these patterns emerge in their personal or professional spheres? Would love to hear your thoughts. #ChildhoodDevelopment #MentalHealth #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #FamilyDynamics #Wellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence

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Self-esteem shifts when clients repeatedly experience competence, agency, and emotional safety. In this episode, we explore how therapists can build self-esteem in session using strengths-based work, CBT restructuring, SMART goals, and micro-behavioral experiments—and how these interventions show up as measurable change over time. We also discuss the documentation challenge therapists face: capturing real progress without burning out. Tools like Mentalyc support this work by turning session insights into insurance-ready notes while preserving presence in the room. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/d-s26wGt

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Somatic modalities play a critical role in psychedelic facilitation, helping clients stay regulated, embodied, and responsive to emerging material during and after a session. In this short clip, Fluence faculty member Rebecca Love LCSW, shares how somatic approaches complement psilocybin facilitation and support integration in a grounded, ethical way. This is the kind of studio-quality, clinically informed video learning you can expect throughout our Psilocybin Facilitation Certificate Program. Enrollment is now open for our spring sessions for licensed practitioners preparing to work in regulated psilocybin services. Explore the program here: https://hubs.li/Q040LsMz0

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