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What’s the difference between gentle parenting and gentle partnering?

By Elisabeth LaMotte / December 1, 2024

Spencer Northey spoke with HuffPost about whether the popular approach of gentle parenting can also be an effect relational strategy in the romantic realm. Gentle parenting is a soft spoken supportive parenting strategy that many parents find enhances their connection with their children and improves listening skills for the family. Several experts made salient points…

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How can we enjoy Thanksgiving without politics getting in the way?

By Elisabeth LaMotte / November 26, 2024

As a therapist who works with folks from a variety of backgrounds and political perspectives, this is an important question that comes up quite a bit, especially as we head into the Thanksgiving Holiday. It was rewarding to speak with Axios reporter Maya Goldman about how important it is to not allow politics to drive…

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What couples therapy book helps couples transform their connection?

By Elisabeth LaMotte / October 19, 2024

I’ve admired social worker Terry Real for many years. He held an impromptu virtual meeting in mid-March 2020 and invited any practicing therapist to attend. He shared that he has been working virtually for quite a while and expressed his belief that experienced clinicians could indeed pivot from their in-person sessions in order to continue…

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Considering A Career Pivot?

By Elisabeth LaMotte / August 13, 2024

For years now, there has been a dramatic shortage of therapists in the field. Waiting lists at agencies are far too long, and folks in emotional pain need to wait, sometimes for weeks or even months, to receive necessary care. What an inspiration it was to speak with Dr. Brooke Stroud, Dan Duane and Karey…

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Why Do Therapists Love “I” Statements?

By Elisabeth LaMotte / July 26, 2024

Last week’s NYT’s article does a nice job of outlining some of the strategic advantages of using “I” statements when communicating in our intimate relationships. For example, when a romantic partner says “you never hug me” this sentence is not optimally conducive to inviting a hug. However, saying “I’ve had a horrible day and I…

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Should I consider psychedelic assisted therapy?

By Elisabeth LaMotte / June 26, 2024

Ever since seeing Mary Cosimano MSW and her work featured in the Netflix film Fantastic Fungi, I have hoped to interview her for Social Work Talks. What a thrill it was to finally get on her busy calendar and learn more about her pioneering work in the field of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. Check out our…

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Where Can We Find Inspiration During Such Challenging Times?

By Elisabeth LaMotte / May 6, 2024

We can all use a bright shining spark of inspiration and it was overwhelmingly joyful to find a gigantic dose of it on Thursday evening at LearnServe International’s annual gala. LearnServe International is a local non-profit organization that understands and believes in the power of young people to create necessary social change. Their programs help…

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How Can We Help Communities Deal with Environmental Challenges?

By Elisabeth LaMotte / January 10, 2024

Rachel Forbes, MSW, and Kelly Smith, DSW, collaborated to create the NASW Press publication EcoSocial Work: Environmental Practice and Advocacy. It was humbling and memorable to discuss how climate change and environmental challenges are reshaping our world. https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Talks-Podcast/EP108-EcoSocial-Work Rachel Forbes is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Social Work and Western Colorado MSW Program…

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What is EMDR Therapy?

By Elisabeth LaMotte / September 7, 2023

I completed the level one EMDR training in 1998 and this groundbreaking way of healing has evolved deeply over time. What an honor to speak with Deany Laliotis LICSW about her monumental contributions to the development of relational EMDR therapy. Listen to Social Work Talks wherever you get your podcasts or check out the links…

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What does it mean to practice social work in an on-line world?

By Elisabeth LaMotte / August 7, 2023

Social workers understand that change is important and necessary. During times of crisis, we can find a myriad of opportunities, especially if we are willing to adapt and pivot. This is one of many inspiring themes discussed during a wonderful conversation with Liam O’Sullivan and David Wilkerson. The authors joined me as guests of the…

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