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A relationship therapist and a trauma specialist team up to offer keen insight about the ways that human connections and damaging emotional situations complicate, confuse, and sometimes even conspire to heal and harmonize.

Location:

United States

Description:

A relationship therapist and a trauma specialist team up to offer keen insight about the ways that human connections and damaging emotional situations complicate, confuse, and sometimes even conspire to heal and harmonize.

Language:

English


Episodes
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You're In A Relationship, But You Have Feelings For Someone Else, Part 2

6/27/2023
Finding others attractive is inevitable regardless of your relationship status. Initial feelings of physical or emotional attraction to someone can be sudden and outside of your control. However, folks have choice of whether they pursue the other person. Join licensed therapists Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney as they break down the signs of being attracted to someone else and why it is completely normal. They will also identify when attraction to others can become dangerous and threatening to our relationship with our partners. Laura and Michelle will share guidance on how to navigate attraction before it has the potential to cause damage.

Duration:00:27:13

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You're In A Relationship, But You Have Feelings For Someone Else, Part 1

6/20/2023
Finding others attractive is inevitable regardless of your relationship status. Initial feelings of physical or emotional attraction to someone can be sudden and outside of your control. However, folks have choice of whether they pursue the other person. Join licensed therapists Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney as they break down the signs of being attracted to someone else and why it is completely normal. They will also identify when attraction to others can become dangerous and threatening to our relationship with our partners. Laura and Michelle will share guidance on how to navigate attraction before it has the potential to cause damage.

Duration:00:25:16

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Stop Feeling Insecure In Relationships

6/13/2023

Duration:00:27:48

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Trauma Dumping VS. Seeking Support, Part 2

6/6/2023
Join Licensed Therapists Michelle Mooney and Ashlyn Graff as they discuss the difference between trauma dumping and seeking healthy support. Trauma dumping is unloading heavy, traumatic experiences onto people, often without their consent. While this can feel good because you’re getting things off your chest and mind, it could actually push people away and damage relationships. Michelle and Ashlyn take a closer look at healthy ways to share your trauma, and what to do if you are the listener so you can grow and maintain meaningful connections!

Duration:00:29:32

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Trauma Dumping VS. Seeking Support, Part 1

5/30/2023
Join Licensed Therapists Michelle Mooney and Ashlyn Graff as they discuss the difference between trauma dumping and seeking healthy support. Trauma dumping is unloading heavy, traumatic experiences onto people, often without their consent. While this can feel good because you’re getting things off your chest and mind, it could actually push people away and damage relationships. Michelle and Ashlyn take a closer look at healthy ways to share your trauma, and what to do if you are the listener so you can grow and maintain meaningful connections!

Duration:00:25:15

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Fear of Abandonment vs. Fear of Engulfment, Part 2

5/23/2023
How Fear Manifests and Sabotages Relationships: Fear of Abandonment VS. Fear of Engulfment, Part 2 As human beings we are wired for connection with others. We instinctively know that our survival depends on being in community with other people. However, relationship trauma can trigger fears around intimacy and closeness that can lead to unconsciously sabotaging the thing we desire most. On today’s episode of Holding Ground licensed therapist Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney look at the sneaky ways that fears around intimacy can manifest in close relationships. They will also give some expert advice on what you can do to move away from fearful behavior to experience healthy love and intimacy in the relationships that you value most.

Duration:00:31:12

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Fear of Abandonment vs. Fear of Engulfment, Part 1

5/16/2023
How Fear Manifests and Sabotages Relationships: Fear of Abandonment VS. Fear of Engulfment, Part 1 As human beings we are wired for connection with others. We instinctively know that our survival depends on being in community with other people. However, relationship trauma can trigger fears around intimacy and closeness that can lead to unconsciously sabotaging the thing we desire most. On today’s episode of Holding Ground licensed therapist Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney look at the sneaky ways that fears around intimacy can manifest in close relationships. They will also give some expert advice on what you can do to move away from fearful behavior to experience healthy love and intimacy in the relationships that you value most.

Duration:00:25:06

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Signs You Had An Emotionally Immature Parent, Part 2

5/9/2023
Did you grow up with an emotionally immature parent? Do you think you might be an emotionally immature parent? Join licensed therapists Michelle Mooney and Ashlyn Graf as they identify the signs and symptoms of emotionally immature parents so you can recognize them and their impact on you. In Michelle and Ashlyn’s work counseling adults with childhood trauma, this is a very common experience that many of their clients are working to heal from. Michelle and Ashlyn share what emotionally immature parents are, the reason why some parents are emotionally immature, how it impacts their children, and how to find healing.

Duration:00:28:06

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Signs You Had An Emotionally Immature Parent, Part 1

5/2/2023
Did you grow up with an emotionally immature parent? Do you think you might be an emotionally immature parent? Join licensed therapists Michelle Mooney and Ashlyn Graf as they identify the signs and symptoms of emotionally immature parents so you can recognize them and their impact on you. In Michelle and Ashlyn’s work counseling adults with childhood trauma, this is a very common experience that many of their clients are working to heal from. Michelle and Ashlyn share what emotionally immature parents are, the reason why some parents are emotionally immature, how it impacts their children, and how to find healing.

Duration:00:24:13

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Positive Mental Health - The Power of Friendships, Part 2

4/25/2023
When it comes to mental health, one thing is for sure: we can't do it alone. Research has consistently shown that having good friends and a strong social support system can play a vital role in improving mental wellbeing. In this episode of Holding Ground licensed psychotherapist Laura Richer is joined by two of her besties Andi Lucas and Shaylee Knutson to take a closer look at the importance of friendship when it comes to our overall mental health and discuss how strengthening relationships with people who care about us can help to create a feeling of strength and positivity during life's tough moments.

Duration:00:26:20

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Positive Mental Health - The Power of Friendships, Part 1

4/18/2023
When it comes to mental health, one thing is for sure: we can't do it alone. Research has consistently shown that having good friends and a strong social support system can play a vital role in improving mental wellbeing. In this episode of Holding Ground licensed psychotherapist Laura Richer is joined by two of her besties Andi Lucas and Shaylee Knutson to take a closer look at the importance of friendship when it comes to our overall mental health and discuss how strengthening relationships with people who care about us can help to create a feeling of strength and positivity during life's tough moments.

Duration:00:24:20

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13 Most Common Couples Arguments, Part 2

4/11/2023
Unleash the power of communication in your relationship! Licensed couples therapists Laura Richer LMHC and Michelle Mooney LMHC are here to guide you through the most common couple arguments and show you how to handle them like a pro. With their expert advice, you'll learn how to turn differences into opportunities for growth and understanding. Remember, disagreements are just a normal part of being in a relationship - it's all about how you handle them. Join us for an insightful discussion on how to navigate conflicts and create a stronger, more loving connection with your partner.

Duration:00:27:11

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13 Most Common Couples Arguments, Part 1

4/4/2023
Unleash the power of communication in your relationship! Licensed couples therapists Laura Richer LMHC and Michelle Mooney LMHC are here to guide you through the most common couple arguments and show you how to handle them like a pro. With their expert advice, you'll learn how to turn differences into opportunities for growth and understanding. Remember, disagreements are just a normal part of being in a relationship - it's all about how you handle them. Join us for an insightful discussion on how to navigate conflicts and create a stronger, more loving connection with your partner.

Duration:00:26:50

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How to Regulate the Nervous System and Create Safety in your Body, Part 2

3/28/2023
Join licensed therapists Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney for an informative discussion about the intricacies of the human nervous system and how understanding emotional regulation can support you in improving your mental and physical health. A dysregulated nervous system can have serious repercussions on our well-being. On today's episode of holding ground Laura and Michelle will offer strategies for restoring balance for a healthier mind and body! Discover how understanding your own nervous system can pave the way for both physical health and emotional growth.

Duration:00:19:21

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How to Regulate the Nervous System and Create Safety in your Body, Part 1

3/21/2023
Join licensed therapists Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney for an informative discussion about the intricacies of the human nervous system and how understanding emotional regulation can support you in improving your mental and physical health. A dysregulated nervous system can have serious repercussions on our well-being. On today's episode of holding ground Laura and Michelle will offer strategies for restoring balance for a healthier mind and body! Discover how understanding your own nervous system can pave the way for both physical health and emotional growth.

Duration:00:21:49

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Relationship Red Flags ... Part 2

3/14/2023
Relationship Red flags that appear romantic but signal disaster... Part 2. We've all seen fairy tales and Hollywood movies - where supposed 'romance' involves obsession, passion, and fighting for something that's not available. But those toxic behaviors don't lead to healthy love! Licensed couple's therapist Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney are back with another season of Holding Ground. In this episode they give expert advice on how to recognize relationship red flags, so you can steer clear of disaster in your relationships! Tune in for this eye-opening episode - it might just be the key to happily ever after! 💕

Duration:00:27:17

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Relationship Red Flags ... Part 1

3/7/2023
Relationship red flags that appear romantic but signal disaster... Part 1. We've all seen fairy tales and Hollywood movies - where supposed 'romance' involves obsession, passion, and fighting for something that's not available. But those toxic behaviors don't lead to healthy love! Licensed couple's therapist Laura Richer and Michelle Mooney are back with another season of Holding Ground. In this episode they give expert advice on how to recognize relationship red flags, so you can steer clear of disaster in your relationships! Tune in for this eye-opening episode - it might just be the key to happily ever after! 💕

Duration:00:26:28

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Confidence Vs. Narcissism

9/27/2022
Individual Couples Family Teen and Therapist Ashlyn Graff joins Laura today to chat about Confidence Vs. Narcissism. Website: https://anchorlighttherapy.com/

Duration:00:27:13

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Is It Healthy To Fight With Your Partner?

8/30/2022
Is It or Isn't It...

Duration:00:29:50

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Gaslighting: What it is, What are the Signs, And How to Cope

8/23/2022

Duration:00:27:40