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We are both experienced relational therapists and trainers in the Emotionally Focused Therapy model. Our mission is to create content to support and challenge therapists' growth in addressing relational distress from an attachment perspective.

The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy theleadingedgeineft

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We are both experienced relational therapists and trainers in the Emotionally Focused Therapy model. Our mission is to create content to support and challenge therapists' growth in addressing relational distress from an attachment perspective.

    81. Reluctance as the Leading Edge- A Stage 2 Focus

    81. Reluctance as the Leading Edge- A Stage 2 Focus

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. Thank you for listening. We hope this experience helps you push the leading edge in your work to help people connect with themselves and each other.
    In this episode of the stuck series, we discuss the importance of seeing and working with reluctance. Our primary focus is working with reluctance in stage 2, but we do note how reluctance shows up in stage 1.  The premise is that reluctance is actually the leading edge of potential growth for your clients. Working with the reluctance and enacting it is a very powerful and practical way to facilitate change in the attachment process. 
    You can financially contribute to this podcast on Venmo (@leftpodcast). Type LEFT or Leading Edge in EFT in the comments or notes section. All financial contributions are greatly appreciated and will help us keep producing content to help you push your leading edge.
    We desire to use this podcast to help equip therapists with tools and encouragement to help them with relational distress. We are also part of a team that has created an online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV). Success In Vulnerability is your premier online education experience that leads with innovative instruction to advance your therapeutic effectiveness through Success in Vulnerability's exclusive Modules and full-length Clinical Examples.
    You can follow us on our Facebook page @pushtheleadingedge
    You can follow Ryan on Facebook @ryanranaprofessionaltraining and his website
    You can follow James on Facebook and Instagram @dochawklpc. You can also check out his website, dochawklpc.com
    Check out our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV)
    You can follow George @ https://www.georgefaller.com/.

    • 32 min
    80. When ADHD Has a Role in the Bond: Special Guest Alexine Thompson-de Benoit

    80. When ADHD Has a Role in the Bond: Special Guest Alexine Thompson-de Benoit

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. Thank you for listening. We hope this experience helps you push the leading edge in your work to help people connect with themselves and each other.
    We are honored to have ICEEFT Trainer Alexine Thompson-de Benoit share her wisdom and expertise in working with relational bonds when ADHD is playing a major role.
    Here is a link to an online training she will be hosting in 2024 https://eft-sr.ch/formation/couple-et-tdah/ 
    ADHD IN COUPLES, THROUGH THE ATTACHMENT FILTER
    The ICEEFT-recognized masterclass « ADHD through the attachment filter » focuses on how to navigate ADHD-impacted couples through EFT to help them create connection and safety. In this 12-hour training, you’ll learn how to recognize and lead the tango with these couples. We’ll work with video clips of standard EFT interventions. The case where the therapist has ADHD will also be examined.
    You can financially contribute to this podcast on Venmo (@leftpodcast). Type LEFT or Leading Edge in EFT in the comments or notes section. All financial contributions are greatly appreciated and will help us keep producing content to help you push your leading edge.
    We desire to use this podcast to help equip therapists with tools and encouragement to help them with relational distress. We are also part of a team that has created an online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV). Success In Vulnerability is your premier online education experience that leads with innovative instruction to advance your therapeutic effectiveness through Success in Vulnerability's exclusive Modules and full-length Clinical Examples.
    You can follow us on our Facebook page @pushtheleadingedge
    You can follow Ryan on Facebook @ryanranaprofessionaltraining and his website
    You can follow James on Facebook and Instagram @dochawklpc. You can also check out his website, dochawklpc.com
    Check out our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV)
    You can follow George @ https://www.georgefaller.com/.

    • 33 min
    79. The Stuck Series: Straying Proximal to the Stuck Place/Another Look at PsychEd

    79. The Stuck Series: Straying Proximal to the Stuck Place/Another Look at PsychEd

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. Thank you for listening. We hope this experience helps you push the leading edge in your work to help people connect with themselves and each other.
    In this episode of the stuck series, we discuss the importance of staying proximal to the stuck places during the session. We discuss some interventions like psyched to help stay proximal to the stuck place. The goal of staying close is to help do work to open up the attachment flow. 
    You can financially contribute to this podcast on Venmo (@leftpodcast). Type LEFT or Leading Edge in EFT in the comments or notes section. All financial contributions are greatly appreciated and will help us keep producing content to help you push your leading edge.
    We desire to use this podcast to help equip therapists with tools and encouragement to help them with relational distress. We are also part of a team that has created an online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV). Success In Vulnerability is your premier online education experience that leads with innovative instruction to advance your therapeutic effectiveness through Success in Vulnerability's exclusive Modules and full-length Clinical Examples.
    You can follow us on our Facebook page @pushtheleadingedge
    You can follow Ryan on Facebook @ryanranaprofessionaltraining and his website
    You can follow James on Facebook and Instagram @dochawklpc. You can also check out his website, dochawklpc.com
    Check out our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV)
    You can follow George @ https://www.georgefaller.com/.

    • 27 min
    78. The Stuck Series: Not Showing the Impact on Self, Partner, and the Relationship

    78. The Stuck Series: Not Showing the Impact on Self, Partner, and the Relationship

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. Thank you for listening. We hope this experience helps you push the leading edge in your work to help people connect with themselves and each other.
    In this episode, we discuss the importance of helping clients see the impact of their strategies on themselves, their partners, and themselves. This is critical when their actions put the bond and their well-being in a critical condition. The intention is to help them the impact to open them up to other, more beneficial options. 
    You can financially contribute to this podcast on Venmo (@leftpodcast). Type LEFT or Leading Edge in EFT in the comments or notes section. All financial contributions are greatly appreciated and will help us keep producing content to help you push your leading edge.
    We desire to use this podcast to help equip therapists with tools and encouragement to help them with relational distress. We are also part of a team that has created an online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV). Success In Vulnerability is your premier online education experience that leads with innovative instruction to advance your therapeutic effectiveness through Success in Vulnerability's exclusive Modules and full-length Clinical Examples.
    You can follow us on our Facebook page @pushtheleadingedge
    You can follow Ryan on Facebook @ryanranaprofessionaltraining and his website
    You can follow James on Facebook and Instagram @dochawklpc. You can also check out his website, dochawklpc.com
    Check out our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV)
    You can follow George @ https://www.georgefaller.com/.

    • 24 min
    77. The Stuck Series: "Toxic Story" Refined Cultural Tension-The New Acronym DEBSS

    77. The Stuck Series: "Toxic Story" Refined Cultural Tension-The New Acronym DEBSS

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. Thank you for listening. We hope this experience helps you push the leading edge in your work to help people connect with themselves and each other.
    In this episode, we take time to clarify what or when "story" is problematic in the couple's work. We share some clear points to delineate when the story is helpful and when it is not as beneficial. Ultimately, as the clinician, you must determine when the story is helping them repair their bond and when it is pulling away from repair work. 
    You can financially contribute to this podcast on Venmo (@leftpodcast). Type LEFT or Leading Edge in EFT in the comments or notes section. All financial contributions are greatly appreciated and will help us keep producing content to help you push your leading edge.
    We desire to use this podcast to help equip therapists with tools and encouragement to help them with relational distress. We are also part of a team that has created an online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV). Success In Vulnerability is your premier online education experience that leads with innovative instruction to advance your therapeutic effectiveness through Success in Vulnerability's exclusive Modules and full-length Clinical Examples.
    You can follow us on our Facebook page @pushtheleadingedge
    You can follow Ryan on Facebook @ryanranaprofessionaltraining and his website
    You can follow James on Facebook and Instagram @dochawklpc. You can also check out his website, dochawklpc.com
    Check out our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV)
    You can follow George @ https://www.georgefaller.com/.

    • 39 min
    76. The Stuck Series: When Being Too Afraid to Rupture Alliance Hurts Our Clients

    76. The Stuck Series: When Being Too Afraid to Rupture Alliance Hurts Our Clients

    Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. Thank you for listening. We hope this experience helps you push the leading edge in your work to help people connect with themselves and each other.
    In this episode, we delve into the therapeutic alliance's complexities, acknowledging its positive impact and potential challenges. We encourage therapists to navigate these challenges with sensitivity, addressing fears and embracing the potential for repair and growth within the therapeutic relationship. The challenge is that we can't avoid our responsibility to reflect on the process, work through blocks, and give attuned focus throughout the process. 
    You can financially contribute to this podcast on Venmo (@leftpodcast). Type LEFT or Leading Edge in EFT in the comments or notes section. All financial contributions are greatly appreciated and will help us keep producing content to help you push your leading edge.
    We desire to use this podcast to help equip therapists with tools and encouragement to help them with relational distress. We are also part of a team that has created an online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV). Success In Vulnerability is your premier online education experience that leads with innovative instruction to advance your therapeutic effectiveness through Success in Vulnerability's exclusive Modules and full-length Clinical Examples.
    You can follow us on our Facebook page @pushtheleadingedge
    You can follow Ryan on Facebook @ryanranaprofessionaltraining and his website
    You can follow James on Facebook and Instagram @dochawklpc. You can also check out his website, dochawklpc.com
    Check out our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV)
    You can follow George @ https://www.georgefaller.com/.

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
167 Ratings

167 Ratings

BowlofBerriess ,

James and Ryan = EFT Ride or Die

James and Ryan you have been able to create supportive EFT culture through your podcast. I love tuning in and feeling at home. Your passion and dedication is reflected in your high quality episodes. Also, my favorite podcast to recommend to anyone interested in EFT.

Emhendricks77 ,

My favorite podcast!

I am endlessly grateful for James and Ryan for sharing their EFT expertise on this podcast- I am a better therapist for it! Topics are relevant and I love their use of examples from their own clinical experience, images, questions that invite self-reflection, and tactical strategies that therapists can use in their sessions right away. I’m also a monthly subscriber to Success in Vulnerability, their other EFT project, and I’ve purchased an SV Live as well. I could not recommend them highly enough for any EFT therapist who wants a resource that will allow them to grow in their work every day. Every episode is engaging and a really fun listen. Thank you for all you do, James and Ryan!!

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