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The Couples Therapist Couch

Shane Birkel
The Couples Therapist Couch
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  • The Couples Therapist Couch

    285: Intensives & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen

    31/03/2026 | 54 mins.
    This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more
    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 Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen about intensives & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Rebecca is a Supervisor & Trainer for EFT, and one of the leaders for teaching the EFT model. Hear why intensives are a helpful way to provide safety & security for your clients, why you should do your own work as a couples therapist, how to be supportive to both partners at the same time, how to be gentle in the way you communicate with clients, and why couples therapy is some of the most rewarding work ever.
    To learn more about Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen and her trainings, visit:
    DrRebeccaJorgensen.com
    EFTCounseling.org
    Facebook & Instagram @EFTDoc
    Emotionally Focused Therapy Group Facebook Group
    You can also listen to Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen on Episode 271 & Episode 67 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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    284: Connection: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel

    26/03/2026 | 40 mins.
    This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more
    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 solo episode, Shane dives into Connection as part of his mini-series, The 4 Cs in Relationships. Hear how containing boundaries & protective boundaries work in relationships, the difference between codependence & healthy connection, why so many couples struggle to get back to the honeymoon phase, how to help your clients develop true intimacy & connection, and your job as it relates to your partner.
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    283: Compassion: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel

    23/03/2026 | 26 mins.
    This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more
    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 solo episode, Shane dives into Compassion as part of his mini-series, The 4 Cs in Relationships. Hear why compassion is tied so closely to shame, how to view shame vs. guilt, what to do when a client is struggling with shame, the 3 ways of pursuing self-esteem, and how much is a healthy amount of comparing yourself to others.
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    282: Curiosity: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel

    19/03/2026 | 36 mins.
    This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more
    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 solo episode, Shane dives into Curiosity as part of his mini-series, The 4 Cs in Relationships. Hear why being a couples therapist can feel like being a judge, how to help shift your clients' mindsets to curiosity, how to work on the ability to slow down, why strong emotions are okay, and why timeouts can be great in couples therapy.
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    281: Consciousness: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel

    17/03/2026 | 34 mins.
    This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more
    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 solo episode, Shane dives into Consciousness as part of his mini-series, The 4 Cs in Relationships. Hear what consciousness really is, the different types of awareness to explore with your clients, what to do when a client breaks down from their emotions, the role of a partner when it comes to consciousness, and how to navigate emotions from childhood.

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About The Couples Therapist Couch

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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