The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy

135. Stage 2 Series: Finally The Big Show: Step 7-The Hidden Need

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

134. Stage 2 Mini Series-Caregiver Nightmares: Being Ready for the Predictable Worst Case Scenarios

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

133. Special Guest Episode: Leanne Shares About Her and Sue's EFT Trauma Book

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

132. Another Option w/ Blocks: Externalization in EFT—Guiding Clients Compassionately Into Vulnerability”

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

131: The Transparent Therapist: Shining Light on Process, Intention, and Connection

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

130. Stage 2 Mini Series-Caregiver Nightmares: Navigating Red-Light Reactions to Vulnerability

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

129. Stage 2 Series-Hesitation and Mixed Signals in Step 6-Yellow Lights

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

128. Stage 2 Series: Cargeiving Cheat Code-We Don't Want Caregiving Perspectives, We Want Caregiving Responsivness

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

127. Stage 2 Series: Cargiving Response - Step 6 Orientation to Green Lights

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

126. Stage 2 Series: Enactments-Step 5

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

125. Stage 2 Series: Accessing and Sharing the Negative View of Self-Important Component of Restructuring the Bond

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

124. Stage 2 Series: 16 Stones-How Deep is Deep Enough-Hovering in Stage 2, Step 5

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

123. Stage 2 Series: Step 5-The D.A.Ms We Believe

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

122. Stage 2 Series: Building the Bridge Into Stage 2

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

121. Special Contributor George Faller: Pivoting with Purpose: Navigating Openness in EFT

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

120. Stage 2 Series: Accessing and Utilizing Vulnerability in Stage 2: Introduction to Series

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

119. R.A.V.E.(ing) The Professional Human in Therapy: Self of the Therapist Episode w/ Dr. Chad Imhoff

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

118. Grief's Sacred Journey: Healing Through Connection with Dr. Tal Padeh

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

117. Navigating High-Conflict Couples Therapy: The Critical Importance of a Therapeutic Plan

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

116. Mailbag Episode (Validation and Enactments): Nicola Cameo

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

115. Play It! Capturing the Moment, Discerning When to Use Shifts, With Here-and-Now Emotion and Longings.

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

114. The Resistant Client Series: Replace It! (w/ Corrective Emotional & Co-regulating Experiences)

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

113. The Resistant Client Series: Bring it Forward to Work with The Live Emotion Under Resistance.

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

112. The Resistant Client Series: Repetitively Reflecting Their Attachment Dilemma

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

111. The Resistant Client Series: Realize This is Dysregulation

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

110. The Resistant Client Series: Capture the Moment and Get in Front of It

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

109: The Resistant Client Series: In the Moment Practical Strategies-Notice it and Asses It Accurately: Establishing Focus

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

108. Train Your Instincts so you can Trust your Instincts: Use of Self in EFT

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEF...

107. Finishing the Get Your Mind Right Series: The 6 Traps in Couples Therapy to be Cautious With

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

106. When Clients Get Disoriented Between Positive Change and Remnants of Old Patterns

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

105. Get Your Mind Right: Mining for Motivation (Tips From the FBI and Serial Killers)

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

104. Get Your Mind Right Series: Get Your Heart Right Version-The Crucial Emotional Pre-Session Prep for Therapists

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

103. Get Your Mind Right: Linking Sessions

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

102. Get Your Mind Right: Preparing to Manage Chaos with F.R.A.y Focus

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

101. Get your mind right: Examining your inner dialogue before/in your hardest cases; the light and shadow side

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

100: Get Your Mind Right: 6 Things to Think About Headed Into Session.

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

99. What Scares Therapists: Caution with Blocks: Being Overly Controlling & Shutting Clients Down or Missing Them

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

98. The New EFT Certification Process

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

97. What Scares Therapists: Being Pulled Into Triangles

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

96. Seeing Addiction in the Attachment Dance: Special Guest Dr. Chad Imhoff

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

95. Exciting New Research & Excitement in Your Career: Special Guest Dr. Julia Conroy

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

94. What Scares Therapists: Therapist Blocks

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

93. What Scares Therapists: Deepening, Heightening, and Lingering in Emotion

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—renowned ICEEF...

92. Challenges and Tips in Learning EFT with Speacial Guest Lauren Bartholomew

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

91. Differentiation Discussion 2.0: Wtih George Faller

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

90. The Differentiation & Enmeshment Discussion-1.0: What Scares Therapists

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

89. What Scares Therapists: When the Client Demands A "Fix It" Solution

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

88: The Secret of Sue's Brilliance: Empathy, Empathy, Empathy

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

87. What Scares Therapists: Highly Distressed But Highly Avoidant Couple Presentation

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

86. What Scares Therapists: Responding to Enactments (Red Lights)

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

85. What Scares Therapists: Responding to Enactments (Green & Yellow Lights)

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

84. (Series) What Scares Therapist: 3 Areas that Can Be Disorienting

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

83. Honoring Sue Pt2: Trusting and Working with Emotion

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sue Johnson is the founder and leading authority on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a type of therapy that helps individuals, couples and famil...

82. Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Sue Johnson

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sue Johnson is the founder and leading authority on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a type of therapy that helps individuals, couples and famil...

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

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

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

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

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

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

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

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

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

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

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

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

75. The Stuck Series: When Validating One Frustrates Another

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

74. An Interview w/ Cindy Zane: The Rhythm of Being with Humanity

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

73. Crucial Experience: Coregulation & Enactments with Dr. Julia Conroy

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

72. A Story on Learning EFT

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, James interviews Nicola on her journey in learning EFT. We hope this episode is helpful for people about to go to an EFT core trainin...

71. An Image for Unpacking Emotion

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, James and Nicola discuss the image that guides him doing move 2 of the tango. This episode discusses how to honor and address spiritu...

70. Stuck Series: Spiritual Bypasses in the Clinical Process

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another installment of our stuck series. This episode discusses how to honor and address spiritual bypasses or blocks in the clinical proce...

69. Stuck Series: Not Addressing Marginalization

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another installment of our stuck series. This episode discusses how the process gets stuck when we don't address cultural marginalization. ...

68. Stuck Series: When You Reach the Ultimate Stuckness | The Meta-Ladder

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the final episode dedicated to helping you in stuck processes. In this episode, we discuss the process for dealing with rigid patterns of stuc...

67. Stuck Series: Using Focus to Manage the Session

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the sixth episode dedicated to helping you join stuck processes. In this episode, we discuss the use of triggers to help get traction.  Welco...

66. The Stuck Series: Using Triggers to Get Traction

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the sixth episode dedicated to helping you join stuck processes. In this episode, we discuss the use of triggers to help get traction.  Welco...

65. Stuck Series: Self of the Therapist

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fifth episode dedicated to helping you join stuck processes. In this episode, we seek to help therapists know their process and get the mo...

64. Stuck Series: Getting Out Ahead of the Cycle/Directness

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is our fourth episode dedicated to helping you join stuck processes. In this episode, we talk about taking a direct approach to handling repeated...

63. Stuck Series: Handling Content

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is our third episode dedicated to helping you join in really stuck processes. In this specific episode, we talk about how to avoid getting stuck ...

62. The Stuck Series: The Burnout Pursuer

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is our second episode dedicated to helping you join in really stuck processes. In this specific episode, we talk about coming alongside burnout p...

61. The Stuck Series: Clients Using Blame

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are launching a series of episodes dedicated to helping you join in really stuck processes. In this specific episode, we talk about clients who kee...

60. Client’s Not Engaging in Session: Withdraw Withdraw Cycles

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover what to do when a couple comes in, presenting in a "withdraw-withdraw" cycle.  Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally F...

59. Coming in Hot or Hopeless: Chaos in the First Session

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

58. Organizing in the Chaos: The ”O” in TEMPO

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

57. A Quick Look At Affair Recovery

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

56. Going Deeper By Massaging the Nervous System With Attachment Summaries: A Not Often Discussed Key Move

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the skillful and attuned use of attachment summaries to help bring focus, containment, and a quick breath into the clinica...

55. Thank You: Appreciating the Hardwork You Do

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

54. The Therapist as a Valuable Tool for Change: Self of the Therapist

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

53. Recognizing When Story Takes You Away From Experience vs Into Experience & Danger Cues Again!

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

52. Where Are We on the Map: The Differences Stage 1 or Stage 2

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ryan and I try to help you see the differences between stages 1 & 2 and why it matters.   Link to register for Arkansas EFT Exte...

51. Priming & Presence: How Much of Each

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing our tendencies toward priming maneuvers and the use of presence. Each has its benefits. We want ...

50. Getting the Most Out of Your Hard Work: Seeing What Sabotages Our Work

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know you do hard work as a therapist. In this episode, come alongside you to see some places where certain things may slightly rob you from getting...

49. Building a Road That Lasts: The Order of Change in EFT

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers the importance of understanding the change process for our clients.  Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy w...

48. Camping Out in Pain & Fear: Getting it Alive & Clear

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode highlights the importance of hovering with our clients in their pain and fear.  Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Thera...

47. Working w/ the Body’s Experience to Create Change: Special Guest Dr. Kathryn Rheem

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are honored to have Dr. Kathryn Rheem from The EFT Cafe as a guest on this episode. Kathryn and James discuss the importance of working with the bo...

46. Clients Need Us to Pivot:Blocks are Cries for Reorganization of Protection

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we revisit a popular topic of working with clients' blocks to vulnerability. We take time not just to talk about getting past the blo...

45. Special Guest Dr. Chad Imhoff:Calibrating Yourself as a tool in the Therapuetic Process

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, James and special guest Chad Imhoff talk about the importance of knowing yourself as an important tool in the therapeutic process.  ...

44. S.A.F.E.: Proactive Alliance - A Tribute & Memorial to Dr. Katherine McKay

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Word of memory, written by Dr. Lisa J. Palmer:    It is with a heavy heart and tremendous pain, that we need to share with our community the passing...

43. Working with Hopelessness

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

42. Focus: Entering the F.R.A.(Y)

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

41. The C.A.R.E Model of Assessment in EFT: Approaching Clients with Curiosity

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Leanne Campbell on the CARE. The C.A.R.E Model of Assessment in EFT is a great tool to help in assessment and...

40. Working With Positive Emotion

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As therapists, we train to help people in deep valleys of pain and grief and go with them to peaks of anxiety and anger. In this episode, we want to t...

39. The Role of Repetition

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about the role of repetition in the EFT process and how to use it in an attuned way in session. 

38. Special Guest Gail Palmer: Can the Tango Hurt Your Process

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We wanted to get some insight and supervision from an expert, so we called in Gail Palmer to be a special guest on this episode. Listen as Gail helps ...

37. Can the Tango Hurt Your Process: A Serious Matter

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about a common but serious issue we have seen in our work and the work of other EFT therapists. The issue(s) shows up in the ...

36. Recognizing Reality & Dignity: The Human Experience of Ukrainian Therapists and People

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you would like to support Ukrainian EFT therapists through supervision, running support groups, or providing relevant training, please email the di...