The Place Therapists Grow
Episodes
How Therapists Help Clients Form Accurate Identity
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Monica explores how identity forms neurobiologically and why so many people struggle to answer the question "who am I?" She...
Elder Level Maturity - Life Model Informed Therapy
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Monica Mouer discusses the Life Model Concept of Elder Level Maturity, its significance in personal and community development, and th...
How Therapists Help Clients Parenting Children Through Trauma
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Alyssa and Monica explore the complexities of parenting children who have experienced trauma. They discuss the various forms of ...
How Therapist Help Clients with Marital Conflict
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Monica and Alyssa explore the complexities of marital conflict, emphasizing the influence of attachment styles and the nervous s...
Pillar 1 - Life Model Informed Therapy
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Monica Mouer discusses the importance of multi-generational community as a pillar of life model therapy. She explores what multi-gene...
Five to Thrive - Life Model Informed Therapy
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some clients loop around the same issues for years while others break through? The answer often lies in what's missing at the foundation.In...
Human Response to God's Redemptive Plan - Life Model Informed Therapy
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the concept of a human response to God's redemptive plan , discussing the importance of understanding this ...
What Mucking Horse Stalls Teaches About Trauma Recovery
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Monica and Sharon explore the profound lessons learned from equine therapy, emphasizing the importance of healing trauma, buildi...
Love - Life Model Informed Therapy
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the concept of love from a Life Model perspective, emphasizing its depth, attachment, and the importance of God...
Suffering Well - Life Model Informed Therapy
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the concept of 'suffering well' through the lens of the Life Model Informed Therapy. She discusses the ...
How Therapists Help Clients Combining DBT and The Life Model
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Monica and Christy Cole delve into the intricacies of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), exploring its foundational principles,...
Understanding Relational Circuits in the Life Model
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alyssa and Monica dive deep into one of the most transformative concepts in the Life Model: relational circuits. Understanding this b...
A Life Model Approach to Parenting PT2 With Jessica Waters
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jessica Waters discusses the importance of understanding a child's true identity when addressing difficult behaviors. She em...
Kimberly Owen: How She Created the Medicine Wheel Method for Holistic Healing
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Kimberly discusses her unique approach to healing that combines indigenous wisdom, spirituality, and modern psychological techni...
How Therapists Help Clients Facing Holiday Loneliness
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Alyssa and Monica explore the complex emotions surrounding loneliness during the holiday season. They discuss the societal expec...
How Therapists Help Clients Navigate Painful Family Dynamics During the Holidays
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Alyssa Kyle and Monica explore the complex emotions surrounding loneliness during the holiday season. They discuss the societal ...
Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw - Healing, Neurotheology, Maturity and More...
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Mouer, Geoff Holsclaw, and Cyd Holsclaw explore the intersection of healing, neurotheology, and the life model. They discuss the importance of ...
Angie Richey - Transforming Lives with the Life Model, The Power of Attunement in Therapy & More
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angie Richey, Monica Mouer and Alyssa Voglewede engage in a deep conversation w about the Life Model and its transformative impact on...
Jesse Gill: How Therapists Help Heal Marriages: Attachment Theory, Christian Psychology and More
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jesse Gill and Monica Mouer explore the integration of attachment theory with Christian faith, discussing its implications for m...
Gracy Bondy, art therapy, life model, mission field, relational skills, Immanuel approach & More...
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Gracy Bondy and Monica Mouer explore the intersection of therapy, art, and community healing through the lens of the Life Model....
Joy Center, Therapy, Attunement, Emotional Wellness, Professional Counseling, Personal growth & More
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Michele Hardy and Monica Mouer, explore the principles of the Joy Center, a therapeutic practice rooted in the Life Model. They ...
Marginalized Populations and the Life Model
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Alyssa Voglewede and Monica Mouer dive into how Life Model-informed therapy uniquely addresses key challenges in mental healt...
Minority Mental Health, Abuse, Discrimination, Codependency, Validation, Gaslighting and much more!
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Alyssa Voglewede and Monica Mouer discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing minority mental health issues, particu...
Minority Awareness Month: Disenfranchisement, the Impact of Rejection & More
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation (we) delve into the complexities of minority mental health, exploring themes of acceptance, rejection, and the importance of empa...
PTSD AND THE LIFE MODEL
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, trauma therapists Monica Mouer and Alyssa Voglewede discuss the significance of PTSD Awareness Month, exploring the complexities...
How Therapists Help Heal PTSD & Trauma
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, trauma therapists Monica Mouer and Alyssa Voglewede discuss the complexities of PTSD, the various types of trauma, and the criti...
Understanding PTSD, Symptoms and Effects, Healing and Treatment, Finding Hope and Support
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we (Monica Mouer and Alyssa Voglewede) discuss the significance of PTSD Awareness Month, exploring the complexities of PTSD, its...
How Planting Seeds of Joy Can Lead to Lasting Healing – Featuring Alex Popa
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧LISTEN NOW! In this newest episode, we explore how planting seeds of joy can cultivate deep, lasting healing through the lens of the Life Model—...
How The Life Model is Transforming Child & Family Therapy with Dr. Karen Struble
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Karen Struble, a clinical psychologist whose work with children, families, and the Life Model spans dec...
Healing the Brain after Emotional Trauma with Sharon DeVries
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is special—my friend and colleague Sharon DeVries joins me, someone I’ve known since 2006 when she and her husband served in...
If you were given a blueprint for healing, would you use it? Featuring Chris & Rebecca Caputo
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧LISTEN NOW! If you were given a blueprint for healing, would you use it?In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca and Chris, co-founders of Hesed ...
The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Biblical Wisdom with Kyle Ferlic
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking the Deep Connection Between Neuroscience and Scripture with Kyle FerlicI’m thrilled for you to watch this must-see episode featuring my lo...
What if there’s a better way to lead & coach? The Life Model for Executive Coaching with Kim Specker
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧LISTEN NOW! What If There’s a Better Way to Lead and Coach?In our latest podcast, expert executive coach Kim Specker shares how the Life Model h...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 18: The Life Model in Mexico with Joel and Joca Prudhomme
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧LISTEN NOW! Check out this episode for an insightful conversation with expert educators and ministry leaders, Joel and Joca Prudhomme, as they sh...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 17: Darrell Brazell
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧LISTEN NOW! Darrell Brazell on Restoring Client’s Sexual Integrity with the Life Model I first met Darrell in 2018 at a Certified Sex Addicti...
Healing Therapists Everywhere: Life Model Informed Therapy Curriculum Webinar
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧LISTEN NOW! Thank you to Life Model Works for hosting a transformational discussion on how we are helping therapists everywhere reignite their pas...
Burnout Prevention: Growing Your Capacity as a Therapist During the Colder Months
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Your Joy Tank Running Low? As therapists, it’s easy to pour into others while forgetting to refill our own joy. That’s where the Life Model com...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 16: Thrive Today's Chris & Jen Coursey
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Therapists Growing Therapists, Monica sits down with Jen and Chris Coursey from THRIVEtoday to discuss their incredible journeys wi...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 15: Amy (Brown) Glaser
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Therapists Growing Therapists, Monica sits down with Amy Glaser, a highly respected leader in the Life Model community an...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 14: Melinda Wilson & Cathy Little
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Therapists Growing Therapists, Monica is joined by heart healers Cathy Little and Melinda Wilson. Together, they dive into...
LMIT Research Project: The Joy-Anxiety Connection
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy-Anxiety Connection: Exploring Right-Brain Psychotherapy with LMIT 🧠 🚨 Big news! 🚨 We’re launching a new research study led by Monic...
The Life Model Informed Therapy: Module 1 IS HERE!
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 Module 1 Has Officially Launched! Ready to Transform Your Practice? ACCESS MODULE 1 HERE: https://www.cftinstitute.com/the-life-model-informed-...
The Life Model Informed Therapy OFFICIAL Trailer! 🎬
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎥 WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/zC78p0zEV_8 This curriculum is packed with insights and tools to help you integrate the Life Model into your practic...
Get EARLY ACCESS 🔓 to Module 1
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exciting news for therapists! 🎉 In this episode of "Therapists Growing Therapists," we reveal how you can gain early access to the highly...
MODULE ONE: READY TO LAUNCH 🚀
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Monica announces some exciting news – Module One of our Life Model Informed Therapy curriculum is officially ready to launc...
BECOMING a LMIT
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to Become an LMIT & Start Using These Skills Now! Ready to elevate your practice and make a deeper impact? In this episode, we break down the ...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 13: Marilyn & Wayne Gray
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Therapists Growing Therapists, Monica sits down with Wayne and Marilyn Gray, a dynamic couple dedicated to marriage rest...
🚀 Coming Fall 2024: Life Model Informed Therapy Module One!
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exciting News! 🎉 Our Life Model Informed Therapy Module One is on track for a Fall 2024 release! We have been working diligently over this past yea...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 13: John and Sungshim Loppnow
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Therapists Growing Therapists, Monica sits down with Sungshim and John Loppnow, authors of Joyful Journey. As Marriage...
What is Therapists Growing Therapists?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been around here at The Place Therapists Grow for a while, you’ve heard of our NEW podcast series called Therapists Growing Therapists...
What is the Life Model SECRET SAUCE? 🤔
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what’s SO SPECIAL about the Life Model for therapists? We all know it’s a valuable tool for personal healing and growth but what does ...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 12: Josh Spurlock
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of "Therapists Growing Therapists," Monica sits down with Josh Spurlock Josh Spurlock is a seasoned mental health...
The Life Model Infographic is HERE!
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NOW INTRODUCING The Life Model Info Graphic! This graphic is a tool we have developed for therapists that encapsulates our extensive study, experienc...
UPDATES at CFT Institute with Monica Mouer
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have so many exciting things happening at the CFT Institute, and Monica Mouer is here to give you all the details on what’s next for the institut...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 11: Carin Dussé
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this week's episode of Therapists Growing Therapists, where Monica speaks with Carin Dussé, the founder of Shattered Hearts Revived Co...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 10: Roger Ruth
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to this week's episode of Therapists Growing Therapists where we feature an in-depth conversation with Roger Ruth, LPC LADC. With an exten...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 9: Margaret Webb
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this week’s episode of Therapists Growing Therapists, where we had the honor of sitting down with the distinguished Margaret Webb! With h...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 8: Marsha Means
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to our latest episode of Therapists Growing Therapists, where we explore the nuanced field of betrayal trauma with expert Marsha Means. As the...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 7: Dan & Betty Lacine
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week for a heartwarming conversation of Therapists Growing Therapists, featuring Dan & Betty Lacine. As Life Model informed therapis...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 6: Dawn Whitestone
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Dawn Whitestone, Director of the Deeper Walk School of Ministry and Founding Partner at WhiteStone Professiona...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 5: Bobby Elder
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Bobby Elder, founder of Shepherd's Refuge Counseling, as we delve into the intersection of therapy, ...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 4: Sherrill and Bob Nielsen
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this week’s episode of "Therapists Growing Therapists" as we sit down with Sherrill and Bob Nielsen. Monica had the opportunit...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 3: Clare Thomson
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week at The Place Therapists Grow, we are sitting down with Monica Mouer, Licensed Psychotherapist & Director of CFT Institute, and our guest...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 2: Alyssa Voglewede
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week at The Place Therapists Grow, we are sitting down with Monica Mouer, Licensed Psychotherapist & Director of CFT Institute, and our guest...
Therapists Growing Therapists EPISODE 1: Melanie Connell
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week at The Place Therapists Grow, we are sitting down with Monica Mouer, MS, LCMHCS, CSAT, EMDR certified Psychotherapist & Director of CFT ...
Welcome to Therapists Growing Therapists!
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to be kicking off a NEW series of The Place Therapists Grow podcast we are calling “Therapists Growing Therapists.” 🌱 A new...
Module One ANNOUNCEMENT!
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Module One is OFFICIALLY in filming!! WOW! It's so crazy to think about the journey we have been on and how far we have come. We hope as therapist...
NEW year NEW growth
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊and Hello again, friends! We hope that you had a wonderful holiday season with your family & loved ones and have taken a refres...
Interactive Presence of God Maintains Shalom
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pillar #1: Multi-Generational Community Concept #3 In this week's episode, Monica introduces the depth of the concept of Living in Immanuel Prese...
Tenderness to Weakness is ALWAYS the Rule
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pillar #1: Multi-Generational Community Concept #2 In this week's episode Monica lays down the RULES of how we should respond to Weakness. How to...
The Weak AND the Strong TOGETHER 🫱🏻🫲🏼
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few months back, we talked about the MAIN pillars of the Life Model. 3 fundamental pillars that form the bedrock of this revolutionary approach: ...
Holidays the ✨ Life Model Way✨
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Monica & the CFT Family The Holidays can be a cheerful and joyous time for some, but we know that for others, they may not be...
Monica's Thrive Today Training RECAP
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have pursued the amazing opportunity to go through Thrive Training! I am still reflecting on my time a few weeks back when I completed my third and ...
Laying the Foundation of the Life Model
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're laying the foundation for an upcoming deep dive into the transformative world of the Life Model. Join us as we i...
Step 5/5 to THRIVE: A Place to Know your Own Heart
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our transformative journey through the 5 to Thrive series, we arrive at the pinnacle of personal growth - Step 5: "Coming to a Place of Knowin...
Step 4/5 to THRIVE: A Place to Mature
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In order to mature healthily, there are requirements of the environment in which you are growing, just like a plant or a garden. If we do not create a...
Shared Passion & Embraced Growth with Alex - A CFT Institute Success Story! 🌱
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Mission in Action - Reaching Therapists with a Shared Passion In this week's episode, meet Alex, our new and absolutely remarkable intern who ...
Step 3/5 to THRIVE: A Place to Recover
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it important for us to recover? Recovery is essential for various reasons, and its significance can apply to different aspects of life: physica...
Step 2/ 5 to THRIVE : A Place to Receive & Give
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest: learning to do BOTH Receive and give is AWKWARD! We hate to break it to you, but as awkward as it is, it’s essential that we disc...
AACC 2023 Conference RECAP!
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AACC Recap 🌟 The #CFTInstitute & @Center for Family Transformation team spent the last four days hosting a booth at the AACC conference. We ...
Step 1/ 5 to THRIVE : A Place to BELONG
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As humans, our most splendid desire is to know and be known. We ALL have this craving inside of us, to be known and to love and to be loved, and to fe...
5 things we ALL need to THRIVE!
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it REALLY means and looks like to “live your best life”? As cliche as this catchphrase may be, as therapists, it truly is our des...
Maturity: The Stages of Growth
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's essential that we have a firm foundational understanding of the different stages we ALL are required to go through in the maturity growth pro...
Maturity: Filling the Gaps
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our growth does not have to be stunted because of the lack of growth in others' lives. Personal growth is our own journey we walk in and maturity ...
Maturity: Faking it Doesn't Work
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“As a whole, our American culture does poorly in the area of maturation, and sadly enough, the majority of our population probably operates at the i...
Maturity: The Path to Reaching One's God-Given Potential
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Monday & END OF JULY! This week we are kicking off a 4 week series on Maturity: The Path to Reaching One's God-Given Potential. In this ...
BIG NEWS from CFT Founder!
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FINALLY CFT content is able to help YOU receive🌟CREDITS🌟 WE HAVE HUGE NEWS TO CELEBRATE!!! 🎉 Here at CFT Institue, we have been excited abo...
Healing Attachment Pain & Deficiency
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Attachment pain is so very painful and all of us have clients coming in with that pain, it’s our responsibility as therapists to learn and understa...
What does it mean to BELONG? Understanding Addiction for Clients & Therapists
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much loneliness in this world. Belonging is Painful, but NECESSARY. So many people feel a sense of disconnect, no place to land, a lack of...
The Truth about Maturity - Understanding Addiction for Clients & Therapists
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is maturity? How does maturity contribute to recovery from addiction? In this episode, Monica will delve into the crucial aspect of maturity an...
Rewiring the Brain from wounded to JOYFUL Identity - Understanding Addiction for Clients & Therapists
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we find TRUE JOY in the midst of Pseudo Joy filling our tanks? It starts with understanding how to reverse our learnings by adjusting our brain...
Replacing BEEPS with TRUE JOY - Understanding Addiction for Clients & Therapists
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be "Well"? The Life Model’s approach to recovering from addiction or compulsivity begins by detailing overall wellnes...
What Happens when Trauma goes Un-resolved? - Understanding Addiction for Clients & Therapists
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is trauma? How is it related to mental health and addiction recovery? In this week's episode Monica Mouer MS, LCMHCS, CSAT, EMDR certified, a...
Your Brain is STILL Growing & So can your JOY!
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the Joy Center of the brain, no matter how underdeveloped, has the ability to continue to grow throughout our life? There are diff...
Right Brain Growth & Healing
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do we do in the face of developmental trauma and underdeveloped JOY? As therapists, we have developmental trauma of our own that we FIRST have ...
Are your Relational Circuits Down?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As humans, our brains want to connect with others. That's why as Therapists, we need to understand how our relational circuits work in order for u...
How to Cultivate TRUE JOY for Yourself and your Clients
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Therapists, helping our clients discover and cultivate TRUE Joy starts with us. We set the pace! How do we do this?🤷🏻♀️ In this week'...
What if JOY multiplied faster than ADDICTION?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CFT team members, Monica & Kyle had a wonderful time last weekend speaking at the IITAP International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professio...
The Healing Power of Neurotheology
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having a securely attached relationship with God can heal our brains from trauma and give us a sense of clarity about who we are and how we want to li...
The Concept of JOY
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we need joy? JOY is a relational state of mind! Our goal for emotional wholeness is to build joy that is powerful enough so that other feeling...