The Place Therapists Grow
Episodes
Life Model for Personal Growth: Am I a Mature Therapist?
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
75% of the population is living from an infant or child level of maturity. Our society is failing to provide what is necessary to create a thriving po...
Life Model for Personal Growth: 5 Keys to Living in Wholeness
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are 5 key contributors to how we as humans thrive in life and experience wholeness. How do we access this? As humans, trauma is inevitable in li...
The Power of Relational Bonds
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We believe the Life Model is truly transformative 💫 We want you to hear REAL stories from those who have experienced the impact of the Life Model. ...
Nashville Shooting - March 2023 - A Therapist's Thoughts
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As therapists, the shootings that have been going on in our culture for the last 20+ years are quite overwhelming! There is a responsibility we have a...
The Power of the Life Model: What makes it effective?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have all experienced clients that are stuck in their pain and trauma despite our efforts to help them with our toolbox of therapeutic modalities. I...
The Power of The Life Model: What is Life Model?
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes the Life Model so unique and so powerful? In this episode, take a seat by the bookcase with Amery & Monica as we break down the basics ...
Beauty of Belonging: The Transformative Power of the Immanuel Lifestyle
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Attachment to God is our most vital attachment and greatest need as humans! How do we create a deep attachment to God? Take a seat with Monica a...
Beauty of Belonging: Response Styles in Community
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How are you responding? Take a seat with Monica and Rebecca from CFT Institute for this week's episode as we learn to understand key response styles i...
Beauty of Belonging: Building the Marriage you Crave
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GOOD NEWS! It is possible to experience a truly loving and connected relationship with your most valuable partner in life! In his week’s episode wit...
Beauty of Belonging: Creating Connection in the Home
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In his week’s episode with Monica Mouer, licensed therapist, supervisor, and Director of CFT Institute, we are talking about parenting from a fresh ...
Beauty of Belonging: The Importance of Relational Connection
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take a seat with Monica & Rebecca by the bookcase for this week's episode as we discuss the importance of relational connection and creating stron...
Beauty of Belonging: Discovering your True Identity
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it truly mean to be YOU? Take a seat with Monica & Rebecca for this week's episode as we discuss personal identity & how to d...
The Busy Therapist
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Busy, busy, busy!!! We are all so busy. Its a common part of the conversations in our culture to speak of how busy we are, how busy we've ...
Best Tips for Living from Your True Identity
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist and supervisor as well as the director of the Center for Transformation. We exist to reso...
Top 3 Ways to Deal with Grief as a Therapist
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are three words to describe the sense of learning to live in positivity about circumstances: grateful, thankful and appreciative. To me, t...
The Christian Therapist: Best Tips for Showing Clients Jesus' Love
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are three words to describe the sense of learning to live in positivity about circumstances: grateful, thankful and appreciative. To me, t...
The ONLY Way to Give at Christmas - Holiday Edition
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is so commercialized! If we are not careful, the gifts become about what we are giving, how expensive it is and the stress of and pressure o...
The Distressed Therapist
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being a therapist can be very distressing! There are so many problems coming our way at once. We have to learn how to navigate distress so...
The Grateful Therapist
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are three words to describe the sense of learning to live in positivity about circumstances: grateful, thankful and appreciative. To me, t...
The Joyful Therapist
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be joyful? Being joyful isn't just being happy. Being joyful is about enjoying relationship with God and others and a...
Stuck in Sadness? Help for Therapists.
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Depression is no joke! As therapists, we are just as susceptible to this experience of prolonged sadness as anyone else. Depression is an ...
The Hungry Therapist WINS!
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Hungry Therapist has an appetite for growth. The opposite of hungry is complacency. When we lack motivation from growth as therapists, ...
Dan Siegel's Interpersonal Neurobiology and Jim Wilder's Life Model: Similarities and Differences
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist and supervisor as well as the director of the Center for Transformation. We exist to reso...
The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill Meets Pandora Problem - Dealing with Narcissistic Leaders
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you listened to the podcast, THE RISE & FALL OF MARS HILL yet? This podcast is written and produced by Christianity Today and is...
Dr. Caroline Leaf and Dr. Jim Wilder: Comparing 2 Christian Brain Experts!
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a veteran mental health therapist, I have tracked with the resources offered by both Dr Caroline Leaf and Dr Jim Wilder. Both of these amazin...
Relational Brain Skills Are Near Extinction!
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist and supervisor as well as the director of the Center for Transformation. We exist to unit...
Are You an Immature Therapist? Find Out How to Grow Up!
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist and supervisor as well as the director of the Center for Transformation. We exist to unit...
Therapists Practicing the Presence of God
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist and supervisor as well as the director of the Center for Transformation. We exist to unit...
Therapists Can't Heal the World, But We Can Try!
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you are a helper, you want to help! The world is desperate for the right people to get the right skills so that people can get the help the...
How Brain Science and God Coexist
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is neurotheology? Is that even a word? Well, listen to this episode to find out. Neurotheology is a new term and a new field of...
Change Your Life with the Life Model!
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Life Model is a neurotheology curriculum that has changed my life! I LOVE the Life Model. I believe the Life Model is the most helpful...
Reaching Therapists for Personal and Professional Growth
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I first became a therapist because I was a high school English teacher and discovered the overwhelming need the teens had for emotional help. I saw a ...
Freedom from False Responsibility as a Therapist
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You are doing your best trying to help others. You went into this field to offer care and support. So when clients get upset, it can be disabling and ...
Tips for a Tough Day with Clients
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As therapists, sometimes we have really bad days! My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist and supervisor as well as the director of the...
Therapists Supporting Therapists for Personal & Professional Growth
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monica, Kyle and Sherri make up the executive team of the CFT Institute. Join these three as they discuss the history of their relationship and ...
Monica, Sherri and Kyle: The Faces of the CFT Institute
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
These three therapists are coming together to help you! We know that being a mental health counselor can be such a lonely and overwhelming job. ...
Meet Sherri, CFT Institute Content Creator, Professional Therapist and Amazing Chica!
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Monica Mouer, CFT Institute Director introduces and interviews Sherri Robbins. Sherri is a professional therapist and an integr...
Introducing Kyle: CFT Institute Content Creator, Professional Therapist and All Around Great Guy!
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Monica Mouer, CFT Institute Director introduces and interviews Kyle Ferlic. Kyle is a professional therapist and an integral member o...
Mandatory Reporting Advice for Therapists
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this episode as I discuss one of the most difficult aspects of our job as therapists. As helping professionals, we value and honor our clie...
Creating Belonging with Impossible People
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Director and Founder of CFT Institute does a small group training on the challenges with relationships and how to work through those chal...
The Top Reasons it’s Tough to be Married to a Therapist
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist as well as the director of the Center for Transformation. We exist to help therapists...
Kind Confrontation is the Key to Effective Therapy
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist as well as the director of the Center for Transformation. We exist to help therapists...
Lack of Confidence Kills Therapist Effectiveness!
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shame and insecurity is debilitating for therapists. Its nearly impossible to manage these feelings when they come up and help our clients at th...
How Bad Therapists Ruin Therapy for Clients
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How Bad Therapists Ruin Therapy for Clients
Can Psychology and Faith Coexist?
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do psychology and faith have to be in conflict? I say that they don't need to. The idea is to balance into a humble sense of awe and w...
The Cure for Shame and Insecurity in Therapists
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shame and insecurity is debilitating for therapists. Its nearly impossible to manage these feelings when they come up and help our clients at th...
The Intersection of Science and Spirituality for Psychotherapy
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spirituality is a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves, and...
3 Steps for Therapists to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first time I heard another therapist talk about imposter syndrome, I was so intrigued. I felt so validated because I could relate to the fee...
Best Advice for Burnout Prevention in Psychotherapy Practice
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that over half of mental health professionals experience burnout? People are often leaving our field because of burnout! &nbs...
Texas School Shooting: Making Sense of What Doesn't Make Sense
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas on May 23, 2022 presents a very complicated scenario to us as American citizens. We are faced with ...
Gaslighting 101: Major Signs You are Being Gaslit in Your Relationship!
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the definition of gaslighting? What does it mean to be gaslit? Is there a difference between being gaslit and being manipulated? D...
The Best Secrets for Beating a Narcissist at Their Own Game!
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissism is an all too common personality trait. The problem is that lack of self awareness is part of the disorder so those who suffer from t...
How Criminals Make you Fall in Love with Them
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy White fell in love and ran away with a prisoner. She destroyed her life...she gave up everything...and then took her own life. What ...
Key Investments you MUST Make in Relationships!
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Start Investing in your relationships NOW!
The Amazing Power of Family Connection
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The real miracle of the family Madrigal is the love and deep connection they share. The real gift is that they have eachother, yet they get dist...
Amber Heard’s BPD and Love Addiction Cycle
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Heard is diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. My name is Monica Mouer, and I am a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of...
Why Ignoring Trauma is a Terrible Idea!
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abuela’s husband dies saving her, the three children and the community from criminals on horse back. The sorry doesn’t come out until the end of...
Fault and Fairness in the Depp vs Heard Trial
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is often a role spouses/significant others play in Borderline Personality Disorder relationships. People with PBD are often intelligent. The...
Celebrities are No Longer Safe from Violence on Stage. Is This the Future of Fame?
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, the recent Dave Chappelle attack is discussed as well as the Chris Rock/Will Smith attack. Both of these issues have to do with b...
Joy Stealers & How To Rob Them Back!
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens behind closed doors? Think of the last argument you had with a friend/partner/parent. Think of how you were acting/what you s...
How to Keep your Cool in the Heat of Conflict!
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have trouble keeping your cool in the midst of conflict? Find video content at : https://youtu.be/dE42G3UWNq0 Find more resources at : www.cft...
Alone Again? Simple tools for true connection
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this video we talk about FOMO & how we can over come that "Alone Again!" feeling with some simple tools that lead to true connection. Find vid...
A Therapist’s Perspective on Amber Heard’s Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Therapist’s Perspective on Amber Heard’s Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis Find video content at : https://youtu.be/Z60V-5kUIjI Find mo...
Good Marriages are Nearly Extinct!
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find video content at : https://youtu.be/jZuF6jO2AHk Find more resources at : www.cftinstitute.com Follow us on Instagram : @cft_institutehttps
You Need a Total Relationship Makeover!
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm Monica Mouer & THIS is extreme makeover Relationship edition! In this episode we talk through how to assess the fulfillment factor in yo...
Get the Love You WANT!
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't just about romantic love. It is about love and connection in all types of relationships. Hi! Welcome to CFT Institute's ...
Overcoming Blame and Denial
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We actually need to talk about Bruno! In this episode, I discuss the role of denial and blame in families and other relationship groups. ...
Simplify All of Your Relationships NOW!
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships are complicated. We are all looking for a way to simplify so we can enjoy the people we are related to or the friends we have in ...
3 Simple Steps to Take Away Your Loneliness
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Loneliness is very painful. It is something most of us feel from time to time, but when loneliness becomes chronic it is hard to overcome.  ...
Creating Strong Relationships that Last
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3 Simple Steps to Creating Relationships that Last : Strong relationships stand the test of time. When your relationships are strong, there is n...
Hi! I'm Monica. Nice to meet you:)
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Center for Transformation (CFT) Institute's You Tube Channel. My name is Monica Mouer. I am a mental health counselor in North ...
A Life Model Approach to Parenting with Alex Popa
01 Jan 1970
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Monica Mouer and Alex Popa delve into the complexities of parenting, focusing on permissive parenting, conflict resolution, and ...