The Couch Podcast with Dr Debra Campbell

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Psychologist, author Dr Debra Campbell talks self-development and answers tricky life questions

The Couch Podcast with Dr Debra Campbell

Episodes

2020
Let's Talk Coping with Lockdown
Dr Deb talks everyday coping in a time of COVID-19. Focussing on self-compassion, staying connected despite 'social distancing' and casting around for experiences of flow even if you sometimes feel a little flattened by these strange days... For the resources discussed in the podcast, pop on over to www.drdebracampbell.com Music credit: SilverStyle
April 24, 2020
27 min
2019
Transference and the Importance of the Relationship in Therapy
I've been a therapist and a patient in long-term therapy so I've experienced transference from both sides of the couch. What is transference? In simplest terms, it usually comes down those 'falling in love' with your therapist, or 'yearning to be friends with them outside sessions' feelings, that many people experience at some point in therapy. The feelings are usually the client transferring unresolved old feelings, and unfulfilled wishes onto the therapist unconsciously, creating an opportunity to get unresolved hurts, pain and unacknowledged feelings sorted. Handling the transference feelings of a client sensitively, directly, while maintaining clear, strong, compassionate boundaries, is the work of a good therapist. It also takes enormous courage for a client to say how they are feeling, and let themselves be vulnerable, while accepting that the relationship must stay sacred and within the therapeutic boundaries, even when they yearn for more. In this episode I explore why transference happens, why it's important albeit painful, and how to deal with those difficult feelings, to keep growing and becoming your own hero Got a life, therapy or mental health question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. You'll also find some free mental health resources and links to my book over at www.drdebracampbell.com Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
September 29, 2019
31 min
2018
How To Master Self-Criticism
A mini therapy session with Dr Deb on why we tend to hit ourselves over the head with self-criticism and how to get on top of unhelpful patterns of thinking. Extra resources: Link to Dr Debra Campbell's book Lovelands For a free sress reduction through mindfulness course online by qualified teachers: https://palousemindfulness.com Download Dr Deb's free Life Design Workbook which examines unhelpful stories we tell ourselves in more detail: https://dr-debra-campbell.thinkific.com/courses/lovelandsworkbook Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
June 27, 2018
15 min
How NOT to Have a Relationship: Lessons from MAFS 2018
In this show I'm talking Married at First Sight Australia 2018 for the last time because so many people seem to want to talk about it and understand it more fully. I think reality TV brings out not only the voyeur in us, but the social scientist in us too, that part of us that wants to understand how people tick, how WE tick. Tune in to hear my round up of MAFS 2018. Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
March 22, 2018
18 min
MAFS Recap - Learning From Others' Mistakes
In this show I'm talking Married at First Sight Australia 2018 (again!) because we can all learn from watching others' mistakes unfold before our very eyes nightly! Tune in to hear what I'd say to the remaining couples if they were to find themselves on my therapy couch! Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
March 15, 2018
22 min
MAFS - Let's Get Real with the Advice
In this show I'm talking Married at First Sight Australia (for the second time) because some things just need to be said, and I'm the couple therapist to say them! Fear not, I'm not only offering free counsel to the couples but to the 'experts' as well! Tune in to hear what I have to say to the remaining couples and the experts if they were to find themselves on my therapy couch! Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
March 7, 2018
16 min
A Therapist's Take on Married at First Sight Australia 2018
A special fun episode looking at what we can all learn from Married at First Sight Australia 2018 (!) Tune in for what I have to say to each of the remaining couples if they were to find themselves on my therapy couch! Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
February 24, 2018
20 min
How To Stay Present in A Distracted World
Caroline asks how to stay present and engaged in her relationships when she's too often stressed and her mind is always busy and distracted. Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
February 13, 2018
23 min
2017
How to Achieve Your Goals Without Pressure and Overwhelm
Dr Deb talks about setting goals without putting yourself under too much pressure, and making sure the goals you set are actually meaningful enough for you. Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com Check out Debra's book Lovelands. Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
October 17, 2017
12 min
Self-Care or More Pressure?
Dr Deb talks about her ups and downs with self-care overwhelm and offers her personal insights into caring for yourself in the core ways that truly matter. Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com Check out Debra's book Lovelands. Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
June 7, 2017
19 min
Developing Self-Compassion & Self-Esteem
In this episode Dr Deb offers guidance for developing greater self-compassion and building self-esteem in ways that are simple and accessible to all of us and make a huge difference to our mental health over the long-term. Got a question for Dr Deb? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help. Find the Lovelands book here Get the Lovelands workbook here Music courtesy http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
March 27, 2017
16 min
Mending Relationships & Forgiving Ourselves
In this episode Dr Deb answers Anita's question about how to reconnect with her son and his family, or how to live with her broken heart if she cannot. Healing strained family relationships takes patience, persistence and forgiveness of ourselves and others. Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
March 10, 2017
19 min
Why Do I Keep Making the Same Relationship Mistakes?
Get off the dysfunctional relationship train! In this episode Dr Deb answers Lisa's question about why she keeps making the same relationship choices that don't work out and what to do to creat change. Got a question for Dr Deb? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help. Find the Lovelands book here Get the Lovelands workbook here Music courtesy http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
March 3, 2017
15 min
The Trouble With Weekends
Sunday, Bloody Sunday! Weekends are short and precious, but precious time can easily turn into pressure time. There's the pressure to be a great parent, the pressure to be social, the pressure to get stuff done and even the pressure to relax! Got a life question for Dr Deb? Write to debra@schooloflove.com and we'll try to help. Want more? www.drdebracampbell.com http://www.accelerated-ideas.com/
February 21, 2017
16 min
What's My Best Life? How Do I Get There?
Freya asks Dr Deb how she can live her 'best life' when she feels confused and overwhelmed trying to work out what it is. Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com Music credit: http://www.accelerated-ideas.com
February 13, 2017
9 min

The Couch Podcast with Dr Debra Campbell

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The Couch Podcast with Dr Debra Campbell

Episodes

Let's Talk Coping with Lockdown

Transference and the Importance of the Relationship in Therapy

How To Master Self-Criticism

How NOT to Have a Relationship: Lessons from MAFS 2018

MAFS Recap - Learning From Others' Mistakes

MAFS - Let's Get Real with the Advice

A Therapist's Take on Married at First Sight Australia 2018

How To Stay Present in A Distracted World

How to Achieve Your Goals Without Pressure and Overwhelm

Self-Care or More Pressure?

Developing Self-Compassion & Self-Esteem

Mending Relationships & Forgiving Ourselves

Why Do I Keep Making the Same Relationship Mistakes?

The Trouble With Weekends

What's My Best Life? How Do I Get There?