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New Feature! What’s in Your Ears? Podcast Review

Mon, March 17, 2025 11:15 AM | OSRP OSRP (Administrator)

Welcome to our new feature! Each month, we showcase a member-suggested podcast episode as part of OSRP’s effort to bring you micro-reviews of insightful content in the field of psychotherapy. All materials are available free of charge as part of our member engagement initiative. 

We invite you to submit podcast episodes that you found inspiring or educational. If your suggestion is accepted, you’ll also be compensated for your time. Enjoy, and happy listening!

We’re debuting with an episode that speaks about two topics that might not get enough airtime, especially for new therapists: the art of the consultation (and saying “no”), and the therapist’s inherent vulnerability.

(These podcast recommendations are for inspiration and learning. They don’t replace supervision, instruction, or CRPO regulations, and OSRP doesn’t officially endorse the content. Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and use your professional judgment in applying what you learn.)

Learning to Say No Means Recognizing our Vulnerability

Reviewer’s Name: Rachel Fulford, Clinical Member, OSRP

Title of Podcast Series: New Books in Psychoanalysis: part of the New Books Network

Title of Episode: The Analyst’s Vulnerability: Impact on Theory and Practice

Date released: December 23, 2021

Link to Episode: https://newbooksnetwork.com/the-analysts-vulnerability

Who Will I Hear?

Guest: Karen J. Moroda, Ph.D., APBB, certified psychologist and psychoanalyst, with CBT training, 30+ years as a therapist (Milwaukee), and author of the book in the episode title

Interviewer: Roy Barsness, Clinical Psychoanalytic Psychologist, Founder and Executive Director of the Post-Graduate Program in Relationally-Focused Psychodynamic Therapy, 30+ years as a therapist (Seattle)

What’s It About?

Moroda uses her analysis of the personality type of the average therapist to better understand where we are vulnerable, and what we can do to recognize and shore up our practices.

How Can It Help?

Her thoughts on therapeutic “fit” and the importance of listening to your gut during consultations to decide if you are really the best person to work with a new client can provide some self-confidence in new therapists, or even in those looking to mindfully enlarge their practices.

She reminds us to prevent disruptive “enactments” (which can lead to complaints) by being aware of our own vulnerabilities, while also finding the courage to carefully provide useful and tactful feedback to the client.

Why Does This Reviewer Love It?

This warm and frank talk between veteran therapists is eye-opening (ear-opening?) re: the therapist’s stance and boundaries. I could relate to their discussion of what we aren’t taught about how to intervene effectively when we feel negative emotions towards the client.

Moroda’s practical, common-sense style is a cool breath of fresh air. Barsness keeps her focused on useful tips for new therapists, or for any therapist looking for a new, and validating, perspective.

If you would like to review your favourite therapy-related podcast episode, please use the link below.

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