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Connection Therapy

Brenda Murrow
Psychotherapy
Mental Health
Nonverbal Communication
Trauma
Heart Rate Variability
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Horses
Eye Contact
PTSD
Therapy
Emotion Focused Therapy
Polyvagal Theory
Emotional Regulation
Psychology
Neuroscience
Animal Behavior
Calming Signals
Biofeedback
Mimicking

Hello and thank you for joining the Connection Therapy podcast. This is a podcast about the craft of psychotherapy and we seek to support those who strive to improve their craft by sharing research about the science and stories about the art of psychology. Together we will explore these findings so you can decide how you want to apply them to benefit your practice.

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In this episode, Dr. Murrow is continuing the discussion that observing interpersonal synchrony in therapy is, to the author’s assertion, a “trans-theoretical construct” meaning that no matter the style of therapy, this idea is helpful to understand ... more

In this episode, Dr. Murrow reviews an integrative framework for the therapeutic alliance by authors Koole & Tschacher (2016). Among many things, this framework encourages the therapist’s awareness of multiple facets in the therapy session and it ev... more

In this episode, Dr. Murrow shares research about the need for a strong therapeutic alliance to occur in session, in order for there to be a likelihood for changes to be possible outside of session for the patient.

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In this episode, Brenda reviews a research framework that is aimed at addressing much of the concerns with the practice of mental health, currently. That is to say, there is a research framework that is attempting to integrate the variety of ways pa... more

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Dr. Janet Jones
PhD, expert in brain science and horsemanship
Horse brains and horse therapy expert
Episode: 91. What Humans Can Learn from Horses to Improve Relationships with Janet Jones, PhD
Haley Matthews
Guest discussed in conjunction with animal-assisted therapy and nervous system regulation
Episode: 88. Improve Mental Health Therapy Interventions by Observing & Assessing Non-Verbal Behaviors
Haley Mathews
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) with extensive experience teaching therapeutic horseback riding to special needs kids and veterans
PATH Intl. CTRI
Episode: 87. Horse Behaviors & Human Behaviors: A Discussion with Haley Mathews, PATH Intl. CTRI®, Part Two
Ladan Safvati
Expert in Emotion Focused Therapy, certified EFT supervisor, registered art therapist, and licensed marriage and family therapist.
Southern California Institute of Emotion Focused Therapy
Episode: 81. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Ladan Safvati, LMFT
Kinsey Rone
Licensed clinical professional counselor
Episode: 74. Highlights from the Year
Adam Magers
Licensed professional counselor and veteran specializing in therapeutic programs for veterans and first responders.
The Battle Within
Episode: 66. Supporting Veterans Effectively with Adam Magers, MA, LPC
Dr. Leslie Greenberg
Distinguished research professor emeritus of psychology and main developer of Emotion-Focused Therapy
York University, Toronto, Ontario
Episode: 59. From Cognition to Emotion: A Shift in Mental Health Practice
Dr. Rachaël Draaisma
Specialist in equine communication and behavior
Calming Signals of Horses
Episode: 50. Why Body Language Matters with Dr. Rachaël Draaisma
Rachaël Draaisma
Researcher and author who specializes in calming signals of horses
Episode: 47. From Horsework to Human Work: Reading the Signals We Miss

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
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    Thank you for your thoughtful explanations and stories. I can’t wait to hear more. 🙏

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The show often ties research to real-world therapy challenges in an accessible way.
The discussions suggest a thoughtful, ethically aware approach to therapy and client care.
Guest selections consistently provide practical takeaways for clinical work.
Thoughtful explanations resonate with practitioners seeking actionable guidance.
The mix of neuroscience and hands-on therapy ideas feels especially useful for professional development.

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83. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Part 3 with Ladan Safvati, LMFT
Q: Do EFT therapists track non-verbal responses as well as verbal ones, and is that part of the markers being discussed?
Yes, EFT emphasizes being present in the moment and closely observing non-verbal cues—facial expressions, body language, tone of voice—to accurately identify emotional states and markers, guiding interventions.
89. Making Stronger Bonds Between Species with Janet Jones, PhD
Q: What inspired you to combine neuroscience with horsemanship and focus on training riders?
My lifelong passions for both horses and brains converged when I saw misbehaviors as misunderstandings between different brains. This led me to steer my horse training toward neuroscience-informed approaches that improved communication and outcomes for both horses and riders.
86. Horse Behaviors & Human Behaviors: A Discussion with Haley Mathews, PATH Intl. CTRI®, Part One
Q: What would you say to someone who might approach a horse that looked checked out?
Her guidance emphasizes safety and presence: approach slowly, talk to the horse to confirm non-threatening intent, and maintain space if the horse seems disengaged; for humans, this translates to giving people space and approaching with nonverbal cues that reduce perceived threat.
86. Horse Behaviors & Human Behaviors: A Discussion with Haley Mathews, PATH Intl. CTRI®, Part One
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about what they're communicating with their eyes and ears and like some examples of their breath coordinating with that or their legs?
Haley explains that ear position indicates attention and focus, nostril openness signals alertness and information intake, mouth tension and lick-and-chew indicate relaxation, and overall head and leg positioning reflect readiness and potential for movement; these cues guide when it is appropriate to engage in therapeutic activity.
87. Horse Behaviors & Human Behaviors: A Discussion with Haley Mathews, PATH Intl. CTRI®, Part Two
Q: Would you like to introduce yourself a little more thoroughly and share your wide array of skills and experience?
Haley Mathews describes growing up around cattle and horses, her education in agricultural science with a concentration in horses, and 18 years of experience teaching therapeutic horseback riding to veterans and kids with special needs, emphasizing her focus on reading horse behavior as a therapeutic tool.

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The show centers on the craft of psychotherapy, blending research, clinical practice, and real-world stories to help listeners sharpen their therapeutic skills. Episodes frequently explore emotion regulation, alliance-building, and diagnostic observation, often through practical techniques (like reading nonverbal cues or tuning prosody) and across diverse topics such as trauma, attachment, and animal-assisted therapy. A notable angle is translating complex research into actionable guidance for clinicians, with recurring emphasis on safety, empathy, and the nuances of observing client states in both office and arena settings. A distinctive trait is the integration of cross-disciplinary insights (neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and somatic pr... more

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1. Dr. Janet Jones
2. Haley Matthews
3. Haley Mathews
4. Ladan Safvati
5. Kinsey Rone
6. Adam Magers
7. Dr. Leslie Greenberg
8. Dr. Rachaël Draaisma

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