Heal Your Roots Wellness
Heal Your Roots Wellness
Affirmative Therapy...
Affirmative Therapy...
Affirmative Therapy...
Wednesday 20th July 2022
Tune into Heal Your Roots Podcast as Maureen McCarthy discusses affirmative therapy, gender identity, and finding supportive relationships.
62 minutes
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Healing Relationships
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Mindful Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Affirmative Therapy: Embracing Gender and Sexuality with Maureen McCarthy
When you're a therapy seeker, you want to make sure that the therapist you're choosing you resonate with, and you want to know that parts of who they are and their identity kind of matches with yours, if that feels important for you, and just to make sure that you're choosing someone that you feel comfortable with.
What does it mean to truly feel seen and supported in therapy? In this engaging episode of the Heal Your Roots Podcast, hosts Kira Yakubov and Daniela Galdi sit down with licensed social worker Maureen McCarthy to explore the transformative world of affirmative therapy. McCarthy shares her journey, starting from her initial steps into the practice to her passion for helping LGBTQ+ communities. She brings a wealth of experience and personal anecdotes that make the conversation both relatable and enlightening.
The episode is divided into three insightful parts. First, listeners get to know Maureen McCarthy on a personal level—her interests, her motivations, and what led her to this field. Next, the discussion shifts to the basics of affirmative therapy, shedding light on how this approach provides much-needed support for diverse communities. The hosts and McCarthy dive into how affirmative therapy helps individuals navigate their identities and relationships, whether they involve polyamory, open relationships, or other non-traditional forms.
McCarthy also emphasizes the importance of finding a therapist who truly understands and respects your identity. She talks about overcoming shame, the importance of self-care, and why everyone deserves pleasure and acceptance. The conversation is sprinkled with practical advice on maintaining boundaries and avoiding self-abandonment. By the end of the episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of how affirmative therapy can help you or your loved ones feel more understood and supported.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in gender, sexuality, and mental well-being.