The Couch and The Chair

Join Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman as they discuss mental health topics from the perspective of being clients in therapy themselves and as therapists working with their own clients. Join the facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair

The Couch and The Chair is a health podcast hosted by Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman hosts The Couch and The Chair, a health show with 54 episodes published.

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  Episode #52

  Ending Relationships (Part 2): Deciding How To Leave

  Aug 7, 20261h 30m

  Kate and Michelle continue the conversation about ending relationships by each sharing how they told their partner they wanted to make a change to what the relationship would look like. They discuss the aftermath of these conversations as well. Tips include a focus on radical acceptance and finding support during this time of transition. TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 49:34-49:45 and 55:05-55:40. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at thecouchandthechair@gmail.com Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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  Episode #51

  Ending Relationships (Part 1): Deciding When To Leave

  May 29, 20261h 44m

  In this first episode in a two episode series, Kate and Michelle talk about deciding to end their relationships. Specifically, Michelle shares how she arrived at the decision to divorce her husband and Kate shares how she chose to continue to stay married but no longer live with her husband. They both unpack their belief systems about marriage and events that led to their respective decisions. Tips are provided to help others who find themselves discerning about the future of their relationships. Stay tuned for part two in July! TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 6:42-8:00, 57:15-57:25, 1:19:03-1:19:23, 1:20:30. Listen to the Stay or Go podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoKNgqEYIfCpIU7HSfed2 Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at thecouchandthechair@gmail.com Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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  Episode #50

  Chosen Family: Intentionally Creating The Relationships We Dream Of

  Mar 27, 20261h 23m

  Kate and Michelle discuss the concept of creating a chosen family. Kate shares how she created this as an adult by being polyamorous and Michelle talks about how her upbringing inspires her to want to eventually become a foster parent. They each discuss different beliefs you can cultivate when thinking about what you want your family to look like. They also share an exciting personal announcement about what's coming next for both of them this year! TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 9:46-10:05. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at thecouchandthechair@gmail.com Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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  Episode #49

  Autism: Trusting the Process of Discovery in Adulthood and in Parenting

  Jan 30, 20261h 24m

  Kate and Michelle share two different perspectives on autism. Michelle talks about parenting an autistic child who was recently diagnosed. Kate talks about her lived experience as someone who discovered autistic traits later in the life for herself. Together they talk about the importance of de-stigmatizing autism and finding ways to embrace it instead. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at thecouchandthechair@gmail.com Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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  Episode #48

  Grieving During the Holidays: Adapting in the Midst of Loss

  Nov 28, 20251h 17m

  Kate and Michelle talk about experiencing grief in different forms during the holidays; Michelle is experiencing grief after the deaths of both her mother-in-law and grandfather this year and Kate is experiencing grief about her mother's declining health and how that impacts holidays in her family. They share tips for how to shift your perspective about this time of year and how to take care of yourself amidst your grief. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at thecouchandthechair@gmail.com Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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