In our Season 2 finale, we’re keeping it fun (and a little nostalgic) as we talk about one of our favorite therapeutic outlets — gaming! 🎮✨

We explore how play and video games can be a form of emotional regulation, creativity, and connection. From cozy games that bring calm to story-driven adventures that help us process emotions, we share how gaming has supported our own mental health and why it’s so much more than just a pastime.

We also chat about what we’ve been playing lately, how games can foster mindfulness and community, and why joy and play are essential parts of healing.

Join us as we wrap up the season with laughter, reflection, and a little bit of pixel therapy. 💬🧠

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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse. Please listen at your own pace and care for yourself as needed.

In this episode of Breakthrough the Couch, we sit down with guest Michael Reh, who courageously shares his story as a childhood sexual abuse survivor. Together, we discuss the realities of trauma, the challenges survivors face, and the ongoing journey of healing.

We explore:

•The impact of childhood trauma on identity, trust, and relationships

•How shame and silence often keep survivors from seeking support

•The role of therapy in reclaiming safety and voice

•Finding resilience, meaning, and growth after trauma

•How friends, family, and communities can better support survivors

This conversation is both tender and powerful, reminding us that healing isn’t linear—but it is possible. Whether you are a survivor yourself, love someone who is, or want to deepen your understanding, this episode offers insight, compassion, and hope.

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In this lighthearted episode, we’re pulling out bingo — therapy style! As therapists, there are certain phrases we hear again and again in sessions, from “I don’t know where to start” to “I didn’t do my homework.” Together, we playfully go through some of the most common client expressions, why they show up so often, and what they can reveal about deeper emotions and experiences.

While we keep it fun with a round of “Therapy Bingo,” we also unpack the meaning behind these familiar phrases — like the ways people protect themselves with humor, minimize their struggles, or carry shame about needing help.

✨ Tune in to laugh with us, relate to some of these therapy “greatest hits,” and remember: if you’ve ever said these things in therapy, you are so not alone.

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