Deb Does Therapy with Dr Debra Campbell

Let's Talk Coping with Lockdown

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:09:08 GMT

Dr Deb talks everyday coping in a time of COVID-19. Focussing on self-compassion, staying connected despite 'social distancing' and casting around for experiences of flow even if you sometimes feel a little flattened by these strange days...

For the resources discussed in the podcast, pop on over to www.drdebracampbell.com

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Transference and the Importance of the Relationship in Therapy

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 07:21:09 GMT

I've been a therapist and a patient in long-term therapy so I've experienced transference from both sides of the couch.

What is transference?

In simplest terms, it usually comes down those 'falling in love' with your therapist, or 'yearning to be friends with them outside sessions' feelings, that many people experience at some point in therapy. The feelings are usually the client transferring unresolved old feelings, and unfulfilled wishes onto the therapist unconsciously, creating an opportunity to get unresolved hurts, pain and unacknowledged feelings sorted.

Handling the transference feelings of a client sensitively, directly, while maintaining clear, strong, compassionate boundaries, is the work of a good therapist. It also takes enormous courage for a client to say how they are feeling, and let themselves be vulnerable, while accepting that the relationship must stay sacred and within the therapeutic boundaries, even when they yearn for more.

In this episode I explore why transference happens, why it's important albeit painful, and how to deal with those difficult feelings, to keep growing and becoming your own hero

Got a life, therapy or mental health question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help.

You'll also find some free mental health resources and links to my book over at www.drdebracampbell.com

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How To Master Self-Criticism

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 03:04:22 GMT

A mini therapy session with Dr Deb on why we tend to hit ourselves over the head with self-criticism and how to get on top of unhelpful patterns of thinking.

Extra resources:

Link to Dr Debra Campbell's book Lovelands

For a free sress reduction through mindfulness course online by qualified teachers: https://palousemindfulness.com

Download Dr Deb's free Life Design Workbook which examines unhelpful stories we tell ourselves in more detail: https://dr-debra-campbell.thinkific.com/courses/lovelandsworkbook

Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help.

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How NOT to Have a Relationship: Lessons from MAFS 2018

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:51:55 GMT

In this show I'm talking Married at First Sight Australia 2018 for the last time because so many people seem to want to talk about it and understand it more fully. I think reality TV brings out not only the voyeur in us, but the social scientist in us too, that part of us that wants to understand how people tick, how WE tick. Tune in to hear my round up of MAFS 2018.

Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com

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MAFS Recap - Learning From Others' Mistakes

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 02:00:36 GMT

In this show I'm talking Married at First Sight Australia 2018 (again!) because we can all learn from watching others' mistakes unfold before our very eyes nightly! Tune in to hear what I'd say to the remaining couples if they were to find themselves on my therapy couch!

Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com

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MAFS - Let's Get Real with the Advice

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 06:54:53 GMT

In this show I'm talking Married at First Sight Australia (for the second time) because some things just need to be said, and I'm the couple therapist to say them! Fear not, I'm not only offering free counsel to the couples but to the 'experts' as well! Tune in to hear what I have to say to the remaining couples and the experts if they were to find themselves on my therapy couch!

Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com

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A Therapist's Take on Married at First Sight Australia 2018

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:55:46 GMT

A special fun episode looking at what we can all learn from Married at First Sight Australia 2018 (!) Tune in for what I have to say to each of the remaining couples if they were to find themselves on my therapy couch!

Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com

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How To Stay Present in A Distracted World

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:49:08 GMT

Caroline asks how to stay present and engaged in her relationships when she's too often stressed and her mind is always busy and distracted.

Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll do our best to help.

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How to Achieve Your Goals Without Pressure and Overwhelm

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 03:06:13 GMT

Dr Deb talks about setting goals without putting yourself under too much pressure, and making sure the goals you set are actually meaningful enough for you. Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help. More at www.drdebracampbell.com

Check out Debra's book Lovelands.

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Self-Care or More Pressure?

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:32:07 GMT

Dr Deb talks about her ups and downs with self-care overwhelm and offers her personal insights into caring for yourself in the core ways that truly matter.

Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help.

More at www.drdebracampbell.com

Check out Debra's book Lovelands.

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Developing Self-Compassion & Self-Esteem

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 23:44:31 GMT

In this episode Dr Deb offers guidance for developing greater self-compassion and building self-esteem in ways that are simple and accessible to all of us and make a huge difference to our mental health over the long-term.

Got a question for Dr Deb? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help. Find the Lovelands book here

Get the Lovelands workbook here

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Mending Relationships & Forgiving Ourselves

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 07:51:08 GMT

In this episode Dr Deb answers Anita's question about how to reconnect with her son and his family, or how to live with her broken heart if she cannot. Healing strained family relationships takes patience, persistence and forgiveness of ourselves and others.

Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help.

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Why Do I Keep Making the Same Relationship Mistakes?

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 03:21:39 GMT

Get off the dysfunctional relationship train! In this episode Dr Deb answers Lisa's question about why she keeps making the same relationship choices that don't work out and what to do to creat change.

Got a question for Dr Deb? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help. Find the Lovelands book here

Get the Lovelands workbook here

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The Trouble With Weekends

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 02:06:49 GMT

Sunday, Bloody Sunday! Weekends are short and precious, but precious time can easily turn into pressure time. There's the pressure to be a great parent, the pressure to be social, the pressure to get stuff done and even the pressure to relax!

Got a life question for Dr Deb?

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What's My Best Life? How Do I Get There?

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:42:40 GMT

Freya asks Dr Deb how she can live her 'best life' when she feels confused and overwhelmed trying to work out what it is.

Got a life question for Dr Deb to answer? Write to debra@schooloflove.com.au and we'll try to help.

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