The Alchemy of Relationships with Mary Rower
In today’s episode, we talk about the alchemy of relationships. A term Mary Rower coined herself. Mary Rower, a registered nurse, EMDR clinician, and licensed clinical social worker provides psychotherapy for adults individually, for couples and also leads training for couples looking to repair their relationship or singles looking to find love.
Mary offers us a lot of interesting perspectives on things like shadow work, self-regulation, and trust oriented conversations. We dive into breaking down your sense of self in order to change into a stronger, more aware individual, discuss relationship styles and the most common themes Mary is seeing in her work with individuals and couples and how she approaches these conversations.
Take a listen!
4:32 Jeanie Introduces Mary Rower.
6:20 The Alchemy of Relationships described.
7:21 Mary shares why she chose to focus on the alchemy of relationships and her passions for helping couples & individuals.
9:08 Mary explains the skills she uses and how she helps her clients.
11:14 What is philosophical inquiry?
11:52 What imago therapy and family systems are all about.
14:05 The most common theme Mary is seeing when working with individuals through this tough time.
15:21 What Mary is noticing when working with couples through the pandemic.
17:29 Hurts, Fears, Reminders: The steps Mary encourages her clients to take to move forward.
18:42 Mary explains different Relationship Styles & Stages
21:44 We’ve all got a shadow side & how to recognise what yours is.
25:07 Mary shares her thoughts for those who currently fear therapy.
26:38 The need for self regulation.
30:10 Mary shares who in her community helps her stay accountable and grow.
31:19 A brief explanation of the enneagram & how it helps bring about self awareness.
32:48 Mary’s current struggles in her warrior journey.
34:10 Resources to become an alchemist.
36:09 Jeanie shares her gratitude for Mary joining her on this episode.
Resources Mentioned:
A Pocket Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology by Dan Seigle: https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Guide-Interpersonal-Neurobiology-Integrative/dp/039370713X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Dan+Seigle%3A+Interpersonal+Neurobiology&qid=1624022839&sr=8-1
Doing Imago Relationship Therapy by Harvel Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Imago-Relationship-Therapy-Space-Between/dp/0393713814/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Harvel+Hendricks&qid=1624022871&sr=8-3
Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy by Francine Shaperio: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Past-Your-Self-Help-Techniques/dp/1609619951/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=francine+shapiro&qid=1624022936&sr=8-2
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