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The Practice of Therapy PodcastDeborah Richelieu | Building a Thriving Couples Therapy Private Practice | TPOT 369When it comes to relationships, connection is everything. For Deborah Richelieu, this truth has shaped both her personal and professional life. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), she has dedicated her career to helping couples navigate the complexities of relationships, communication, and emotional intimacy. Recently, Deborah sat down with Gordon Brewer on the Practice of Therapy podcast to share her journey, insights on couples therapy, and the importance of community in times of grief. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free ...
2025-02-1730 min
Archives sonoresDeborah Blocker - Le principe du plaisir22 juin 2022Deborah Blocker, Le principe de plaisir, esthétique, savoirs et politique dans la Florence des Médicis - Belles Lettres en dialogue avec Samir BoumedieneLe dernier jeudi du Carnaval de l'année 1569, au coeur d'un hiver féroce, sept jeunes patriciens florentins s'assemblèrent pour faire académie. La sodalité ainsi fondée devint vite l'une des académies florentines les plus dynamiques - au point de laisser, lors de sa disparition, six décennies plus tard, des milliers de folios d'archives consignant ses travaux (registres d'activités, discours, poèmes, etc.). Comprendre ce qui motiva ce...
2025-02-121h 14
Black Marriage Therapy5 Lessons from a Marriage and Family TherapistTherapy, for a lot of us in the black community, can be taboo. Often times speaking to a stranger about our problems and our relationships can be an intimidating journey filled with uncertainty, vulnerability, and self-discovery. But today, we're here to help peel back some of the layers on the idea of therapy for your relationship and peek into what it's really all about. We also will be getting advice on 5 things that are essential for a healthy marriage from an expert with several years of experience counseling couples. Our guest today is Deborah Richelieu, a licensed Marriage and...
2023-10-2647 min
The Beautiful Suffering PodcastFight or Flight or Freeze w/ Anastasia & DeborahBesides the fact that I kept saying "Flee" instead of "Freeze," check out my live discussion with a LMFT and LMFT Registered intern on this topic. If it adds any value go ahead and share it with a friend. . . You can follow them on IG: @richlydeb @ab_counseling
2022-09-0143 min
The Father DifferenceIntentional LoveSend us a textWhat is the best way for a man to love his wife? For a dad to love his children so they can discover more of who they were created to be. Join me with Kevin Richelieu on the Man of Honor Podcast as Kevin shares how he balances his calling in ministry and his family. Kevin Richelieu is a pastor on staff at Christian Life Center. Most people refer to him as Rev. Kev. He is passionate about finding practical ways for the gospel to be lived out in the life of Christians...
2022-03-091h 00
The Rich CouchFaith and Mental Health Pt. 1Welcome back to The Rich Couch 🛋
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You have just clicked the launch of my new Season entitled "Faith and Mental Health."
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A rich life lesson I have learned this passed year is to be good to yourself. This time last year I was so devastated after an unexpected lay off from the new job I started. This was a hit to my confidence and I was in shock! But I had to put my focus into not beating myself up and doing what was best for me in a dark...
2021-08-1417 minThe Rich CouchRich Lessons Post Grad Pt. 2Post Grad Life Part 2
Hey everyone welcome back to the Rich Couch 🛋 channel where we value Rich Conversation, Rich Relationships and we hope to Enrich your life!!
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I wanted to share part 2 of lessons I have learned post grad as a marriage and family therapist! One thing I loved about grad school was a distinct focus on the self care of a therapist. Today I share some key lessons I have learned to care for myself and be aware of my self when I am meeting with clients.
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2021-08-0715 minThe Rich CouchRich Lessons Post Grad Pt. 1I know I took a hiatus from The Rich Couch 🛋 page! But I am excited to share about life post-grad!!
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To all the counselors and therapists who have graduated this year, I say CONGRATS 🎉 you have completed a program that was all about helping others through an unprecedented global pandemic 😷!!
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YOU are already AMAZING 🤩 but I also want to share my perspective of life and lessons post grad 👩🎓
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2021-05-2911 minThe Rich CouchFaithful Fire | JoyHey everyone!! It’s been a while!! I missed you!
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I filmed this video for a segment for powerful online event for a virtual space for Black women of faith called the Healing Room. I share about my joy journey. It has had its ups and downs, disappointments and hurts, but I am grateful for the God given joy which is rich and irreplaceable!!
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Check out this video and let me know how you have maintained your joy this year!
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2020-12-1517 minThe Rich CouchFriends on The Rich Couch | Rich Friendship with Ruth CompereHEY everyone!! Welcome back to the Rich Couch 🛋!
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Today one of my close friends Ruth joins me as we discuss what makes a friendship enriching for both parties involved!
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We met in college over 10 years ago. We have seen each other in different stages of life: single, married, early career, ministry and we have encouraged and laughed the entire journey. We hope you enjoy the conversation.
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2020-10-2424 minThe Rich CouchFriends on The Rich Couch | Rich Friendship with Esther BrunatHey guys Welcome back to The Rich Couch🛋!
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Thank you for joining us for another rich conversation. This week I invited a special guest my good friend Esther Brunat. We will discuss what a rich friendship looks like and we will share how our friendship has evolved over the years.
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We hope this conversation enriches your friendships and enriches your life.
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2020-10-1736 minThe Rich CouchPCOS Awareness | PCOS Conversation with Cindy PaulHey everyone, today I have a guest sharing with us on the Rich Couch🛋! We have Cindy Paul all the way from London sharing her journey with PCOS, as a young woman and the how she is living after be diagnosed.
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2020-10-0223 minThe Rich CouchPCOS Awareness | PCOS Conversation with Dr. Marcelline GirlieHey there thanks for tuning in, today I have another special guest sharing with us on the Rich Couch 🛋!
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Dr. Marcelline Girlie shares about her PCOS journey with us. She shares her journey to motherhood, her balance of science and faith perspectives. Dr. Marcelline Girlie also inspires us with her journey of trust in God in the midst of her most difficult moments.
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This was a well needed rich conversation on our health and faith as women! As always we hope this is a rich conversation for you a...
2020-10-0138 minThe Rich CouchPCOS Awareness | PCOS Conversation with Vanessa ElanHey everyone, today I have a special guest sharing with us on the Rich Couch🛋!
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My friend Vanessa will share about her PCOS journey from learning about her diagnosis to treatment. Fun fact we have know each other for over 10 years and I just learned earlier this year that we both were diagnosed with PCOS! This was a well needed rich conversation on our health as women! .
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Vanessa also shared how PCOS impacted her faith and her marriage. As always we hope this is a rich conversation for you as w...
2020-09-3014 minThe Rich CouchPCOS Awareness | PCOS and FaithHey everyone welcome back to the Rich Couch🛋!
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Last week I shared September is PCOS Awareness month! This week I am sharing how learning about my PCOS diagnosis affected my faith journey and affected me and my husband’s relationship.
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2020-09-2613 minThe Rich CouchPCOS Awareness | MY PCOS JourneyHey guys welcome back to the The Rich Couch 🛋! Did you know September is National PCOS Awareness month? This week I am sharing about my PCOS journey!
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I am not a medical professional or expert in PCOS, just sharing my journey and I hope to encourage other women who are experiencing symptoms of PCOS.
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2020-09-1914 minThe Rich CouchThe Honeymoon Phase | IntimacyHey everyone, welcome back to the Rich Couch 🛋!
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Tonight is the last night of our Honeymoon Phase series!! Tonight we dive into the topic of intimacy.
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There are several definitions of intimacy floating out there, but I learned how not to allow Hollywood or social media define intimacy for our relationship. We also realize there are different types of intimacy. Thanks to @alyssamariewellness for the diagram showing 4 types of intimacy.
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Lastly checkout the SYMBIS.com website for a love assessment. Hope this...
2020-09-1223 minThe Rich CouchThe Honeymoon Phase | FinancesWelcome back to the Rich Couch 🛋 !
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We are glad you are here and appreciate your feedback!!
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This week’s Honeymoon Stage episode we discuss our views on finances. By no means do we claim to be the experts in helping you with our finances. We just share what has worked for us and what we really needed help with in our first year of marriage when it came to budgeting and communicating about our views on finances.
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2020-09-0542 minThe Rich CouchThe Honeymoon Phase | Conflict & Forgiveness Pt. 2Welcome back to the Rich Couch 🛋!! In this episode of the Honeymoon Phase we dive in a little deeper in the conversation of forgiveness and conflict. We look at how both parties involved, in this case husband and wife, who have two opposing needs that need to be met.
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We are almost done with our mini series the Honeymoon Phase!!
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2020-08-2926 minThe Rich CouchThe Honeymoon Phase | Conflict & Forgiveness Pt. 1Hey there! Welcome back to the Rich Couch 🛋!! We are almost done with our mini series the Honeymoon Phase!!
In today’s episode, we focus on Conflict and Forgiveness Part 1. Conflict is inevitable, it’s the way we address it that impacts the relationship.
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I referenced the book “Relationships: A Mess Worth Making” by Timothy L. Lane & Paul David Tripp.
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2020-08-2223 minThe Rich CouchThe Honeymoon Phase: Rich CommunicationWe are back on The Rich Couch 🛋!
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Join us this week as we dive into discussion on Rich Communication!!
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How important is Rich Communication in a marriage? We learned early on that great communication is a key to a thriving relationship. We have made mistakes like assuming, but the goal is to maintain healthy dialogue!
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Let us know which rich communication nuggets may be helpful to you!! You can also follow my Instagram account: @therichcouch OR check out my blog on the...
2020-08-1518 minThe Rich CouchThe Honeymoon Phase: His time, Her time, Our timeWelcome to Rich Couch 🛋!
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We are continuing our mini series called: The Honeymoon Phase .
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In today’s episode we discuss “His Time, Her Time, Our Time.” Here we have a dialogue about the importance of your spouse and your spending time together and also spending time with community such as friends and mentors who support and pour into your marriage relationship. We hope your life is enriched after listening to this.
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2020-08-0828 minThe Rich CouchThe Honeymoon Phase: ExpectationsHey all welcome back to the Rich Couch!
We are going to start off with a mini series called: The Honeymoon Phase
In our 1st episode we are touching on the topic of addressing expectations.
Expectations should be addressed in the sweet engagement phase leading to holy matrimony, but they also should be revisited in the first few years of your marriage. Check out the episode, like comment and subscribe!!
2020-08-0116 min
The Rich CouchThe Rich Couch LaunchHello and welcome to the Rich Couch 🛋!! The Rich Couch is a safe space to encourage rich conversation, rich relationships that will enrich your life! I am your host Deborah Richelieu, I am studying to be a marriage and family therapist and I share about the lessons I have learned in marriage, relationships and rich conversations. Thank you for being here!
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2020-07-2503 min