Shows
Things You Learn in TherapyEp 127: The Art of Clarity: How Discernment Counseling Helps Couples in Limbo with Lianna PurjesSend us a textWhat happens when one person in a relationship is ready to throw in the towel while their partner wants to keep trying? This emotional standoff creates a relationship limbo that can last for months or even years, preventing healing and growth for both individuals.Therapist Lianna Purjes joins us to explore the powerful tool of discernment counseling - a specialized, short-term intervention created specifically for couples with mixed agendas about their future together. Unlike traditional couples therapy that assumes both partners want to improve the relationship, discernment counseling helps couples gain...
2025-05-0940 min
The Individual Matters PodcastHow to Co-Regulate with Your Neurodivergent Child (Lianna Purjes, MS Ed, MSW, LCSW)What is co-regulation? Why is co-regulation essential when parenting neurodivergent children? How can parents learn to co-regulate? Lianna Purjes, MSEd, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed therapist and neurodivergence coach at Coaching With Lianna. She works with adults and parents to help them manage emotions in healthy ways, get organized, and communicate their needs effectively. She holds master’s degrees in special education and clinical social work, and has almost 20 years of experience. Lianna has worked with countless clients who were on the verge of giving up because they never got the tools they actually needed to succeed. ...
2024-12-2628 minThings You Learn in TherapyEp 106: Embracing Neurodiversity in Relationships: Understanding and Navigating the Unique Dynamics of ADHD and Autism with Lianna PurjesSend us a textDiscover the hidden dynamics of neurodivergence in relationships as licensed clinical social worker, Lianna Purjes, uncovers the profound impact of ADHD and autism on how we connect and communicate with those closest to us. Our conversation isn't your usual relationship talk; it's an eye-opening exploration of brain diversity that challenges the norms and celebrates every individual's unique contribution to human connection. Lianna's expertise shines as we tackle the question: Can the distinct ways neurodivergent individuals perceive the world be seen as superpowers rather than hurdles?Communication can be a minefield, but...
2024-08-1639 min