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67: Therapeutic Journeys: Brandon on RLT and Relationship Dynamics

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Jason Polk, a seasoned therapist specializing in couples therapy, hosts Brandon Schwartz, LCSW, from Colorado Relationship Recovery on the podcast.

Brandon shares his journey of becoming a therapist, influenced by overcoming bullying, depression, and a transformative experience with his own therapist in middle school.

He discusses his educational path, shifting from a desire to join the Marines to pursuing psychology, eventually finding his passion in couples therapy.

The conversation touches on the modalities of Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and its differences from other therapies, the concept of grandiosity and narcissism in relationships, and the profound impact therapy can have on personal and relational growth.

Brandon emphasizes the importance of empathy, accountability, and differentiation in therapy, explaining why he finds his work both revolutionary and rewarding.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:09 Brandon's Journey to Becoming a Therapist

02:47 High School and College Experiences

04:04 Choosing Marriage and Family Therapy

05:36 Impactful Therapy Experience

09:02 Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and Couples Work

13:57 First and Second Order Change in Therapy

15:34 Family Influence and Accountability

18:28 Understanding Human Behavior in Therapy

19:20 The Importance of Self-Realization

20:22 Personal Wake-Up Calls

22:21 The Role of Direct Feedback

25:31 Defining Narcissism in Therapy

31:51 The Revolutionary Impact of Couples Therapy

To learn more about Brandon and work with him, visit his About page.

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68 episodes

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Jason Polk, a seasoned therapist specializing in couples therapy, hosts Brandon Schwartz, LCSW, from Colorado Relationship Recovery on the podcast.

Brandon shares his journey of becoming a therapist, influenced by overcoming bullying, depression, and a transformative experience with his own therapist in middle school.

He discusses his educational path, shifting from a desire to join the Marines to pursuing psychology, eventually finding his passion in couples therapy.

The conversation touches on the modalities of Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and its differences from other therapies, the concept of grandiosity and narcissism in relationships, and the profound impact therapy can have on personal and relational growth.

Brandon emphasizes the importance of empathy, accountability, and differentiation in therapy, explaining why he finds his work both revolutionary and rewarding.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:09 Brandon's Journey to Becoming a Therapist

02:47 High School and College Experiences

04:04 Choosing Marriage and Family Therapy

05:36 Impactful Therapy Experience

09:02 Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and Couples Work

13:57 First and Second Order Change in Therapy

15:34 Family Influence and Accountability

18:28 Understanding Human Behavior in Therapy

19:20 The Importance of Self-Realization

20:22 Personal Wake-Up Calls

22:21 The Role of Direct Feedback

25:31 Defining Narcissism in Therapy

31:51 The Revolutionary Impact of Couples Therapy

To learn more about Brandon and work with him, visit his About page.

  continue reading

68 episodes

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