The AAMFT Podcast

by American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

The AAMFT Podcast is an all-access pass to the latest news, developments, and thought leaders in the world of systemic therapy. Hosted by Dr. Eli Karam, it strives to relate, educate, and innovate one episode at a time. The episodes explore topics that relationship-based therapists care about, and features unique conversations and interviews with established experts. The show provides information and education on direct practic ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 6

  • Episode 103: Don Posner

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    Episode 103: Don Posner

    S06 E103
    56:38
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    In the first installment of 2024 and the beginning of Season 6 of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli speaks with sleep expert, Donn Posner. Dr. Posner is one of the leaders in the field of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and the founder and President of Sleepwell Consultants.

  • MFT License Portability

    MFT License Portability

    E110
    48:30

    In this episode, Eli interviews AAMFT's very own Chief Advocacy Officer, Roger Smith, to discuss AAMFT's efforts in developing a model of MFT license portability in order to promote more objectivity in assessing qualifications, as well as standardization between states in our increasingly mobile society.

  • Episode 109: Dafna Lender

    Episode 109: Dafna Lender

    E109
    54:40

    On this episode of the AAMFT Podcast, Dafna Lender, LCSW, speaks to Eli about secure attachment of children with their caregivers, and the importance of playfulness and rupture repair in the parent-child relationship.

  • Episode 108: Sue Johnson, Jim Furrow & Gail Palmer

    Episode 108: Sue Johnson, Jim Furrow & Gail Palmer

    E108
    01:09:10

    It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Sue Johnson on April 23, 2024. In this very special tribute episode, we hear from Sue in her own words about her childhood and professional legacy. Sue was also a cherished friend whose warmth and wisdom profoundly touched all who knew her. Two of those friends and leaders in the EFT Movement, Gail Palmer & Jim Furrow, join Eli to share their memories and emotional last conversations with their mentor.

  • Episode 107: Barry McCarthy

    Episode 107: Barry McCarthy

    E107
    50:18

    In this episode, we confront the traditional male-female power struggle over intercourse frequency and replace it with a new understanding in which both women and men value affectionate, sensual, playful, and erotic touch.