Not Boring CEs

Ketamine Therapy: Ethics, Safety, Integration

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is having a moment… but what does it actually look like in real clinical practice? In this conversation, Autumn Starks pulls back the curt

Perinatal Mental Health: What Therapists Miss

Perinatal mental health is one of those topics most therapists know is important… but very few of us were actually trained in. In this episode, Allison sits down with PMH

Queer, Neurodivergent, & Eating Disorders

What happens when neurodivergence, queerness, and eating disorders all show up in the same therapy room—and most of us were never trained to recognize it? In this episode

Kindness With Backbone: CFT Skills

Ever feel like "self-compassion" sounds a little too soft or self-indulgent? Therapist Courtney Katzenberg joins Allison Puryear to flip that idea on its head with a deep

Nature Therapy Reimagined: From Office to Outdoors

What if "nature therapy" didn't have to mean hiking boots, wilderness permits, or a 60-pound backpack? In this refreshingly down-to-earth conversation, Elena Kopel—a comp

Helping Clients Date With Confidence

Dating isn't just swipes and small talk—it's one of the most vulnerable, frustrating, and growth-filled arenas our clients step into. In this episode of Not Boring CEs, A

Ethical Non-Monogamy: Beyond Bias & Basics

Consensual non-monogamy shows up in therapy rooms more often than many clinicians expect, yet most of us received little to no training on how to support these clients. I

ADHD Lessons from Willy Wonka

What do Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Mike Teevee—and even Charlie—have to teach us about ADHD? In this Not Boring CEs episode, Allison Puryear, LCSW,

ACT Strategies for Perinatal Mental Health

Postpartum depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts—perinatal mental health is far more layered than most people talk about. In this episode of Not Boring

Infertility Counseling Without the Platitudes

Infertility isn't just a medical issue—it's a full-body, full-life experience that can rattle a client's sense of identity, relationships, and hope. In this episode, Alli

Cupcakes, Kale, & Clinical Insight

In this eye-opening conversation, Aislinn Burke, LMFT, CEDS-S, and Allison Puryear, LCSW, dive deep into the intersection of eating disorders, anti-fat bias, and diet cul

Don't Get Canceled: Therapist Ethics Online

Digital ethics isn't just for robots and lawyers—it's for therapists too. In this episode, Allison sits down with Amelia Knott, art therapist and digital ethics nerd (her

NICU Trauma & Therapist Tools

What happens when the journey to parenthood takes an unexpected turn into the NICU? In this deeply human episode, Dr. Alexa Bonacquisti joins Allison Puryear to explore t

Therapists, Sex, & the Squirm

What Actually Counts as Ethical When It Comes to Talking About Sex in Therapy? Most of us were taught exactly three sentences about sex in grad school (and one of them wa

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness

Mindfulness isn't one-size-fits-all—especially when trauma's in the mix. In this candid and compassionate episode, Allison sits down with trauma therapist Rebecca Ogle to

Eating Disorders & Diabetes

Get ready for an eye-opening episode of Not Boring CEs as Kate and Allison dive into the complex intersections of eating disorders, diabetes, and mental health. From debu

Therapist Attachment Style in Session

In this episode of Not Boring CEs, we delve into the fascinating world of attachment styles and their profound impact on therapy with the insightful Elizabeth Gillette. U

Adapting DBT Skills for Therapy

Join Ann Robinson and Allison Puryear in this engaging episode of Not Boring CEs as they delve into the practical application of therapeutic concepts, particularly the in

Harry Potter & Trauma Renegotiation

Join Allison and Kellie Hayes in an engaging conversation as they delve into the world of Harry Potter to explore trauma themes and their therapeutic implications. From d

Harmful Christian Communities & Workplaces

In this episode of "Not Boring CEs," Allison and Emily delve into the complex and often sensitive topic of helping clients navigate harmful religious environments. They u