Dr Christine McKee

Dr Peta talks with Dr Christine McKee in this episode - about relationships and relational health. They discuss the role of the autonomic nervous system in deep connection, and intimacy, and the different tools that can be used to regulate (oneself and in a couple).

Chris discusses her approach to working with couples in therapy, focusing on somatic and relational health. She emphasizes the importance of regulation and attachment in relationships, and how these factors impact the ability to be present and connected. Dr. McKee explains her step-by-step process, starting with self-regulation and then moving to co-regulation, where couples practice techniques such as eye contact, light touch, and non-distracted space. She also highlights the significance of tempo and pacing in therapy, ensuring that the slowest person's needs are met. The goal is to create a safe and regulated environment where vulnerable conversations can take place.

For show notes, transcripts, resources and more visit the podcast episode page here

https://www.evidencebasedeft.com/Dr-Christine-McKee

Christine discusses a guide she created just for our listeners - An Orienting to Now Tools Guide

What you get inside the Guide:

6 x quick tips to self-regulate prior to and during a session, as a practitioner
5 x practical Orienting to Now tools to share with client

Free download is available here https://www.drchristinemckee.com/Orienting_to_Now_Tools_Guide

About Dr Christine McKee

Christine is a a New Zealand born, Aussie-raised, Canada living psychologist (Australia), master practitioner in clinical counselling (Canada), with 20 years of hands-on clinical and corporate experience.

She has had the pleasure of working alongside amazing individuals, couples, families, leaders, and teams across diverse industries and countries and her passion has always been people. Chirtsine is especially focussed on helping people to thrive in healthy relationships - be it partner, parent, family, work, or friendships.

Visit Christine and her work https://www.drchristinemckee.com/home