115. Unlearning to a Blank Slate: Reclaiming Your Professional Identity After Grad School with Alison McCleary and Jordan Pickell
Designer Practice Podcast
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Evolving Authenticity in Therapy
This chapter examines the transformation of the therapist's role from a neutral 'blank slate' to an authentic presence in therapy. It highlights the importance of allowing true selves to emerge in therapeutic relationships, exploring challenges new clinicians face with imposter syndrome and the pressure of maintaining professionalism. The discussion underscores how genuine connections and relational dynamics can foster deeper healing, contrasting human qualities in therapy with the limitations of AI.
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