Nancy McWilliams on Mental Health, Transference and Dissociation
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
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Empowerment Through Personal Responsibility in Therapy
The chapter explores a therapeutic interaction where a patient grapples with feeling misunderstood and disempowered. Through a thought experiment, the therapist guides the patient towards recognizing the significance of personal agency in addressing their challenges. It delves into the importance of moving from helplessness to empowerment in therapy, emphasizing the role of empathic resonance and allowing patients to express and process complex emotions like anger and gratitude.
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