Therapy Chat 497: Finding The Authentic Therapist In You with Stefanie Klein
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Sep 8, 2025 Stefanie Klein, LCSW, SEP, and a NARM Master Therapist with 30 years of experience, dives into the importance of embracing countertransference as a therapeutic gift. She introduces the SPACE program, aimed at helping therapists manage complex trauma while finding fulfillment in their roles. The conversation highlights the significance of personal connection, self-awareness, and evolving spirituality in therapy. Stefanie emphasizes the need for community support and ongoing personal healing for therapists to enhance their effectiveness and client relationships.
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Relationship Is The Primary Intervention
- The therapeutic relationship is the single most important intervention for client outcomes.
- Therapists need self-awareness and ongoing consultation to notice blind spots that harm that relationship.
Therapist's Mid-Career Shift To Somatics
- Stefanie Klein described shifting from a 'neck up' psychodynamic approach to somatic and NARM work mid-career.
- She trained in Somatic Experiencing then NARM and now focuses on developmental complex trauma.
Different Trauma Types Need Different Skills
- Shock trauma and developmental trauma require overlapping but different skill sets.
- Working somatically opens access to lost resources and themes beyond just locating traumatic memory.