The Whole Therapist Book Series: The Development of a Therapist. Chapter 4, Part 1
Aug 30, 2022
Abby and Kellee dive into the depths of client narratives, contrasting surface-level coping strategies with the profound impact of family-of-origin dynamics. They discuss how hypervigilance often stems from early experiences and emphasize the importance of somatic attunement in therapy. The hosts highlight the art of deep listening, the challenges of divided attention in a digital age, and how to hold space for clients who may fear slowing down. Their exploration reveals the beauty of nurturing deeper connections in the therapeutic process.
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Slowing Down Expands Capacity
- Slowing down broadens attention and lets you notice more of life instead of compulsively doing.
- Kellee and Abby found deeper presence brings richer, less frenetic work and self-compassion.
Ask What Busyness Fulfills
- Ask clients what need being busy fulfills instead of only offering coping skills.
- Use undivided attention to invite exploration of deeper narratives behind behavior.
Family Origins Explain Protective Behavior
- Family-of-origin stories often explain protective behaviors like hypervigilance.
- Without that history therapists risk defaulting to only skills-based solutions.
