Between Us: A Psychotherapy Podcast Episode 50: We Are Not Sovereign Individuals
Aug 7, 2024
Orna Guralnik, a practicing psychoanalyst and couples therapist known for her role in the show Couples Therapy, joins John Totten in a fascinating discussion. They dive into the complex relationship between therapy and geopolitics, highlighting how personal identities shape therapeutic experiences. Orna shares insights on navigating authority and compassion in therapy, revealing the challenges of maintaining privacy while documenting sessions. The conversation culminates in exploring the intricacies of emotional intimacy and the vital importance of mutual recognition amidst conflicting histories.
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Transformative Teenage Therapy Experience
- Orna's first therapy as a troubled adolescent was transformative and meaningful.
- Her early analyst was politically engaged, blending personal and social issues seamlessly.
Balance Disclosure in Therapy
- Limit personal disclosures to what affects the therapeutic process.
- Emotional openness matters more than sharing private life details.
Shift Focus Inward in Couples Therapy
- Encourage patients to look inward rather than blame others.
- Ask what made them behave a certain way rather than focusing on their partner's faults.
