The Whole Therapist At the Edge of Our Own Work
Jun 13, 2023
Hosts Abby and Kellee delve into the complexities of patience in therapy, discussing its impact on both therapists and clients. They share personal therapy experiences, illustrating the dynamics of safety and stuckness. The conversation turns to trust as a necessary foundation for client healing, exploring how impulsivity can disrupt that process. The duo also highlights the importance of relationships in changing memory states and encourages listeners to reflect on their own therapeutic edges. It’s a thoughtful look at growth within the therapeutic journey.
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Blocked By A Five‑Year‑Old Part
- Kelly describes discovering anger toward her dad and intermittently resisting the work in sessions.
- She notices a five-year-old part that dissociates and blocks progress until ready.
Safety And Sudden Stubbornness
- Abby shares resonant experiences of safety with a therapist alongside sudden stuckness or bratty resistance.
- She notices protective parts show up as annoyance, teenage defiance, or a mint-stuck throat sensation.
Patience Means Tolerating Suffering
- The hosts contrast their felt meaning of patience with the dictionary: patience includes tolerating suffering.
- Naming 'suffering' surfaced for them as a core challenge in holding process over time.