The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy 119. R.A.V.E.(ing) The Professional Human in Therapy: Self of the Therapist Episode w/ Dr. Chad Imhoff
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Jul 19, 2025 Dr. Chad Imhoff, known as 'the EFT guy,' shares his insights on integrating therapist humanity into practice. He discusses how embracing emotional responses combats burnout and enhances client connections. Discover the innovative TEMPO technique for organizing emotional experiences and the RAVE approach for validating therapists' reactions. Chad emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal triggers to improve client care and highlights the balance needed between professionalism and authenticity in therapy.
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Humanity Is The Source Of Clinical Skill
- Therapists are humans whose bodies respond automatically in sessions and that response contains useful information.
- Acknowledging this humanity supplies the source and use of clinical tools rather than a hindrance.
Make A Plan For Your Reactions
- Do make a professional plan to notice and regulate your bodily reactions during sessions.
- Use your regulation skills (like EFT's regulation stance) to convert reactivity into clinical choices.
Emotion Drives Instant Bias
- Emotional reactions are extremely fast and will bias how you perceive clients if unrecognized.
- That confirmatory bias changes how you take in client material in split seconds.