Light Up The Couch Undoing the ‘Intake Model’: Improving the First Sessions in Psychotherapy. Ep. 150
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May 5, 2022 AI Snips
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Survivorship Bias in Therapy
- About 20-30% of clients drop out after one visit, often forgotten by clinicians.
- This invisibility is similar to survivorship bias: we only see those who return, not those who don't.
Power of Presence Anecdote
- Darrell Chow shared a profound personal story from his teens about a caring man who offered silent presence without pressure.
- This moment shaped his ongoing work in healing and psychotherapy.
Prioritize Connection Over Paperwork
- Put forms aside and prioritize human connection at the first session.
- Intentionally engage the client first before gathering paperwork to build rapport.