Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch Encore: S03 Ep. 21 - We Discuss Becca & Jake
Jul 29, 2025
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Jake's Unprocessed Grief Fuels Anger
- Jake's unresolved feelings about loss from an unexpected pregnancy fuel his anger toward his kids.
- His difficulty processing grief contributes to his emotional outbursts despite love for his children.
Cork Metaphor for Anger Management
- Jake uses repression to manage anger, focusing on "being a stronger cork" instead of expressing feelings.
- This strategy fails as emotions build pressure, leading to explosive outbursts.
Time and Dose Emotional Insights
- Therapists should time and dose difficult emotional insights carefully for clients like Jake.
- Push only when client is ready to avoid shutting down engagement prematurely.