Very Bad Therapy

96. New Therapist, Who Dis? (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)

Nov 22, 2021
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INSIGHT

Core Competencies Unite Therapists

  • Good therapists across different approaches share core competencies that can guide effective therapy.
  • Stefan Hoffmann calls for focusing on these core skills rather than rigid training tribalism.
ANECDOTE

Boundary Blur Causes Confusion

  • Katy's first therapist blurred boundaries with too frequent and personal texting, even texting at 3 a.m.
  • This led to confusion, emotional discomfort, and a friend-like dynamic that undermined therapy.
ADVICE

Check In About Self-disclosures

  • Therapists should not assume their disclosures help clients; always check in on clients' reactions to boundary crossings.
  • Clients shouldn't feel they must carry emotional burdens for their therapist.
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