Psychology Has It Backwards Episode 126: If We Don't Fix "Issues," What Do We Do?
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Jun 9, 2023 The podcast discusses an alternative approach to psychology, focusing on tapping into innate well-being and having conversations that deepen well-being. It explores the influence of state of mind on perception and the concept of having a quiet mind amidst chaos. The power of wisdom and its impact on our perception and reality is also discussed.
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Focusing on Health
- Focus on clients' inner health and well-being, not on fixing problems.
- Recognize that everyone possesses innate health, and conversations can awaken it.
Client's Thinking vs. Reality
- Clients often present a distorted view of their lives based on their current thinking.
- Therapists should avoid getting caught up in solving these perceived problems.
Housing Crisis Anecdote
- Christine Heath shares an anecdote about a client facing a housing crisis.
- Overwhelmed by thought, he considered returning to jail, illustrating how thinking distorts reality.