This Jungian Life Podcast When Therapy Ends
Oct 10, 2019
The podcast dives into the emotionally charged process of terminating therapy, highlighting the complex feelings of both clients and therapists. It explores the importance of a collaborative farewell and the nuances of client empowerment. Unexpected endings, such as financial difficulties or relocation, bring their own challenges, adding layers to the emotional experience. Additionally, vivid dream analyses reveal deeper insights into the struggles of self-integration and personal growth, emphasizing the need to confront one's shadow for healing and connection.
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Client Autonomy
- Remind clients they have power over the therapeutic process, including deciding when to end.
- This helps address anxieties about being in therapy forever and clarifies the client's autonomy.
Reciprocal Transformation
- Jungian analysis emphasizes the reciprocal impact of the process on both analyst and analysand.
- Deep analysis leads to transformation for both parties involved, unlike the Freudian model of the analyst as a blank slate.
Energy as an Indicator
- Observe the client's energy levels as a potential indicator of nearing the end of therapy.
- Decreased enthusiasm, a shift towards social updates, and less processing between sessions can be signs.