Lessons from the Playroom The Clients We Attract: Mirrors for Therapist Growth (Best Of)
Original Air Date: October 24, 2023
In this captivating episode, Lisa Dion is joined by three incredible colleagues—Michelle Wayman, Mili Shoemaker, and Lisa Walton—from Argentina, Australia, and the United States. Together, they explore a fascinating question: why do therapists attract the clients they do?
Have you noticed patterns in your caseload, with clients showing up who reflect similar struggles or challenges? Lisa and her guests dive into how these connections are far from random. Clients often act as mirrors, reflecting parts of our own experiences and guiding us toward self-discovery and growth.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- Why the clients who enter our therapy spaces are not random and what they reveal about our own journeys
- How clients serve as teachers, mirroring experiences we might be avoiding or haven't yet integrated
- Why countertransference can be embraced as a tool for deeper understanding and connection
- How awareness of these patterns can transform your practice, infusing it with curiosity, self-awareness, and deeper opportunities for co-regulation and healing
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that clients are more than recipients of therapy—they are guides and mirrors helping us illuminate where we need to grow, heal, and show up more fully. Tune in to explore how understanding these connections can enrich both your professional practice and personal journey. 💕
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