Light Up The Couch Being Human and a Therapist: Awareness of Burnout, Roles, Power, and Therapeutic 'Love' , Ep. 152
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Be a Student, Not an Expert
- View yourself as a humble student of life, not as the expert.
- Approach sessions with curiosity, learning alongside the client.
The Myth of the Blank Slate Therapist
- Therapists are not blank slates and shouldn't strive for an impossible standard of perfection.
- This unrealistic expectation creates a false power imbalance in therapy.
Self-Regulation First
- Prioritize regulating your own nervous system before responding to client activations.
- Grounding techniques help regain composure and access intuitive responses.