The Whole Therapist Summer Book Series: The Development of a Therapist. Chapter 2
Jul 20, 2022
Dive into the nuances of therapist development as Abby and Kellee explore the idea of 'shuttling'—oscillating between experience and reflection. They discuss the importance of naming countertransference to foster co-consciousness in sessions. Laughter ensues as they question professional rituals, like wearing headphones, shining light on unexamined practices. The transformative power of consultation is emphasized as a means to enhance therapeutic work, while creative, embodied learning methods are encouraged to enrich clinical practice.
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Theory As The Therapist's Home Base
- Grounding in a theory or framework creates a base from which therapists can operate fluidly.
- That foundation allows clinicians to shuttle between reflection and experience with more ease.
Shuttling Explains Emotional Oscillation
- Shuttling is a rhythmic movement between thinking and feeling, self and other inside therapy.
- It engages the default mode network and explains why therapists and clients confuse internal experiences.
Naming Countertransference In-Session
- Kellee described naming her own alignment with a client's story and then pausing to allow the client to lead.
- Simply naming countertransference helped her step back and restored the client's space.
