The Whole Therapist Moving Away from 'Topic of The Week' Therapy
Sep 17, 2024
Kellee and Abby explore the importance of focusing on process over content in therapy. They discuss how joy and intentionality shape their work, emphasizing that meaningful connections can prevent superficial sessions. The hosts reflect on their personal journeys and how they find joy in different therapeutic approaches, such as somatic work and boundary-setting. They also highlight the challenges early career therapists face and the significance of community and shared language in fostering a deeper therapeutic experience.
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Content vs Process In Therapy
- When therapy stays at 'crisis of the week' the work remains on content and misses processing.
- Abby and Kellee emphasize intention and shared direction to access deeper relational offerings.
Set Shared Intentions With Clients
- Be intentional with clients by setting shared goals and direction rather than only reviewing weekly stresses.
- Create structure so sessions move toward processing, not only surface updates.
How The Podcast Began
- Abby and Kellee describe meeting in 2019 and launching the podcast in 2020 after training connections.
- Their early similarity evolved into distinct sources of joy and professional focus over four years.