The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy

61. The Stuck Series: Clients Using Blame

Oct 3, 2023

Discover the challenges of clients who rely on blame in therapy sessions. The discussion sheds light on how blame can serve as a complex emotional anchor, revealing both overt and covert dynamics in relationships. Learn about the inner turmoil behind blame and its impact on relational safety. The hosts emphasize empathy as a crucial tool for understanding these behaviors and provide therapeutic strategies to reframe blame into constructive communication. Join them in exploring how to help clients transition towards healthier emotional connections.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Exploring Blame in Therapy: Introduction to 'The Stuck Client' Series

03:21 • 2min

Understanding Blame as a Therapeutic Anchor

05:03 • 3min

Navigating Blame in EFT

07:53 • 6min

Understanding Blame: The Inner Turmoil Behind Projection

13:31 • 2min

Unpacking the Cycle of Blame

15:21 • 24min

We are launching a series of episodes dedicated to helping you join in really stuck processes. In this specific episode, we talk about clients who keep using blame as a strategy in session.

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. Thank you for listening. We hope this experience helps you push the leading edge in your work to help people connect with themselves and each other.

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