Be the Grassy Knoll: Embrace Client Emotions

Therapists must learn to manage negative transference effectively, especially when faced with anger or hatred from clients. Instead of reacting or trying to placate, it's crucial to hold space for these emotions. This approach involves becoming a safe, non-reactive presence—like a grassy knoll—where clients can express their feelings without fear of judgment. By providing this containment, therapists allow the emotions to surface and eventually run their course, highlighting the importance of tolerance in therapy as a means to facilitate healing.