Beginning the Treatment with Jonathan Shedler, PhD
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
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Understanding Clinician Comfort Zones
Clinicians need to identify the type of patients they are comfortable working with, as this varies for each individual. Some thrive on working with high-intensity cases, while others prefer working with only one such patient. It is crucial for clinicians to know themselves and their limits to ensure a successful treatment relationship. Putting patients' needs ahead of their own can lead to trouble, emphasizing the importance of a treatment relationship that benefits both parties.
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