Client Feedback and the State of Training in Therapy

Some clients desire therapists to understand their emotions without being emotionally affected, as it can induce shame and hinder progress. Clients seek state changing, not a lack of response, but a measured and understanding reaction from therapists. The feeling of being understood is crucial for inducing state change. In terms of training, there is an ongoing need to teach therapists how to appropriately understand and react to clients' emotions, as it greatly impacts the therapy's effectiveness.