The therapeutic alliance is a base from which therapy can happen. And in order for that base to develop, we need to be a certain way for our clients.
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Therapeutic Task Types: Podcast 086
Continue reading »You may already be familiar with the idea of giving your clients ‘homework’ to do between sessions. Therapists like Milton Erickson and Jay Haley took this a step further, famously assigning behavioural tasks that could make a massive difference to their clients – and yours.
Treating the Angry Client: Podcast 085
Continue reading »When left untreated, destructive anger can steal friendships, partners, jobs and even health. Here are five calming tips to tame the beast within your angry clients.
Therapeutic Relationship: Podcast 084
Continue reading »It was a tragedy, but I didn’t know it at first. In the long-shadowed gloom of a winter evening, Mary painted the painful picture of what had happened to her husband Dave…
Help Clients Take Responsibility: Podcast 083
Continue reading »Blaming others for everything removes your client’s sense of control. Here are three ways to gently help them see their own influence.
Behavioural Interventions: Podcast 082
Continue reading »As terrible as depression is, some simple interventions can be surprisingly effective in relieving symptoms. Use these techniques to help clients rediscover their enjoyment of life.
Disease of Civilisation: Podcast 081
Continue reading »Depression is a ‘disease of civilization’ and a curse of modern living. Here are some of the common life events that pose a risk of depression, and the reasons why it might happen.
Make Tough Decisions: Podcast 080
Continue reading »We all approach life’s crossroads sometimes. There are paths, maybe many, to choose from. Help your clients see things more clearly so they can move forward.
7 Worst Business Mistakes: Podcast 079
Continue reading »By giving you the seven worst therapy business mistakes I made, I hope you can speed up the process of developing a successful practice!
Advice for First Therapy Session: Podcast 078
Continue reading »My quick advice for a new therapist with perfectionist tendencies who is nervous about seeing her first client.
