How I Therapist
How I Therapist
Podcast Description
How I Therapist explores the personal and professional journeys of therapists, diving into their experiences, challenges, and insights. Each episode features candid conversations about how they built their practices, connected with clients, and navigated the rewards and complexities of their work in mental health.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on diverse topics within the mental health sector, including trauma therapy, the integration of spirituality with traditional therapy, and innovative techniques like video game therapy. Episodes delve into important themes such as emotional disconnection, measuring client progress, and the societal challenges faced by specific demographics in accessing mental health care.
How I Therapist explores the personal and professional journeys of therapists, diving into their experiences, challenges, and insights. Each episode features candid conversations about how they built their practices, connected with clients, and navigated the rewards and complexities of their work in mental health.
In this episode of How I Therapist, we speak with Whitney Schaffer, a relational and interpersonal therapist. She shares her approach to therapy, emphasizing authenticity, emotional exploration, and boundary setting. She discusses her training, her philosophy of bringing her whole self into sessions, and practical insights on managing countertransference, enacting boundaries, and building a sustainable practice.
Chapters
00:00 The Philosophy of Presence in Therapy
07:23 Navigating Training and Authenticity
13:49 The Importance of Relational Dynamics
19:41 Role-Playing for Insight
25:36 Exploring Sexual Transference
31:41 Trusting the Therapeutic Journey
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