Episode 13: What Are We Ass-uming?

Evan, Melissa, and Eli explore how assuming a clients' needs may negatively impact their growth within therapy. Topics also explored regard: Mental health professionals are underpaid How private practice marketing draws clients that a culturally similar Community-based planning compared to counseling agendas Presenting problem, adaptations, and what skill is needed to combatGetting caught in trauma dramas When might reflection of sadness be maladaptive Tracking language in session Even Hitler threw great parties Open chair photo and mirror technique how to mitigate client performance energy Shame recyclingWhat the hell is sycophantic?How the adaptive becomes maladaptive Framing client scripts as code and OSInternal vs external locus of controlEffective strategies to invite client to gain sense of internal locus of controlSend us Fan Mail Support the showHave any questions or insights about this episode? Reach out to us at [email protected]