Episode 14: Intellectual Scaffolding

Intellectual Scaffolding …prepare for processing emotion“in-the-now” or “numb”…is client re-experiencing & processing events or casually reciting their story?What is client trying to do for me; convince me, win my validation?Client story as “photo negative” . . . needs hidden in darkness and highlighting others’ wishes & wantsIntellectual & emotional hoarding . . . hoarded worthless (possibly harmful) beliefs, ‘values,’ relationships“Emotional hostage” . . . people pleasing is attempt to control\Growing up in alcoholic homes can produce emotional tofu (absorbing emotions of others)Client over-estimates responsibility for feelings of others, inflated self-worthMental masturbation & MUSTurbation (it ‘must’ be)Clients can be the most well, most mature, most emotionally intellegent cast member in their storyBook: “Why People Die by Suicide”, By Thomas JoynerInternet Resource: SuicideForum.comSend us Fan Mail Support the showHave any questions or insights about this episode? Reach out to us at [email protected]