The Counseling Convos Podcast Season 3 Episode 5: Beyond the Self

🎙 Episode Description: Beyond the Self (Season 3 Finale)In this season finale of The Counseling Convos Podcast, host Geries Shaheen, LPC NCC takes us Beyond the Self to explore one of the most challenging and transformative aspects of clinical work: transference and countertransference.Across history, from Freud’s first observations to modern approaches, these dynamics have shaped how therapy unfolds. But what do they mean for us today, as practicing counselors?This episode unpacks:The roots of transference and countertransference in psychology.Sample case reflections where self-awareness changes the outcome of therapy.Voices from the field — insights from Jung, Winnicott, and Yalom.Common myths busted: why countertransference doesn’t mean failure, why it matters beyond psychoanalysis, and why therapists aren’t meant to be blank slates.Powerful cinematic metaphors, including Tron: Legacy, reminding us of the “art of the selfless” in practice.A guided journaling exercise to help you notice, process, and respond when countertransference shows up in your sessions.Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or early in your counseling journey, this episode offers both reflection and practical tools for managing the delicate balance between our story and the client’s story.✨ Go beyond the surface. Go Beyond the Self.Learn more on LinkedInhttps://tinyurl.com/GeriesLinkedinGeries Shaheen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor operating in and around St. Louis Missouri. Geries holds his MA in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University, BA in Intercultural Studies from Lincoln Christian University, and holds a certificate in Life Coaching, Geries provides life coaching services to clients online globally. Geries is EMDR trained and DBT Certified, practicing from a TIC lens.You can find Shaheen's workbooks on Amazon:Pioneer Counseling Anger WorkbookPioneer Counseling Trauma Informed Care PlannerPioneer Counseling Parenting WorkbookPioneer Counseling Rebuilding Bonds WorkbookThe People's Children: Mending Values in CommunityCharting Love's Course: Couples and Marriage Workbook