In order for psychotherapy to be truly effective, establishing a strong sense of trust within the therapeutic relationship is crucial. This trust hinges on the presence we embody, characterized by sensitivity, acceptance, and empathic attunement. With this kind of presence, clients can have a felt sense of being seen, accepted, and supported, but it is […]
Deborah Yarock, MFT
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As clinicians, we know that building trust in the therapeutic relationship is an absolutely essential thing to consider and cultivate. Because of the variety of people we serve and the nuances that each relationship brings, we can at times, unknowingly inhibit or disrupt trust. I will describe what I feel are some likely contributing factors. […]
There are countless reasons why it is important to emphasize self-awareness for those providing mental health treatment. In this article, I am going to focus on what I feel are a few of the most essential ones, but before I do, let’s make sure we are on the same page when we talk about self-awareness. […]