a common everyday approach after Erickson

setting the mood - incorporating therapist concerns  

Therapists can also become distracted by thought about what to say, is the session going OK, am I saying enough or too much, am I confident enough?

By accepting the possibility of these concerns, and incorporating them as an acceptable part OF the experience, the therapist can allow their focus to be on the client's experience also.

 

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Nicely Done...


Posted by Jim Burns on July 4, 2015 at 05:31pm   #     Reply
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Thanks Jim. Incorporation is so helpful for all of us - therapist and client.

Posted by Rob McNeilly admin on July 5, 2015 at 12:03pm   #     Reply
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Excellent!


Posted by Kate Upchurch on October 29, 2015 at 08:41am   #     Reply
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Glad it's useful, Kate.

Posted by Rob McNeilly admin on October 31, 2015 at 08:29am   #     Reply

Yes, I was glad to hear this as I tend to be pretty self-conscious at this point. The parts about assuring them they know more than they think are very good.

Posted by Mary Spradling on July 7, 2016 at 12:49pm   #     Reply

I agree with Mary on this one. And as therapists, getting back to the client is far more important for us anyway

Posted by Jill Bayly on October 19, 2016 at 12:49pm   #     Reply
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Always!

Posted by Rob McNeilly admin on October 19, 2016 at 01:16pm   #     Reply

Brilliant! Thanks.

Posted by juliette on November 10, 2016 at 05:18am   #     Reply
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Glad it's useful.

Posted by Rob McNeilly admin on November 10, 2016 at 07:19am   #     Reply
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wow, that was really amazing. Thank you - empowering and powerful! I look forward to using this. :D

Posted by maryke maryke on March 31, 2017 at 01:23am   #     Reply
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Thank you, I can't wait to incorporate this when I hit the what do I say now place.

Posted by Jerrold Barclay on October 28, 2017 at 11:24am   #     Reply

Thanks Rob I have been in these positions before. Now I have a way remaining more confident.

Posted by Harold Snider on March 7, 2018 at 11:56am   #     Reply

This was really helpful. Your guidance and examples help us to get off on the right foot!

Posted by Peggy Benton on February 18, 2025 at 11:19am   #     Reply
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