If you’ve been with me throughout this ride, you’ll recall that in part one we learned about common client questions about the therapeutic relationship and reasons for various boundaries. Part two looked at the client’s responsibility in the therapeutic relationship. In this next part we continue … [Read more...]

Anger, while a normal human emotion, can sometimes get us into trouble. It can negatively affect our work, our relationships, and even our physical and mental health. But to understand anger, it’s important to realize what’s behind it. First, your brain is triggered. Anger often serves as a … [Read more...]

In part one of the post on the Therapeutic Relationship, I answered common questions about subjects such as boundaries, determining if a therapist and a client make a good fit, and whether or not there are off-limit topics in the therapy session. Now let’s take a look at the client’s role in … [Read more...]

The therapeutic relationship in counseling is a beautiful and complicated thing. When the relationship is a good fit and the client feels he/she/they can trust the therapist to handle their issues with care and without judgment, therapy can prove to be an incredible foundation for the client to grow … [Read more...]