Category: Authentic therapist
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Building Trust Through Authentic Connections
Clinicians are trained to take a client-centered approach, focusing on the client’s goals, values, and interests. This approach requires us to listen while creating a space where clients feel safe to share their struggles. Building rapport is the foundation for this connection. The Challenge of Sharing Patients are often expected to quickly reveal deeply personal…
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Self Disclosure and Mental Illness
Throughout my career I have been asked whether I have disclosed my previous diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. Some questions have included: These are excellent questions that I’ve been reflecting on deeply, which has also been a valuable exercise for my own practice. Here are some strategies I’ve developed for sharing parts of your story…
