Edge of the Couch The Basic Skills of Therapy, According to Us
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Jun 14, 2023 The hosts dive into the overlooked skills essential for effective therapy, arguing for a curriculum overhaul. They emphasize the significance of empathy, presence, and attunement in building genuine connections. Body language and comfort in communication are highlighted as vital for creating inviting environments. Curiosity emerges as a key to deeper understanding, urging therapists to avoid assumptions. The art of pacing is discussed, stressing the balance between momentum and attentiveness in sessions, showcasing a fresh perspective on therapeutic practice.
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Choose Comfort Over A Rigid Posture
- Sit comfortably and choose a posture that helps you stay present rather than forcing a 'correct' therapy pose.
- Invite clients to match comfort or comment on your posture to normalize different ways of sitting.
Empathy Is Embodied Presence
- Empathy is primarily an internal, embodied experience of feeling with a client in the moment.
- Trainings that reduce empathy to formulaic statements miss the core of therapeutic presence.
Stay With The Feeling, Not The Script
- Practice staying with a client's feeling moment-to-moment instead of planning your next line.
- Use silence and presence to convey empathy even when no words are spoken.