First Talk-What is a Good Psychotherapy Session and Why? 11/12/12

[rimarobot]

Great first video.. It's great to relearn to basics as establishing that connection with a client is so vital and important to their healing! Thanks..

[therapyfortheheart]

@rimarobot I am glad you are getting something out of the tapes. It is good to revisit the basics. Thank you for your comment. 

[Ramtin108]

3) Or maybe that would belong more in the realm of coaching where one works toward a designated goal and has the responsibility to hold the client accountable...?

[Ramtin108]

2) My experience is that one's personality type/patterns bring unique strengths to one's work with patients, but can also unconsciously undermine or bias one's approach as a psychotherapist. You embody a treatment that is deeply receptive, accepting, nonjudgmental and patient. My question is, isn't there also a legitimate place for hard conversations and the need for challenging the patient, IF the occasion calls for it, and once a foundation of trust and rapport is established?

[therapyfortheheart]

@Ramtin108 Yes. You make a good point, and the analyst has to be able to tease out the person's aggression, challenge the patient, and be able to stand up and sometimes give a dose of aggression back. If a therapist is too nice and friendly the person may not trust and get somewhat paranoid. Sometimes that paranoia may be justified because a too friendly persona may cover the opposite. Whatever the therapist does he/she has to observe the patient's reaction to the intervention.

[Ramtin108]

1) I really appreciate the empathy and understanding you have for the internal vulnerability of the patient, and the safe and respectful space you create for patients processing concerns and issues, in their own pace. The experience of somebody accepting you and allowing you to freely be and express yourself is truly transformative and liberating. I can sense your good heart and grounded maturity and I love your presentation. I also have a question that I would appreciate to hear your take on.

[therapyfortheheart]

@Ramtin108 Good question and I attempted to answer it above. 

[arknewman]

It is very interesting to see someone who identifies as a psycho-analyst. People who subscribe to this school of thought are increasingly difficult to find. I have also found that finding information on twenty first century psychoanalysis can be quite difficult and frustrating. Seeing that there is a collection of recent videos, with apparently more to come, is exciting. I look forward to hearing what you have to say.

[therapyfortheheart]

@arknewman I know what you mean about identifying as a psychoanalyst. Sometimes I am reluctant to tell people what I am, but on the other hand I also like these videos because many people have a one-sided view of this profession. Thanks for the comment and I trust that these and future videos will help you sort things out about psychoanalysis. If you have time and would like to post this on the main channel page under channel comments that would be great. Happy New Year.