#Therapists, #ProcessWork, #Compassion
A colleague recently posted this image to an online group of therapists and I thought I would share it on our blog here. I think it really captures a lot about what the therapeutic relationship is and how it differs from other day-to-day relationships. It also clarifies some of the misconceptions about therapy and therapists which can often be confusing for both clients and the general public. So many of the statements written on “the therapist’s heart” ring true for me in my work.
I am sharing it here to offer you a sense of what the therapeutic relationship is about from the therapist’s prespective (one which is not always visible). If you are a client, it might be interesting to see if you experience the qualities listed here in your therapeutic work.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.