89. What Scares Therapists: When the Client Demands A "Fix It" Solution

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. Thank you for listening. We hope this experience helps you push the leading edge in your work to help people connect with themselves and each other.

In this installment of our series "What Scares Therapists," James and Ryan delve into their experiences with the pressure to fix things for their clients. They discuss the anxiety and responsibility that comes with this demand and share their strategies for responding to these moments during sessions. By exploring their own vulnerabilities and the lessons they've learned, James and Ryan provide valuable insights into maintaining process focus while offering effective support to their clients.

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