In season 1, episode 2 of The Awakened Therapist Podcast, Harmony and her guest talk about the importance of their own contemplative practices in being transpersonal counselors. Being the purest mirror of reflection allows us to see the ways in which a client’s unfinished business from the past prevents them from contacting the present moment as it is. Harmony and her guest also share about navigating their own illnesses as private practice owners.
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In the exclusive consultation portion of this episode, Harmony and her guest consult about a case where a client is wanting to overcome agoraphobia. With a history of sexual abuse and maternal abandonment, unresolved experiences from the past keep the client in a pattern where he downplays his suffering while anticipating the worst case scenario. Through the consultation, the therapist gains insight into potential interventions to resolve the unfinished business as it relates to the ways the client prevents contact with the present moment. You’ll notice that the guest therapist remains anonymous. This is to safeguard client anonymity for the consultation portion.
Disclaimer: The consultation you’re about to hear is intended for educational purposes only and this content should not be taken as supervision or clinical advice. Because each person is so unique, please consult your supervisor before attempting to apply any intervention from a theory you are not explicitly trained in.