Lorsque les clients esquivent des sujets difficiles, les thérapeutes peuvent les guider doucement vers la guérison. Pour favoriser l’ouverture :
- Établissez un environnement de confiance en faisant constamment preuve d’empathie et de non-jugement.
- Utilisez des questions ouvertes pour explorer les sentiments sans pression.
- Normalisez patiemment la difficulté de partager et félicitez les petits pas de progrès.
Quelles approches avez-vous trouvées efficaces pour encourager les clients à s’ouvrir ?
When clients struggle to open up, I focus on creating a safe. Be mindful of what I'm asking and the context in which I'm asking it. For instance, in a school-based or residential program, I don't expect clients to feel comfortable discussing certain topics in a group setting. It's often better to start with individual sessions to build trust. When working with clients who have OCD, I sometimes share examples of what others have expressed about harm OCD or pedophilia OCD. This helps clients realize they aren't alone in their experiences, which can encourage them to open up. It's also crucial for me to reflect on my own motivations for wanting them to share, ensuring that it's for their benefit and not just to satisfy my curiosity.
Encourage openness by creating a safe and non-judgmental space. Use empathetic listening, validate their feelings, and gently guide the conversation with open-ended questions. Reassure them that discussing difficult topics is crucial for progress and their well-being.
Gosto de usar perguntas poderosas e aguarado suas reflexões e se não vierem na sessão tudo bem tambem, é preciso respeitar o tempo do cliente. Cada passo aqui é importante, por isso reconhecer é evidenciar para p cliente que a evolução é promissora.
One thing I have found helpful is first of all make sure to build up the trust on you.For that creating a safe environment is very important.Being able to provide a comfort space helps to remove their inhibitions to open up and slowly opening up. Also dont try to force them and say things like these happen to everybody. It would be better to talk whenever they are ready..And each person is different in handling such situations.Some require help,some may not.I believe making them aware that you genuinely are trying to help and being kind and giving time to hear them out helps most clients to release their inhibitions.
I just let them know that they are in a safe space with me and that in order to heal, they have to feel and open up. That way I can help them.