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Why are some therapists dealing solely with patients’ internal models of their family system and not the actual living members of that system? #internalfamilysystems #internalfamilysystemstherapy #maritaltherapy #MaritalCounseling #richardschwartz #innerchild #RelationshipRedFlags #PathologicalAltruism #dialectics

Lisa Etherson Lisa’s thinking about shame is deceptively simple but actually quite radical. She separates shame into the concept of ‘uncontained shame’ and ‘contained shame’. Uncontained shame is that terrible feeling we have when we feel we are bad or wrong. That’s the type of shame Brene Brown writes about. What Lisa adds to our thinking on shame is the idea of ‘contained shame’, all the things we do to avoid that uncontained shame feeling. Our shame containment strategies could be to be a people pleaser, for example, or to be aggressive when criticised - anything to keep ourselves away from the flood of uncontained shame. Lisa teaches this theory on our Diploma in Clinical Sexology and Relationship Therapy to add to our learning on shame in the context of sex and relationship therapy. We highly recommend you take a look into Lisa’s work. https://lnkd.in/eF3uKb4m

Does taking the back seat in your family decisions leave you feeling powerless and resentful? We get it, you're trying to "be easy" and do what everyone else wants. But, the Hard Truth is - your family feels your absence. They are aware of the gap. Starting therapy can help you confront the Nice Guy pattern and find your footing as the leader your family needs. What first step can you take today to reclaim your place at the head of the table? #niceguy #mensmentalhealth

Check out this 3-part blog and learn about "False Allegations of Parental Alienation." This article is written by Robert McDaniel, LPC, AFSOC POTFF, Adjunct Psychology Professor who also serves as a member of our Advisory Board. #parenting #allegations #falsehood #alienated #mentalhealth

Below, therapists share the most common topics introverts frequently bring up in therapy and why they usually come up. If you relate, you’re not alone.

Below, therapists share the most common topics introverts frequently bring up in therapy and why they usually come up. If you relate, you’re not alone.

Dear counselling organisations, this is your daily reminder to pay your therapists! Dear Membership Bodies, this is your daily reminder to challenge organisations who don’t! TEXT ON IMAGE Effective campaigns by membership bodies are essential to advancing therapists' rights, including fair pay! #TherapistsConnect #counsellorstogetheruk #therapy #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #counselling #fairpay #counsellorsfollowcounsellors #counsellorsconnect

Therapy for Couples: Strengthening Bonds and Resolving Conflicts https://bit.ly/3WTfuK5 #CouplesTherapy #RelationshipHealing #MentalHealth #StrengthenBonds #ResolveConflicts #ClientCenteredCare

I love this article that breaks down specific aspects of therapy for most people, starting with the basics. #mentalhealthmatters #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Even if you ultimately choose to go through with an #obligation, it is better to know why you are choosing it and to be fully #active in your life. Conversely, when something is felt or framed as #outofyourhands, there is no #questioning, shifting, #curiosity, or #disruption needed. Read more from Senior #Therapist Rachael Benjamin, LCSW: