I've been on the both ends. As a client and a therapist witnessing resistance. As a client, I would just convince myself that this will get better, I don't need to just reach out but wait for a breaking point and eventually realised how damaging it could be. Took one step ahead, first session was nerve wrecking but things did get better. As a therapist dealing with adolescents, I've seen resistance often. I usually focus on rapport building aspect for starting sessions rather than jumping into digging their problem and asking them to work on it. So yes, the relationship between client and I takes priority to help client open up.
What a great read, Arjun. When signing up for the entrepreneurial journey in the mental and emotional health space, it's crucial to check one's expectations regarding "exponential" growth. These expectations differ greatly in this space as compared to other spaces. Something which you've so insightfully explained!
You have uncovered some good Subconscious Fat here on why someone wouldn't want mental therapy. I liked the picture and comparison of opening the cupboard, knowing some bowls will break. Very insightful!
Very insightful read! Being a psychologist I have seen many clients resisting during sessions, some open up after 10-12 sessions about their deepest fears & very few left n came back. I just give them time & space to feel themselves & their actual emotions without judgements.
I've been on the both ends. As a client and a therapist witnessing resistance. As a client, I would just convince myself that this will get better, I don't need to just reach out but wait for a breaking point and eventually realised how damaging it could be. Took one step ahead, first session was nerve wrecking but things did get better. As a therapist dealing with adolescents, I've seen resistance often. I usually focus on rapport building aspect for starting sessions rather than jumping into digging their problem and asking them to work on it. So yes, the relationship between client and I takes priority to help client open up.
What a great read, Arjun. When signing up for the entrepreneurial journey in the mental and emotional health space, it's crucial to check one's expectations regarding "exponential" growth. These expectations differ greatly in this space as compared to other spaces. Something which you've so insightfully explained!
Great read, Arjun. Very insightful.
Could you share this on Linkedin please?
Hey Devika, I have shared this on my LinkedIn page as a post. Please take a look
You have uncovered some good Subconscious Fat here on why someone wouldn't want mental therapy. I liked the picture and comparison of opening the cupboard, knowing some bowls will break. Very insightful!
Very insightful read! Being a psychologist I have seen many clients resisting during sessions, some open up after 10-12 sessions about their deepest fears & very few left n came back. I just give them time & space to feel themselves & their actual emotions without judgements.
Insightful article!