Do you find yourself reflective this time of year? I sure do. Today I vblog (video blog) on some of my reflections of the last decade and where we are headed. Love to know your thoughts too -what is on your mind?
(Please press the play button to see our 90 second video. You will see a white screen for about 10-15 seconds while the video queues up. Then the video will start.)
We’d love to know more about how we can serve you in 2010. If you have about 5 minutes, might you help us learn more about what you’d like to see from International Therapist Leadership Institute in the coming year? If so, please click here (InTLI survey) and let us know what would support you!
Hugs,
Casey
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If in fact, psychotherapy and coaching are merging, it is a sad day for the practice of psychotherapy. The art of psychotherapy is not “cognitive” and it seldom if ever is pointed in the direction of advice or “how to” solutions. Rather it is the keen observation of the client’s behavior in situ that is key to therapeutic change. My goal in therapy is to reveal the client to him/herself as they are, not how they wish to be. Learning to deal with the personal discomfort of who we are is far more enpowering than being “coached” to change.
Casey,
I think that the internet is the future in all areas including therapy. I’ve been on many web-based conference calls and I can see the power of that medium to reach many people at once, duplicating our time and effort. Especially in Southern California, where people are exhausted from driving and just looking to find some quiet time for themselves – the internet will allow for privacy and comfort while achieving their goals.
I look forward to hearing more of what you have to share with us. Thanks!
Avis
Great thoughts Avis! We will be talking a LOT more about this in 2010! Plus, I love the in-person too so I hope you will be able to join us at our event April 15-17, 2010 in person.
Hi Casey =
I agree with all your ideas about the future. They have been coming at us for these last ten years.
I have concerns, however, about the idea of on-line therapy. I see face-to-face therapy as the gold standard of healing help, for all the reasons we therapists know very well.
What kind of outcomes will we expect when we take away the immediacy of contact, and the emotional and physical attunement of personal, live therapy? Will the efficacy of therapy be diminished? Will we think of therapy as something we can do anywhere, with anyone, about anything, because we can do something technologically?
I know that I worry that technology is making our culture less able to communicate well emotionally at the same time it makes communication faster. Face to face therapy may become this little niche specialty, and then who will train for it, or do it well, or pay to have it?
Just so thoughts. I know that I’m not going to be going in that direction myself.
I zeroed in on your community comment. You helped me accept I can ask and get a fair fee and then I will be able to afford to extend my help. I have two pro bono clients and I thank you for that privilege. I am ready for more ideas from you on reaching out to my community.
Pat
I agree about online therapy.
I’ve been thinking alot about transitioning into that direction – though I have to admit that my fears related to all the legal stuff has has held me back from taking that step. I’m excited to learn more about it in the future!
Hi Casey- I think you are spot on for what is to come in the next few years. Online Therapy is definitely on the radar screen now!
DeeAnna
Absolutely DeeAnna! Good stuff to come on this topic!