Comments on: Who is sitting in your chair?

By: Cynthia Della Ripa

Cynthia Della Ripa — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:30:51 +0000

I believe therapists must be in therapy themselves if possible. When we as therapists are able to experience the benefits on a personal level, we are able to be more genuine in our practice and be more effective therapists. Healing is a lifelong process and as therapists it is more important we do the work ourselves. We can’t heal others if we are not healing ourselves.

By: Casey Truffo

Casey Truffo — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:21:05 +0000

That is fantastic news!

By: Casey Truffo

Casey Truffo — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:20:33 +0000

Thank you for your comments Lisa. I love to hear them.

By: Casey Truffo

Casey Truffo — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:19:30 +0000

You’re Welcome Lee, I’m so glad you posted a response. Thank you.

By: Casey Truffo

Casey Truffo — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:16:52 +0000

I agree Cynthia. How you feel as a client can never be “taught”. You must go through the process to understand.

By: Casey Truffo

Casey Truffo — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:15:31 +0000

So true Evelyn.

By: Casey Truffo

Casey Truffo — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:14:46 +0000

Well said Stephanie. Thank you for this post.

By: Casey Truffo

Casey Truffo — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:13:59 +0000

I’m so glad you wrote in and responded on this very important issue Zora. I love hearing from all of you. Please do keep in touch.

By: Casey Truffo

Casey Truffo — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:11:21 +0000

Thanks for your comment Susuan

By: Sara Schwarzbaum

Sara Schwarzbaum — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:34:31 +0000

Of course therapists need to be thinking constantly about how to increase their own awareness. It is difficult to help our clients go beyond where we have gone ourselves.

But it is also true that increased awareness can come from, among other activities, reading a good novel.

In therapy, as in life, change related to increased awareness.