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82: Debunking Common Myths About Being a Therapist with Sindee Gozansky, LCPC
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In this episode of the Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast, host Sindee Gozansky explores ten myths about being a therapist. She discusses the realities behind misconceptions such as therapists needing to agree with their clients, the assumption that clients are fragile, and the belief that therapists have all the answers or can fix any problem. Sindee emphasizes the importance of acknowledging clients' strengths, the significant changes happening outside therapy sessions, and the need for therapists to seek support.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:56 Myth 1: You Have to Agree with Your Clients 02:42 Myth 2: Clients Are Fragile 04:04 Myth 3: Clients Change in Session 05:41 Myth 4: You Need the Same Problems as Your Clients 07:20 Myth 5: You Need to Have Your Life in Order 08:39 Myth 6: Therapists Have All the Answers 09:56 Myth 7: Therapists Can Fix Any Problem 12:16 Myth 8: Clients Should Feel Better After Each Session 14:01 Myth 9: Therapists' Advice is Always Perfect 15:22 Myth 10: Therapists Don't Need Support 17:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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