Doorknob Comments was named for a phenomenon that sometimes happens at the end of a therapy session, when the patient may mention something important and riddled with conflict, right as you’re walking out the door. Equal parts frustrating and enlightening, it surfaces key issues which may--or may not!-- get addressed anytime soon.
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Doorknob Comments was named for a phenomenon that sometimes happens at the end of a therapy session, when the patient may mention something important and riddled with conflict, right as you’re walking out the door. Equal parts frustrating and enlightening, it surfaces key issues which may--or may not!-- get addressed anytime soon.
In this episode, Fara and Grant approach the sticky subjects in therapy, such as: billing, scheduling, boundaries, connection... and whether I really AM my therapist's favorite patient!! They provide insights into the challenges associated with managing this relationship and offer guidance on how to effectively communicate with your therapist. How do you bring up your concerns? Is it wrong to feel emotionally or romantically attracted to your therapist? This episode covers a wide range of topics to hopefully ease some of your anxieties.
We hope you enjoy.
Key Takeaways:
Therapists, like anyone else, have their unique ways of approaching therapy based on their training and sensibilities.
If you ever feel uncertain or have questions about your therapy, please don't hesitate to bring them up with your therapist. It's important to work through any concerns in your relationship with your therapist, and they are there to take them seriously and support you.
In This Episode:
[0:00] Introduction
[01:00] Episode Overview
[03:15] Getting to Therapy on Time (...or not)
[07:30] Balancing Scheduling and Boundaries
[12:10] Adapting Therapy Practices
[15:10] Professionalism and Remote Therapy
[19:40] Ethical Boundaries in Therapist-Patient Relationships
[24:50] Handling Multiple Sources of Advice
[31:47] Am I Your Favorite??
[38:53] Therapeutic Obligations
Resources and Links
Doorknob Comments
https://www.doorknobcomments.com/
Dr. Fara White
https://www.farawhitemd.com/
Dr. Grant Brenner
https://www.granthbrennermd.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-h-brenner-md-dfapa/
Doorknob Comments
Doorknob Comments was named for a phenomenon that sometimes happens at the end of a therapy session, when the patient may mention something important and riddled with conflict, right as you’re walking out the door. Equal parts frustrating and enlightening, it surfaces key issues which may--or may not!-- get addressed anytime soon.
