#15 - Dr Meg Williams: supervision work, spiritual beliefs, and self-care & burnout

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How I Therapist

Jacob Azia

27 episodes

3 days ago

How I Therapist explores the personal and professional journeys of therapists, diving into their experiences, challenges, and insights. Each episode features candid conversations about how they built their practices, connected with clients, and navigated the rewards and complexities of their work in mental health.

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#15 - Dr Meg Williams: supervision work, spiritual beliefs, and self-care & burnout

How I Therapist

45 minutes 46 seconds

6 months ago

#15 - Dr Meg Williams: supervision work, spiritual beliefs, and self-care & burnout

In this conversation, we speak with Dr. Meg Williams and delve into the integration of spirituality in therapy, discussing the importance of de-stigmatizing spiritual practices and beliefs within the mental health field. Dr. Meg shares her experiences as a therapist and educator, emphasizing the need for therapists to assess and incorporate clients' spiritual beliefs into their practice. They explore the Venn diagram of religion, faith, and spirituality, and discuss the significance of self-care and boundaries for therapists. Dr. Meg also reflects on her journey to obtaining a PhD in marriage and family therapy, highlighting the motivations behind her pursuit of higher education.

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00:00 Exploring Woo-Woo: Spirituality in Therapy

04:39 De-Stigmatizing Spirituality in Mental Health

07:45 Integrating Spirituality in Supervision and Education

10:30 Navigating Beliefs in Therapy

13:43 The Venn Diagram of Religion, Faith, and Spirituality

16:33 Practical Steps for Therapists to Integrate Spirituality

24:29 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Therapy

27:54 The Importance of Self-Care for Therapists

32:54 Recognizing and Addressing Burnout

39:59 Pursuing a PhD: Personal and Professional Motivations