In this episode Tom Paulus, Psy.D. and Michelle May, LPC discuss the issue of will in therapy.
Michelle points out that just because someone is in therapy that doesn't mean they've consciously come to terms with their wish to get well.
She notes that we always assume healthy wishes and desires bring a patient into therapy but we also have to help someone work through their conflicts about choosing health.
We also speak a little about how patients who struggle with owning their will also have difficulty declaring a problem and getting clear that something is an internal problem for them.
Michelle is a therapist in private practice in Northern Virginia and chair of the Washington School of Psychiatry 3 year training in ISTDP.
You can learn more about her here: http://michellemmaylpc.com/
The breathwork at the end of the episode comes courtesy of Justin Ternes, DPT. Breathwork is not therapy but it is a powerful healing tool to use alongside any therapy directed at unconscious processes.
Breathwork at the End:
Justin Ternes of True Self Health
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Music:
"Panorama City" by Here's Your Problem
Sponsors:
Thomas Paulus Therapy - Therapy for Business - thomaspaulustherapy.com
ISTDP San Diego - ISTDPsandiego.com
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