In Episode 26 of Trauma and Social Work: A Mother & Son Dialogue, Tonya Octave, LCSW, Coach, and Hypnotherapist takes a deep dive into the concept of resistance in therapy—reframing it not as an obstacle but as a sign that change is about to occur.

Tonya shares how resistance is not just in the client but also within the clinician’s countertransference, highlighting the importance of self-reflection in therapeutic work. She states:

“Resistance is beautiful because a change is about to occur.”

This episode also features an interactive experiment where Tonya guides KJ through Free Association—a core psychodynamic technique used to tap into the subconscious (SUB CS) and unconscious (UCS CS) mind. This technique helps uncover hidden emotions, thoughts, and patterns that influence behavior.

💡 In this episode, we explore:
✅ What resistance in therapy really means and why it signals growth.
✅ How countertransference can provide insight into both the client and the therapist.
✅ How Free Association works and why it’s a powerful tool in psychodynamic therapy.

🌿 Have you ever experienced resistance to change? What thoughts or emotions come up for you? Drop a comment below!

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