Self Development
Empathy is a Two-Way Mirror – for Therapists And Clients.
Empathy Is a Two-Way Mirror We often speak of empathy as something offered—a gift given from therapist to client,a light cast into another’s darkness. But this is only half the truth. Because when empathy is real—not rehearsed, not filtered through a role—it doesn’t just illuminate the other.It reflects us, too. Empathy is a two-way mirror.It…
Read MoreEmpathy is Not Basic – It is Rare in Therapy.
Today we dive deeper into why empathy is such a rare but necessary skill to find in therapy. Introduction to Real Empathy Somewhere along the way,empathy got branded as beginner-level. A soft skill.A baseline.The easy part of being a therapist. But if you’ve ever really needed empathy—not advice, not insight, not “holding space” in a…
Read MoreWhat Heals in Psychotherapy? The Empathy Revolution
The Power of Empathy: A Surrender, Not a Strategy Empathy is not a technique.It is not a box to tick, a tool to master, or a clever word to slot into a sentence when things get heavy.Empathy is the act of unarming yourself.It is the holy surrender of ego—the relinquishing of “knowing” so that you can feel…
Read MoreHow to Set Goals that Stick: Download Our Free Guide
January marks the start of a new year; a natural transition and point of reflection for many. On behalf of many therapists, the idea of New Years’ resolutions are kind of ‘bleh’. Is this because we know that much of real, lasting change is non-linear? Or that pressure around new years’ resolutions creates short-lived feelings…
Read MoreWhat Do Therapists Really Think About Empathy?
In today’s challenge of Therapists Being Human, I asked a group of therapists to tell me what they really think about empathy. Past the prestige of their academic degrees and all the clinical jargon. What is empathy…and why is it so essential to our healing? Scroll below to hear what therapists actually think about empathy…
Read More7 Question Guide to Decide on In-Person or Online Therapy
Online therapy experienced a sudden boom that was prompted by the spread of COVID-19 in 2020. Mental health became a nearly unavoidable topic of conversation as people were faced with unprecedented uncertainty on a global scale and experienced new levels of social isolation. Online therapy provided access to a confidential and therapeutic space to share…
Read MoreSave Your Marriage with Marriage Counselling in Toronto
What are your thoughts on marriage counselling? Are you struggling in your marriage? Do you miss your spouse even when they are with you? Do you feel at a loss for how to navigate your challenges better together? Are you committed to improving your marriage? You’re not alone. Forbes (Bieber, 2024) released 2024 statistics on…
Read MoreCouples Counselling Toronto: Navigate Relationship Challenges Together
If you’ve ever been in a long-term relationship, then you’re probably aware of at least a few of the common challenges couples face. Couples counselling in Toronto can be an excellent resource for improving the way you and your partner understand one another. A couples counselling therapist can provide a safe space for mediating issues…
Read MoreSocial Media Use Boundaries 101: Take Back Control and Improve Well-Being
Social media use has been normalized as a means of connection among millennials, Gen Z, and Generation Alpha. With the rising number of hours time spent online (Ortiz-Ospina, 2019), one must ask themselves what kind of impact are these apps having on the collective mental health and what boundaries should be considered? Recent research names…
Read MoreEvidence-Based Ways to Improve Your Relationship Right Now
Do you ever wonder if you’re alone in struggles with your partner? Do you wish you had a road map for cultivating a positive, healthy, and loving relationship? Dr. Julie and John Gottman are renowned [and married] clinical psychologists who have dedicated their life’s work to researching the anchors and pitfalls of couples. Together, they…
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