Conversations from the Yellow Chair - Vlog 002 Part 3 How to Choose a Therapist

You can now view the whole series of How to Choose a Therapist in Conversations from the Yellow Chair with host, Andrea Bryk (owner-director Waves of Harmony) and Greg Roberts (PhD, owner-director Grief and Trauma Support).

This final Vlog in the 3-part series is a conversation about how to know when therapy is working, not working, or run it's course. The conversation delves into questioning the therapy experience; questioning the benefits, ups and downs, or potential distress / discomfort. Andrea and Greg unpack some aspects that happen before, during and between therapy sessions and how they may affect how therapy or the therapist resonates with you.

Some questions include: Is there anticipation prior to meeting my therapist- in what ways? How am I sensing the benefits of therapy- are the methods in line with my expectations? How much am I putting into therapy between sessions doing homework? Am I sensing results (internal or external) from attending? Is the growth or is the discomfort I am feeling due to changing old patterns or is it actually counterproductive?

The conversation also provides some reassurance that it is okay to discontinue therapy or find a new therapist or modality. This is framed as a normal response to growth and awareness.

***Take the opportunity to listen to Greg Robert's guided meditation focusing on aspects of the therapy experience: https://soundcloud.com/greg-grief-trauma-support/sensing-into-the-experience-of?si=df2db78d5c234753a772e20f78d2f8ec&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

The purpose of these conversations is to generate open and constructive discussion about holistic therapy with the wider community. We speak openly about topics relevant at the time of recording. We look forward to your support by engaging in comments and sharing! Enjoy~