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Easy ways to make values present (Part 1)
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While there are many ways to explore values in therapy—through discussion, reflection, and various exercises—there's something uniquely powerful about using physical values cards. The tangible nature of holding, sorting, and choosing creates an embodied experience that brings abstract concepts...
Jul 18, 2025
3 steps to level up as a therapist or counsellor
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Things you’re probably doing wrong… and how to fix them
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Over many years I have travelled the world, training thousands of professionals who work in therapy and counselling for adolescents and adults, and I have noticed 3 common mistakes we tend to make.
It is easy to fall into the trap of ma...
Jul 15, 2025
They're not broken—they’ve adapted
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Young people who've experienced trauma aren't broken—they've adapted.
Their responses often make sense within the context of their lives.
When we work holistically with young people, seeing their responses as hidden talents, we can begin to support profound changes.
Traditional therapy models ...
Jun 23, 2025
I learned a life hack in the Himalayas: You can learn this from the comfort of your therapy chair
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I've learned more by guiding health professionals into the Himalayas than in my thirty years of training and practice in psychology (well, sort of!).
In the Himalayas, our comforts are stripped away. The altitude makes one's head spin. The beds, sanitation, and cold stone rooms can be miserabl...
Jun 12, 2025
Beyond Words: The function of silence in therapy
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You're sitting across from a client who hasn't spoken for many minutes.
You get that sinking feeling in your chest, and your internal advisor ramps up with self-criticism:
"Am I doing something wrong?"
"Why can't I connect with them?"
“I bet this never happens to… [insert experienced therapist...
Apr 09, 2025
Four Steps to Stop Tracking Narratives and Start Tracking Function
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You’re sitting with a client, listening as they share their struggles.
They tell you about a conflict with their partner. A mistake at work. A worry that keeps them awake at night.
It's easy to get pulled into the details of their story. To focus on what happened, when, and why.Â
But what if t...
Apr 04, 2025
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