Psychotherapy can be difficult. There are ups and downs, moments of euphoria and moments of despair, moments of joy and moments of shared helplessness. The pace of the conversation changes within a single session many times; some sessions carry great insights, while others are devoid of any meaning and purpose. However, every therapist knows when … Continue reading Momentum in psychotherapy
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The art of connection: Illuminating the importance of therapeutic alliances
Working together is an important part of the psychotherapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist. Building solid, mutually trusting connections is the cornerstone of successful treatment. Clients must have a sense of safety that allows them to express their most private thoughts and feelings for therapy to be effective. This often entails exploring hidden … Continue reading The art of connection: Illuminating the importance of therapeutic alliances
Boundaries in psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is successful when boundaries between the therapist and the client are well-defined. As in any relationship between two people, it is an ongoing process of defining borderlines between the two personalities. However, in psychotherapy, there are some ethical concerns, norms, and guidelines which are very important to follow. Boundaries are a crucial element in … Continue reading Boundaries in psychotherapy
Building trust in psychotherapy
Embarking on therapy or counseling is an important and difficult decision. The client may not have experienced anything similar to this before. Seeing a stranger for the first time and talking about personal, intimate issues can be very difficult, and the client might perceive it as an artificial situation. Usually the first session is about … Continue reading Building trust in psychotherapy
Vladimir Mušicki, PhD 