8: Feeling Stuck As A Therapist in Your Work With a Client? 5 Ways to Reconnect & Reset.

As therapists, we all experience moments of helplessness, hopelessness, or feeling stuck with a client. But what if these moments are invitations for deeper understanding rather than signs of failure? In this episode, we explore five key ways to shift from feeling ineffective to reconnecting with curiosity and presence in your work.

What We Cover:

• Why therapists sometimes feel stuck
• How countertransference plays a role 
• 5 ways to get unstuck, including:
  1. Embracing the relational moment rather than trying to “fix” things.
  2. Working experientially.
  3. Shifting from judgment to curiosity.
  4. Engaging in consultation and self-reflection.
  5. Giving yourself permission to be human.

Before you move on with your day, take a moment to reflect: What’s one small shift you can experiment with in your work this week? Whether it’s noticing your own somatic responses, naming a relational dynamic, or reaching out for support—change happens in moments of presence, not perfection.

 

Resources: 

Episode 4: Self-Compassion in Therapy: Why It's Essential for Both You and Your Clients

 

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