For many clients, expressing anger can feel overwhelming, shameful, or even downright scary. Problem is (and as I know you know), when a client takes great pains to avoid anger, it often just leads to bigger problems. So how might we resource clients with skills that can help them respond to and manage their anger […]
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Recognizing the More Subtle Signs of the Freeze Response
It’s often easy to identify the obvious cues that your client is in freeze . . . . . . but what about times when the signs are so subtle, you might dismiss it (or even overlook it)? In the video below, Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD shares how recognizing a more subtle sign of freeze […]
An Attachment-Based Approach for Clients Who Avoid Conflict
When clients avoid conflict, it can make sustaining relationships difficult. And that includes the therapeutic relationship. But according to Eboni Webb, PsyD, before you address your client’s conflict avoidance head on, you might want to consider their attachment style. In the video below, Eboni walks through her attachment-based approach with clients who avoid conflict or […]