Creating a positive therapeutic alliance is very important in determining the success of therapy. In episode 316, I received a question from a listener who, having started therapy, has found themselves curbing their true thoughts and feelings due to their therapist becoming frustrated and angry. In this post, I offer my thoughts and share how you can approach this situation.
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Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer questions centered around having to curb the expression of suicidal thoughts due to upsetting your therapist, and feeling the need to have a meaningful relationship while preventing codependency.
In episode 308, I received a very raw question from a listener who is struggling to process their father’s suicide and is experiencing feelings of anger accompanied by guilt. In this post, I talk about suicide in an elderly population and offer advice on how to deal with the raft of emotions after losing a loved one to suicide.
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Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer two questions sent in which address learning to navigate life and your emotions after a very close family member commits suicide, along with how to tackle anxiety and depression and whether it’s right to restart medication.
In episode 291, I received a question from a concerned parent asking for advice on how to talk to their son about tragedies that have happened within their school. In this post, I look more deeply into this delicate question and break down the multiple factors involved.