Clear Thinking Out Loud

This podcast is the narrated version of my article Working with Resistant Clients: 3 Tried and Tested Tips. Every therapist, counsellor, psychologist and psychiatrist has experienced how it feels to be at loggerheads with a client. The idea of ‘resistance’ is deeply embedded in psychotherapy, but how you approach a recalcitrant client can greatly effect how they respond to you and your suggestions. In this episode I talk about: The concept of therapeutic martial arts How to avoid taking it personally Remember to see what’s behind resistance How to use the resistance to your (and your client’s) therapeutic advantage Or watch this episode of the podcast on video below: