Posted @withregram • @adeclarationofsentiment I’ve been thinking about the power dynamic that exists

Posted @withregram • @adeclarationofsentiment I’ve been thinking about the power dynamic that exists between therapists and clients (and let’s admit it, therapists are usually the ones in the position of power). How do we operate from our positions of power? We are often placed in an expert position and thus given a legitimacy that clients don’t often give to their own experiences. We are asked for advice and suggestions based on the understanding that we have some knowledge that will define people’s realities and what is right for them. Even on Instagram, when we make posts, often these posts carry power and influence, which comes with responsibility from our end to share power, de-centre ourselves and be respectful and collaborative in our approach.•There are many ways to break down this power dynamic. One way I do this is by letting the people I work with know that I’m not an expert in their lives, and that I’ll actually be consulting them to make sure I’ve got things right. I encourage them to disagree or to give me feedback about what’s working or not because I’m human, and sometimes that means I’ll get things wrong or make mistakes. You’re allowed to tell your therapist when you feel unsafe, upset, overwhelmed or like you aren’t being heard or understood. You’re allowed to disagree with what they say. You’re allowed to correct them if their understanding is different from your experience.•Have you ever wanted to say any of these things to your therapist? What held you back? If you said them, how did the conversation go?•If you’re seeing this post, follow @adeclarationofsentiment for more content on mental health! •#therapy #therapistsofinstagram #therapist #therapysession #therapyiscool #therapyworks #feelyourfeelings #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthindia #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #counselorsofinstagram #psychology #psychologist #narrativetherapy #counselorlife #traumahealing #traumarecovery #ptsdrecovery #cptsdrecovery #bpdrecovery #anxietysupport #anxietyrecovery #panicattack #therapeutic #selfcompassion #empoweryourself #vulnerabilityisstrengthhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CCmktsmDzmcQP3q0tFX6NyMZSFQvwo4Mm9MirQ0/?igshid=cfnnbeenyu66 -- source link

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