Behind the Therapy Door

Episode 41: When Therapy Stalls

The therapeutic journey often has a lot of twists and turns, rather than a straight line trajectory.  This is due to many factors…different personality types, motivation for change, toleration of discomfort, etc.  In fact, therapy can stall out as well, which does not necessarily mean a problem exists, but rather that an opportunity for reassessment is present.  Matt and Sarah explore what causes therapeutic stalls, what information to glean from these experiences, and the choices that present themselves as a result, along the path of growth and healing. theaffinityconsultants.com Cover art by Scott Thome Music composed by Justin Breame

Episode 40: Can AI Be My Therapist?

AI can certainly be your therapist, but only if you want a subpar experience!  AI is all the rage these days and is an incredibly valuable tool in certain fields.  The data that AI can pull with specific prompts can save time, gather all information into a consolidated format, and provide ideas and resources.  These are all appropriate uses of AI in the therapeutic world, but to assume AI’s ability to replace genuine connection, human attunement to individual nuances, is reaching at best and potentially harmful at worst.  In today’s episode, Matt and Sarah discuss the helpful incorporation of AI into the therapeutic field, but also explore the irreplaceable power of human connection in traditional therapy. theaffinityconsultants.com Cover art by Scott Thome Music composed by Justin Breame

Episode 39: How to Know When You are Done with Therapy

In a nutshell, knowing when to end the therapeutic experience involves collaboration between the client and therapist.  Many times clients know when they have achieved their goals, solved ongoing conflict, or figured out how to get unstuck and these are times when therapists have the privilege of supporting the client’s intuitive knowing that their time in therapy has ended.  Other times clients are reluctant to end treatment, for many reasons, often involving fear of being on their own, losing their spot with the therapist’s schedule in case more issues pop up, etc.  Matt and Sarah explore a variety of options for helping a client ready themselves for the transition out of therapy and why the collaboration and connection between therapist and client is such a vital part of the process. theaffinityconsultants.com Cover art by Scott Thome Music composed by Justin Breame

Episode 38: Healthy Attachment in Every Personality audio

One fact of life that is present for most individuals is a desire for healthy and safe connection with others.  In fact, it is a vital part of our biological wiring from infancy.  Some find attachment to be a natural and easy process, while others might find it more challenging or even awkward at times.  Process Communication Model (PCM) highlights the nuances and patterns in every Type of personality, while Attachment Theory educates on the ways we attach, along with the whys.  Secure connection and healthy attachment is available for all, no matter what our PCM Condo looks like. theaffinityconsultants.com Cover art by Scott Thome Music composed by Justin Breame

Episode 37: “The Do Over” Magic

Do you ever wish you had the chance to say something different than how it came out, follow through on that gut instinct instead of ignoring it, or take action rather than sit out on the sidelines?  Well, this episode is for you!  It is so easy to get caught up in the emotions of an argument or discussion, or get stuck in resentment for what your partner did or did not do, and lose sight of the positive intention.  That is where the helpful “Do Over” tool comes in.  Tune in to today’s episode to learn the art of the “Do Over” magic for working though difficult moments with grace and respect, to stop the cycle of disconnect and miscommunication. theaffinityconsultants.com Cover art by Scott Thome Music composed by Justin Breame