The Best of You

Episode 118: Types of Therapy, the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care, & the Role of Sin in Therapy


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Today, Cindy and I are tackling your questions about therapy, shedding light on research, common challenges, and insights to help you on your own healing journey! Here's what we cover:


1. Which modality should I use (DBT / CBT / IFS / EMDR)? (4:30)

2. What is the most important factor in getting results? (8:53)

3. What is trauma-informed therapy? (10:07)

4. How do therapists deal with getting triggered by a client? (16:03)

6. What if I’m “too much” for my therapist? (21:51)

7. Does therapy take the role of sin too lightly? (24:28)


Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.


If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love:

  • Episode 67: The Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing—Gen Z, College Life, & A Hidden Search for Meaning with Cindy Gao
  • Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships
  • Episode 23: Am I wounded or am I sinful?
  • Episode 113: A New Vision of Human Flourishing—A Christian Approach to Mental Health with Duke University Psychiatrist & Theologian Warren Kinghorn


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