Bob and Jake continue to answer your burning questions about therapy. Much of this episode is dedicated to clinicians and those studying clinical psychology. Bob and Jake explore more therapeutic and healing prayer methods that contribute to good integrated psychological practice. They also address why your emotional and relational health matters as the therapist in the room. They conclude with some simple advice for aspiring therapists and those seeking therapy, most importantly that Jesus is the ultimate healer and therapists simply facilitate that healing. We hope this episode blesses you! Key points:

• Recommended areas of formation
• What is EMDR?
• The overlap between EMDR and inner healing prayer (such as Transformation Prayer Ministry)
• How do you pray in a session and is it okay to pray?
• How do you choose a good therapist and how do you know if it's a good fit once you start?
• Things to watch out for and avoid in a therapist
• Healthy therapist-client boundaries
• How attachment can happen and how to navigate that as a therapist
• A few pieces of advice from Jake and Bob for therapists and anyone seeking therapy

Practical Application for therapists:

1. How can I allow Christ to live and work through me in therapy?
2. How can I continue to grow as a therapist both professionally, spiritually and personally so that I can be a knowledgeable, faithful and healthy therapist?

Resources:

Recommended areas of formation

• Trauma-focused Therapy such as EMDR
• Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
• Play Therapy
• Internal Family Systems Therapy
• Interpersonal Process Therapy
• AEDP
• Family Reconstruction

Integrated methods of formation:

• HeartSync Ministries
• Transformation Prayer Ministry
• Immanuel Prayer

Other resources:

• Intuitus Group Counselling Centre
• Catholic Psychotherapy Association
• American Association of Christian Counselors

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