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WoW 122: On what happens in therapy, Psychotherapy Series, Part 1 [Words of Wisdom]
This episode of our psychotherapy series kicks off with Josh sharing a profound respect for individuals undertaking psychotherapy, highlighting it as a brave inward journey towards wisdom and personal growth. Josh demystifies what transpires during therapy sessions regardless of the treatment modality, emphasizing elements such as rigorous honesty, discovery, feedback, and the importance of asking insightful questions. The narrative underscores the transformative potential of therapy when combined with the intentional practice of specific skills and the pursuit of virtue. Furthermore, he touches on the valuable role of a therapist's worldview, advocating for transparency and presenting a case for a Christian foundational approach. Finally, Josh encourages listeners to engage in self-reflection with thought-provoking questions, regardless of their engagement in psychotherapy.
00:00 Introduction to Psychotherapy
00:48 The Importance of Honesty in Therapy
01:40 The Role of Discovery in Therapy
02:34 The Power of Feedback in Therapy
03:07 The Impact of Questions in Therapy
03:37 The Practice of Specific Skills in Therapy
04:45 The Virtue of Growth in Therapy
05:32 The Christian Perspective in Therapy
07:14 The Importance of a Loving Presence in Therapy
08:14 Inspirational Quotes on Psychotherapy
10:23 Self-Reflection Questions
10:59 Conclusion: The Importance of Integrity and Wisdom
About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT
• As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles.
• Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual betrayal and addiction. www.greatoakscollective.com.
• Sign up to receive my weekly email newsletter, Words of Wisdom.
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an intentional path to grow in wisdom
it's not so obvious what actually happens in therapy
your suffering
give words to something that you’ve never been able to speak before
healing happens when you can speak out secrets
take meaningful action
virtue is a power law
surrender your strongholds
Carl Rogers, On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
Irving Yalom, Becoming Myself: A Psychiatrist's Memoir
Footnotes
1 - Irving Yalom, The Gift of Therapy
2 - Galatians 5
3 - Karen Horney, Neurosis and Human Growth
4 - Carl Rogers, On Personal Power
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By Josh Kalsbeek, LMFTShow notes
WoW 122: On what happens in therapy, Psychotherapy Series, Part 1 [Words of Wisdom]
This episode of our psychotherapy series kicks off with Josh sharing a profound respect for individuals undertaking psychotherapy, highlighting it as a brave inward journey towards wisdom and personal growth. Josh demystifies what transpires during therapy sessions regardless of the treatment modality, emphasizing elements such as rigorous honesty, discovery, feedback, and the importance of asking insightful questions. The narrative underscores the transformative potential of therapy when combined with the intentional practice of specific skills and the pursuit of virtue. Furthermore, he touches on the valuable role of a therapist's worldview, advocating for transparency and presenting a case for a Christian foundational approach. Finally, Josh encourages listeners to engage in self-reflection with thought-provoking questions, regardless of their engagement in psychotherapy.
00:00 Introduction to Psychotherapy
00:48 The Importance of Honesty in Therapy
01:40 The Role of Discovery in Therapy
02:34 The Power of Feedback in Therapy
03:07 The Impact of Questions in Therapy
03:37 The Practice of Specific Skills in Therapy
04:45 The Virtue of Growth in Therapy
05:32 The Christian Perspective in Therapy
07:14 The Importance of a Loving Presence in Therapy
08:14 Inspirational Quotes on Psychotherapy
10:23 Self-Reflection Questions
10:59 Conclusion: The Importance of Integrity and Wisdom
About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT
• As a Psychoherapist I help people overcome their greatest struggles.
• Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual betrayal and addiction. www.greatoakscollective.com.
• Sign up to receive my weekly email newsletter, Words of Wisdom.
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Links
an intentional path to grow in wisdom
it's not so obvious what actually happens in therapy
your suffering
give words to something that you’ve never been able to speak before
healing happens when you can speak out secrets
take meaningful action
virtue is a power law
surrender your strongholds
Carl Rogers, On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
Irving Yalom, Becoming Myself: A Psychiatrist's Memoir
Footnotes
1 - Irving Yalom, The Gift of Therapy
2 - Galatians 5
3 - Karen Horney, Neurosis and Human Growth
4 - Carl Rogers, On Personal Power
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Support the podcast