Processing Personal Challenges While Still Being a Therapist

Processing Personal Challenges While Still Being a Therapist

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Due to the personal nature of this video, I'm just releasing an extended version of the video this week.

I often find myself wanting to hear personal, human stories from fellow therapists. And I'm also curious what the experience of being a therapist is like when we're sometimes going through tough times ourselves.

Today I'm sharing my story of growing up in a narcissistic household and the experience of unpacking that as a 30-year-old while seeing clients in my therapy practice. Thank you for listening to my story.

Links referenced:

Video: "Why I Chose the Counseling Profession"
   • Why I Chose the Counseling Profession...  

Documentary about Barry Minkow (my former pastor): "King of the Con"
www.imdb.com/title/tt16452470/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
(It might be on Apple tv or Discovery+? I couldn't find where it's streaming but you can see the trailer in the link above)

00:00 Intro
04:26 Former coworker's arrest
06:39 Going through hardship as a therapist
08:50 Narcissism in my family
16:21 Escaping narcissism
22:40 Seeing clients during hard times
31:45 TherapyNotes Sponsor


This video is not intended as professional or legal advice. Be sure to seek the services of a professional if you are in need of them.