An obvious way to try to improve client outcomes, used by many mental health professionals, is to invest more time and more money into more therapy models.
There are moments in therapy when you feel it in your gut: it’s time to be direct- even confrontational - with a Client. Your hands sweat. Your throat tightens. A quiet fear sets in. You dread these moments. And your mind isn’t always your ally: What if I damage the relationship?
A clinical pathway shows you how to keep your feet moving in the right direction, but the speed of your steps and where you pause are unique to each client.
Private practice is the ideal - bringing autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to shape your own professional journey. But, behind the freedom lies a challenge that creeps up on us and makes us question the choices we’ve made about how we work.
“Low self-esteem” is a very common phrase. We hear it said about children and adults. We use it personally and professionally. Therapists say it a lot, clients say it a lot, and the culture uses it as an explanation for all sorts of personal difficulties. But what does it really mean?