Category: Therapy

The issue of Transference

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Anxiety, Boundaries, Caretaker Burnout, Depression, Mental Health, Therapy, Triggers

It started with Sigmund Freud. He initially conceptualized the idea of transference - that people can place their feelings regarding a person or situation on to another due to unresolved issues. Solve the issue . . . POOF! -transference issues are gone! But . . . Is it really though? I do believe that there … Continue reading The issue of Transference

Does my therapist really need to know that?

by zenergycounselingblog, posted in Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Caretaker Burnout, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Grief, Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Therapy, Triggers

Humans are social creatures. I am not talking about introverts vs extroverts; instead, I’m talking about our need for support from each other. We have a need to connect to others- to understand where we belong. Because we are multifaceted, our treatment needs to be a holistic approach. In order to fully understand the developmental … Continue reading Does my therapist really need to know that?