• 28. Exploring Defenses, Self-Compassion, and the Hero's Journey in Therapy with Caitlin Shiflett, LCSW

  • 2024/11/11
  • 再生時間: 1 時間
  • ポッドキャスト

28. Exploring Defenses, Self-Compassion, and the Hero's Journey in Therapy with Caitlin Shiflett, LCSW

  • サマリー

  • Episode Summary:
    Join us for a deep dive into the heart of experiential therapy with Caitlin Shiflett, where we unpack the profound role of defenses in our suffering, how anxiety serves as a biological response to emotions, and the journey of finding our true selves. Caitlin explains the foundations of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), how it targets defenses and anxieties, and the challenges therapists face as learners. We also discuss her upcoming self-compassion group, rooted in mindfulness and self-kindness, and the impact of integrating therapeutic learning with self-compassion.

    Key Discussion Points:

    1. Understanding Defenses in ISTDP

      • Exploring how defenses protect us from intense emotions and the role of experiential therapy in reducing suffering by targeting these defense mechanisms.
      • Why anxiety in ISTDP is seen as a nervous system response rather than a feeling.
    2. Embracing the Hero's Journey in Learning

      • Caitlin’s own "hero’s journey" as a therapist and her journey through ISTDP training, which required vulnerability, resilience, and a confrontation with her own self-criticism.
      • How creative growth requires both commitment and self-compassion, moving beyond self-criticism to embrace learning through mistakes and practice.
    3. The Role of Self-Compassion in Healing

      • Caitlin’s upcoming self-compassion group, inspired by Kristen Neff’s research, blends self-kindness with the power of taking action for oneself.
      • How group work fosters common humanity, helping participants to feel connected through shared struggles and building resilience against self-criticism and shame.
    4. Navigating Vulnerability and Visibility in Private Practice

      • The realities of marketing and vulnerability on social media as a therapist, along with strategies to manage the challenges of feeling “invisible” online while promoting meaningful work.

    Takeaways:

    • Awareness of Defenses: Recognizing personal defense mechanisms can help reduce anxiety and open the door to emotional authenticity.
    • Self-Compassion as a Path to Growth: Learning to integrate self-kindness and structured reflection enables more profound healing, particularly in group settings.
    • Learning as a Process: The journey to mastery involves embracing vulnerability, acknowledging failures, and finding safety in the learning environment.
    • Navigating Online Spaces as Therapists: Embrace patience and persistence, as sharing valuable content in small communities can still make a significant impact.

    Upcoming Group:
    Caitlin’s “Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion” group begins early 2025, offering a safe, trauma-informed environment for women focused on self-kindness and empowerment.

    Follow Caitlin Shiflett:

    • Instagram
    • Working Within RVA
    続きを読む 一部表示

あらすじ・解説

Episode Summary:
Join us for a deep dive into the heart of experiential therapy with Caitlin Shiflett, where we unpack the profound role of defenses in our suffering, how anxiety serves as a biological response to emotions, and the journey of finding our true selves. Caitlin explains the foundations of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), how it targets defenses and anxieties, and the challenges therapists face as learners. We also discuss her upcoming self-compassion group, rooted in mindfulness and self-kindness, and the impact of integrating therapeutic learning with self-compassion.

Key Discussion Points:

  1. Understanding Defenses in ISTDP

    • Exploring how defenses protect us from intense emotions and the role of experiential therapy in reducing suffering by targeting these defense mechanisms.
    • Why anxiety in ISTDP is seen as a nervous system response rather than a feeling.
  2. Embracing the Hero's Journey in Learning

    • Caitlin’s own "hero’s journey" as a therapist and her journey through ISTDP training, which required vulnerability, resilience, and a confrontation with her own self-criticism.
    • How creative growth requires both commitment and self-compassion, moving beyond self-criticism to embrace learning through mistakes and practice.
  3. The Role of Self-Compassion in Healing

    • Caitlin’s upcoming self-compassion group, inspired by Kristen Neff’s research, blends self-kindness with the power of taking action for oneself.
    • How group work fosters common humanity, helping participants to feel connected through shared struggles and building resilience against self-criticism and shame.
  4. Navigating Vulnerability and Visibility in Private Practice

    • The realities of marketing and vulnerability on social media as a therapist, along with strategies to manage the challenges of feeling “invisible” online while promoting meaningful work.

Takeaways:

  • Awareness of Defenses: Recognizing personal defense mechanisms can help reduce anxiety and open the door to emotional authenticity.
  • Self-Compassion as a Path to Growth: Learning to integrate self-kindness and structured reflection enables more profound healing, particularly in group settings.
  • Learning as a Process: The journey to mastery involves embracing vulnerability, acknowledging failures, and finding safety in the learning environment.
  • Navigating Online Spaces as Therapists: Embrace patience and persistence, as sharing valuable content in small communities can still make a significant impact.

Upcoming Group:
Caitlin’s “Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion” group begins early 2025, offering a safe, trauma-informed environment for women focused on self-kindness and empowerment.

Follow Caitlin Shiflett:

  • Instagram
  • Working Within RVA

28. Exploring Defenses, Self-Compassion, and the Hero's Journey in Therapy with Caitlin Shiflett, LCSWに寄せられたリスナーの声

カスタマーレビュー:以下のタブを選択することで、他のサイトのレビューをご覧になれます。