Carolyn Spring
@CarolynSpring
Reversing adversity - helping people recover from the bad stuff in life. Books, online training, webinars, podcast, blog, resources - all at https://t.co/zAOwJvQk3P.
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https://www.carolynspring.com 22-06-2009 20:18:29
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I had to learn to DO something about my circumstances rather than just complaining about them. That complaining was all I felt able to do, as I was stuck in traumatic freeze.
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I wanted a therapist to give me sympathy, but not for him/her to hold up a mirror for me. I wanted validation to stay as I was, rather than challenge to change.
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My life is far from perfect, and neither am I (and never will be). But I have been gradually moving away from harmful patterns of relating. Listen to the podcast to find out more: carolynspring.com/podcast/podcas…
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To change, we need to be confronted by the discomfort of a new idea, feeling, action. But that newness can appear insensitive or too challenging – it's tricky.
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Are we looking for transformation in therapy, or just for sympathy? I benefitted hugely from therapists showing me immense empathy alongside immense challenge. Listen: carolynspring.com/podcast/podcas…
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What are our expectations of how long therapy should take? And how long should it take for us to see tangible changes? We’re growing something huge … doesn't that takes time?! Listen: carolynspring.com/podcast/podcas…
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We often want to see instant change from just one session, but sometimes we need a longer-term view. So keep on keeping on.
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Therapy isn't self-indulgent. It takes courage and a deep commitment to growth to be willing to face unbearable psychological pain. Listen to the podcast: carolynspring.com/podcast/podcas…
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My ability to take on board a different perspective, rather than just garnering support for my own, was absolutely essential to therapy being transformative for me.
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NEW podcast just dropped! – 'How therapy transformed me'.
Listen on Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts etc or direct on the website (with full transcript): carolynspring.com/podcast/podcas…
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'Get fixed quick!' is a harmful scam that leaves us feeling ashamed for the multi-layered, developmental impact of complex trauma on our lives. Find out more on this podcast at www.carolynspring/podcasts or on Spotify ('Conversations with Carolyn Spring'). #TherapistsConnect
To manage post-traumatic challenges, we need our attachment needs to be met, by having someone who is a 'secure base' for us – easier said than done. Find out more at carolynspring.com/podcasts or via Spotify ('Conversations with Carolyn Spring'). #TherapistsConnect