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Ep. 60 Understanding the Role of Counselors in Healing with Dr. Benjamin Keyes

Ep. 60 Understanding the Role of Counselors in Healing with Dr. Benjamin Keyes

Update: 2025-04-15
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In this episode of the Flourishing Flame podcast, host Leah Brown interviews Dr. Benjamin Keyes, a seasoned expert in trauma and counseling. They discuss the various roles of counselors, the importance of seeking help, and the challenges faced during therapy. Dr. Keyes introduces his HEART model, which integrates spirituality with psychological practices, emphasizing the significance of forgiveness and personal growth in healing from trauma. The conversation also covers how to find the right counselor and the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship, including when to persist or seek a new therapist.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Counseling and Trauma Expertise
02:05 Understanding the Role of Counselors
06:19 When to Seek Counseling
10:11 The Journey of Therapy: Expectations and Challenges
13:41 The HEART Model: Integrating Spirituality and Psychology
26:41 Forgiveness and Healing in Trauma
32:33 Finding the Right Counselor
37:06 Navigating Therapy: When to Persist or Change Counselors

 

Keywords:

counseling, trauma, therapy, mental health, HEART model, forgiveness, spiritual healing, finding a counselor, personal growth, PTSD

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Ep. 60 Understanding the Role of Counselors in Healing with Dr. Benjamin Keyes

Ep. 60 Understanding the Role of Counselors in Healing with Dr. Benjamin Keyes