Episode 118: Types of Therapy, the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care, & the Role of Sin in Therapy
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Today, Cindy and I are tackling your questions about therapy, shedding light on research, common challenges, and insights to help you on your own healing journey! Here's what we cover:
1. Which modality should I use (DBT / CBT / IFS / EMDR)? (4:30 )
2. What is the most important factor in getting results? (8:53 )
3. What is trauma-informed therapy? (10:07 )
4. How do therapists deal with getting triggered by a client? (16:03 )
6. What if I’m “too much” for my therapist? (21:51 )
7. Does therapy take the role of sin too lightly? (24:28 )
Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.
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This episode was incredibly insightful! Cindy and Dr. Cook tackle such important questions around therapy types and trauma-informed care with compassion and clarity. It’s so helpful to understand the different modalities and the role that a trauma-informed approach plays in healing. Also, the discussion around sin and therapy was thought-provoking—it adds a valuable layer to consider in the mental health journey. https://compassionify.com/trauma-therapy-in-nyc/