Developing observational skill - observing yourself

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What do most clients expect from therapy?

they expect an objective or even scientific view of their concerns

How do personal reactions of the therapist affect therapy?

personal reactions of the therapist can both hinder or work as a tool to advance therapy. it is very important that the therapist recognises and manages these reactions. we need to note how we influence what we observe and what variables distort our observations.

What do professional filters refer to?

- theoretical orientation which may limit our view;
- professional obligations (such as pressure from insurance, running your own practice, etc) which may dictate focus
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What do professional filters result in?

guidance and error (if the only tool is a hammer everything looks like a nail, hence our observations are impaired!)

How do therapist and client interact?

both observe and interact (like two mirrors), misinterpretation can lead to more problems and misunderstanding.

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