In “therapist school” we learned not to react to people’s trauma stories or say “Wow.” Now I say it all the time. Helps clients with severe trauma realize their life isn't actually normal. Sometimes that hasn't fully occurred to them, so me being surprised helps de-normalize it.
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Replying to @TheBrometheus
I think some practicum coaches confused "non-anxious presence" with studiously neutral impassivity. Appreciate your saying this out loud.
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