Embedding Wholeness in Petruska Clarkson’s Therapeutic Relationship Model and the Missing Mode of the Relationship

The Communication and Meaning Relationship By Mamood Ahmad. Based on the book A New Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy: Embedding Context, Diversity and Equity The quality of the therapeutic relationship is central to helping and is considered the most important factor in therapeutic outcomes. In the book A New Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy [Chapter … Continue reading Embedding Wholeness in Petruska Clarkson’s Therapeutic Relationship Model and the Missing Mode of the Relationship →

Relational Scope: A Critical Gap

Relational Scope: A critical gap in helping and the relationship We often talk about relational depth, below-the-surface feelings, encounter, flow, attunement, presence, or emotional connection. These concepts have shaped how we understand therapeutic relationships for decades. They draw our attention to the quality of contact between (mostly) two people at a level of human to … Continue reading Relational Scope: A Critical Gap →

Therapist disclosure

Image: Mike Lewinski Therapist Disclosure Revisited: By Mamood Ahmad Disclosure Self-disclosure is the intentional or unintentional disclosure to the client of aspects of the therapist’s personal biography, such as identity, positionality, values, beliefs, or lived experience. Disclosure may occur while in therapy or outside of it. Self-disclosure may be deliberate, unavoidable, accidental, or client-initiated (Zur … Continue reading Therapist disclosure →

Psychological health professionals compared

I often get questions from people who are confused with the difference between counselors and psychotherapists and other types of psychologically trained professionals. I'll try to explain it simply as possible. Therapists are trained to work with you over short or long term to help to bring about psychological change and enhance wellbeing. They are trained … Continue reading Psychological health professionals compared →

Time to heal

When there is a physical injury, our body tells us very quickly when something is wrong. If we injure our leg, we are soon aware of our condition because of pain or a limitation, such as not being able to move a leg freely. We usually realise because of these symptoms and their impact on … Continue reading Time to heal →

But I had a good childhood!

When you reflect upon your childhood, especially your caregivers and family, it may appear to you that any problems you have now are in no way related. This can be especially true if you did indeed have a good childhood. However, there are a number of perspectives you may wish to consider when deciding whether … Continue reading But I had a good childhood! →