3. Giving advice:
Often a client will ask for advice. Often what is really wanted, is our belief in them that they hold the answers within themselves. This is oftenmore helpful than our ideas on what is best for them. If we take this on, we are liable to be blamed when a situation does not go well. Also, if a situation does not go well, they may not be able to let themselves feel thrilled because they did not make the decision.
4. Feeling responsible:
It is difficult to hear of a client's difficulties. Sometimes we feel responsible as if it is up to us to solve their problems or help them in some way (other than massage) because they have confided in us. It is important to remember that they are responsible and to think carefully before we go beyond our therapist-client relationship. Also, if their physical problem does not clear up as fast as the client would like it to, we can also tend to feel responsible. We must remember that we do the best we can and that conditions take time to clear up.
5. Facial expression:
It is useful to show caring, empathy, and non-judgement in our face when working with a client. Even when we are not feeling these things, our face can be showing them to a client. For example, if a client is sad and we think about their grief, and show sadness on our face, it may not be the most supportive thing. A client will not want to depress you with their problem.
TRANSFERENCE
Positive or negative unconscious feelings that the client develops towards the therapist which originate from early emotional relationships with other figures (usually parents) and are transferred or projected towards a therapist.
COUNTER-TRANSFERENCE
When the therapist returns or redirects the feelings back onto the client. A therapist must be aware to regulate feelings.
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