You are spot on about the power of drilling pracs Cal. I recall an earlier podcast where you talked about it too & I found your advice back then so valuable. Your example here is powerful, to say the least!
Erika, it's funny hearing you remember how you used to record your induction & listen to it over & over, because I've done the Exact same thing. ???? and, hey, it works! Between that & Ms Pillow, I am putting all the basics into memory for automatic retrieval.
I agree completely that being with the client 100% is one of the best gifts we can give them. I think they must rarely, if ever, get that sort of undivided attention anywhere else in their lives and it's no wonder they tell me they feel so cared for and listened too when in my office.
Current research now clearly shows that the best outcomes for clients is not so much dependent of the type of therapy received, as it is on the rapport between client & therapist. And, as we all know the transformative power of the 5-PATH process for our clients, how much more powerful are the results when we add that client-centered focus with them from the very first session?
Cal, you are not allowed to 'retire' - slow down if you need to for sure, but with all that knowledge and experience you have, well, those gifts you must continue to share with the world. Yours is not a job or a career...it is a calling, of that I'm sure and that's for life baby!
Anyway...you're way too young for us to even be having this discussion. ????
First, Cal you are NOT allowed to retire!! Nope, nope, nope! There's too much amazing things yet to do!
Next, one of the things that I really appreciated with 5 path is that it gave me a direction to go with my clients so that I COULD relax and be present with my clients. Of course, I'm still working on being even more and more present as I get more confident in the techniques... I know I need to give up the safety net of my outlines, but I'm getting there! Thanks for a great episode!
Susan Mundy says
Thanks for yet another great episode Cal & Erika.
You are spot on about the power of drilling pracs Cal. I recall an earlier podcast where you talked about it too & I found your advice back then so valuable. Your example here is powerful, to say the least!
Erika, it's funny hearing you remember how you used to record your induction & listen to it over & over, because I've done the Exact same thing. ???? and, hey, it works! Between that & Ms Pillow, I am putting all the basics into memory for automatic retrieval.
I agree completely that being with the client 100% is one of the best gifts we can give them. I think they must rarely, if ever, get that sort of undivided attention anywhere else in their lives and it's no wonder they tell me they feel so cared for and listened too when in my office.
Current research now clearly shows that the best outcomes for clients is not so much dependent of the type of therapy received, as it is on the rapport between client & therapist. And, as we all know the transformative power of the 5-PATH process for our clients, how much more powerful are the results when we add that client-centered focus with them from the very first session?
Thank you again for everything you do.
Susan
Susan Mundy says
Oh, And I forgot to add something...
Cal, you are not allowed to 'retire' - slow down if you need to for sure, but with all that knowledge and experience you have, well, those gifts you must continue to share with the world. Yours is not a job or a career...it is a calling, of that I'm sure and that's for life baby!
Anyway...you're way too young for us to even be having this discussion. ????
Susan
Jim Colton says
Cal, I could not agree with you more: why stop doing something that benefits you and others and that you love? Go, baby, go!
Brenda Titus says
First, Cal you are NOT allowed to retire!! Nope, nope, nope! There's too much amazing things yet to do!
Next, one of the things that I really appreciated with 5 path is that it gave me a direction to go with my clients so that I COULD relax and be present with my clients. Of course, I'm still working on being even more and more present as I get more confident in the techniques... I know I need to give up the safety net of my outlines, but I'm getting there! Thanks for a great episode!