From Handicap to Handy Capable: Training Systemic Therapists in Use of Self
- 1 December 1990
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Family Process
- Vol. 29 (4) , 375-384
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.1990.00375.x
Abstract
This article describes and discusses the rationale for an experiential methodology to help trainees expand their repertoire of behaviors in clinical situations. The goal in addressing the trainee's personal, “handicapping” responses is to pay attention to “how” a therapist is perceived, “why” a therapist has certain blindspots, and “what” the therapist does to co‐create a therapeutic impasse. In addition, experientially considering the impact of self encourages therapists to “learn to learn” that they are an active, resourceful participant in the evolutionary process of the therapeutic system.Keywords
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