Transform the Reluctant Client’s Therapeutic Experience with PLISSIT: From Pointless to Meaningful
When reluctant clients dismiss therapy as pointless, therapists may instinctively push back. Ely Peralta, LCSW-C, suggests gentle engagement using the PLISSIT model instead. Ely describes PLISSIT and how it fosters trust, encourages empowerment and aligns therapy with each client’s values.
New Year, New Job?
With the uncertainty of the new year, there is often room for a fresh start in several aspects of our lives including the workplace. Therapy can assist in identifying opportunities and making steps towards a life more aligned with your values.
Finding the Ground from 37,000 Feet
Helping a fellow traveler through a crisis provided a transformative experience for a seasoned therapist. A counselor’s job is meaningful and rewarding and can also be unpredictable and emotionally intense. A therapist’s skillset is valuable whether in an office or in the galley of an Airbus A321 at 37,000 feet.