Before starting a therapy session, it is important for the therapist to get to know their patient first, such as their coping mechanism and stigmas they might have. It is also essential to explain everything that can be explained and offer comfort to the patient during their session.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the challenge of being in personal relationships with individuals who are not working to better themselves when they themselves are actively practicing self-improvement. The speaker also shares how it takes self-compassion and grace to admit one's mistakes and growth.
The stigma around therapy and seeking help needs to be broken as it's important to have a consistent safe space to talk and get feedback on how to improve oneself.
The speaker discusses the importance of having open conversations about mental health and how they have personally pursued it by seeing a therapist during their university years.
This transcript highlights the respect and admiration for an individual who is capable of articulating thoughts in a clear and concise manner, even when dealing with complex emotions and challenges.