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Dr. Janet Maxwell
Clinical Psychologist
Basic Beliefs About Therapy
Basic Beliefs About Therapy
Base every encounter on respect
Prioritise the vulnerable
Believe in the possibility of change
Inspire clients to dream of, and plan for, other possibilities for themselves
Give clients the benefit of the doubt
The problem is the problem, the person is not the problem
Everyone is constantly trying to make sense of their experience
Let go of a assumptions and judgements
Understand your clients distress - walk in their shoes
Look for wisdom everywhere, If you are not looking you will not recognise it
You cannot inspire clients to do in their own lives what you are unwilling, or unable, to do in your own
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