Trauma on both sides of the dialogue
Vol.14,No.2(2020)
Gestalt terapie (tematické číslo)
How can we work with traumatized clients when we are also traumatized? The trauma on both sides of the dialogue is a challenge for the therapist. In this challenge we can lose a lot as well as gain a lot. Gestalt psychotherapy offers a comprehensive and highly meaningful approach to the treatment of traumatized clients. Its relationship framework and emphasis on good contact allows vulnerable therapists to process their own trauma and experience post-traumatic growth. However, it is necessary to have an adequate theoretical beckground. This specific situation requires a lot of work on good awareness, good contact with one's own experience, adaptation of therapeutic work to difficult conditions and adequate self-care. First of all, we must admit that trauma deeply affects all aspects of our lives, including work with our clients.
Gestalt psychotherapy; trauma; traumatized psychotherapist; sharing; self-care
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