{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/624a4a024a85240012f497d4/684bb3ba1c97ce2ed13e5a7c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"171 - An example of a counselling session","description":"<p>Try our <a href=\"https://challengesthatchangeus.com/burnout-quiz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FREE burnout quiz.</a></p><p>Grab your burnout workbook <a href=\"https://challengesthatchangeus.com/burnout-workbook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE.&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you would like us to work with your team book a 30 min chat <a href=\"https://trialtitude.as.me/schedule/7f8ae792/?appointmentTypeIds%5b%5d=35227528\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I have spoken frequently on this podcast about the power of therapy and why it can help with resilience and trauma, but I understand that a lot of people who have never done it are often blocked from trying because they just don’t know what to expect.</p><p>That is why this is a very different and special episode of Challenges That Change Us.</p><p>We have brought back our in house psychologist Vanessa De Sauty to demonstrate what an actual therapy session looks like.</p><p>In this episode I’ll be in the patients seat and working through things with Vanessa so you can get a real idea of what to expect.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we share:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What the counselling process actually is</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The repercussions of withdrawing from relationships to ‘protect yourself’</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The challenge of reconnecting and asking for help</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That I am able to show up in the thick of adversity but not when it passes</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Filtering this through a CBT lens and finding strategies to work on</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The core beliefs that happen on childhood that could lead to patterns in behaviour</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cognitive flexibility and strengthening underused mental muscles</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><u>Key Quotes</u></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“ I feel like I'm pulling from an empty bucket and I don't actually have anything to offer or give to other people.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><u>Vanessa</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>To find out more about Vanessa, check out her website <a href=\"https://www.vanessadesauty.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>You can get involved with the podcast online</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>On facebook in our community:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeus</a></p><p>Or on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus</p><p>If you want to contact the podcast, email us here:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:support@challengesthatchangeus.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">support@challengesthatchangeus.com</a></p><p>Or check out our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.challengesthatchangeus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.Challengesthatchangeus.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:</p><p><a href=\"http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Ali Flynn"}