{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/624c5076ebccf20012efeb4c/69f8a22a9d4faa1506d227de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why don't all therapeutic approaches suit everyone?","description":"<p>In this episode, we welcomed a guest, Sassy Smith, who is the founder of Aphantasia Academy and author of Unseen Minds - A Therapist's Guide to Multisensory Aphantasia and Invisible Cognitive Differences</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The episode delves into the fascinating world of cognitive differences, exploring how unique mental experiences like aphantasia, endophasia and SDAM shape our perception of reality. By understanding these variations, therapists can tailor their approaches to better meet the needs of their clients, and clients are able to articulate their experiences more easily.</p><p><br></p><p>Lucy (who has aphantasia) and Sassy share personal insights, Adrienne adds a therapeutic perspective and all three of us discuss professional strategies that highlight the importance of recognising and validating individual cognitive profiles.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in enhancing therapeutic practices and fostering a deeper understanding of the human mind, and also anyone currently undergoing therapy.</p><p><br></p><p>Sassy has generously offered a gift to listeners with codes that give discounts off her brilliant resources.</p><p><strong>FOUNDATIONS50 </strong>gives listeners a £50 discount for the Aphantasia Foundations course and <strong>NOTTHATDEEP</strong> gives a £100 discount for the Aphantasia Therapist training.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Unseen Minds: A Therapist's Guide to Multisensory Aphantasia and Invisible Cognitive Differences -<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Minds-Therapists-Multisensory-Differences/dp/1036970612\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Minds-Therapists-Multisensory-Differences/dp/1036970612</a></p><p>Aphantasia Academy - <a href=\"https://www.aphantasiaacademy.com \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.aphantasiaacademy.com </a></p><p>Sassy Smith on Facebook - <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SassySmith\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/SassySmith</a></p><p>Sassy Smith on Instagram -&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/aphantasia_academy/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/aphantasia_academy/ </a></p><p>Free CBT Masterclass on Aphantasia -<a href=\" https://www.aphantasiacoach.com/CBTMasterclass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.aphantasiacoach.com/CBTMasterclass</a></p><p><br></p><p>Adrienne and Lucy can be contacted through their websites:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/624c5076ebccf20012efeb4e/shows/624c5076ebccf20012efeb4c/episodes/www.presenceofmind.life\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.presenceofmind.life </a>(Lucy)</p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/624c5076ebccf20012efeb4e/shows/624c5076ebccf20012efeb4c/episodes/www.adriennekirk.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.adriennekirk.uk</a> (Adrienne)</p>","author_name":"Adrienne Kirk and Lucy Ranger"}