Decoding Therapist Jargon: Understanding What Your Therapist Really Means

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Decoding Therapist Jargon: Understanding What Your Therapist Really Means

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Kati Morton
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In this blog post, I decode the jargon used by therapists to help you understand what they really mean. From 'sitting with a feeling' to 'emotional charge,' I break down these terms and provide insights into their significance in therapy.

Deciphering 'Sitting with a Feeling'

When a therapist asks you to 'sit with a feeling,' they're encouraging you to fully experience and process your emotions. Instead of avoiding or distracting yourself from the feeling, they want you to acknowledge it and explore how it manifests in your body.

By sitting with the feeling, you can gain a deeper understanding of your emotions and work through them in a healthy way. It's a crucial step in emotional processing and healing.

Understanding 'Sitting with a Feeling'

Unpacking 'Emotional Charge'

The concept of 'emotional charge' refers to the intense emotional response triggered by certain experiences or memories. It's the emotional weight attached to a particular event or thought.

Understanding and addressing emotional charges is essential for emotional regulation and healing. It involves processing and reframing the associated emotions to reduce their impact.

Exploring 'Emotional Charge'

Comments

- Kelly Welch
- 12-05 21:22:52
I appreciate the practical examples and insights provided. It's making me more aware of my own emotional processing.
- Clara Rose
- 12-05 16:35:40
As someone considering therapy, this post has given me valuable insights into what to expect and how to navigate therapy jargon.
- Joyce Nguyen
- 12-03 22:05:40
This breakdown of therapist jargon is incredibly helpful. I've always struggled to understand these terms during therapy sessions.