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"When something doesn't go in the direction I expect within a reasonable time, we need to rethink. This was challenging because we actually had an excellent direction that had already yielded very good results, but I'm glad that Fred caught the small nuance that made the difference." This quote is from a physiotherapist, and Fred is the name of another therapist he consulted with. How relevant this simple statement is to our field as well! Our challenge in the field of mental health treatment is how to incorporate an additional perspective into the therapeutic process. Supervision/guidance are indeed central tools for achieving this goal, but they present us with a significant challenge: the supervisor relies on our report, which is inherently subjective and may miss precisely those critical nuances. To address this challenge, there are several options: 1. Using recordings: This method allows the supervisor to get a more accurate picture of what happens in therapy. 2....

Or  The Surprising Parallels Between Psychotherapy and Physical Therapy I extend sincere gratitude to Dr. Arnon Rolnick for his valuable contributions to this post, and to my physiotherapist Ron Maimon and his excellent team, for not only facilitating my physical healing but also providing the inspirational spark for these insights.   As I lay on the physiotherapy treatment bed, the therapist working on my neck explained that he doesn't aim to directly 'repair' people, but rather supports the natural healing processes of the body. He mentioned that while the slipped discs were a factor, the root issue was the broader patterns of physical rigidity and lack of fluid movement perpetuating my pain and dysfunction. His words struck a chord with me as a psychotherapist, making me reflect on the many parallels between our two fields. In exploring the worlds of psychotherapy and physical therapy, one begins to notice some striking similarities between these two healing modalities. ...