On Becoming a Good Enough Therapist: My Journey in Learning ISTDP
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70839/cgk6k246Keywords:
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, therapist development, learning journey, therapeutic alliance, good enough therapist, experiential learning, professional growthAbstract
This reflective essay traces the author’s long professional journey toward becoming a “good enough” therapist, highlighting how learning Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) reshaped his understanding of therapeutic alliance, humility, emotional honesty, and personal growth in clinical practice.
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