How to Assess Motivation with a Busy Mom (for Therapists)
- Jordanthecounselor
- May 11
- 2 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
Welcome back to our series where we use the science of Process Coding to analyze sessions from master therapists.
Today, we are analyzing Part 5 of our deep dive into Tori Olds, Ph.D., focusing on how to assess motivation with a busy mom.
There are three big themes present in this video:
The Broken Record Technique – Why asking the same question over and over again is actually a powerful tool for deepening experience.
Decoding Silence – How to distinguish between a "thinking silence" (where you should shut up) and an "emotional silence" (where you should lean in).
The Under-Support Epidemic – Why most therapists don't offer enough validation, and how doubling down on support can help clients stick with difficult feelings.
Watch the Breakdown
If you want to see exactly how to use ethical persuasion to help a client get unstuck, watch the full analysis below.
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Jordan Harris Jordan Harris, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S, received his Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana Monroe. He is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Arkansas, USA. In his clinical work, he enjoys working with couples. He also runs a blog on deliberate practice for therapists and counselors at Jordanthecounselor.com You can find him on linkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-harris-lpc-s-lmft-s-418412301/
Dr. Tori Olds Tori Olds, PHD is a licensed psychologist who has been studying experiential therapies for over twenty-five years. She specializes in the integration of experiential approaches to therapy and leads seven international training groups on this topic each week. She has a passion for translating complex psychology concepts for the public, which she does through her YouTube channel and other speaking engagements. toriolds.com/
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