Therapy Demonstration w/ Busy Mom: How to Have a Deep Session
- Jordanthecounselor
- May 25
- 2 min read
Learn Therapy Microskills
Welcome back to our series on therapy microskills, where we analyze sessions from master therapists to teach you their skills.
There are three big themes present in this video:
Slowing Down the Pace – Why asking a client to significantly slow down is the necessary first step to help them notice their inner world, rather than rushing past it like a fast roller coaster.
Emotion vs. Experiencing – Why simply crying or showing emotion isn't enough, and why true therapeutic change requires clients to specifically connect their words to their present internal feelings.
Using Support to Deepen Experience – How offering intense relational support ("I'm right here with you") helps vague or overwhelmed clients safely drop their physical defenses and articulate what is happening in the present moment.
Watch the Breakdown
If you want to see exactly how to deepen the emotional experience with a highly distracted client, 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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