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Lindsey Kontovich's avatar

Beautifully describes my work as a therapist 🩵 l

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Tamzin's avatar

Oh I'm so glad to hear that. Yes I think any (good) therapist does exactly this!

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Shaista Ali's avatar

Thank you. 💞 Needed this encouragement to go back to taking up space. Shock, retreat, pick up, voice, shock, shock, retreat. Cycle of 7 months.

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Tamzin's avatar

Hi Shaista, a lot of us go through that cycle, but you know there is actually a straightforward enough fix for it! I'm not sure if I can manage to explain in a comment though... I think this especially affects those of us who care deeply about our work or empathetic souls in general!

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Shaista Ali's avatar

I believe you having been able to hold my peace / joy steadier facing adversity.. returning to that mental and spiritual discipline again. Loving learning your insights and hope to more through your art.

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Tamzin's avatar

Thank you Shaista! Same to you.

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

So beautiful.

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Tamzin's avatar

Thank you so much Trivarna...

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Shawn Fink's avatar

I definitely am the catcher who rarely feels caught, like I’ve been in a free fall for 18 years but never hit bottom entirely. Perhaps why my clients feel so safe with me — I make sure others don’t feel that way. Love this prompt … feel my own essay on this. 🤩

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