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July 26, 2023

Surviving 'nothing' sessions (with Kate Christie)

Surviving 'nothing' sessions (with Kate Christie)

You've prepped a great session for your client but they seem completely uninterested in all of your suggestions - what do you do? Bron and Kate unpack the dilemma of 'nothing sessions'. They chat about 👉🏽 What it feels like to have sessions that fall flat, despite good planning 👉🏻 How to help clients understand what therapy can involve 👉 Ways to increase client engagement in sessions 👉🏿 Tips for wrapping up therapy.

Guest: Kate Christie, Psychologist

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CREDITS

Producer: Michael English

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Kate Christie

Psychologist

Kate is a registered psychologist with 20+ years working directly with children and adolescents in a variety of settings. Kate has been employed as a youth worker, case worker and psychologist in youth centers, accommodation services, the Children's Court, the school system and private practice. Kate is trained in CBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, Lego therapy and play-based therapy.