BONUS: What to do when... a client goes blank during therapy Sessions

What really happens when a client goes blank in therapy?

This episode dives into dissociation and distress in therapy sessions. Dr Natalie Stott helps make sense of those in-the-room moments where clients disconnect or shut down. Instead of offering set techniques, she shares what clients say actually helps, mistakes therapists often make, and how to understand what's really going on beneath the surface. There’s a strong focus on noticing before intervening, working collaboratively, and pacing sessions with care.

Highlights include:

01:15 What clients need when dissociating

04:11 Perfectionism and the urge to fix

10:13 Client quotes on what dissociation feels like

14:05 Distress vs dissociation—key differences

21:05 Therapist errors and how to avoid them

Resources mentioned:

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