I've received a number of questions related to becoming a therapist, what it's like to sit with people, what I've learned from my graduate program, and whether I'd recommend it to other people. Today I'm exploring those questions through the lens of my own experience training to become a somatic psychotherapist. Topics:0:00: Welcoming1:20: The tree of therapy, and making your contribution.3:00: Therapy as soul work.5:00: Learning the language, and doing your own work.8:50: Unpacking your material.11:50: The stories we hold on to.14:00: Vulnerability18:10: A D&D metaphor because I literally can't help myself.21:00: Supporting people in their self-healing.24:00: Are you called, or are you driven?30:00: Dropping the masks. About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Ferreira is a somatic psychotherapist in training. Her approach to mental health is holistic, non-judgmental, and centered in the belief that all beings have the capacity to heal, grow, and reduce suffering.Follow Me On:YouTubeInstagram

Ver todos los episodios