Welcome to the second episode of our Getting Help series on the I Thought I Was Over This podcast!

In part 2, Dr. Kimber dives into what you can expect from people who are helping you, what you should be looking for—and red flags to be aware of!—and how to find help and support that is the right fit for YOU, to help create the change that you are looking for.

Key moments include:

1:09 - Is it normal if your therapist forgets about your appointments and/or cancels the day before?

2:05 - How those of us with trauma can be vulnerable to people who haven’t done their own work.

2:44 - One of the best ways to find help or support (with an important caveat!).

6:28 - If looking for a therapist and you don’t have someone to guide you, some resources to try.

7:25 - What to look for in a therapist, healer, or someone you’re looking to help you create change.

17:38 - Five things you should expect from a professional you’re working with and getting support from.

Resources mentioned:

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/
Betterhelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed (by Lori Gottlieb)
Attachment book - Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship (by Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT)
Attachment book - Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love (by Amir Levine, MD, and Rachel S.F. Heller, MA)

Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

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