Eyewitness to Therapy
I am a Gestalt psychologist and therapist. In this podcast, I conduct real-life therapy sessions with individuals who volunteer to experience a taste of Gestalt therapy. The purpose of Gestalt therapy is to transform your experience of living, helping you to clear up the situations and emotions you are currently dealing with.
Eyewitness to Therapy
Eyewitness to Therapy Episode 2: Anger, Sadness, and Anxiety
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During the therapy session, our guest expressed feelings of depression and inadequacy as the provider for his family, primarily due to consistent job loss and recent firing from a cab company. His self-esteem has taken a hit, leading to a negative self-image where he identifies himself as a "fuck up". He also grapples with honesty in his relationship due to fear of conflict and disappointment.
Our guest experienced a range of emotions, including anger, sadness, and anxiety, largely tied to his struggles with employment and relationship. He is hard on himself for not meeting expectations and portrays a negative bias toward his own attributes and contributions.
Key insights from the session reveal that the client's self-perception is heavily influenced by societal expectations and self-judgment. His relationship issues stem from a lack of openness, exacerbating stress.
However, there's potential for growth, as towards the end of the session, he showed openness and comfort in discussing his struggles and a willingness to be honest with his girlfriend about his job loss. This suggests readiness for positive change and confronting his negative self-image.
