How to Manage Overwhelm in Sessions with Clients

Feeling overwhelmed in sessions is something every therapist experiences. When clients bring complex issues, it’s easy to feel scattered and unsure where to start.

In this episode, we explore why overwhelm happens—unpacking the root causes like emotional resonance, unclear goals, boundary blurring, and how trauma impacts mirror neurons. Understanding these patterns is the first step to reclaiming clarity, confidence, and effectiveness in your work.

Ready to go deeper? If you’re ready to move past overwhelm and become the grounded, empowered therapist your clients need, check out my workshop, "Quick Techniques to Manage Overwhelm in Session". This powerful workshop (with workbook included) will help you identify the type of clients who tend to overwhelm you, questions to ask yourself for clarity, and most importantly... the exact steps you need to take to empower yourself so you can confidently sit in session with any type of client.

 

Ready to get Trauma Model Certified? 

The Art of Healing Trauma gives you the tools to manage overwhelm, organize and prioritize client issues, and guide sessions with confidence. With a focus on trauma-informed techniques and practical frameworks, you’ll not only transform your work but also your own sense of fulfillment and ease as a healer... and add a certification to your credentials too!

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