Welcome back to Shrinking Shrinking! Join therapists Liz and Tamara as they break down Episode 3 of the hit TV show Shrinking from a therapist's perspective.
This episode explores hilarious moments like Allan's "Don't Eat My Fries" date disaster, and delves into crucial therapy concepts like the unreliable narrator – discussing how therapists balance believing clients with spotting the BS.
Tune in as they analyze the show's portrayal of the fascinating "15 Minutes of Sadness" technique used by Paul, Alice, and Jimmy, and unpack the nuanced depiction of grief beyond death, including loss of functioning. They also discuss the episode's character development and dissect the show's portrayal of Jimmy's wildly inappropriate therapist-client boundary blurring.
Plus, hear their take on the pressure therapists face not to cancel sessions, even when they are distracted or need to pee really badly! It's a discussion that highlights the challenges therapists struggle with.
Don't miss this insightful and entertaining breakdown of Episode 3 – listen now!
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