Nadene van der Linden

Who is the best judge of number of sessions needed? Therapist or client?

I went to my physio today and we ended up talking about the stages of change after he tells me about the pattern of athletes turning up for last minute tune-ups in final seasons for injuries they’ve been carrying all year. If they win the semifinals they’ll be back for more treatment, but if not …

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Rising up and reclaiming your confidence after a toxic workplace experience

When the question “how can I inspire confidence and authenticity in my team?” came through as a group entry question, my first feeling was one of dread. I didn’t think I could answer it. Because the truth is the last time I was on a team it was the worst experience of my working life. …

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How can I feel confident to charge my worth as a therapist?

I spoke recently about how to feel confident to charge your worth, a question submitted by one of my facebook group members. Charging your worth is important because you have worked hard to become a therapist and there are business costs associated with running a private practice. In order to have a reasonable living that …

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What are the signs your self-reflection is healthy?

If your self-reflection is unhealthy, it’s hard to feel good enough. And when you don’t feel good enough in the therapy room, you can’t develop a confident and authentic therapeutic voice. Many mental health professionals and therapists engage in self-reflective practice that is more like code for self-criticism. One of my role’s as a mentor …

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