Part 2: The Power of a Witness with Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty

Dr. Rob and Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty consider the role of a therapist as a witness – one that supports with empathy and compassion. They share the questions to ask a therapist before the first session, and how to identify the right trauma therapist that will lead you to recovery and healing. Healing is meant to happen in communities, and together Dr. Rob and O’Flaherty inspire and encourage listeners to connect with those that can be a witness to healing.

TAKEAWAYS:

[1:25] The place for empathy and compassion.

[3:25] Finding the right trauma therapist.

[5:10] Questions to ask therapists before the first session.

[8:25] A good therapist is the first medicine in healing.

[11:53] Dr. O’Flaherty’s book Flight with Weighted Wings.

[15:45] Healing happens in community.

[19:29] Connecting with Dr. O’Flaherty.

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QUOTES:

• “If you have wounded me, it may not be my job initially to have empathy for you.”
• “How do you feel when you sit with a therapist?”
• “The best therapy is not about the work, it’s about the relationship.”
• “Healing happens in community.”