Episode 58: On How Our Clients Impact Us (Part 1)

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Therapists' Take with Carrie and Josh

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Have you ever wondered what therapists talk about with each other behind closed doors? Carrie and Josh are two mental health professionals with nearly four decades of experience between the two of them; and they are opening the door to welcome you in as they discuss and critically think through mental health, relational health, recovery issues as well as the therapeutic processes involved. You'll find these episodes to be informative, compassionate, endearing, and at times, comical. Tune in to watch the LIVE broadcasts of these episodes on Facebook and YouTube.

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Episode 58: On How Our Clients Impact Us (Part 1) | Whitney Alexander, LMFT

Therapists' Take with Carrie and Josh

32 minutes 20 seconds

6 months ago

Episode 58: On How Our Clients Impact Us (Part 1) | Whitney Alexander, LMFT

In this special two-part series, we’re joined once again by our friend and trusted colleague, Whitney Alexander, LMFT, owner of The Warren Alexander Group in Stillwater, OK.

This episode dives into a conversation that’s rarely had publicly—the personal and professional impact our clients have on us as therapists. In Part 1, we explore:

🔹 How our clients’ stories shape who we are as clinicians and people

🔹 The emotional weight that comes with walking alongside others in their pain

🔹 Why it’s vital for therapists to remain aware of their own internal responses

Whether you're a therapist, a client, or someone curious about the behind-the-scenes emotional world of mental health professionals, this episode offers honest insight and reflection.

🧠 About our guest:

Whitney Alexander, LMFT, is a seasoned therapist and one of our most respected colleagues. She’s been featured in two of our most popular episodes:

✔️ Episode 10 – The 3 Channels of Self-Awareness

✔️ Episode 32 – Complex PTSD and the Feeling of Brokenness

👀 Don’t miss Part 2 next week, where we go even deeper into the emotional toll—and rewards—of this work.

👉 Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and check the show notes for related resources and links.

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00:00 - Intro to the Episode

01:44 - About Our Guest

02:29 - Start of the Episode

04:28 - Josh Confronts Whitney

06:28 - The Impact on Us

09:45 - Self-of-Therapist

16:30 - Strong Women

17:48 - Brene Brown

19:50 - The Weight We Carry

25:25 - Vicarious Trauma

30:59 - Whitney's Closing Thoughts

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For more information about our guest and the services she offers, you can visit her website at https://www.warrenalexandergroup.com.

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White Horse Phenomenon - Brene Brown - https://youtu.be/0Wu0lp8LH3c?si=CWfHpgsGkEZEs5kU

Vicarious Trauma - https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vicarious-trauma

Compassion Fatigue - https://www.growthtactics.net/what-are-the-5-stages-of-compassion-fatigue

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