The 6 most important lessons you must learn to become a good therapist.

Timestamps:
0:47 Get direct feedback
2:44 Take on a case that scares you
4:52 Own your ignorance
8:48 You are not a savior
11:10 Know your blind spots
13:54 Start practicing good boundaries
17:02 Get comfortable being uncomfortable challenge
18:17 Comment of the week

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