73. Silence in Therapy: What's the Story? (with Dr. Gene Combs)

Silence in therapy can feel awkward, helpful, expansive, or even punitive. There is no consensus on its usefulness, but it can certainly contribute to very bad therapy. Ella joins us to share her experience of feeling punished by her therapists’ use of silence, and Dr. Gene Combs provides a narrative perspective on silence, sanctity, and power in the therapeutic relationship.

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Introduction: 0:00 – 7:46

Part One: 7:46 – 40:30

Part Two: 40:30 – 1:15:38

Part Three: 1:15:38 – 1:24:09

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Ben Fineman Counseling – Therapy for Young Professionals

(Benjamin Michael Fineman - Registered Associate MFT #119754 - Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333)

Show Notes:

• Donate to FareShare
• Evanston Family Therapy Center
• ShrinkRants
• Narrative Therapy: The Social Construction of Preferred Realities
• What is narrative therapy?: An easy-to-read introduction
• Ben Caldwell Labs Exam Prep