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"I remember one time as a novice psychologist (I very nervous) a client was telling me a really sad story and I couldn't stop thinking about what I could do to ensure she didn't stop talking, because I was so worried about what to do if there was silence in the conversation..." Very rarely do we see mental health professionals change roles from practitioner to patient. Psychologist Sharon Draper shows us that even the people who do the diagnosing or treating have their own demons to deal with. In this episode we explore the humanity behind the traditionally "God-like" archetypes of professional therapists. In this episode we talk about: - Her experience managing complex OCD issues that have manifested in bizarre behaviours like holding her breath - Living with anxiety and thriving in a world where she helps others to do the same - How personal mental health issues can challenge her ability to support clients, yet also increase the empathy of her work - Why the window of time as a 5 to 7 year old is so sensitive to forming our future mental health - The awkward moment where a psychologist starts writing notes during your session - Sharon also opens up about trauma that has hit close to home for her and impacted her life and inspired her to become involved with psychology - How to change the internal conversation with yourself Subscribe to hear future episodes on the REAL Talk Podcast, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook (@heartonmysleeve) to keep in the loop with future stories.
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