Today’s research discusses experiences when therapists support patients affected by complex trauma. The research analyzed therapists’ own accounts of their work to arrive at themes that support patients best.
And, oh my! How we deal with anger and aggression in the session affects therapy outcomes…quite a bit. Turns out encouraging the working through of that anger (as opposed to deflecting it) is the best for patients’ outcomes.
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Reference:
Parker, E., Mangiorou, L., & Slater, C. (2025). A thematic analysis of the impact of therapist attachment on intersubjectivity when working with clients with complex trauma. Counselling & Psychotherapy Research, 25(2), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12897