The tissue box theory… 🤧

The tissue box theory… 🤧

In my journey as a therapist, I was taught a powerful lesson by multiple professors: never hand a tissue to a client who is emotional or crying. 🙅‍♀️

The reason behind this seemingly counterintuitive approach shocked me at first, but it holds a wisdom. 💡💫

The idea is that by withholding the tissue, I am honoring the client's empowered action in their moment of pain. 

It allows them to make their own choice, to reach for that tissue or ask for it.

It's a simple yet significant step towards empowerment and forward motion. 🙌

This practice avoids positioning myself as their savior, recognizing that true healing comes from within. ✨

It encourages the client to tap into their own inner strength and navigate their emotions with autonomy. 

It's a beautiful reminder that vulnerability can be a catalyst for personal growth. 🌸

As therapists, we hold space for our clients to explore their emotions, providing support and guidance without taking away their power - it's an embodiment of trust, empathy, and respect. 🤝⁠

Learn more about the tissue box theory and hear the stories of when I broke this rule on the Emotional Badass Podcast - episode: How Critical Thinking and Embracing Discomfort Can Build Emotional Resilience: The Tissue Box Story. 🎙️

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