The Gritty Therapist

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05/01/2026

Why I keep little shoes in my office as a therapist.

For perspective.

When a client (kiddo or adult) gets stuck in:
“I should have done something…”
“I could have stopped it…”
“I should’ve known better…”

I don’t debate it.

I reach for the shoes.

Small. Real. undeniable.

Because suddenly we’re not in the abstract anymore.
We’re face to face with the truth:

That version of you was little.

And little people don’t have the power to “do the thing.”

They don’t have the capacity.
They don’t have the resources.
They don’t have the nervous system for it.

That’s what makes this such a powerful EMDR interweave.

It shifts from logic…
to something the body can actually take in.

Not just “I get it.”

“I feel it.”

Sometimes the work isn’t about explaining more…

It’s about making the truth visible.

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“How do I even bring this up…?”If you’ve ever avoided starting trauma work because you didn’t know what to say - you’re ...
04/28/2026

“How do I even bring this up…?”

If you’ve ever avoided starting trauma work because you didn’t know what to say - you’re not alone.

This is one of the most common questions we hear from therapists.

So in this episode, we’re giving you 3 simple, effective ways to actually start the conversation

💚The “dark basement”
💚The “monster in the closet”
💚The “glass in the knee”

These aren’t just metaphors…

They’re tools that help your clients feel safe enough to go there.

Because trauma work doesn’t start with processing.

It starts with how you invite your client into it.

🎧 Listen to the full episode out now!
👇Comment CLASS if you want support building real confidence in session- we’ll send you our training

04/27/2026

1. Being fully booked doesn’t automatically mean you’re successful.
💚It might just mean you’ve built a business that depends on you being exhausted.

2.You don’t need another certification as badly as you need more confidence.
💚More letters after your name won’t fix chronic self-doubt in session.

3. If you’re emotionally fried every Friday, something needs to change.
💚Your schedule, your boundaries, your pacing…something.

4. Over-functioning for your clients is still over-functioning.
đź’šYou cannot care more about their healing than they do.

5. You’re allowed to want a career that feels good too.
đź’šNot just meaningful. Not just helpful. Sustainable, energizing, and yours.

If this resonates, we can help you break free from the stress and help you gain our grit, the right way. Comment CLASS to buy our class that will help unlock your confidence and help you with your boundaries as a therapist.

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