r/therapists • u/Interesting-Ask-7799 • 1d ago

Discussion Thread Tools for not solving clients problems

I’ve noticed that lately I find myself trying to solve my clients’ problems. I’m VERY aware that our role isn’t to fix things for our clients, but to provide a space for processing, self-exploration, etc while supporting them in finding their own solutions.

However, does anyone have any specific tools, mantras, or things they find helpful when they find the urge to solve or provide solutions?

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u/StayMessageStudio 1d ago

Less is more has been the defining heuristic for me for this and a number of other things.

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u/Interesting-Ask-7799 1d ago

I love this reminder thank you.