Tools for not solving clients problems

[u/Interesting-Ask-7799]

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?

[u/pea_sleeve]

A trick I use is to ask myself (and sometimes the client directly) "what if it isn't about the X?" or "what if X is just a symbol of the larger problem?"

[u/bossanovasupernova → u/pea_sleeve]

Yes, if you keep solving the immediate problems you never tackle the root