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watching the video in the Skills Learning Lab, one thing that stood out to me was the fact that the amygdala is activated when individuals have experienced trauma and it is the amygdala that scans for any perceived threat (MACP Skills Learning Lab, 2020). Keeping this in mind, Dr. Brown highlighted when traumatized clients come into the therapeutic environment, they are scanning their environment for threat (MACP Skills Learning Lab, 2020). Therefore, it is essential to recognize the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client to build the foundation for strong rapport while limiting direct or indirect threat to the client (MACP Skills Learning Lab, 2020). I am a firm believer in treating clients with respect and unconditional positive regard whether they present with relational trauma or not. However, with clients who do present relational trauma, it is even more crucial to be respectful and empathetic while continuously providing a safe and welcoming environment. Additionally Shebib (????) states that “empathy is a fundamental building block for the helping relationship and is clearly connected to positive outcomes in counselling” (p.169). Shebib (????) mentions Rogers quote “"To my mind, empathy is in itself a healing agent. it is one of the most potent aspects of therapy, because it releases, it confirms, it brings even the most frightened client into the human race. If a person can be understood, he or she belongs” \.169) In other words, empathy contributes in the developing of a trusting therapeutic relationship, emotional validation, and creating a safe space for clients to navigate their healing journey. When therapists openly address and process countertransference, they can establish shared vulnerability, fostering a genuine connection and trust within the therapeutic relationship. According to (Prasko et al., 2022), therapists can gain valuable insights into their patients' experiences and relationships by paying attention to how they personally react ( Prasko, J., Ociskova, M., Vanek, J., Burkauskas, J., Slepecky, M., Bite, I., Krone, I., Sollar, T., & Juskiene, A. (2022). Managing Transference and Countertransference in Cognitive Behavioral Supervision: Theoretical Framework and Clinical Application. Psychology Research and Behavior Management , 15 , 2129-2155. https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S369294 Shebib, B. (2020). Choices: Interviewing and counselling skills for Canadians (7th ed.). Pearson.

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