Compassion and The Use of Self as a Therapist

Where: Online

When: August 15, 2025

Time: 12 PM – 1 PM

The concept of “use of self” has long sparked discussion across clinical modalities, each offering different perspectives on the therapist’s role in the client relationship. Join Clinical Services Director Sarah Stricker, LPC, BCN, as she explores the use of self in therapy and how navigating your own healing journey can become an essential tool in the therapeutic process. She will explore how authenticity, vulnerability, and self-awareness can deepen the therapeutic alliance, strengthen clinical impact, and support lasting client growth. Together, you’ll reflect on meaningful questions:

When and how can we share personal experiences with clients in a therapeutic way?

How do we acknowledge our own challenges without shame?

Can vulnerability be a strength in the therapy room?

How might our own healing journey serve as a source of compassion, connection, and insight?

Learning Objectives

• Identify key findings from The Heart and Soul of Change: Delivering What Works in Therapy related to therapist effectiveness.
• Examine the concept of the personal self in therapy through insights from The Use of Self in Therapy by prominent clinicians.
• Recognize the impact of impostor syndrome on clinical practice and explore strategies for managing it.
• Explore Carl Jung’s “Wounded Healer” archetype and how embracing one’s own healing journey can enhance therapeutic presence and resilience.

We hope you can join us for this thoughtful exploration into how the therapist’s presence and humanity can be powerful tools for healing. Reserve your spot today and earn 1 FREE CEU credit.