Tag Archives: attunement
When Your Therapist Janks You Up Worse
An experience I had with a therapist years ago continues to haunt me. It serves as a reminder of how devastating it can be when a therapist not only misses the mark but adds to the trauma they’re supposed to … Continue reading
When the Practitioner Cannot Attune: A Barrier to Healing
When a healthcare practitioner struggles to attune to a patient, the relational dynamic becomes strained. The practitioner may fail to notice or respond to the patient’s emotional, physiological, and relational cues, leading to a sense of disconnection and misattunement. For … Continue reading
#1 Healthcare Mistake: Inability to Attune
A practitioner’s ability to attune can be impeded by a variety of factors, often stemming from their own internal state, training, or external pressures. These include: Unresolved Stress or Dysregulation: If the practitioner’s nervous system is in a state of … Continue reading