All About Ambivalence: Common Client Conundrums

Conscious Mental Health

In this episode of the Common Client Conundrum series on The Conscious Mental Health Podcast, host Juniper, the director of the Academy of Integrative Mental Health, delves into the complex world of ambivalence.

Key topics include:

• Neurobiology of Mixed Emotions: Understanding what happens in the brain and body when experiencing fluctuating emotions.
• Nature of Ambivalence: Exploring the factors that contribute to ambivalence and how to recognize it.
• Techniques and Strategies:
  • For Clinicians and Clients: Effective methods to work with ambivalence.
  • Modalities:
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • Ego States Work
• Fundamental Skills Revisited:
  • Empathetic Listening
  • Reflections
  • Mindfulness of the Righting Reflex

Join us as we revisit these essential yet often undervalued tools, providing insights and practical tips for navigating the intricate terrain of ambivalence in clinical practice.

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