In this episode of the Heart-Centered Therapist podcast, host Sindee Gozansky sits down with Sibel Ozer, a psychotherapist, gestalt therapist, artist, and author. Sibel recounts her journey from working as a clinical psychologist in Turkey following the 1999 Adapazari Earthquake to her extensive experience as a trauma therapist. She elaborates on the importance of authenticity, relational work, deep caring for your clients and the role of intuition in therapy.

Sibel delves into the therapeutic power of art and stresses the significance of personal work for therapists. We invite listeners to embrace their authentic selves and bring deep, caring love into their therapeutic practice. Sibel provides a wealth of guidance for new therapists, emphasizing the importance of being genuine and open-hearted in therapeutic settings. She also discusses her recent book 'Stories of My Art' and her upcoming project 'Heart-Centered Psychotherapy: Realigning with Instinct, Intuition, and Inspiration.'

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 02:23 Journey from Turkey to the U.S. 03:42 The Role of Trauma in Shaping a Career 06:04 Heart-Centered Psychotherapy 08:24 The Importance of Relationship in Therapy 11:45 Balancing Techniques and Intuition 15:34 Preparing for Therapy Sessions 18:16 Encouraging Young Therapists 21:54 The Power of Human Connection 26:59 Embracing the Unknown in Therapy 30:14 Embracing the Here and Now in Therapy 31:04 The Gift of Relaxed Attunement 31:31 Trusting the Therapeutic Process 32:38 The Natural Tendency to Help 33:07 Respecting the Client's Journey 34:13 The Sacredness of Therapy 39:25 The Importance of Slowing Down 42:22 Switching to Art and Therapy 43:29 The Healing Power of Art 48:10 Integrating Art into Therapy 52:07 The Fluidity of Life and Therapy 53:04 Final Thoughts and Resources

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