#03: Why Therapy Keeps You Stuck (From This Former Therapist)

Episode 3: Why Therapy Keeps You Stuck (From This Former Therapist) Introduction Welcome back to the Hilary Silver Podcast. Today’s episode is particularly close to my heart. As a former certified psychotherapist, I’ve seen the ins and outs of the therapy world, and I’ve come to some controversial conclusions. Today’s conversation is about why I believe the traditional therapy model is failing us, and is holding us back from truly addressing and resolving our deeper issues. Whether you’re a therapy veteran, a skeptical newcomer, or a fellow professional in the field, this episode promises to challenge some of your fundamental beliefs about what healing looks like. Stay tuned as we unpack the reasons behind quitting conventional therapy and explore more dynamic ways to foster personal growth and self-reliance. Episode Highlights: Hilary’s Critique of Traditional Therapy: Hear Hilary’s compelling reasons for her growing disillusionment with traditional therapy practices. The Repetitive Cycle: Insights into the repetitive nature of problems presented in therapy and why this pushed Hilary to seek a change. Introducing a New Method: Hilary introduces her new method aimed at quicker, more effective results by focusing on empowerment and education rather than prolonged dependency. Episode Breakdown: [00:00:00 - 00:02:00] Opening remarks and Hilary’s bold statement on her current stance on therapy. [00:02:01 - 00:10:00] Discussion on the inefficiencies of traditional therapy, focusing on therapist training and client dependency. [00:10:01 - 00:20:00] Hilary shares her personal journey from practicing therapist to a coach and why she felt compelled to leave the traditional path. [00:20:01 - 00:30:00] Explanation of the Hilary Silver Method, including the structure, goals, and the expected outcomes for clients. [00:30:01 - 00:40:00] Addressing common concerns about switching from traditional therapy to new methods. [00:40:01 - 00:45:00] Closing thoughts and a call to action for listeners to reassess their therapy choices. Listener Takeaways: Rethink Therapy: Consider whether traditional therapy is meeting your needs or if alternative methods might lead to quicker, more lasting change. Self-Empowerment: Embrace approaches that prioritize self-empowerment and education over dependency. Ask Questions: When engaging with any therapy or coaching, clarify goals, methods, and expected outcomes. Be Proactive: Take an active role in your healing and personal growth journey, challenging the status quo if it’s not working for you. Seek Results: Focus on approaches that promise not just to help you feel better temporarily but to be better in the long term. Resources Courses and online trainings that are designed to help you make progress in ALL areas of your life – don’t just feel better, be better. Disclaimer: The Hilary Silver Podcast The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of anyone else. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the host. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. The content here should not be taken as medical or psychiatric advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or psychiatric questions. Contact information: media@hilarysilver.com