( HS Morley 096713 2026) Therapy Speak & TikTok Diagnosis Dilemmas The Problem of Pop Pathology

Course overview

My husband is a narcissist. I have undiagnosed ADHD. Everyone in my life disrespects my boundaries. Have you heard something similar in your office? Youre not alone. More than ever, our clients are coming to therapy with firm diagnostic conclusions and an array of clinical language theyve picked up on social media. As access to online mental health content has exploded, so too has armchair diagnosing and therapy speak, leaving us in a challenging position: do we challenge or correct our clients when they incorrectly use clinical terms, or do we try go along with their conclusions in an attempt to preserve the therapeutic relationship? In this workshop, youll learn how to broach the issue of pop pathology in a way that maintains trust and rapport while guiding clients toward deeper understanding and growth. Youll discover how to: Apply a three-step process for helping clients explore the feelings beneath the labels Teach clients how to use clinical terms with more thoughtfulness and accuracy Determine when to validate, reframe, or gently challenge clients use of clinical terms Navigate ethical considerations when introducing or responding to clinical terminology