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We explore the complexities of parenting, professional growth, and navigating difficult conversations in therapeutic and educational settings. From toddlers mimicking adult language to teaching children independence, the episode weaves together insights about embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth.

• Discussing the challenges of children saying inappropriate things in public while balancing professional identity with parenting reality
• Exploring the parallel between helping a child climb down a ladder independently and guiding therapy students through practicum challenges
• Examining how suffering becomes useful when embraced rather than avoided, particularly in therapeutic contexts
• Addressing how existentialism informs therapeutic practice by making suffering a "best friend" in the growth process
• Confronting the challenge of difficult classroom dynamics, particularly in multicultural courses where sensitive topics arise
• Balancing responsibility between students and faculty in maintaining respectful learning environments

If you have questions for us, reach out at thetwintherapists@gmail.com. We'll be back next week as we continue our commitment to consistency!

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The twin therapists explore the concept of outgrowing your therapist and when it's appropriate to end a therapeutic relationship despite feelings of loyalty.

• Distinguishing between dependency and loyalty in the therapeutic relationship
• Recognizing when clients have achieved their therapeutic goals and are ready to move on
• The responsibility therapists have to acknowledge when they can no longer facilitate further growth
• Drawing parallels between the loyalty to barbers and loyalty to therapists
• The importance of "warm handoffs" when transitioning clients to new therapists
• How difficult it can be for therapists to initiate the end of a therapeutic relationship
• Why successful therapy ultimately leads to the client no longer needing the therapist

If you have questions for us, reach out to thetwintheapist@gmail.com. Stay until the end of the episode to hear a special message from our grandpa – the last voicemail he left before he passed away.

If you have any questions about any counseling related topics or would like the twins to share their thoughts about a particular counseling case - reach out with the info below:

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Twin therapists Jude and Julius Austin share a candid, humor-filled conversation about finding peace, love, and self-care in the counseling profession while staying true to your authentic self.

• Peace in counseling isn't about perfection but creating structures that allow for freedom and authenticity
• Jude finds peace through session structure while Julius finds it through permission to be real
• Treating counseling as your "second relationship" helps maintain realistic expectations
• Differentiation from the profession is essential – get value and purpose from multiple life areas
• Self-care evolves developmentally throughout your career beyond basic "drink water" advice
• Client expectations have changed – today's clients want authentic therapists, not just techniques
• Taking care of yourself includes charging what you're worth and setting appropriate boundaries
• The real relationship with clients requires being your true self, not a sanitized professional facade
• Creating contracts with fellow professionals to genuinely care for each other throughout careers
• Finding a balance between structure and authenticity allows for deeper therapeutic connections

Come see us at ACA 2026 where we'll be presenting and signing our books. Look for our upcoming book "The Business of Counseling" – the business class we wish we had in graduate school!

If you have any questions about any counseling related topics or would like the twins to share their thoughts about a particular counseling case - reach out with the info below:

https://thetwintherapists.com/

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Contact: thetwintherapists@gmail.com