Self-Advocacy in Therapy: Taking Control of Your Care (ft. Mark Michaels)

About this episode

Ky discusses self-advocacy in therapy with guest Mark Michaels, emphasizing the importance of personal agency in mental health care.

In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores self-advocacy in therapy and what to do when therapy isn't working for your mental health. A huge thank you to this season's sponsor, Sucreabeille. Be sure to check out Ky's custom gender-neutral fragrance, Why Did I Walk Into This Room, at https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-room Ky sits down with writer and conceptual artist Mark Michaels to discuss how to decentralize authority in the therapy room. They talk about the importance of trusting your intuition and taking personal accountability when seeking care. If you have ever felt pressured to surrender your agency to a medical professional, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on claiming your power. Key takeaways from this episode: Why you are the ultimate expert of your own lived experience. How to establish firm therapeutic boundaries that support your biology. Warning signs of an unhealthy patient and therapist dynamic. Connect with Mark Michaels and read his forthcoming preprint:Website: https://markamichels.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markamichaels/ Join The Vibe With Ky: https://thevibewithky.com Mental Health Hub…

People in this episode

Host: Ky

Guest: Mark Michaels

Topics covered

• self-advocacy
• therapy
• mental health
• personal accountability
• therapeutic boundaries

Keywords

• self-advocacy
• therapy
• mental health
• boundaries
• Mark Michaels

Sponsors

Sucreabeille

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Vibe With Ky, Mental Health Hub, Patreon, Facebook Subscriber Hub, markamichels.com, Instagram

Products: Why Did I Walk Into This Room

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