19. Tarot and Therapy: Sisters, not Twins

This week Samantha Bickham, a licensed therapist, joins me to talk about the intersections between therapy and tarot.Samantha is a licensed mental health counselor certified in EMDR, specialising in  Eating Disorders & Maternal issues.  Her practice is based in Winter Park, Florida, USA.Connect with Samantha:https://www.calmingtidesfl.com/https://www.instagram.com/samantha_bickhamlmhc/In this episode we discuss:Holding space for clients as a therapist and a tarot readerTarot and Therapy as a playgroundWhat we do when clients want to outsource their decision-making to usHumanising tarot readers and therapists - we're human too!How tarot and therapy still remain taboo for some, and for different reasonsHow to support clients during times of crisis and changeThe potential of tarot to be used in therapy spaces, as a tool of reflection and a way to unlock new ways of discussing a situation or experienceHow some things are really best left to the experts (therapists!)We explore why some people may seek out one space rather than the otherThe importance of therapy and tarot being neutral, non-judgemental spaces for clients to unpack and explore their lives and experiencesI appreciate Samantha's expertise and good humour.  There have been frequent references to therapy and tarot throughout the season of the podcast, so it was time we got a therpaist in the confession booth to get an expert POV!xoxo Book a tarot reading with Bex: https://www.bextarot.com Like the episode? Share on your socials, send to a friend, follow the show Follow me on IG:https://www.instagram.com/bex_tarot/ Got feedback, want to be a guest? DM me! [email protected]

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