“Rooted in Presence: Authenticity and the Self of the Therapist” with guest Dr. James Hawkins and Deconstructing Therapy podcast host Alefyah Taqui

Doc Hawk shares parts of his personal journey to becoming a therapist and the unique challenges and strengths of being a Black therapist in the south. This episode of Deconstructing Therapy looks at how race, identity, culture, etc. shape our therapeutic presence, particularly addressing the nervous system realities of being a Black therapist. Why “you being you” and using your nervous system to “take the emotional temperature” is the most important clinical instrument.

https://www.deconstructingtherapy.com/podcast-episodes/episode/4e45cfb9/s2e2-rooted-in-presence-authenticity-and-the-self-of-the-therapist-wit-dr-james-doc-hawk-hawkins-lpc