This pandemic has been a challenging adjustment for all of us, but especially to those of us of a certain age who are trying to navigate loneliness. Being in isolation over the last nine plus months has made us vulnerable to the negative impact a lack of social connection can have on the aging process. The good news is, as older adults, we do have some control over both the effects of isolation and the decline associated with aging.
We as individuals tend to be our own worst critics. For women, this self-criticism ties more deeply into the unconscious oppression we face, both from society and from people we love. Feedback we have received over the years, along with other people’s assessments of who we are and what we do, hold lasting power over us. We internalize those perceptions, letting them impact our own sense of identity.
In this video, Andrea Delligatti, Ph.D. is quite candid about who her clients are and who they are not. Interestingly, if you’re the type of person who is likes tangible results, then you’ll appreciate working with Andrea, because she relates to the focused clients who eagerly respond to, “so what are we going to work on today?”
Andrea Delligatti, Ph.D. shares insight into what makes a psychologist successful. Whether working with individuals, families, businesses or organizations — while process is important — it always comes down to the relationship. It’s important to have a genuine relationship based on empathy and compassion.
