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Author: Karin Schmoldt

C&C Autorin aus Düsseldorf Als Heilpraktikerin hat sie sich auf Psychotherapie spezialisiet. Ihre Praxis für seelisches Gleichgewicht und innere Stärke befindet sich derzeit im Aufbau. Karin Schmoldt begleitet Menschen in belastenden Lebensphasen – mit einem Fokus auf psychosomatische Beschwerden, emotionale Erschöpfung und schwierige Beziehungserfahrungen, insbesondere im Umgang mit narzisstisch geprägten Persönlichkeiten. Ihre Arbeit basiert auf der klientenzentrierten Gesprächsführung nach Carl Rogers, ergänzt durch körperorientierte Ansätze wie die Atemtherapie.

Trust – On The Importance Of The Therapeutic Relationship


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If you are thinking about seeking psychological counseling or therapy, sooner or later a crucial question will arise: Who can I confide in? Trust is not only created through words. As important as the method used and the specialist knowledge of the consultant are, it is ultimately the human relationship between you and your counterpart that has a decisive influence on the success of the consultation. Trusting contact, genuine understanding and an open attitude are the basis for you to open up and make inner change processes possible. In this context, experts speak of rapport, a term that describes the harmonious, trusting connection between counselor and patient or client. But you don’t need to know this term to recognize whether this connection is there for you. You will feel it. In this article, alternative practitioner Karin Schmoldt, shows you what you can look out for and how you can tell whether you feel you are in good hands with a consultant. Your first gut feeling counts Even at first contact, be it on the phone when reading a website or during your first personal conversation, you intuitively perceive: “Do I feel comfortable here?”, “Can I trust this person?”Even before the actual exchange begins, your body registers many subtle signals from your counterpart: Body language Facial expressions and gestures Voice and tone of voice The way you are met If these signals are consistent, you will develop an initial feeling of security and openness. This is an important basis for being able to really get involved in the consulting process later on. Pay attention to your gut feeling. It is a valuable compass How to recognize a helpful relationship Whether a consultation is helpful is not determined by explanations or the number of methods used, but by how you experience yourself during the conversation. Typical signs of a sustainable relationship: You feel seen and heard Your thoughts and feelings are given space. You experience appreciation and openness. There is nothing you have to hide or justify. You feel safe. You are allowed to be who you are, nothing is forced. Why this connection is so important Good advice is about much more than tips or techniques. It’s about creating a space in which you can: Look at your issues openly, develop new perspectives, get back in touch with your own strengths and solutions. This is only possible if you really feel safe and accepted in the relationship.… weiterlesen

Exhaustion: When The Body Speaks

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When exhaustion is more than tiredness. When the soul can no longer find words, the body begins to speak. In this article, alternative practitioner Karin Schmoldt explains how psychosomatic signals arise, why it is worth taking them seriously and how dealing with them can create new clarity and relief in your personal life. Persistent exhaustion, sleep disorders or physical complaints without a clear medical cause can indicate that the psyche is overloaded. The body often shows what can no longer be borne internally, for example in stressful or unbalanced relationships. There is often more to it: The issue behind the issue Sometimes you just feel tired. Not just physically, but also exhausted inside. Sleep doesn’t really help, you don’t get any rest and at some point you ask yourself: what’s wrong with me? There can be many different causes behind such persistent exhaustion. It is always important to clarify the physical causes first. Particularly in the case of persistent exhaustion, pain or other unclear complaints, it is important to first check with your GP or specialist whether there are any physical illnesses that need to be treated. Only if no clear organic cause is found can it make sense to take a closer look at the psychological aspects. After all, what we experience, feel and think affects us internally and influences our body much more than we are usually aware of.. Strained relationships, long-term stress or unresolved conflicts in particular can become physically noticeable over time. There is often an issue behind the issue or the symptoms. The visible exhaustion or physical symptoms are then just the tip of the iceberg. There may be deeper, unconscious emotional stresses behind them that have not yet been addressed. That’s why it’s worth taking a closer look at persistent exhaustion. What does “psychosomatic” actually mean? You may have already heard the term: psychosomatic. It is made up of the words: psyche = the inner world: feelings, thoughts. Experiences and soma = the body. This means that if mental stress is not processed or lasts too long, it can manifest itself in physical complaints. This does not happen consciously and is not “imaginary”. On the contrary, it is a very real, tangible physical event. You could say that what you carry inside will also show up in your body at some point. Typical physical signals of inner stress When the body reacts to emotional stress, it often shows this through a mixture of non-specific symptoms.… weiterlesen