7. 5 powerful shifts to support psychosis better

hi everyone, it’s maja back with another episode! if you’ve ever felt uncertain about working with people experiencing psychosis, this one’s for you. i’ve supported adults with psychosis for almost two years and understand the challenges. today, i’m sharing the top five lessons i’ve learned: boundaries are key, validate hallucinations and delusions, your calm presence matters, approach self neglect and self-harm with empathy and curiosity, and see the person beyond the symptoms. tune in to feel more confident and learn how you can truly support those with psychosis!

timestamps:

00:00 intro and episode overview

01:24 shift 1: the importance of boundaries

03:43 shift 2: handling hallucinations and delusions

05:08 shift 3: the power of a calm presence

07:00 shift 4: addressing self-neglect and self-harm

08:54 shift 5: seeing the person beneath the symptoms

10:30 summary of top tips

11:08 final thoughts