The Conscious Practitioner

# 53: Unpacking Placebos, Communication and Multidimensional Therapy with Troy Lavigne

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What if the key to reducing pain wasn’t in the hands of your therapist but in the atmosphere, words, and even the colors in the room?

In today’s episode, we uncover how seemingly small aspects like communication style, expectations, and even subtle cues can significantly impact pain relief and patient outcomes. For those who struggle to find consistent relief, this episode reveals an unexpected dimension of therapy that anyone can benefit from—whether you’re a practitioner or a patient.

1. Discover why your therapist’s attire and the session environment might matter as much as the actual treatment.

2. Learn how both therapist and patient expectations play a powerful role in pain relief.

3. Explore practical, research-backed techniques that harness the placebo effect to enhance healing without any extra medications or interventions.

Press play to uncover how subtle, strategic changes can help you achieve better outcomes in your pain management or therapeutic practice.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:46 Sponsory - Jane.app

02:47 Introduction and Similar Perspectives

07:47 The Role of Interaction and Intervention in Therapy

16:22 Shaping Client Expectations through Education and Communication

20:53 The Power of the Placebo Effect

26:15 Striving for Homeostasis in Healthcare

28:08 The Power of Conscious Communication

37:44 The Body’s Ability to Heal Itself

40:50 The Influence of Language and Communication

47:16 Utilizing Hypnotherapy and Verbal Techniques

54:02 The Importance of Being Humble

🗝️ TAKEAWAYS:

- Understanding the placebo effect is important for practitioners in healthcare

- Interaction and intervention are key components of therapy

- Education and communication play a crucial role in shaping client expectations

- Tailoring interventions to individual client needs can lead to positive outcomes

- Homeostasis should be the goal in healthcare Conscious communication is key in utilizing the placebo effect in therapy.

- Observation and nonverbal communication play an important role in understanding clients' needs.

Conditioning and expectation can create positive outcomes in therapy.

- Being humble as a practitioner and recognizing the limits of our interventions is crucial.

- Continuous learning and open-mindedness are essential for providing the best care for clients.