The Power of Not Knowing: Why Negative Capability is Your Secret Therapeutic Superpower

Описание: What if one of the most radical skills in therapy isn’t about having answers, but about dwelling in uncertainty?

In this video, Dr. Chris Hoff explores the concept of negative capability, first introduced by poet John Keats in 1817, and how it can transform your therapeutic practice.

Instead of rushing to solve problems, negative capability invites us to remain in the generative space of not-knowing, where intuition, creativity, and deeper wisdom can emerge.

You’ll learn:
✨ What negative capability is and why it matters in therapy
✨ How our training often pushes us away from uncertainty
✨ Practical questions to cultivate negative capability with clients
✨ A clinical example that shows transformation through mystery
✨ Ways to practice not-knowing in your own life and supervision

This isn’t just a skill, it’s a countercultural stance in a world that demands certainty, speed, and solutions.

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💬 Question for you:
How do you practice sitting with uncertainty in your work or life? Share in the comments!

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