Even though we have the power to heal our self, we also have the power to stop what wants to happen, from happening when we refuse to forgive, holding on to anger and resentment without healing. Being present with oneself in ways that honor and respect the divine within inspires greater awareness and maturity. When one chooses to live life as a victim, blaming others for their misfortune, not willing to forgive or trust their inner instinct urging them to do so, it is because they are out of touch, refusing to accept their authentic self. Being in touch with our authentic self means we listen to our inner voice calling us back to a place of familiar, were peace, love and compassion resides, informing us to do what makes us feel better; whole and complete, not focusing on what has happened to us, but informing us to let go of anything that makes us feel uneasy. Of course this process involves coaching the client to a place were they can discover answers and solutions for them self. It is understood that years of unnecessary suffering can be very painful and challenging, making it difficult for a person to work through this process. However, establishing a strong foundation with a client based on their desire and willingness to make wise and healthy choices can ignite the power within and offer opportunities for healing. Getting the client to a place of acceptance, realizing that all of life experiences have value, meaning and purpose, and help the client find ways to take effective action, redirecting their language and conversation in ways that will help them thrive, and explore other options. The ultimate goal is to strive to be well, so one can better serve self and others, especially during challenging times. Using a c... ... middle of paper ... ...ations and requires active participation on behalf of the individual. Life is a journey of self discovery, self examination and self realization until there is an outward response corresponding to an inner awakening nothing will change. It is the happening inside that causes the shift in the outer experience, and when this happens, one must remain observant at all times to make certain their agreement is honored. At this point, it is a wise approach to incorporate a lifestyle practice as a part of a regular routine. In this way, one can remain conscious of the choices and options available, and seek them out when needed. In addition, my role as a coach is to stay connected with the client, by remembering I am also a part of this process of self discovery, and both of us are declaring a deeper desire to be all we were created to be, whole, strong and complete
One of Anderson et al.’s (2010) key points is summed up in the following statement: “The contextual view holds that psychotherapy orientations (and other forms of healing) are equivalent in their effectiveness because of factors shared by all” (p. 145). They posit that four key factors are responsible for this success: the healing setting, the therapeutic myth, rituals prescribed by the therapeutic myth, and an emotional relationship in which one person is able to confide in another (p. 145-152).
The human experience is what connects people to one another. What we experience defines who we are and who we become. It also defines how we interact with others. The amazing thing is that not only do the events that bring joy, peace and happiness connect us but also those that bring anxiety, fear and despair. This brings to light the fact that God somehow in his sovereignty uses all things for the good of those who love Him. These ideas are brought to light in Jerry Sittser’s book, A Grace Disguised which is his personal journey of loss and the insight and experience that was gained in the face of great tragedy. In his book, Sittser discusses various insights he has gained, such as how Christian’s view sorrow, how families recover when someone they love develops a mental disorder, and the Christian view on suffering and forgiveness. I believe that the author has written a book that has many universal truths that can be applied to anyone’s life and they have the ability to bring healing to many. His ideas can also aid professionals who work with the mentally ill in becoming more compassionate.
... By having them journal their prayers to God daily and encouraging them to read these entries frequently to refresh the memories of those prayers and seek for those that are answered allows for each client to find their way to a spiritual understanding that is not necessarily demonstrated by my impact, but that of God Himself. I am available to answer questions that pertain to the bible, but allow clients to interpret the teaching to their lives and recovery. These approaches allow clients to not rely on my experiences, but on their own encounters and knowledge. Gently guiding them to hear and see how God works in a client’s life is a rewarding and satisfying experience.
The strengths-based and recovery models, used often by social workers, hope to prioritize individual 's strengths in order to best assist them on their road of recovery. The recovery model uses empowerment to help their clients make the best decisions for their lives. Allowing the clients to remain autonomous and have the agency to make their own decisions provides fruitful results as well as the maintenance of their recovery. Allowing clients to be in control, as much as possible, of their decisions and recovery paths helps the clients to understand what choices they should make for their life. When a client makes a decision that is not advisable, there are two paths of action. First, the practitioner could go over both the positive and negative implications that that choice would have immediately and in the future. Second, if harm could come to any individual, then the practitioner would have to force the individual to make a different decision or report the behavior. While forceful decisions are not the most productive, a practitioner can not allow harm to happen to any individual. Mental health professionals cannot allow their clients to do harm to themselves or others because of their code of ethics (“NASW snapshot…”,
In the article, The nondirective attitude in client-centered practice: A few questions, Kathryn Moon and Bert Rice discuss client-centered or person-centered therapy, which was developed by Carl Rogers. They describe the basis of client-centered therapy, along with some issues that can arise with this therapy. They focus on the main issue of influence and power over clients.
After understanding, and coping the problem a person can deal with their problem at hand by perhaps writing it down or writing about who hurt them, according to Melanie Tonia Evans, “this is self-recognition that will assist you in healing and reclaiming your right to perfect love, success and happiness.” A person can feel as if they were abandoned, unwanted, unloved, or forgotten. The most important thing though, is to stay positive about themselves at all costs. When a person loves themselves and is happy with their life it can make everything much easier and healing can begin. “Once you have validated and learned what you can from the experience, you can let it go and move forward. This won’t happen all at once. Those imprints are still there, and they need to be replaced with healthy, positive ones,” (Dania Vanessa.) The dysfunctional experiences that a person has from their childhood can pose as a learning experience that shaped someone into who they are now, from the hardships they
Current research implies that an empathetic clinician-client relationship and interrelated ecosystems play the majority role in the success of therapy (Kilpatrick & Holland, 2009). The clinician’s ability to be present and actively perceive what the client is experiencing is of utmost importance in creating a therapeutic alliance. It is imperative that the clinician gains positive regard towards the client and their environment displaying honest acceptance towards the client no matter what issues are presented in session. This closely relates to a sincere presentation of genuineness that instills a feeling of honesty within the client and clinician (Kilpatrick & Holland, 2009). An experienced clinician builds upon the therapeutic
...t's problems. Instead, it should permit the client to feel that she has support to dive into emotions she might have been afraid to do so before entering client centered therapy.
Letting go of past trauma and unresolved pain feels like a weight has been lifted off of your head and heart. Once it’s gone, wisdom, peace and joy will take its place. Utilizing this information offers a structure in which to transform individuals and society which is a reinforcement to challenge and inspire others to move beyond conventional or learned paths of behavior to a greater, truer vision of themselves as they find freedom and personal empowerment.
The counselor accomplishes the above by expressing empathy, developing discrepancies, going along with resistance and supporting self-efficacy. Moreover, the counselor guides the client toward a solution that will lead to permanent posi...
I think that clients find their way into therapy because their coping strategies have failed them. They need guidance and insight to deal with and solve their problems. Sometimes clients need someone to understand and listen to them; hence, they seek that through therapy. Furthermore, spirituality can play an important part in many clients’ lives. Some clients need further client that a therapist cannot provide; thus, through spirituality many clients can recover and become better. Spirituality provides extra guidance to those clients that need
Carl R. Rogers theorized that through providing a certain kind of relationship with the client, one in which empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence were present, the client would “discover within himself the capacity to the relationship for growth, and change and personal development” . As a counselor empathy is essential as it allows me to enter my clients internal frame of reference, while still retaining a problem-solving stance. Entering the client’s internal frame of reference means I must consider the emotions and thoughts of the client, it is similarly vital not to get lost in the internal frame of reference as this creates the distinction between sympathy and empathy. Unconditional positive regard, also called acceptance is essential as it plays a role in creating a helping relationship in which the client feels safe to express any negative emotions or thoughts, while being...
Within Gestalt therapy, “the initial goal is for clients to expand their awareness of what they are experiencing in the present moment. Through this awareness, change automatically occurs” (Corey, 2013). This philosophical foundation aligns with my beliefs that people possess the ability to make their own changes when they are fully aware of their circumstances. Additionally, my concept that people, who accept outside sources without sifting through beliefs and standards that may be applicable in their lives parallels with Gestalt’s contact of introjection. People within this stage, willingly assimilate what the environment is feeding them, without dissecting what they need or want (Corey, 2013). Nonetheless, Gestalt’s unfinished business correlates with my opinion that unresolved issues can linger and clutter the present moment, resulting in maladaptive behavior and thinking. When emotions are not fully experienced, “they linger in the background and are carried into present life in ways that interfere with effective contact with oneself and others” (Corey, 2013). Within a counseling context, my beliefs that there should be a partnership between the client and therapist is one of the main goals in Gestalt’s therapeutic process (Corey, 2013). Similar to my idea that the counselor is more of a facilitator to help clients
Now in order to fully understand the importance of addressing the topics of religion and spirituality into therapy as well as with grasping the importance of becoming skilled at integrating these issues into counseling, it is of great importance to distinguish between spirituality and religion and knowing how a client identifies with each one. And with religion and spirituality playing significant roles in aiding emotional well-bein...
One thing I have learned is that no road to recovery is wrong, and because I found recovery in the rooms does not mean that is going to be everyone’s path. I encourage every one of my clients to find that path themselves, I am armed with resources to help them but I would never push my views onto them.