The Thomas and Sossin text gave us many good examples to use
in our counseling relationships. The use
of humor, metaphor, and homework can all help to personalize the session. Because we are each unique, we can begin to
develop our own personal counseling style.
I am a strong proponent of journaling, and just recently began
journaling my prayers. It has brought me
comfort and insight. It has been
relatively easy to bring a spiritual dimension into our practices, since we are
at a Christian university. I think it
will take quite a bit of effort and study to be able to integrate spirituality
into our counseling as we go out into the world. I have learned a bit about how attachment
styles contribute to the way we later relate to others, and oftentimes, those
coming to counseling may have faced difficulty in their important primary
attachments and may take more time to come to trust in the counselor and
counseling relationship.
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I could not agree more, Marcella! I too, have begun journaling much more this year than I usually have in the past. It is much more fun to journal when you do it as a written letter to God (least for me, it is).
ReplyDeleteI am encouraged by the statements you made in regards to you seeing God working in your life and the testimony of healing he has brought you. I definitely hope that you get to experience God in greater and deeper levels as life goes on :} Your title is perfect for this journey, Marcella...and all I can really say is this: Finish well! (Hebrews 12:1)