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Thomas and Sosin (2011) addressed the topic of
change in chapter 12 of the text and I was challenged by their perspective. It
is easy to get caught up in the idea of successful change being the end of the
process of counseling. When I think of a change in the client, resolution comes
to mind first. However, as I was reading through this chapter I began to
realize that any change in the right direction is a success in counseling. Clients
will be approaching counseling with vastly different needs while at various
places in the journey. For some, a huge
success will be simply realizing their need for change whereas for others, the
practical steps to change will be monumental. If our worth as counselors is
found in the full healing of those we work with, we will be constantly dissatisfied
and miss out on important milestones for the counselees.
Thomas and Sosin
(2011) stated that “The level of your competence will be linked to your ability
to assess the counselee’s level of recognition for change, readiness for
change, and willingness to change” (p. 412). Knowing how to work with each
client and adapting the skills we are learning to meet their needs is going to
be a life-long learning journey for us as professionals but I pray that we
would approach it with eagerness and a desire to participate in the
Kingdom-minded work of restoration for the glory of God.
Reference
Thomas, J. C. &
Sosin, L. (2011). Therapeutic expedition:
Equipping the Christian counselor for the journey. Nashville, TN: B & H
Publishing Group.
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