1. Your response to this question was spot on. I agree that clients shield themselves from problems by avoiding their participation in the problem. Our response to problems is to blame others and move focus off our mistake. From the beginning of sin in this world, mankind has been blaming others instead of owning our mistakes. It is important to work through this denial to uncover the real issues.
2. The observation you were able to glean regarding the reasons behind counseling session concluding being due to a lack of affirmation from the counselor is fascinating. Your conclusion seems logical with the client feeling like the counselor is only focused on being an encyclopedia of knowledge for fixing problems, but is in ale to connect …show more content…
The experience you had with learning to spell your name did seem to teach you valuable lessons. It is inspiring hear how your mother was able to encourage you to work hard and refocus to achieve goals.
6. Thank you for your honesty on an area which you struggle. Ambiguity is an area I need to grow in as well. It is good to hear your perspective and ways that you work through rigid situations.
1. The response you were able to glean from the text regarding the client and counselor fearing each other is valuable. Clients with anger and rejection feelings are also difficult for me to counsel.
4. I agree with your observation about the client and how they have been unable to process their feelings due to being loyal to their families. It could be valuable for the counselor to use examples from their own life or even be able to voice some of the unspoken concerns they might be having about sharing their feelings.
6. I appreciated you honesty on areas that your family struggles. My family expresses many of the same emotions and suppresses similar emotions. I would say my family is passive- aggressive by nature, but we are able to discuss past family secrets. It is easier to see areas of growth after learning more able people and how we