Session Initiation Protocol

Director. I struggled before the course for decision and I hoped that I could find my answer after finishing the course. I also hoped that the Lectio Divina Group could facilitate a very rich and deeply personal sharing of souls. I was assigned to lead the first session of the Lectio Divina Group. I understood that the hearing of God’s voice through the Scripture required an open, reflective, listening position alert to the voice of God. Also, I understood I had limitations in focusing on God himself. I wrestled in the past in a few similar sessions responding to God’s Word with my rational and cognitive skills only. However, I desperately wanted to respond with my heart and spirit. The night before the first session I prayed earnestly that God would speak to each of us in the group, especially to me. Moreover, I prayed that my head and my heart would become together when hearing God’s word. I knew I have to be well prepared for the benefit of the group. That night I read the passage several times before the group session to ensure everyone could hear clearly and got the best out from it and I hoped this would result in each of the group members to improve relationship with God. In the first session on Isaiah 43:1-7, I heard the phrase “I will be with you.” I reflected that God did so many things for me in the past and with me in times of difficulties. During this time when I was thinking about the decision to…

for me, it has been the topic of many reflections. I have realized that perhaps these questions and uncertainties were related to not having found my counsellor style. Or, perhaps they were due to my natural inclination to play the role of an expert or leader as I do in my personal life. Having a self-congruent style was one of my goal during these practice sessions as I tried to be true to my personal qualities within the counseling experience (Hackney & Cormier, 2013). Furthermore…

Also, within a session there will always be disagreements. It’s up to the counselor to turn that into a positive and let the group know that even though they are voicing their opinion, it’s always important to be respectful of others. Finally, in talking about this particular topic, the response within the counselor and other members of the group is important. Everyone feelings are very important within the group because if one doesn’t like the others response then that child or group of…

The client was is a sixteen year old, Hispanic female. She is a sophomore in high school, living with her mother and eighteen-year-old brother. The client’s parents have been divorced since she was in the sixth grade, around the age of ten or eleven. The client does not work neither does her mother, the family is supported financially by her brother and her mother’s boyfriend. Client stated that she has never been to counseling. Furthermore, she stated that family did not have a history of…

This is an example of “relationship initiation”(Verderber). Relationship initiation occurs when a people are “proactive about spending time together” in order to create a deeper bond(Verderber). Initiation is the first step in building any variety of relationship, whether it be romantic, platonic or otherwise. Relationships vary in strength and depth depending on many factors, including similarities or mutualities between the individuals . Two people who have many things in common have a wide…

An Important event that I think is important to me would be, when I was a sophomore when did my first initiation. Everytime I think about it gives me chills right down my spine, I can remember every detail and every little thing I saw that I feel like no one would understand. The emotions I felt that day would have been something unwilling, mad, ashamed, amazed, and glad. I could say that end of it all was different feeling I never felt before. I would have to say it was one of the best moments…

feedback I received. When Tony was looking confused or uncertain in the lesson, I made a point of asking ‘Does that make sense?’ and ‘Do you understand that?’. By asking these questions I was able to maintain their attention and keep them fully participated in the lesson. Also when they answered ‘No it doesn’t make sense..’ I was able to adapt my teaching method to ensure they fully understood what I was talking about. I felt that this was a great way to teach and the remarks I received were…

resemble Voodoo rituals, with no eternal purpose for the Santeros. So what exactly is the perennial goal for Santeros? And how is that goal reached? The purpose of Santeria is to obtain three levels. Each level requires a separate ceremony be performed and results in different degrees of protection, power, and knowledge. Completion requires reaching all three levels, but a participant can stop at any one. The steps or roles are: 1. Receiving Elekes Elekes are beaded necklaces and are made up of…

Hazing has existed through most history as a rite of passage for the inexperienced to prove their worth to their peers. Though the most well known cases of hazing occurred on college campuses, this problem is present in elementary schools as well as some work places. Hazing is incredibly dangerous, and has led to several deaths. Though hazing is illegal in forty-four states, it is still prevalent in American universities, therefor further action must be taken to prevent this issue. In any…

members in turn develop a report with the leader that they reciprocate this behavior which prompts them to share their experiences. When preparing for a group, the termination process (final stage of the group) should be inclusive. It is the leader’s decision by addressing termination throughout group session or setting aside time in the last couple of sessions to wrap things up. The final stage of a group should be approached with just as much energy as forming a group. During this stage,…