nothing much to reflect on this week, even though it has been very hectic and at times, stressful. Thankful for a few experiences through the week that helped to reinforce how important it is to stay with and be with the people that I meet for counseling, rather than to be anxious about problem solving or interpreting their situations too early.
through these experiences, it has dawned upon me about how people long to just be. to just be who they are, without the need to pretend or protect themselves from being judged or shamed. I've had people telling me that what was most helpful about the session was that they could be themselves. I think this is powerful in the therapeutic process because it really frees the person from needing to protect or defend themselves in the session with me, and be more open to being challenged and to discussions.
times at work have been tough, but I also want to remember these moments as given by God to encourage me to keep pressing on to be counter cultural in the interactions I have with the people I meet; one that is not shame-based, but based on our humanity and our relationship with God.
“Safe?”.... Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.- The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe
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