First of all Happy Birthday DG!! :D Hope this new year brings a lot of good things for you and that our friendship grows stronger. Thanks for listening to my rumble all the time and my obsessive behaviours that I’m sure still bother you AND make you laugh. :)
Now that THAT is settled, I’d like to talk today about how counseling affects our daily life. I take it you have not forgotten that I pursue a career in the science of the mind. Since it seems I haven’t spoken much about that lately, I decided to talk about it. While I was reading for an upcoming exam, I noticed some suggestions and examples triggered memories of mine. Moments in which I felt cornered by a persona that made only why questions with a disrespectful voice tone and aggresive body language; moments in which the bad use of open and close questions lead to the awkward end of a conversation; moments in which I, being unaware, controlled a conversation and made its way to the end. The way we engage a conversation with a person is not something to be take lightly. Especially for those in my career.
People come at use seeking help, trusting and hoping a stranger will help them solve their problems, and feel understood. Therefore we cannot risk making them feel bad with our ignorance. Dominating the skills for an effective interview/counseling session is vital to showing our clients the respect we hold for them and how much we value their visit.
I am often asked why do we have to read and study so much… Why do I need up to even ten books per subject, having up to six mandatory subjects per term? And I tell them, looking into the person’s eyes, softening my voice, speaking slowly and leaning slightly forward: “because we owe perfection to you, for as long as you trust us with your world”.
:) Much love,
-DS Razzmatazz.
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