Tag Archives: Counselling

Do We Have A Public And Private Self?

The idea of a private and public persona comes from social psychology, the word persona originating from the Latin meaning ‘mask’. Do we wear different masks depending on …

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Working With Clients Who Are Unable To Forgive

Being able to forgive someone, or one’s self, is considered an essential part of our emotional wellbeing. But what is forgiveness? According to Christian thought it …

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Counselling Clients With Approval Issues

Approval is sometimes defined as an official approbation, a sanction of behaviour and a favourable opinion or regard. In counselling terms the two other words we might use are …

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Chalice Model, Presenting And Blind Spots In Counselling

The Chalice Model
This describes a model of support. The top half of the chalice represents the client and what they bring to each session. The …

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Things To Think About As Studying Counsellors

Things to consider
Counselling isn’t just about learning a set of rules, ethics and procedures. It is a way of life. It is about choosing to …

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Genuineness, Unconditional Positive Regard And Empathy In Counselling

Genuineness
When we are being genuine we are open and ourselves. If you are genuine with your clients you will encourage them to be more forthcoming, …

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