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The themes and principles of CP were being digested but not fully internalized. By now I have grown used to Dr R’s `Consider this….’ I find it imperatively effective in drawing attention.
Compassionate human presence is the central emphasis of a counseling session. It is the art of being humanly present to another person. The 3 interwoven levels of focus in a session are PROBLEM, PATTERN & PROCESSES.
Problems are often attempts at solutions. The Client needs to develop skills set to bridge the difference between immediate and delayed consequences.
Problems are usually expressions of patterns. A client working at pattern levels may be trying to solve specific problems. He/she is trying to make sense of the patterns of distress/dysfunction. Ultimately self-forgiveness and more constructive ways of coping have to take place.
Problems and problematic patterns are the expressions of processes. Processes are the engines of our experiencing. Process work is work in the immediate, such as meditative practices and stream of consciousness.
Dr R took us through the Basic Centering Techniques (Breathing exercises, Body balancing exercises & Relaxation). The different techniques are Movement Therapy and we were kept awake even after a big lunch.
The mindfulness meditation is directed in a secured environment. Metaphors are being used by the Therapist to help Client finds stability in relationships, places and patterns.
Empathy coming from the Therapist enables the Client to be rightfully supported. It does not equate agreeing to Client’s reality. It is not a reality check.
Problem solving & cognitive restructuring are selected techniques in CP. The acronym SCIENCE is used to organize the essence of problem-solving skills.
Self-talk is an important domain for awareness and change. Evaluate the merits of thought - Does it make sense? If not, imagine counterarguments to thoughts.
Other techniques include Pattern Work (bibliotherapy), Basic Process Work (meditation), Fantasy (role-playing), Self-relationship (mirror time) & spiritual skills.
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