What is Counseling?
Holistic Counseling holds the view that each individual has within themselves the resources they need for growth, and is capable of achieving their potential and by applying the core conditions growth is achieved more easily.
Within the counseling relationship at my Fort Lauderdale clinic, the aim is to provide the client with the three core conditions which are regarded as necessary for sufficient therapeutic change to
occur.
The first is unconditional positive regard means that the counselor accepts the client unconditionally and is non-judgmental towards them; the client is then free to
explore all thoughts and feelings without fear of rejection. Empathy means that the counselor accurately understands the client's thoughts, feelings and meanings from the clients perspective, this kind of understanding helps the client feel that they are valued and accepted. Congruence means that the counselor is authentic and genuine towards the client.
Applying the core conditions will allow the client to grow in their own way, to strengthen and expand their own identity and to move towards becoming the person that they truly are.
What you might expect from counseling
People need counseling for many different reasons, but it is usually at times when they are experiencing difficulties in their lives from problems in their relationships, bereavement, illness, stress, feeling stuck in a rut, lack of confidence, depression, addictions and many more.
Also see Life Coaching
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