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Intuitive Presence: The Color Technique, Empathy and Compassion for the Pained Other

The Color Technique “People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.” ~ Harper Lee This psychotherapy group proved to be quite challenging, it was the last one on a Wednesday afternoon and the patients seemed particularly lethargic and speechless. Sensing the group’s mindset, I decided to use the color meditation technique […]Read Post ›

The Art of Presence in the Therapeutic Encounter: Including the Un-included

The Art of the Clinician’s Presence and Spirituality: Encompassing the Whole Person in the Therapeutic Encounter The clinician’s sense of spirituality and state of presence is controversial, if not lacking, in many settings. Social Work schools do not focus on the clinician’s spirituality and the essence of presence in the therapeutic encounter. Rather […]Read Post ›