wow that was an awesome read - i especially liked the anecdote about the t-shirt it really resonated with me and i feel like it tapped into a general wider societal issue around the stifling of debate. perhaps person centred ideology could be applied to facilitate more effective debates in future
Thank you Sky! I'm in deep thought at the moment, particularly with the events in the world, looking at conflict and watching humanity's searching for the black and white, the good and bad, the binary. Not sure what the next post will look like exactly - but it's going to be something along the lines of how a person-centred 'encounter' can facilitate seeing complexities and the disparate and difference. Big sigh! Lovely to have your comment :)
You paint a beautifully simple description of PC theory... I think only someone who really understands what they’re talking about can do this - a little like Picasso’s simple drawing that captures the form and essence.
There’s so much to like! And you bring to life the essence of the approach in your writing.
Like the story from your camping trip - “His audience couldn’t hear him as they were set counter to him…” and “As we listened to each other, we connected, and at some level both of us changed our understanding.”
Or your reflections on how hard it is to teach - “I also have to encourage students to stay with a client’s pain, and not try to cheer them up. This way of being is so very new for most people,…”and “It’s like needing to play only scales before playing a complete piece of music.”
And I love the way you describe how it shows up in your practice - “I might point out a helpful drawing technique or a colour combination.” Or (one of my favourite sentences…) “I focus on empathy, and listen in order to listen.”
And I could go on! “the six conditions give me focus and grounding. Like a huge weight allowing a helium balloon to rise to the skies without getting lost.” Ooooh how I love this! Or “We don’t hold expertise on the client, we are experts in relating and paying attention to non-directivity.” YES!
As I read I felt myself falling in love with the PCA all over again! Thank you 🙏
wow that was an awesome read - i especially liked the anecdote about the t-shirt it really resonated with me and i feel like it tapped into a general wider societal issue around the stifling of debate. perhaps person centred ideology could be applied to facilitate more effective debates in future
Thank you Sky! I'm in deep thought at the moment, particularly with the events in the world, looking at conflict and watching humanity's searching for the black and white, the good and bad, the binary. Not sure what the next post will look like exactly - but it's going to be something along the lines of how a person-centred 'encounter' can facilitate seeing complexities and the disparate and difference. Big sigh! Lovely to have your comment :)
I wonder if what’s needed on a t-shirt is a ‘simple’ line drawing of the helium balloon and a weight with PCT on a spectrum of colour………
Really enjoyed reading your blog
Nice idea - anyone out there good at T shirt design?
This is a fascinating insight - I loved your use of the T-shirt from your camping trip and the way you wove this into the narrative. Wonderful 😘
I absolutely love this!!
You paint a beautifully simple description of PC theory... I think only someone who really understands what they’re talking about can do this - a little like Picasso’s simple drawing that captures the form and essence.
There’s so much to like! And you bring to life the essence of the approach in your writing.
Like the story from your camping trip - “His audience couldn’t hear him as they were set counter to him…” and “As we listened to each other, we connected, and at some level both of us changed our understanding.”
Or your reflections on how hard it is to teach - “I also have to encourage students to stay with a client’s pain, and not try to cheer them up. This way of being is so very new for most people,…”and “It’s like needing to play only scales before playing a complete piece of music.”
And I love the way you describe how it shows up in your practice - “I might point out a helpful drawing technique or a colour combination.” Or (one of my favourite sentences…) “I focus on empathy, and listen in order to listen.”
And I could go on! “the six conditions give me focus and grounding. Like a huge weight allowing a helium balloon to rise to the skies without getting lost.” Ooooh how I love this! Or “We don’t hold expertise on the client, we are experts in relating and paying attention to non-directivity.” YES!
As I read I felt myself falling in love with the PCA all over again! Thank you 🙏
Oh Kim! I am delighted to have connected with you over our beloved practice. Thank you for your appreciation - from one expert to another expert!