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awareness, goals, growth, mindfulness, Poetry by Yu/stan/kema., refuge, relationship, teamwork, therapy, wise self
I step into a room filled with silence. A glowing rock illuminates the space Between two chairs facing each other. A table lamp adds light in the place. I sit and wait, holding my breath, For someone to quietly enter, Sit peacefully across from me, And start this new adventure. She greets me with a gentle smile And sits in the opposite chair. She leans forward and invites me To relax and become aware: Aware of my current surroundings And attuned to all of my senses, Conscious of my present thoughts, And my emotional defenses. We explore and discuss what is needed To bring me back to my Self, And what skills I need to learn To improve my emotional health. We agree to work together Using honesty and respect To regulate my emotions And deal with feelings of neglect. This room is no longer silent. It's a refuge for me, A place for my soul to grow, And my spirit to fly free. -Yu/stan/kema-
The client,who decides to enter into a therapeutic contract with the therapist initially, can feel nervous, awkward, ill at ease, a little paranoid about who will have access to his private information, and wonders to some degree what others will think about him going to therapy. He will wonder whether the therapist will accept his insecurities, failures, and doubts, and problems with trust. He comes because of unresolved issues from the past, or problems in relationships. Sometimes he comes because of overwhelming anxiety, depression, psychic pain, grief, or loss. He comes afraid, but he needs someone to listen, someone to help him overcome his shame or self-doubt. He is there because he hurts too much, or cannot deal with life as he once did. He may come because trauma has turned his world upside down and he needs help to learn how to survive and move on. His values, class, family, religion, culture, and life’s experiences will influence how well he does in therapy. His ability to communicate, share feelings, give and receive feedback, negotiate, and develop compassion for himself or others will affect therapeutic outcomes. Most of all, he must make a commitment to see it through if there is a good fit between he and his therapist. He must be willing to work hard, to read, to analyze his motives for doing things, to look within his own heart and soul for the strengths and weaknesses that are found there and have the courage to face them, accept them, or change them if necessary. If he and his therapist commit to work together and they are both able to trust and respect one another, self-growth is inevitable. The heart and soul will be fed and nourished.
“Quote was found on Good Therapy.org.”
REFLECTIONS OF A MINDFUL HEART AND SOUL 