Throughout the readings a reoccurring topic regarding the understanding and support to clients during communication is focusing and recognizing the processes of thinking, behaviors, and feelings. As the course progresses I can recognize this …show more content…
The reason I found this to be intriguing as a service provider. While connecting with clients and assisting them, I find that at times a connection on a personal level may be needed before moving forward into the assisting and supporting needs. In the contrary I was not surprised at the differences between intimate and counseling relationships. The differences define that the relationships is that of a working one, and is not focused on the counselor but fully on the client with non reciprocal factors. The differ4ents are understandable and comforting in the fact they provide structure, and guidelines that may provide insight if you are providing counseling and unsure if boundaries are being …show more content…
My general values and beliefs had commonalties with the information shared on core conditions. Discovering and identifying my values from previous class work and other courses I have recognized that my personal values were learnt through the teaching of caregivers. These teachings that created my values and beliefs are very strong within me towards my views on how I treat other members of society and all individuals. In relation to the course material on relationships and foundation of change, I realized my values and beliefs are aligned with the core conditions of relationship essentials. Personally when meeting, dealing, and interacting with any individual, I strive to provide unconditional positive regard to them which is also known as providing warmth. The last two core conditions that are aligned with my approach and personality which I naturally provide and portray to others is that of empathy and genuineness. My values and beliefs are to provide this kind of treatment along with other respects and morals to all people from all walks of