Maintaining Your Balance: Wisdom

"Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it."(André Gide)

Wisdom for Therapist’s Work with Clients

I once asked graduate students to share their wisdom as concise gems for others. Ideas are paraphrased here.
Joan Hartzke McIlroy

"Look, listen, search for strengths and resiliency. You might be the only person in a client's life who acknowledges and voices his or her assets. Don't underestimate the value of a kind word. Of course, timing and relevance are important."

How often do you employ a strength-based approach in your work with clients?
Are you intentional in addressing resilience with each client or client system?
Do you have a harder time recognizing the assets of some clients?
What do you do when you have difficulty seeing a client from a strength-based approach?
Would these models be inappropriate or ineffective with some of your clients? What's better?

Wisdom for Self-Care

I once asked graduate students to share their wisdom as concise gems for others. Ideas are paraphrased here.
Joan Hartzke McIlroy

"Some practitioners find it helpful to have a ritual to facilitate the transition from work to home (and also from home to work). Rituals can help clarify boundaries between work and home."

What rituals might work for you (e.g., listening to your favorite music while commuting)?
What rituals might help you relax?
What rituals might help you energize?
Which transition might be especially important to work on (going to work or leaving work)?
Do you want to use a ritual this week to experience potential benefits?

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