Counseling
HOW I WORK
As the basic principle of autonomy, the Counselor does not advise the client, but facilitates in the decision-making process and responsibility, in full respect of the feelings and the here and now.
The Counselor helps the client to deal with specific problems such as making decisions or developing self-knowledge, to deal with discomfort and temporary malaise, working on the present because it is here that it is possible to tap into the resources of the person.
It is oriented to the positive, the potentials, the talents.
THE METHOD
⫸ We will determine the objective of the work, identifiying the specific issue following your need in order to gain wellness and autonomy trough the process​
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⫸ The duration of a Counseling path is short, usually between 10-15 sessions and is structured on achieving a clear and shared objective, compatible with Counseling
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⫸ Meetings will last 45-60 minutes (online or face to face)
MY APPROACH AS AN EXPRESSIVE ARTS COUNSELOR
FOLLOWING THE HUMANISTIC EXISTENTIAL APPROACH
Why Counseling?
Counseling is the professional guidance that intends to help people help themselves by using a variety of different skills and methods. It is focused on the development and promotion of the well-being of the person. Counseling can help you understand yourself and your thinking process by attaining a clear view of your needs and difficulties.
The Humanistic Existential model
The Humanistic Existential model is based on the Humanistic psychology and the Person-Centered therapy of Carl Rogers.With a Pluralistic didactical orientation that applies forces from several theories: Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural therapy which combines the integration of different methodologies and interventions.
Expressive Arts Counseling
Alongside this theoretical system, non-verbal Expressive methodologies such as photography, pictorial art, narrative, poetry, theatre, music, dance, mindfulness (...) make Expressive Arts Counseling a specific help-recipe, which uses the artistic act to facilitate self-awareness through the expression of thoughts and experiences, leading to changes.
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