tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post9094649516255282746..comments2023-03-23T03:08:24.690-07:00Comments on Theology and Counseling: "If a Body 'Catch' a Body, Comin' Through the Rye..."Dr. Corsinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401103560367914853noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-55498909569436245562011-02-24T10:24:00.474-08:002011-02-24T10:24:00.474-08:00Very well said. I too am an introvert whose learne...Very well said. I too am an introvert whose learned to come out of my shell more, and as a professional counselor, I would need to be able to connect with my clients. I would say that being an introvert has its strengths in regards to counseling, since most introverts are very good at small groups or 1-on-1 meetings.<br /><br />However, God made us relational beings, and so it is paramount that we actually learn to reach out to others, even if it is not part of our personality to do so. Many times, I find myself actually being self-centered when I withdraw to myself. There is wisdom in finding time to be alone, but wanting to be alone without actually reaching out to others can end up being a very selfish act.<br /><br />Thanks for the post! It got me thinking!Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571959411314279202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-68364894769554260002011-02-24T05:51:21.554-08:002011-02-24T05:51:21.554-08:00I have actually been thinking quite a bit about th...I have actually been thinking quite a bit about the contents of your last sentence these past few weeks. How in the world am I going to be able to be a counselor, when I sometimes have a hard time connecting and listening even in safe, and predictable envioronments. I have felt insecure at the thought of the potential task ahead (barring I make it through this program!), of caring for whomever walks through your doors for varying lenghts of time without judgement. I was encouraged though, by the realization that same "get connected" encouragement that Dr. Crabb is giving to help clients, will actually be for us as the counselors as well. Even simply the thought of intentionally connecting with other counselors to aviod being the "loner" as you put it, and being mentored through those first years of fears, wandering thoughts, interesting client/counslor interactions calms my spirit. In light of my reaction, I wonder if the benefits of connecting can happen even without someone physically present?Ellen Geraghtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199694377530768206noreply@blogger.com