Denial is difficult to recognize in ones self because it is so easily rationalized. And then, as time goes on, the evidence is so clearly undeniable, you dont want to appear as a fool so you change your mind. As counsellors I believe it is our responsibility to name the “elephants in the room” each and every time we are supporting and guiding our clients through their life’s journey. To not name it, to not acknowledge it and to not validate that reality for ourselves, our clients and our fellow humans makes us complicit to the suffering that touches everyone. To not name the elephant in the room is the real sign of insanity. To perpetuate the delusions/illusions that our collective way of living on this planet is healthy and sustainable is unethical and unprofessional. To model, advocate, lobby and affect real change that shifts our current way of being on this biosphere is a responsibility that I believe we all have, especially as professional helpers.
Posted on: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 02:25:39 +0000
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