http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/12/18/right-use-of-power-in-roles-relationships-and-trust/ <<exploring healthy therapy & counseling>> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:22:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/12/18/right-use-of-power-in-roles-relationships-and-trust/#comment-6033 sam Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:43:40 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/12/18/right-use-of-power-in-roles-relationships-and-trust/#comment-6033 The stories of right use of power were very inspiring for me. One thing I love to do is read stories of therapists who "get it right" all the time. I'm sure these same therapists could give me countless examples of when they haven't gotten it right. But, I do find comfort in knowing that understanding something as strong as power can go a long ways towards improving the therapy I give my patients. I find these stories to be filled with both therapists and clients committed to seeing the healing process through to its joyous end. The stories of right use of power were very inspiring for me. One thing I love to do is read stories of therapists who “get it right” all the time. I’m sure these same therapists could give me countless examples of when they haven’t gotten it right. But, I do find comfort in knowing that understanding something as strong as power can go a long ways towards improving the therapy I give my patients. I find these stories to be filled with both therapists and clients committed to seeing the healing process through to its joyous end.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/12/18/right-use-of-power-in-roles-relationships-and-trust/#comment-6031 SALLY Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:35:41 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/12/18/right-use-of-power-in-roles-relationships-and-trust/#comment-6031 I like the author's use of lists in this blog entry. Having a list that examines exactly what power the therapist and client has is very valuable for me. I like to see things in a tangible way, and this list certainly serves my purpose. Sometimes when I see things written down, everything is simplified, clarified, and doable. Sometimes the thought of having power intimidates me. But, if I see what power actually is in list form, I can work through that fear and realize that most of the tasks under my power list are things I enjoy doing. Again, its the connotation power has rather than the reality of what that power is. I like the author’s use of lists in this blog entry. Having a list that examines exactly what power the therapist and client has is very valuable for me. I like to see things in a tangible way, and this list certainly serves my purpose. Sometimes when I see things written down, everything is simplified, clarified, and doable. Sometimes the thought of having power intimidates me. But, if I see what power actually is in list form, I can work through that fear and realize that most of the tasks under my power list are things I enjoy doing. Again, its the connotation power has rather than the reality of what that power is.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/12/18/right-use-of-power-in-roles-relationships-and-trust/#comment-6029 Meg Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:29:52 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/12/18/right-use-of-power-in-roles-relationships-and-trust/#comment-6029 I think a lot of people don't realize the power they have in every day life. I can think back to countless situations in which I was wounded by what someone said. It was usually an off hand comment and very often the truth. But, the person with the power at the time didn't realize they had so much power. They probably didn't mean to do harm, but they did. Perhaps if they were more aware of the power they had, they would have used their power in a positive rather than negative way. I think a lot of people don’t realize the power they have in every day life. I can think back to countless situations in which I was wounded by what someone said. It was usually an off hand comment and very often the truth. But, the person with the power at the time didn’t realize they had so much power. They probably didn’t mean to do harm, but they did. Perhaps if they were more aware of the power they had, they would have used their power in a positive rather than negative way.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/12/18/right-use-of-power-in-roles-relationships-and-trust/#comment-6027 Rob Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:26:21 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/12/18/right-use-of-power-in-roles-relationships-and-trust/#comment-6027 I appreciate how the author defined power. It has always had a negative connotation to me; sort of like someone thinking he or she is more powerful and, well, better than everyone else. So, it's nice to know that is my own association rather than its actual meaning. I am okay with having an effect on someone. But, I am not okay dominating someone. This definition makes me more comfortable with the power I know I have as a therapist. I appreciate how the author defined power. It has always had a negative connotation to me; sort of like someone thinking he or she is more powerful and, well, better than everyone else. So, it’s nice to know that is my own association rather than its actual meaning. I am okay with having an effect on someone. But, I am not okay dominating someone. This definition makes me more comfortable with the power I know I have as a therapist.

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