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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790488903321

Autore

Wicks Robert J

Titolo

The inner life of the counselor [[electronic resource] /] / Robert J. Wicks

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., , [2012]

©2012

ISBN

9781118227626

9781118193747

1-118-23340-9

1-283-00300-7

9786613823199

111822762X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (219 pages)

Classificazione

PSY010000

Disciplina

616.89

Soggetti

Mental health personnel

Mental health personnel - Job stress

Mental health personnel and patient

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

1. Creating Space Within -- 2. Valuing and Accessing Alonetime -- 3. Recognizing the Cues of Subtle "Mindlessness" -- 4. Learning the Art of Leaning Back -- 5. Experiencing a New Type of Counselor Self-Nurturance -- 6. Alonetime as a University: Honoring the Wisdom of Mentors of Mindfulness -- Appendix I: Retreat and Reflect: Enjoying a Fresh Experience of Your Own Inner Life -- A Brief Final Comment on a Counselor's Inner Renewal in Alonetime .

Sommario/riassunto

"To feed the interior life of the counselor is not only a sensible act for the helper, it is a true act of generosity for those they serve as well. This book directs counselors to consider their own sense of self and how they are-and are not-living a personally and professionally meaningful, mindful life. Each chapter presents a theme in a way that mental health professionals will find helpful and immediately applicable to understanding their own journey as they seek to reach out to help others in need"--