Often, the first time I get a new client is when they are in despair, feeling trapped and having lost hope. It may occur because of a relationship, job they are in, a manager they work for, because of a mistake they have made, or some other event they have no control over. The primary task is to restore a sense of self outside of the situation and seeing the potential for change. This is done by identifying what is most important (long term goals), recognizing they are separate from the event and that the situation does not contain them. When getting a sense of hope occurs it is evident during the session. They are then able to separate themselves from the event or situation that creates the sense of being trapped and allows them to feel safe in the present and see other possibilities .
A path to wholeness