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Currently Playing: Human Nature & Counselling - Why your belief in Human Nature is so important

👶🏻❔ *Why Your Belief in Human Nature is essential to your Counselling approach* Related article: https://christhecounsellor.co.uk/why-human-nature-is-so-important-in-counselling/ 🕰️ *Timestamps* 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - The foundation to our work and approach as Counsellors 00:27 - How do we see people? Good, bad or blank slates? 00:38 - What this dictates for us as Therapists 00:46 - Example 1 - Sigmund Freud 01:28 - Example 2 - Carl Rogers 02:04 - Why _your_ belief is so important as a Therapist 02:25 - The importance of reflecting on your beliefs about human nature 02:57 - Examples of what we believe and how we practice 03:25 - Wrapping up and please leave your comments! 03:45 - Outro 📺 *About This Video* Your *belief in human nature* plays a crucial role in shaping how you *practice counselling* and the *approach* you take as a *therapist*. But have you ever stopped to consider *what you truly believe about people?* In this video, we’ll explore key questions that influence your counselling perspective, from *whether humans are naturally good or bad* to *how we explain human behaviour.* 💭 *Questions for Reflection* What do you believe about human nature, and how does it shape your approach to counselling? ❔Are people born *good, bad, or as a blank slate?* ❔Can people ultimately be *trusted, or do they need guidance?* ❔How do we explain *the bad things* people do? ❔Are humans naturally *selfish or selfless?* ❔Do we have *free will,* or are our choices determined by fate/higher power? ❔Is *nature or nurture* the biggest influence? ❔Is mental health shaped more by *genetics or social factors?* ❔Can people truly *change,* or are behaviours fixed after a certain age? 📖 *Further Reading:* For a deeper dive, check out *Tony Merry's book – "Learning and Being in Person-Centred Counselling":* https://amzn.to/2mzh3yi 🔔 *Don’t forget to subscribe!* https://tinyurl.com/CTCSubscribe ☕ *Support My Work* I’ve removed mid-video ads for a better viewing experience, but this channel is self-funded. If you'd like to support my work, you can *buy me a coffee:* 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/christhecounsellor 📷 *Follow Me* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christhecounsellor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisTheCounsellor 📌 Hashtags #ChrisTheCounsellor #HumanNature #Psychology #CounsellingStudent #PersonCentredTherapy #Counselling #CounsellingTips #Counsellors #Counseling #Educational #MentalHealthMatters #TherapistLife #SelfGrowth #TherapyJourney


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