Wellness4Wholeness
Wellness Warriors: Your Battles, Your Wins, Our Mission.
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Going for counselling can be a big deal for most people. They contemplate who to see and whether asking for help will really make a difference. I understand that every individual comes to me with distinct needs and preferences.
Let me demystify the process when you come to visit me because most of my clients want me to focus on specific goals and give structure to the counselling. They express a particular preference for me to teach them skills to deal with their problems in future.
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How to cope with a crisis call.
One can never say that you are prepared for everything that can happen in life. We can do our best to be well-adjusted and stand strong in faith in God. However, there are many things that happen in life that remind us of how fragile we really are. Usually, these reminders come in the form of an unexpected phone call after an accident or traumatic event.
Once you receive the crisis phone call you can’t even start to think what will unfold in the next few minutes, days, or months to come. Here are a few guidelines that can help you to deal with traumatic news.
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Today is a beautiful spring day and the sun is shining into my study. It is peaceful, until the phone rings.
There is an Afrikaans-speaking lady on the other end. She forgot to introduce herself properly and she exclaimed that she is a social worker who will die if she had to do trauma counselling in English. Apparently, someone passed away and some elderly people might need counselling there and then. As I am trying to establish the who, what, where and more detail she concludes with a hand full of snap-judgements and ends the call.
This weird conversation dimmed the joy of my Springday a little. I had to recalibrate what I am passionate about and what is excluded from my portfolio of services. My re-assessment is as follows:
- I am passionate about helping people to become well and whole.
- Being compassionate doesn’t mean I am a doormat.
- Being caring doesn’t constitute keeping quiet in the face of injustice and abuse.
- Being empathetic doesn’t mean I have to fix anyone.
- Showing kindness means I remember where I am coming from, and I honour the grace of God in my life.
I’ll continue to study and create content around trauma, hope and Christian Pastoral Counselling. I’ll share the joy of caring and making a difference with my colleagues, students, and friends.
If you have one of those conversations that let your head and head spin at the same time – Stop – Recalibrate and keep on doing what you do best.
I can help you to refocus and put the trauma behind you. Book an appointment.
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Did you know that your perceptions can stop you from finding creative solutions for the challenges that you face today? Here are a few suggestions on how to broaden your perspective and discover your unique triumphs:
- Create a journal for your random questions, ideas, and new thoughts.
- Read widely and think about a range of topics. Read about new topics.
- Enjoy activities such as walking, music, arts, and crafts, as well as daydreaming to stimulate your imagination.
