Читать книгу Theory and Practice of Couples and Family Counseling - James Robert Bitter - Страница 102

Family practitioners actually have very little time to reflect on their place in ethical decision-making processes. Managed care has not found a way to reimburse self-awareness. Here is a challenge for you: Take a practicing family counselor to lunch and ask some of the questions we have asked you to consider. When finished, ask your companion what it was like to spend 30–60 minutes in conversation with you about such topics. Now, we are willing to bet that if you succeed in being genuinely curious during your questioning, the majority of family practitioners will say something like, “You know, I don’t get to do this very often. This was great! I wish I could find more time to do this.” Reflective conversations like these engage professionals in self-care, help to prevent burnout, and encourage ethical practices