One of the outcomes of a society that fosters independence, individualism, self-reliance, self-ego and consumerism is the resistance to asking for help. Moreso, even in a crisis when professional … [Read more...] about Asking For and Receiving Help
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The Advisor as Skilled Helper
The Advisor as Skilled Helper The idea of ‘helping’ is essential to the professions (Susskind & Susskind., The Future of The Professions 2015). However, the absence of the language of ‘helping’ … [Read more...] about The Advisor as Skilled Helper
Quirky Things That Work When Trying To Help Others
Quirky things that work when trying to help others With the current safety theme trending toward HELPING (see Safety as a Helping Profession and I was just trying to help), I thought it timely to … [Read more...] about Quirky Things That Work When Trying To Help Others
I was just trying to Help
I was just trying to Help A friend called me recently to tell me that they’d lost their job. They couldn’t understand the decision and we spoke for an hour or so working through the roller coaster of … [Read more...] about I was just trying to Help
