takes center stage is the self-emptying of all good and godly intentions, along with an openness to the healing power of being with oneself, the other, and God, while allowing that dynamic to dictate the process and outcome of psychotherapy. When we approach counseling from a contemplative stance, we become more available and accessible to our clients and our minds become open and attentive instead of being consumed by the need to perform and deliver results. Such a welcoming stance is nourished
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