I have always found it difficult to work with individuals from outside their world. Hence, my chosen method of practice is to roll up my sleeves and dig in with my client(s). In doing so I can see, through their eyes, the world they live in and they finally know they are not alone. My training and objectivity enables me to walk with them as they strive to replace the chaos of their inner world wit
h order and hope. Eventually, sometimes very slowly, most of the scary beasts in our closets are revealed as the hurt, embarrassed, ashamed, scared, deserted parts of us that they really are. The few others turn out to be impotent shadows. These parts of us have often been overworked and overlooked, and, very much like the abandoned child, are crying out to simply be heard and loved again. It is not my desire to become the hero of my clients' stories. Rather, my passionate goal is to first instill the infinitely powerful influence of hope and faith. Then with that new lamp, help the client discover the true hero that lies within each of us. When a client can walk on with courage and optimism (if only a little at first) while I slip quietly into the mists of their story, I have done my job well.
