Spiritual Opportunity For A Transition

About a year ago, I began to find genuine interest in spiritual knowledge and learning, and its value and many applications outside of formal education and studies. I began researching philosophers and reading their works regarding spiritualism, new ways of thinking and perceiving things, as well as how our lives as human work in conjunction with the universe around us. I find this kind of thinking, and discovering some of the infinite wealth of knowledge around me, to be both personal and liberating.

Group therapy is a highly effective process that is at least as therapeutic as individualized therapy (Yalom, 2005). It is a powerful tool in psychotherapy, however the implementation of group therapy can determine how effective this process can be for the individuals participating. Some elements that are key in the implementation of a new group are the establishment of rules, norms and ethical guidelines. Included in these guidelines are the group leader’s proper training, knowledge of the subject matter, responsible duel relationships, the therapist own personal growth, confidentiality of the therapist, informing participants of the potential emotional outcome of the group, ethical use of exercises, and making appropriate referrals when needed (Jacobs, 2016).

Summary The Jesus Life Coach book by Laurie Beth Jones helped me as a life coach to understand how to help my agents infuse their spiritual values into their personal lives and at the work place. The book displays four key principles of infusing the spiritual life to create a balance, formulate goals, enjoy productivity, as well as attain fulfillment of one’s personal goals and heavenly success. Jones’ (1798) book has a wealth of information and inspiration that will motivate one to excel and enjoy all walks of life. Jones uses spiritual values to get you thinking, working, and achieving all your goals and dreams.

The book is divided into seven parts. The book focuses spiritual growth and it is a manual for building a Spirit-filled life in a world where perfection can only be found in God’s loving vision. Ortberg helps us gauge your spiritual health and measure the gap between where you are now and where God intends you to be. As the author emphasizes on

At one point in a person life, they will participated in a group whether it is part of a specific committee, therapy, or social group. In recent years, there has been a rise in counseling within a group forum veering from the tradition individual counseling. Therapists, physiologist, and counselors believe that form of counseling is beneficial to both counselor and client. This allows the counselor to help several clients at once rather than one at a time decreasing their strenuous workload and demanding work hours. This form of counseling integrate individual that share similar issues, struggles, and experiences into one forum. This not only allows the clients to learn from the therapist but from their fellow group members. The group experience

Another, aspect, spirituality is not as much a prearranged system, it is a quest and a prolongation of one’s development.

Change is a tempting force where humans can connect it to promote the spiritual evolution of the race. Earthseed believes that humans hold this capability to create something valuable and productive when adapting to changing realities. In complex situations, “we’ll adapt. We’ll have to. God is change” (Butler 147, Sower).

In the beginning, I felt Anderson’s heart when he wrote, “there is no replacement for a deep and abiding experiential relationship with God when it comes to authentic spirituality” (pg. 51). God is always available at the surface level, but it is down deep into the soil of one’s heart where the authentic growth and development will blossom. One must invite and permit God to come in and began that relationship that cultivates authentic encounters that transforms life from dark to light.

Group therapy has been used for many years as a therapeutic method in which members can offer support and understanding for each other. It can be defined as two or more people, who share common issues, meeting and interacting face-to-face to help one another reach an identifiable goal. There are several types of group therapy, one that I will be discussing in this paper is the self-help group. In recent years, self-help groups have increased in number and credibility. Members can speak freely about their experiences, while receiving advice and support from others, which in turn, can help them realize that they are not alone in their struggles. In this paper, I will analyze my observational experience of two self-help groups, Alcoholics Anonymous,

How does one find their spirituality? The overlaying theme between Michael Yaconelli’s, Messy Spirituality, the book the Wounded Healer and the guest speaker Roy Petitfils are all closely intertwined. How do we accept and grow to find accept and find our inner beauty and divine chosen path? Introspection and acceptance are critical to personal growth and enablement of happiness.

There is a delicate balance that needs to be achieved to create the right conditions for members to work harmoniously together. Individuals whose problems deviate from the norm should not be included in the group. Individuals who have mental disabilities which hinder their ability to comprehend the purpose of the meeting would not attend. Cultural perspectives need to be considered as well. For example, many middle eastern women would not feel comfortable participating in an intimate group setting where they disclose personal information in the presence of men. A journaling activity could be implemented in in the middle phase, once trust is established in order to help members identify their behavioral patterns that are both positive and negative, based off cognitive behavioral theory. The group members will share their reflections and support one another, reinforcing the behavioral change, and also identify negative and dysfunctional behavior patterns. Mutual aid takes place as the members of the group are able to identify with the reflections of others and as a group objectively assess the findings and work to modify behavior in the

From my personal growth, has made me understand that I am capable of trying something new. Trying something new will lead me to numerous and beneficial opportunities that will aid me into becoming who I want to be, as well as obtaining valuable life skills.

People encounter different ways in which they encounter new stages of experience that bring about change and growth in their life, these aspects of personal growth and transitions into the the world or new phases of an individuals life is clearly evident in Willy Russell's text 'Educating Rita' and the two related texts 'A getting of wisdom”'(SMH) and 'Pygmalion'.

When understanding the benefits of spiritual development, as in countering the effects of trauma and stress, Fowler states, “faith development reflects people’s processes of making meaning of life” (Broderick & Blewitt 2015).

“The spiritual life is actually a conscious return to our divine childhood….it is a child that makes progress. A child is always open to new feelings, new ideas, new dreams, and new ideals. In the spiritual life also, a seeker is always open to higher truths, higher thoughts, sublime ideals and soulful aspiration” (srichinmoy).