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Levity in Discernment Counseling Structure

DC 2025 Levity in Discernment Counseling Structure

In Discernment Counseling sessions, you will often observe Bill engaging in light banter with clients. This use of levity serves several important purposes:

Primary Goal: Lightening the Mood

Reduce Stress: Humor or casual chatting can lessen the stress associated with the counseling process
Increase Affection: It fosters a sense of affection and warmth in the counseling space.
Reduce Awkwardness: Levity helps to reduce the potential awkwardness during the many transition moments in DC sessions.

Strategic Goal: Empowering Clients

Emphasize Strength and Agency: Engaging clients in a human, non-expert, and even playful manner emphasizes their strength and resilience. It suggests that they are not fragile and can handle their difficult situation.

Authenticity and Style

Be Authentic: Feel free to avoid banter if it doesn't align with your personality. Use your own style if you choose to engage couples in this way.
Banter Topics: Topics for banter can include the weather, local events, a pet appearing on screen, or simply being casual and informal while waiting for someone to re-enter the room or Zoom session. If laughter occurs upon someone's re-entry, share the context of the conversation to include them.

Pivoting Back to Work

Transition Smoothly: After a moment of levity, pivot right back into the therapeutic work. This balance helps maintain the effectiveness of the session while keeping the environment light and engaging.

Conclusion:

By incorporating levity into the DC process, therapists can create a more comfortable and empowering environment for clients, ultimately enhancing the therapeutic experience.

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