Interpersonal Wisdom
Interpersonal Wisdom
Interpersonal Wisdom is a term I am using to describe the ways of being in the helping traditions that bring about the best results regardless of specific theoretical orientations or preferred working models. It is common factors approach that draws from different philosophies in order to promote healthiness, happiness, and holiness.
The core idea of Interpersonal Wisdom is that genuine people make the best guides. Formal techniques have their place in guidance, but they matter relatively little. Instead, clients respond positively to subtle clues of authenticity as experienced within the helping relationship.
I have a blog about Interpersonal Wisdom and other topics of interest here.
In the Interpersonal Wisdom Workshop, I try to facilitate a conversation about the following:
Next Interpersonal Wisdom Workshop:
TBA
Interpersonal Wisdom is a term I am using to describe the ways of being in the helping traditions that bring about the best results regardless of specific theoretical orientations or preferred working models. It is common factors approach that draws from different philosophies in order to promote healthiness, happiness, and holiness.
The core idea of Interpersonal Wisdom is that genuine people make the best guides. Formal techniques have their place in guidance, but they matter relatively little. Instead, clients respond positively to subtle clues of authenticity as experienced within the helping relationship.
I have a blog about Interpersonal Wisdom and other topics of interest here.
In the Interpersonal Wisdom Workshop, I try to facilitate a conversation about the following:
- What is Interpersonal Wisdom?
- Can it be learned?
- What do we know about what works in professional helping?
- How do helpers diminish their effectiveness?
- What are some common myths and misunderstandings about our work?
- Are there common factors that exist in all great helping traditions?
- What are the specific inter-personally wise capacities that lead to change.
- How can interpersonal wisdom contribute to the making of a better world.
Next Interpersonal Wisdom Workshop:
TBA
