most therapeutic attitude for therapist and client alike is one which regards illness, whatever it’s primary symptoms, as an opportunity for personal growth and change with the therapist as a catalyst and guide in this process. It is only the entire perspective which can accurately be labelled, not the technique being used. Westerners identify strongly with definition and structure; we have quickly labelled practices as holistic, humanistic, reductionistic, etc. The practices are simply techniques and methods. The treatments of choice at any level are therefore those which most effectively promote the individual’s capacity for self-awareness and self-care (Gordon, 1985). Both modalities have demonstrated effectiveness in therapy (Weiten, 1995), and although each theory undoubtedly has its’ flaws there remains a place for both in the modern evolutionary psychological arena.“The longer I practice, the less I am awed by the techniques themselves. I am increasingly aware of their utility as vehicles for the healing interaction between me and my patients”. James S. Gordon If the hat fits, wear it mindfully. Patchwork hats are colourful, energetic, and creative. They can be co-ordinated with 90% of what’s hanging in the wardrobe. As for the carrot, my answer lies within, I was hungry, and I like carrots………and…………but it could be………or is it……………???...
