Finding the Middle Ground
By Amy Hartman, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT
People who know me would say I’m a practical, down-to-earth counselor. I tend to talk about goals, steps to meet them, and how we’re going to get there. I always have a map in my head, guiding the sessions toward the desired outcome as defined by the client. On the other hand, I’m acutely aware how much in this world is not on the map. In the face of forest fires, stabbings and tornados there is only so much we can do. No matter how prepared, protected, knowledgeable, or aware we are, we still can’t control everything. And, no matter how well we plan, research, or make the right choices we can’t predict the moments that will take our breath away – falling in love, seeing our child for the first time, enjoying the perfect sunset at the end of a long hike, or adopting a new furry friend.
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