This is wonderful! I'm definitely going to follow up on the Netflix piece. As a Psychospiritual Counselor, I wholeheartedly believe in tools and use them as an integral part of my work, because I spent years in traditional therapy feeling like I was treading water. Tools give clients concrete means to tangible results in measurable time...and my tools are tools they can take with them to use for the rest of their lives. That to me, is invaluable.
Fascinating excursion through your consciousness, Silvio, and your prose is excellent and rich--more of a Barolo than a Brunello (even though I know you don't drink wine!)
This is a very engaging post on the work of Stutz (and your own experience in therapy.) I love the basic idea that how we deal with any one person shows us how we deal with all people essentially. “That person represents the whole human race, symbolically”.
And I also love the mention of writing as an extremely therapeutic tool. One that I believe is highly underrated.
"One way to do this is writing. By writing, we enhance our relationship with ourselves. It’s like a mirror reflecting what’s going on in our unconscious."
And by the way, many studies have shown that the effectiveness of therapy is demonstrably linked to the therapist and the quality of their being and attention far more than any particular form or style of therapy. It's all about that human connection.
Thank you, Rick. I guess that’s the essence of it all, right? The human connection. And in this respect, Stutz seems to be a remarkable human being, which, as you rightly pointed out, is way more important than any style of therapy. On the other hand, giving people in particularly critical conditions something pratical to hang on to has to have its value, I suppose. At the end of the day, it all boils down to saving lives, one way or the other. These are complex and infinitely vast subjects, though. Very hard to pin down. I appreciate you taking the time to read my long piece, and comment. Thanks again 🙏🏻
I look forward to reading more of your work. 😎
This is wonderful! I'm definitely going to follow up on the Netflix piece. As a Psychospiritual Counselor, I wholeheartedly believe in tools and use them as an integral part of my work, because I spent years in traditional therapy feeling like I was treading water. Tools give clients concrete means to tangible results in measurable time...and my tools are tools they can take with them to use for the rest of their lives. That to me, is invaluable.
Thanks for reading, Lisa. And thank you for sharing your perspective and experience!
Fascinating excursion through your consciousness, Silvio, and your prose is excellent and rich--more of a Barolo than a Brunello (even though I know you don't drink wine!)
Thank you, Chris! I’m unable to fully appreciate your wine parallel, as you know, but thank you for your nice words :)
Loved it Silvio! I learn something new every time I read this and all your articles
Thank you, Oscar. I really appreciate your words. The same happens to me with yours!
Stutz was so good!
Yes!
Lovely narrative style Silvio.
Malavika! Thank you so much. :)
This is a very engaging post on the work of Stutz (and your own experience in therapy.) I love the basic idea that how we deal with any one person shows us how we deal with all people essentially. “That person represents the whole human race, symbolically”.
And I also love the mention of writing as an extremely therapeutic tool. One that I believe is highly underrated.
"One way to do this is writing. By writing, we enhance our relationship with ourselves. It’s like a mirror reflecting what’s going on in our unconscious."
And by the way, many studies have shown that the effectiveness of therapy is demonstrably linked to the therapist and the quality of their being and attention far more than any particular form or style of therapy. It's all about that human connection.
Thank you, Rick. I guess that’s the essence of it all, right? The human connection. And in this respect, Stutz seems to be a remarkable human being, which, as you rightly pointed out, is way more important than any style of therapy. On the other hand, giving people in particularly critical conditions something pratical to hang on to has to have its value, I suppose. At the end of the day, it all boils down to saving lives, one way or the other. These are complex and infinitely vast subjects, though. Very hard to pin down. I appreciate you taking the time to read my long piece, and comment. Thanks again 🙏🏻
Silvio, your voice is wonderful. Very honest and naturally compelling. I look forward to more of The Semi-Serious View!
Thank you, Grace, for your beautiful words! Coming from you they have immense value to me.