Handling Intense Situation Analysis

Handling intense situation has never been easy for me. I tend to get nervous and go “blank” when intense situations occur in my life. As such, I find myself not knowing what to do. I even get scared that I might do the wrong thing during an intense situation. My insecurities make handling intense situations an obstacle. Often times, I walk away instead of handling the situation. Consequently, these situations never get resolved and often continuously occur over and over again. Therefore, finding comfort in handling intense situations is my top priority and goal at the moment. When I am not in class or at my internship, I try to do some self-exploration activities, such as journaling and reading. I ordered a self-exploration journal online where I can draw and write my current feelings. Also, the journal
If the situation was handled inappropriately, the crisis or intense situation may get worse. Thus, finding the appropriate steps and interventions is important for helping professionals. As I previously stated, I do not find much comfort in handling intense situations. Consequently, discharging is even more uncomfortable. I often walk away instead of resolving these situations. Although it does not happen often, I do find myself discharging intense situations by being supportive. I started doing this after I began the Counselor Education program here at Delta State University. I remember learning the importance of using Carl Roger’s core conditions, such as positive regard, congruence, and empathy, with our clients from the very beginning of this program. It is something we still hear in every class. At first, I was hesitant about using Rogerian skills, however, these conditions helped my counseling sessions from pre-practicum to internship go extremely smooth. My clients have responded very well to these core