Personal Issues In Therapeutic Relationship With A Client

I like that you point out that the counselor must have worked on their own issues before they are able to help others with theirs. As we all know life goes on and as humans we are all dealing with our own situations on a continuous basis. None of us are going to be perfect all we can do is not allow our own personal issues interfere in our therapeutic relationship with a client. If we are aware of our own triggers or biases, when that client comes in the door that triggers these in us if we are cognizant of them we should be prepared the situation. When we know ourselves being authentic becomes natural allowing us to walk with a client through their journey. I learned this on my own journey, and spirituality played a major role along the way.