Submitted by Mark A. Hurst PhD on Sat, 01/26/2008 - 10:34pm.
Lauren,
Thanks for posting a response that reflects the difficulty that often occurs when we are "trying to help." If you recall the material from Theories of Counseling, we discussed visitors, complainants, and customers, as well as the Prochaska and DiClemente model of stages of change and agents of change. I will be covering some of this material again later in the quarter when we talk about how to create and maintain lasting positivity in one's life.
Did your experience with your friend make you think about the genetic and circumstantial aspects of life satisfaction as compared to the 40% we have some control over?
Lauren,
Thanks for posting a response that reflects the difficulty that often occurs when we are "trying to help." If you recall the material from Theories of Counseling, we discussed visitors, complainants, and customers, as well as the Prochaska and DiClemente model of stages of change and agents of change. I will be covering some of this material again later in the quarter when we talk about how to create and maintain lasting positivity in one's life.
Did your experience with your friend make you think about the genetic and circumstantial aspects of life satisfaction as compared to the 40% we have some control over?