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The psychology profession has, for the most part, stayed away from using dialogue of people's virtues or morals as a therapeutic intervention. A commitment to virtuous behavior eliminates the futility and pain of blame and accusation, a chronic problem for people in relationships. Doing the right thing can shortcut endless discussions of an awful childhood, a partner with perceived faults, and the tyranny of the super-ego, the conscience. Read More
Very interesting article,
Very interesting article, Mark, and one which resonates with me. But this approach could also be the beginning of a slippery slope,as the psychologist/counsellor prescribes "correct" behaviour which may be, in the final analysis, simply a value judgement.
your post
Thank you for your perceptive comment, Pamela. You're correct about it being a precarious position re. imposing the therapist's values on a client. I find the best way to avoid that as a practitioner is to ask questions rather than make pronouncements.
Insightful.
Maybe a obvious solution fixes enormous problems.Yes,too many troubles are caused by the lack of virtue,the scientific researches have already confirmed the link between commiting misdemeanors and illness.
Virtue is very important,it is the ultimate leverage to the developments of human societies.I hope more people would realise it.
Your findings are insightful,Yes,virtue is a powerful therapy.
thank you for your comment
Thanks for commenting. Leau. You're very right about the scientific research confirming the links between right actions making people feel better.
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