In my first post graduate training, I learned the single most valuable tool in psychotherapy is witnessing. We listen to others and facilitate their process as we witness the effects their stories. Over time with repetition, clients may learn to do the same for themselves.
As we strengthen our ability to witness, we become aware that there’s been a witness state of consciousness present all along. Identifying with this state becomes preferable. Detaching from identifying with our stories opens us to the possibility of realigning with the constancy of the Witness within. This benefits both therapist and client.
Who has witnessed your struggles? What issues need someone’s active witnessing? Ki to Happiness cherishes the Witness of All.