{"id":6177,"date":"2017-05-20T11:30:51","date_gmt":"2017-05-20T11:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/counsellingtu.onpressidium.com\/?p=6177"},"modified":"2023-08-15T16:24:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T15:24:47","slug":"044-getting-into-the-clients-frame-of-reference-existential-counselling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/counsellingtutor.com\/044-getting-into-the-clients-frame-of-reference-existential-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"044 \u2013 Getting into the Client\u2019s Frame of Reference \u2013 Existential Counselling \u2013 Does the Seventh Stage of Process Exist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

044 – Getting into the Client’s Frame of Reference – Existential Counselling – Does the Seventh Stage of Process Exist?<\/h1>\n
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In episode 44 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly offer tips on how to get into the client’s frame of reference. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at existential counselling, as developed by Rollo May and Viktor Frankl. Finally, the presenters discuss the seven stages of process.<\/p>\n

In addition, Ken describes his new book – now available in hard copy <\/a>– Basic Counselling Skills: A Student Guide<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\t

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Getting into the Client’s Frame of Reference (starts at 4.54 mins)<\/h2>\n

Are there any questions or skills we can use to help get into the client’s frame of reference faster?<\/p>\n

Ken’s view is that questions are not especially useful unless used to clarify our understanding of what the client is bringing. Skills that are particularly valuable in entering the client’s frame of reference are:<\/p>\n