Unconditional positive regard –the power of self acceptance presentation

Thank you so much John R for suggesting this excellent TED talk for inclusion on our blog. Please post your thoughts and feedback on this talk in the comments section.

Unconditional positive regard is supporting and accepting a person regardless of what they have said or done. It is a term made popular by the Humanistic Psychologist Carl Rogers. When we hold this regard for ourselves and others, healthy development, effective communication and mutually respectful relationships follow.

                                            "But I can’t always stay centred and accepting!"

That’s okay, you don’t need to. As human beings we sometimes get triggered and react in ways that are harmful to others and our relationships. With awareness and self-acceptance we can learn how to acknowledge our challenges, repair and move back to a place of centre. From this space we can then connect to the more evolved part of our brain, which allows us to respond creatively with empathy for both ourselves and others.

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"My parents won't let me get the Covid vaccine..."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-58437672 - what do you think about this? Comments welcome below.

Any thoughts on this question?

Responses in the comments section please!

Recap of classes two and three - moral dilemmas and communication and the counsellor

Hi all,

Two fantastic classes over the last few sessions, I really enjoyed the discussion and considered input from you all. Confidence is growing weekly, fantastic. 

31st August - we looked at three moral dilemmas, which worked a treat. I gave three scenarios where you were given (limited) information on three broad topics. There was no right or wrong way to evaluate the situations, but I was (I think cunningly) looking at how you might dissect the situation(s). The answer was that you all did so in a measured, evaluative and considered way. As all good counsellors would which acted as a helpful springboard into the following class.

7th September - we looked at the importance of effective communication, what that means by way of definition and also what skills are necessary to develop as a professional counsellor. I found this to be an enlightening session, so well done to all contributors. 

I have e mailed everybody the slides from both sessions.

Next week we will look at effective and ineffective oral presentation delivery techniques and share some experiences as always.

Please keep doing what you are all doing, the class is performing brilliantly, so keep the momentum up. A shared learning environment which is both supportive and informative will always appeal to me!

Until next week then,

Mark

My choice of TED talk - "Every kid needs a champion"

This is of the late, great, Rita Pierson. No visuals, just delivered from the heart, using personal experience as her greatest asset. 

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.

What do you think? 

Mark

Jan was quick off the mark - top of the class Jan!

Thank you Jan for this TED talk, which is entitled "The power of vulnerability" - a great choice of presentation to watch and listen to, lots of layers to this presentation. 

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity.

I have noted down a few points below, to tie the theme of Ms. Brown's talk and how you may be feeling at the moment. We really ARE all in this together!

 

Thank you for your contribution and some feedback please

Hello all,

I thoroughly enjoyed the first session today, a really rewarding experience I thought.

The information I discussed (what the unit is and the weekly plans until 2nd November) are on the Moodle for you, at the bottom of the page!

I have a good feeling about the group and as I said in the session, working together and supporting each other is so important.

Don't be freaked out about the 8 assessments either, we have plenty time. 

See you all next week at 2 and I will post a nice TED talk tomorrow for you to look at in your own time, should you so wish.

Please note down any comments about the first session, any thoughts about the unit, questions etc., it's all good communication for sure, good, bad or indifferent!

All the best,

Mark

PS - I think if you want to comment you need to do so on the laptop / PC. I tried on my mobile and wasn't able to.