Through out my educational endeavors I have always used my educational opportunity to learn as much as possible. However, a recent experience at Art and Soul exemplified mow much I still have to learn. I recently encountered a man who really put me back a few steps!
This client differed from the population I usually encounter. Most of the population I encounter is homeless but this gentleman was well dressed, handsome, and at first glance I thought he must be there to work rather than to seek services. However, upon talking to him I was reminded of the old adage "Never judge a book by its cover!"
The client explained to me that he was a messenger from god, referred to colors having a numerical value, and informed me that he was soon leaving for Hollywood to marry the popular musician Rhianna. I was dumbfounded by his delusions and description of colors having a numerical value. For the first time working at Art and Soul, I was taken back and had little idea how to reach this client on any level. I now see that you never really know what you may encounter working in the counseling field! However, I will reflect on this as a learning experience and am even more motivated to learn about the multiple psychological conditions that exist and how to best reach the wide spectrum of clients I may encounter.
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