Phase 3 - Integration of New Self into the Work

Once we have explored and expressed the deeper aspects of our sense of self in the context of our work, it is time to return to the original issue presented and be curious about what evolves in the work.  I often suggest that we have no expectations at this point, other than simply being curious.  Perhaps there will simply be less pressure, less angst, or there may be a significant shift in knowing how to handle the situation in a new way.  Any outcome is welcome.
 
Summary of this phase:

• Reconnection with work challenge, bringing grounded Self into work with client – awareness of subtle shifts – Take new awareness and experience of yourself into the therapeutic experience
• Mainstream practice – daily practice of awareness, pausing, reaching, grounding, and integrating – conscious intention
• New experience, language and story around experiences in work and personal life

 
Questions for exploration:

• Return to the original concept of your client/dynamic
• What emerges now?
• Notice breathing, heart rate, body posture
• Are you able to take new awareness and experience of yourself back into the room with client?  How?  Be specific about what you will do differently.
• What is unfinished? What questions/aspects remain open?
• How will you plan to complete this process?  Supervision, reflection, therapy