Counseling Skills for Astrologers, with Elena Lumen, Ph.D.
Personal Astrology
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10-Jul-2021
In this lecture, Elena reviews some basics of good counseling skills, and discusses how they can help astrologers build rapport and interact with their clientèle. Topics include:
1) Maintaining positive regard for the client
2) Owning our own biases and refraining from judgments
3) Maintaining appropriate boundaries by setting a proper time and fee for consultations
4) Instilling hope while remaining truthful
5) Predictions or possibilities: dealing with clients' expectations and disappointments
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