Spirituality Direction combined psychology - notes

A transition for the narcissistic to relate to other people. This transitional condition stays with us which has something to say about the transition part. God Representation - to understand a relationship with God, it is important to know this vision. How relationship with God was formed. First year - attachment theory. Talk is about security blanket and actual image of God. Infant and child to be consciously independent require a secure base - an anchor point where the child feels secure and safe; a safe haven - where if threatened, a safe place to return. Anxious, depression etc… treat them by helping to bring the unconsciousness to consciousness in a safe way and not to overwhelm or cause suicide. The fixations and repressions - once achieved, goal is to think about that we repressed things. Free Associations - repressed feelings come to the surface. It can take a long time. Relationship between analyst - The client begins to have feelings so that in love with the therapist or despises, therefore must help client understand these feelings. That too needs to be analyzed. Therapist also gets feelings about client, child, a friend or analyst. Spiritual Director may notice resistance to Directee’s life. Notes to be continued