Maybe it's not the left vs the right. Maybe...

Varmit · January 12, 2011, 08:01:43 PM

Holy CRAAAAAP!!! Diane has your doctor changed your meds or something?? In case you missed it, my ENTIRE post was scarasm based on YOUR posting style. Did you miss the part about me saying that I wouldn't post again?? Gee, now let me think who else on here has said that...let me see...oh yes...YOU!

Did you miss the part when I said "have fun ripping my post to shreds"?? Again...a phrase that has become pretty much a staple in your posts.
The bit about me having friends that send me messages blah, blah, blah? Thats right, You again.

There were over four "smilieys" in that post (take note of the quotations) not something that I usually include in my posts, at least not that many. So sorry for the confusion of not using "emotionicons" or whatever the hell the "computerly correct" term is.

As for not joking around, well you may not have noticed but I took a break from the Forum for a while. So I thought that when I came back I would lighten up a bit. Well I tried anyway, I thought that I would give you a dose of your own medicine, you know, play the part of the horribily offended self-righteous ruler of morals and virtue. Guess I flopped on that one.

By the way, did you not notice how I closed that post?

Patriot · January 13, 2011, 01:18:16 PM

What we have here is a perfect proof that Johari Window is a valid tool.

Johari Window: A Useful Tool for Understanding Self

Johari Window - named for its creators, Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham - is a useful tool for understanding parts of self. Diagram of the Johari Window.understanding how therapy can help us live more effective lives. The four "panes" of the Johari Window represent four parts of our Self.

My Public Self is what I show others about me. My Hidden Self is what I choose to hide from others. My Blind Spots are parts of me others see but I do not. My Unconscious Self are parts of me I do not see nor do others. We all have these four parts of Self, as shown in the Johari Window diagram, but their respective sizes vary in each of us.

A more fully aware person has a large Public Self with the other three areas small in comparison. This person understands why he acts the way he does and is genuine and open with others because he has minimized his Hidden Self and Blind Spots while working to bring the Unconscious Self to greater awareness. He is in touch with his needs, feelings, and values - his True Self - the source of his wisdom and identity.

A generally unaware person has a small Public Self with the other three areas large in comparison. This person acts in ways he doesn't understand because outdated decisions and defense mechanisms have caused him to develop substantial Blind Spots. In addition, he is guarded and less genuine with others because he has developed a significant Hidden Self as a defense against his own deep-seated shame. In short, he has disconnected from his True Self, becoming more defended than genuine.

Article with link to request online therapy: http://www.serenityonlinetherapy.com/johariwindow.htm

twirldoggy · January 13, 2011, 01:48:04 PM

Wow that is a great explanation of the window

Diane Amberg · January 13, 2011, 02:05:10 PM

Not sure how this got here, but it's an old friend. I've used it in our teacher trainer classes. With all 56 window words. Twirl, have you used it?

twirldoggy · January 13, 2011, 02:12:59 PM

I have not used it. I have read about it and it makes sense to me. I think that many people could relate to it.

There is a saying that no psychotherapy is value free and I do agree with that. The window represents one point of view, but it is not the only point of view ( no pun intended).

twirldoggy · January 13, 2011, 02:26:18 PM

In the case of the Tucson shooter he is going from a small public window to a giant one. In his booking photo he is smiling big time.

Patriot · January 13, 2011, 02:34:09 PM

Quote from: Diane Amberg on January 13, 2011, 02:05:10 PM
Not sure how this got here...

Diane Amberg · January 13, 2011, 02:36:34 PM

I think his hidden self window had been pretty big before. I wonder how people would have placed the 56 words in his case. It'll sure change now!

Patriot · January 13, 2011, 02:39:58 PM

Wow.
Diane, you even miss the point when it IS all about you! Absolutely amazing.

Quick! Click this link: http://www.cascity.com/howard/forum/index.php/topic,11232.msg153976.html#msg153976

twirldoggy · January 13, 2011, 02:53:06 PM

While some people can really relate to the inner child metaphor, others think it is a bunch of crap. The most effective thing for people wanting to change is to find what they can relate to with help from the counselor.