Empowering

Therapists who empower their clients maintain the belief that people have the capacity for change and are equipped with the inner resources to do so, even if they never do change. Therapy is based on the belief that people can heal if they want to and if they are able to contribute to their own growth what is sufficient and necessary. Unfortunately, there is a tendency, especially in medical model treatment environments, to view people as fundamentally flawed. When a therapist views a person as flawed or incapable of change, the person is more likely to feel and become flawed. When the therapist is able to see beyond a person's wounds and defenses, the client is more likely to discover his or her true nature. Some people may not be able to overcome their obstacles and heal in this lifetime, but the therapist should not become an additional barrier.


http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/29/10-secrets-your-therapist-wont-tell-you/