counseling - Blog - Fearlessness Movement2024-03-29T12:05:28Zhttps://FearlessnessMovement.ning.com/blog/feed/tag/counselingIntroducing Myselfhttps://FearlessnessMovement.ning.com/blog/introducing-myself2015-04-18T20:51:55.000Z2015-04-18T20:51:55.000ZDurwin B. Fosterhttps://FearlessnessMovement.ning.com/members/DurwinBFoster<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2245736?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself in this context. I am a counsellor living in North Vancouver, Canada. Married with three children. Have studied integral psychology for about 10 years. In terms of fearlessness, I tend to orient to the psycho-spiritual aspects and also the biological/neuroscience aspects, so Michael's broadening of the frame to include socio-cultural and critical theory perspectives is really helpful and much needed. </p><p>I have struggled with "anxiety" quite a bit in my life, and so this topic has a personal relevance as well as for so many of the clients that I work with.</p><p>I have used Ken Wilber's AQAL quadrants to come up with an inquiry-based approach to working with fear or anxiety at the individual level. I have uploaded a visual summary of it here.</p><p>We need to address fear collectively as well, which is what Michael addresses in his work (and he does more than this, bringing in a developmental approach). Still working my way through Michael's book on the topic.</p><p>I am looking forward to learning here, and seeing what might emerge at some point in terms of action projects.</p><p>Durwin</p><p>P.S. In integrally-informed contexts, my major strength seems to be as a <strong>connector</strong>. Malcolm Gladwell writes about connectors, mavens and persuaders in his book, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Tipping Point</span>. I appreciate Michael's "maven" role in this context!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>