As counselors and therapists sometimes there is a beckoning to use the heavily idealized and focused psychopathology models of earlier generations to describe and treat problems people discover in their lives. Traditional helping models have taken the position that one must have certain understanding, often labeled as insight, before effective change could be enacted successfully for the client. This view appears inadequate and based on the ego driven needs of the therapist who decides and evaluates when and how much insight is present and if that insight is adequate to provoke the change.

It is not uncommon for therapists to take a posture of judgment and even at times denigrate the client for not seeing what the therapist sees or feeling things the way that the therapist feels are appropriate. The ego driven need of some counselors or therapists is to demand that the client agree with the judgments of the clinical professional. This process of demanding insight from others can not only be demeaning to those seeking relief and help, but on occasion erode the fabric of rapport necessary to provide the best care.

Read through a number of articles this article in Psychology Today captured my interest and thought it might be enjoyable for others as well. Give a read and see what you think! http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/confessions-techie/201008/dump-your-ego