Every therapist has a world view that informs the work that they do. Dr. Veurink is no exception. Where his Christian values may explicitly affect his role as your therapist, he will clarify this with you in the session. However, the implications of his Christian world view will also extend to the values and the ethics implicit in his work. This is explored in the following.
Dr. Veurink holds to the infinite value of the human soul. This means that he thinks you are someone who is worthy of unqualified respect. The unconditional, positive regard that Dr. Veurink will extend to you lays the groundwork for the personal safety necessary for trust to develop in the therapeutic relationship.
Dr. Veurink will attempt to be present with you as you move forward in the treatment regardless of the struggle. He believes the therapeutic enterprise is rooted in grace that is extended to the patient. This grace is an attitude that is as free as possible from judgment and open to the possibility of future change. |