상담과정에서 명상의 기능

The Function of Meditation in Counseling Process

Introduction: The purpose of this research is to search for the possibility of enhancing the effects of counseling with additional meditation practices. In this study, I proposed the expected role of a counselor and a meditation facilitator from the characteristics of the counseling and the meditation practice. Body: Counseling has stages of initial disclosure, in-depth exploration and commitment to action. I proposed counseling stages be integrated with the Four Noble Truths of Buddhist meditation (the four truths to overcome human suffering): the suffering (苦), the accumulation of suffering (集), the elimination of suffering (滅) and the leading away from suffering (道). Conclusion: As a result, the counselor could apply the moment-by-moment awareness into the client’s problem solving process. Additionally, the counselor could give instant feedback on the therapeutic relationship from in the state of mindfulness.