I should mention… less you think I am a monster… my clients are mostly court referred perpetrators. I prefer working with highly manipulative populations and their families or significant others. I am not a “feel good, everything will be okay,” therapist. I’m more like a, “let’s get in there and puncture the boil,” strategist. Subtle as a brick wall.
Working with normal populations is an interesting change. I have been a school counselor for several years, now dealing with cultural and educational issues. The reality approach is still there but I do admit it is softened up just a bit.