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| What does the Client want from a practitioner/client session? |
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Definition
| Calmness, peace, confidentiality. Practitioner’s undivided attention, compassion, understanding, non-judgment, respect, help advice, and assurance, something changed in the experience of their life: either something eliminated or something new added. |
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| What does the Practitioner bring to a practitioner/client session? |
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Definition
| Love, peace, compassion, understanding non-judgment, respect, intuition, awareness of “Oneness” of all life, knowledge and use of the law of cause and effect, understanding and the ability to use the creative process, wisdom and the ability to apply spiritual principles. |
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| Explain what a practitioner/client session is to one not familiar with our philosophy. |
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Definition
| A practitioner/client session is a one-on-one time of approximately one hour in which the client seeks help with something in their life, and the practitioner provides spiritual coaching and affirmative prayer for healing |
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Term
| “It is the use of a creative power that man has control over, not the thing itself.” How does the practitioner assist another in doing this? |
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Definition
| Through redirecting thought from beliefs of limitation to belief in the power of the law of mind; though teaching the power of thought; through spiritual mind treatment |
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| “What the law of mind knows in one place, it knows simultaneously and instantly everywhere.” How does this relate to the work of the practitioner? |
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Definition
| This is the basis of treatment for others. |
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Term
| How does the practitioner experience love and law in the work they do? |
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Definition
| The practitioner draws inspiration, guidance and a sense of certainty from the Divine Presence, which is love, while speaking his/her conviction into action through the Divine Principle that is law. |
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| How do the thoughts contained in the following quotations contribute to establishing rapport with the client? |
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Definition
”The practitioner recognizes pure spirit at the center of his/her client’s being. It is God in that person.”
“No matter how impossible any situation may seem or how difficult the solution to any problem may appear, the practitioner holds to the idea that Spirit has no problem, there are no impossible situations.” |
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Term
How would you expand on this statement in the light of establishing rapport?
“When deep calls unto deep, deep will answer deep.” |
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Definition
| All wisdom is at the center of the client and the practitioner. One is as deep as the other. The depth of expression is the depth of perception. The practitioner can make clear to the client anything that is clear to him/her. As the practitioner works from a desire to establish good, sound rapport with the client, there is a response from the client at a corresponding level of understanding that contributes to this happening. |
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Term
| Is deep rapport always the aim of the practitioner? |
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Definition
| Yes and no. Deep rapport establishes freedom and trust, however, carried too far, can lead to bondage; as the client depends on the practitioner, she/he will, “always be seeking external aid, which can become an actual evil.” |
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Term
| In your own words, explain why spiritual mind healing is a revelation. |
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Definition
| It is a revelation because it is a revealing of the real nature of the client. |
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Term
| Why must our search after (for) union with God eventually cease? |
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Definition
| Because our unity with God is not absent. It never has been and never will be |
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Term
| While listening to the client, to what else should a practitioner be listening? |
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Definition
| The practitioner should also be listening to the still small voice within; to the indwelling presence of God speaking Truth, giving inspiration and guidance. |
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Term
| “A practitioner speaks with authority." Please explain. |
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Definition
The practitioner speaks with authority based on two fundamental propositions:
(First) “Spirit is present in everything.”
(Second) “Thought responds to thought.”
The statements of the practitioner are spoken with calm assurance that nothing can obstruct the truth. This is not the authority of one mind exercising an influence over another, but rather, the authority of Truth Itself.” |
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Term
| Beyond the human experience of compassion, empathy, comfort, respect, and so on, what is the role of listening in a client session? |
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Definition
| The practitioner is also listening for the truth behind the condition the client has presented. He/she is listening for inspiration from the ever-present activity of the Divine Mind. “A case is won or lost in the consciousness of the practitioner . . . the law responds by corresponding to his/her consciousness. His/her use of the law is entirely independent of any existing condition whatsoever. It makes things out of itself. Fact and concept are one and identical.” |
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Term
| What is the difference of mental affirmation and spiritual realization? |
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Definition
| Mental affirmation limits one to what can be consciously imagined as possible in form. Spiritual realization is a deep embodiment of the Truth that in Good all things are possible – one need not know how and one is not concerned about how it will look. “Mental affirmation readjusts consciousness to a new influx of Life, which spiritual realization opens the flood gates of consciousness and lets through that which knows only the joy of its own self-expression. |
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Term
How does the following quote relate to asking questions in the client session?
“This law (cause and effect) operates on our beliefs as we believe them – not as we hope them to be, but as we actually believe them to be.” |
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Definition
| Asking questions can uncover the client’s limiting or false beliefs. This is asking to clear out the rocks, roots, stumps, and debris to prepare a field for stilling and planting. |
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Term
| What is the basis of mental conflict: |
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Definition
| Mental conflict arises because of the disparity between the original thought patterns in the Mind of God and the conscious and unconscious thought patterns of the individual. “Even though the (individual) is born in a state of spiritual perfection, because we each have a creative mind and because we are individual, we can think independently of the fundamental harmony in the universe.” |
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Term
| How does the work of the psychologist and the metaphysician differ? How would this difference affect the intended purpose of asking questions? |
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Definition
| The psychologist asks questions to discover the event or experience that is a formation of a limiting belief and then works with the client at the level of the event or experience. The metaphysician is concerned only with the limiting belief so that he/she can reverse it and know the Truth in his/her own consciousness. |
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Term
| From your resource book reading for the last three classes, how do rapport, listening and asking questions relate to each other? |
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Definition
| Facilitating the sharing of information, thought and feelings to the point where the practitioner is able to “separate the belief from the believer in order to reveal the Truth to the client and demonstrate healing.” This work (rapport, listening, etc., of the practitioner helps to break down race thought and subjective thought patterns because it leads to, thru treatment, a contradiction, a denial and realization of its opposite. The relationship arising from the listening skills sets up a confrontations and contradiction of the hypnosis of race thought, leading to a realization of spiritual Truth. |
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Term
| Name three Principles of Truth that serve as tools with which a practitioner works in a practitioner/client session? |
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Definition
The Kingdom of God is an accomplished fact.
Spiritual laws of life work automatically.
It is actually done unto us as we believe |
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| Explain two ways the practitioner uses the law of cause and effect in spiritual counseling: |
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Definition
1. When he/she recognizes something undesirable not s conditions imposed on his/her client, but as logical, sequential unfoldment of that life
2. Rembering that the client is immersed in effects, the practitioner only
works with cause |
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Term
| Does the practitioner assume the responsibility for the healing of the client? |
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Definition
| NO. She/he assumes the obligation to do his/her work earnestly, sincerely, and with deep conviction |
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Term
| Does the practitioner have any good use for negativity in the process of spiritual counseling? |
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Definition
| Yes, No mater how negative a condition is, the Practitioner sees it as a misinterpretation of, and guide to the Truth. |
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Term
| What three elements make treatment a dynamic entity? Explain |
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Definition
| Words, feelings and intention. Words give form to feeling, Words with meaning have power. Conscious intention gives direction tot eh treatment. Specific intention is necessary in effective treatment. |
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Term
| What does the practitioner do when activity does not follow his/her treatment? |
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Definition
| She/he must be wiling to continue treatment until the demonstration is made |
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Term
| When repeated treatments are necessary, are they always the same treatment? |
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Definition
| No. Each treatment is part of the whole treatment, some part of gaining a complete realization. |
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Term
| When is a treatment incomplete? |
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Definition
| “Any individual treatment is incomplete until the one giving it accepts the verdict as present, final and perfect.” |
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Term
| “The practitioner treats himself first.” Explain |
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Definition
| The first two steps of treatment are the greatest treatment the practitioner could ever do for him/herself. |
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Term
| Why does the Practitioner never speak directly to the client in treatment? |
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Definition
| To speak to the client instead of to God within in treatment diminishes the power of the treatment: the intimate connection to God as source is broken, and focus “drops” to the human level. |
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Term
| Why is it not in spiritual integrity to make the statement: “Mary is now at peace” in a treatment? |
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Definition
| Spiritual integrity says that we cannot know what is happening in another’s consciousness we cannot make something so in another’s conscious by declaring it, unless that person is willing to accept it; and, all the action during treatment takes place in the consciousness of the one treating. |
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Term
| How can the consciousness of the practitioner be empowered, when doing treatment, by the combination of technique and feelings? |
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Definition
This will be a subjective answer, but should include such things as:
· A well done, full (step one) treatment gives the practitioner a feeling of the magnificence of God.
· A clear (step two) that unites God and the practitioner give the practitioner a feeling of well-being, peace and power.
· When (step three) is done will and complete, the image of the desired results in complete and the feeling is one of fulfillment.
Each (step builds upon the one previous, and the practitioner’s consciousness is empowered in the process and she/he is confident of the forthcoming demonstration. |
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Term
| What is the core function of the practitioner? |
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Definition
| Spiritual Mind Treatment – (CODE) |
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Term
| What does the Policies & Procedures Manual say about a Practitioners commitment to his/her Senior Minister and Spiritual Community? |
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Definition
Cooperates with Senior Minister for the growth, unfoldment, and success of the Member Community. We remain mindful that our commitment to these ethical standards, our Senior Minister, and our community is public as well as personal, and we understand that our behavior and actions influence the success and well-being of the Member Community as a whole.
PPM 7.1.G.11 (p47)
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Term
| What does the client’s fee pay for? |
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Definition
| The client is not paying for prayers or treatments but for the practitioner’s tie and skill in the use of the law of mind. |
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Term
| What should a practitioner do in the face of conflict with a minister, another practitioner or the local Board of Directors/Core Council? |
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Definition
First, you pray, and possbiy work confidentially with your own Practitioner to uncover any of your own issues that may be contributing to the conflict.
· Then, if need be, you speak directly with the person you are in conflict with.
· If the conflict is still not resolved, you may speak to your Minister (or President of the Board, if the conflict is with your minister).
· If the conflict is still not resolved, contact Centers for Spiritual Living Home Office. |
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Term
What is Spiritual Guidance and Support? |
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Definition
| The term used to describe the work of assisting the client through the process in healing. Moving the client from effect to cause. Teaching universal spiritual Truths. Assisting the client to open the path of receptivity. |
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How does the Practitioner assist the client to identify the core belief behind an unwanted condition? |
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Definition
By listening for emotions being expresssed; tracing back to the feeling behind the emotion; and then to the belief that caused the feeling.
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How does the Practitioner assist the client in letting go of an old belief that is blocking the manifestation of something desired? |
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Definition
By depersonalizing the matter, by pointing out that the repetitious manifestation of old beliefs is the result of a process controlled by Law and not an expression of current consciousness of the client.
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Term
What is the purpose of the dialog segment of the Practitioner/Client Session? |
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Definition
To allow the Practitioner and client to come to agreement about what to treat for.
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Term
What is a Practitioner to do if a Practitioner/Client session presents them with an ethical dilemma of if they are in doubt about the ethical decision they have made? |
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Definition
When a Practitioner session presents the Licensed Spiritual Practitioner with any issue and/or an ethical dilemma or if the Practitioner is in doubt as to their ethical decision, the Practitioner will seek a peer session with their Senior Minister, another Licensed Spiritual Practitioner who has served in that capacity for a minimum of five (5) years, another Minister of Centers for Spiritual Living who has served in that capacity for a minimum of five (5) years, or with a member of the Department of Ethics & Professionalism. Likewise, the Practitioner will seek such peer consultation when a personal matter might and/or is impairing the ethical choices of the Practitioner’s role and practice.
PPM 7.1.G.23 (p48) |
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Term
What are the six requirements for licensing as a Professional Practitioner for the Center for Spiritual Living? |
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Definition
See Policies and procedures Manual, Section 8.3A
1. Maintain membership (be affiliated) with a Member Community. The length of time for membership prior to Practitioner licensing may be determined by the Senior Minister of each Member Community. This time requirement shall be made available to all prospective Practitioner students in each community.
2. Licenses of Practitioners who are leading a Teaching Chapter are held by a Member Community with the agreement of the Senior Minister of that community.
3. Successfully complete Practitioner Training as established in the Education Code (including any internships and/or service requirements).
4. Satisfactorily pass the written licensing exam and oral panel.
5. Complete the standard application, including:
a. Submission of all documentation required as per Leadership Council approval.
b. Payment of all licensing fees. 6. Be 18 years of age or older.
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Describe the process of Practitioner License Renewal. What requirements must be fulfilled? |
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Definition
1. Practitioner license renewal is a process of reassessment, recommitment, and re- declaration of intention. License renewal is the responsibility of the Practitioner. It requires a review and recommitment by the Practitioner to a life of spiritual service and the fulfillment of the following requirements:
a. Abide at all times by the Code of Ethics, policies and procedures of Centers for Spiritual Living pertaining to Practitioners.
b. Be an active, loyal, and supporting member of a Member Community of Centers for Spiritual Living.
c. Perform a required number of hours in service as a Practitioner as
recommended by the MPLC and approved by Leadership Council.
d. During each two (2) year licensing period, a Practitioner must engage in a minimum of forty (40) hours of appropriate educational activities and class work approved by the Senior Minister and consistent with the Organization’s educational standards.
e. Complete the Practitioner license renewal process and pay all renewal fees in a timely manner.
2. Any additional requirements above and beyond those listed, such as an interview, documentation of demonstrations, signing and adhering to a covenant/agreement, additional training, or service commitments are determined by the Senior Minister of the Practitioner’s Member Community.
PPM 8.3.C (p83) |
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Term
What are the Ongoing Licensed Spiritual Practitioner Commitments? |
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Definition
1. Confidentiality.
With regard to confidentiality, Licensed Spiritual Practitioners are responsible for:
a. Providing open and honest communication and always holding the clients trust and confidence with highest regard.
b. Explaining confidentiality guidelines prior to beginning a Practitioner session.
c. Maintaining client records with the utmost care, respect, and confidentiality. Client record storage and disposal are managed so as to always maintain complete confidentiality and compliance with all applicable laws.
2. Legal Reporting. Licensed Spiritual Practitioners are responsible for Obtaining, reading, understanding and complying with all applicable and appropriate reporting requirements of their national, federal, state or regional governmental agencies as these requirements vary and may be revised.
3. Income Reporting. Licensed Spiritual Practitioners are legally required to declare the income they receive as compensation for their Practitioner services in compliance with all current local, state, and federal requirements (i.e., Federal Self-Employment Contribution Act, 1943).
4. Communication. Licensed Spiritual Practitioners are responsible for notifying the Office of Member Support & Education in writing within thirty (30) days if there are changes in any of the following personal information: name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, or Member Community affiliation.
5. Advertising Guidelines. All Licensed Spiritual Practitioners are encouraged to advertise their professional services to the community at large. If they choose to advertise their professional services, the following guidelines are recommended:
a. Advertising in a Member Community directory, telephone directory, and in spiritually oriented publications.
b. Using business cards, email, Internet websites, or any other appropriate means that will reach those who are in need of spiritual guidance and/or are seeking a new way of life.
c. Using the appropriate professional designation in advertising their Licensed Spiritual Practitioner services,
d. Distinguishing this professional designation with that of any other profession by not combining different designations in the same advertising.
e. Identifying themselves as Licensed Spiritual Practitioners and including such designation with other professional designations in biographical information when published or when acting as a speaker or facilitator.
PPM 8.3.H (p84)
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Term
Whose responsibility is it to know the ‘laws of the land’ for your state or country as they pertain to mandated reporting of child abuse, elder abuse, etc? |
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Definition
It is the Practitioner’s responsibility to stay apprised of the laws of our state in reporting to the appropriate legal authority any suspected abuse issues in regard to children, spouses or the elderly. |
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Term
Licensed Spiritual Practitioners are required to be “Active”, “Loyal”, and “Supporting.” Define those terms. |
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Definition
1. “Active”: Frequently attends services and participates in the life of the Member Community. Often or regularly assists in the programs and events Licensed Spiritual Practitioners provide for the Member Community. Where frequent attendance may be challenging, the Licensed Spiritual Practitioner uses initiative in finding creative outlets for his/her sacred service in the community and works with her/his Senior Minister to develop such outreach.
2. “Loyal”: Holds the best and highest interests of the Member Community always in mind. Encourages and acts to promote harmony and oneness within the community of Minister(s), fellow Licensed Spiritual Practitioners, and members. A Licensed Spiritual Practitioner’s loyalty is healthy, balanced, grounded in Truth, and congruent with the Shared Values and Guiding Principles of Centers for Spiritual Living.
3. “Supporting”: Gives financially, in an identifiable manner, to the Member Community with a tithing consciousness. It also means asking, “What can I do for my Member Community?” to assure its harmony, growth and spiritual integrity.
4. "Active, Loyal, and Supporting": The active, loyal, and supporting Licensed Spiritual Practitioner is enthusiastically involved in the events of the Member Community both as a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner and as fellow member of the community. S/he appreciates and honors the leadership of the Senior Minister and Board of Trustees or CORE Council; understands his/her role as a model of Science of Mind principles in action; and is aware of and cares about the healing and spiritual growth of individuals, the Member Community and the community at large. With a loving heart and a commitment to the Highest Good, the active, loyal and supporting Licensed Spiritual Practitioner offers time, talent, creative expression and verifiable financial support with a tithing consciousness to his/her Member Community. Active, loyal, and supporting Licensed Spiritual Practitioners endeavor to maintain harmonious and respectful relationships with the Ministers, the Practitioners, and the communities in which they serve. These relationships are characterized by open communication and willingness to collaborate for mutual growth and understanding.
PPM 8.8.W (p90)
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Term
Who overseas Practitioner Licensing? |
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Definition
There are three (3) entities involved in the overall administration of the licensing of Ministers and Practitioners within the Organization—the Leadership Council, the Ministerial & Practitioner Licensing Committee (MPLC) and the Office of Member Support & Education.
PPM 8.1.A (p68)
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Term
| How does a Professional Practitioner's proficiency in establishing rapport, listening, and asking questions contribute to breaking down race thought and subjective thought patterns in the client? |
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Definition
| Attentive listening can deepen rapport which in turn permits asking more pointed and specific questions. This wonderful combination of skills facilitates bringing that which is hidden in the subconscious of the client to conscious awareness. Race thought and subjective thought patterns are revealed and exposed to the light of Truth. |
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| Why does the Practitioner never give advice from personal experience when doing spiritual Guidance and Support? |
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Definition
| To speak of personal experience, opinions, etc., holds the discussion at the human level of awareness. The practitioner always speaks through spiritual truth and principle, keeping the discussion at the spiritual level of awareness. |
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| How does a Practitioner establish rapport with a client? |
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Definition
A Practitioner establishes rapport with a client by:
Extending a warm welcome.
Showing genuine interest in the client's story.
Assuring the client there is a solution to her problem.
Expressing an inner confidence that Spirit guides both the Practitioner and the client to right action.
Speaking the Truth with authority.
Declaring conficentiality.
Establishing an atmosphere of trust through everything expressed. |
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| How can judgement destroy rapport? Give examples |
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Definition
| By critizing the client, by blaming the client, by indicating there is anything "wrong" with the client, or the client's actions. |
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