Briefly identify and discuss the major shadow side issues of each of the three stages. StorytellingA.Shadow side: accountability1.The tendency to tell a story ambiguously or unclearly2.If I leave some out, I wont be accountable for it allB.Shadow side: accuracy1.What will the helper think of me?2.Self presentational process.C.Shadow side: discretionary change1.Nondiscretionary change is mandated change2.If I dont have to change, I wontII. Challenge (Blind Spots)A.Shadow side: dealing with dissonance1.Some clients dodge and weave at suggestions to change2.They discredit the challenger3.They attempt to change the challengers views4.They devalue the issue5.They seek support elsewhere6.Cooperate in session, do nothing outside the sessionB.Shadow side: the MUM effect.1.Counselors are reluctant to challenge, withhold bad news even when in the other persons interest2.Excusesi.I am not used to challengingii.I may be hurtiii.I might become negativeiv.I dont want to hurt othersv.They wont like meIII. Leverage Shadow SideA.Wasted time discussiong non-issues1.Helpers unknowingly feed agendas2.They fit the client to the model, not the model to the clientB.Unbrought-up concerns1.Some clients skirt issues that are uncomfortable2.Some clients lie to avoid blameIV. Possible Strategies A.Shadow side: choices in life1.Information gatheringi.Clients gather too little informationii.Client get the wrong informationiii.Helpers should make the process good enough for decision making2.Information Processingi.Clients bring emotions to the rational tableii.Some decisions are based on taste3.Choice and executioni.Some clients do not analyze the situationii.Some do not like the choice, so they discount the processiii.Some rationalize delaying the choice. B.Shadow side: Making Smarter Decisions1.The status quo biasi.Clients feel safe when the process uplifts the present situationii.Watch and wait approach to change2.The confirming evidence trapi.If the client deci...
