Johari window
Today I am looking at the Johari window. It’s good to start with myself. The Johari Window model is used for practising self-awareness – perfect place to start counselling studies, in my opinion.
Here is how it works (via Wikipedia):
This model helps us identify the way we perceive ourselves but also how others perceive us. I have done this exercise many times before but not in the context of me becoming a counsellor. This new role is a bit different and I am glad I can start the journey by reviewing my very own take on myself as a counsellor and by asking my family, friends and clients to tell me more about their perception of my counselling/listening skills.
All areas are worth exploring but I find the unknown most fascinating.
So here are the adjectives you need to place in all areas of the window – do it and see what is left for the unknown:
- able
- accepting
- adaptable
- bold
- brave
- calm
- caring
- cheerful
- clever
- complex
- confident
- dependable
- dignified
- empathetic
- energetic
- extroverted
- friendly
- giving
- happy
- helpful
- idealistic
- independent
- ingenious
- intelligent
- introverted
- kind
- knowledgeable
- logical
- loving
- mature
- modest
- nervous
- observant
- organized
- patient
- powerful
- proud
- quiet
- reflective
- relaxed
- religious
- responsive
- searching
- self-assertive
- self-conscious
- sensible
- sentimental
- shy
- silly
- spontaneous
- sympathetic
- tense
- trustworthy
- warm
- wise
- witty
Does this exercise change your self-awareness in any way? I would love to know what you think.
