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Curiosity moves the thought to by asking fundamental (not
seek the truth, and truth- superficial) questions. As long
seeking controls the thought so as man is unknown to himself, he
that it does not go astray. cannot understand his goals, how
Promoting self-esteem and a to live, and how to die.
sense of self-worth in the clients A person who can find answers
prevents adhering to unreasonable to fundamental questions about
habits and imitations. their existence and talents, being
Moreover, some teachings, such humans, human needs, the
as recognizing the greatness of purpose of life, and so on can
humans and their talents, knowing realize the purpose of life and
the vastness of existence and their role and function in life.
the ways ahead of humans, The counselor must prepare
knowing the pain and sufferings raw materials for the vast human
of the world, knowing God’s thinking and must teach the
mercy, etc., are among other clients how to effectively think,
solutions for freeing and refining draw conclusions, and interpret
humans (Ṣafāei Ḥāeri, 2007b: 73-80). incidents in their lives (Ibid: 93).
• Education • Reminding
Instead of leaving the client in Humans need to confront
dangerous trials and errors, a contradictions, competitions, and
knowledgeable counselor can enemies for their growth and
guide him/her through effective achievements because these
instructions. Thus, the client can hidden and obvious enemies result
consciously make effective decisions. in conflicts and these conflicts
Thus, a counselor’s role is to contribute to developing skills
teach the right way of thinking in humans.
and perception (Ibid: 60-61). However, these internal and
Following Ali Ṣafāei Ḥāeri’s external competitors and enemies
approach, a wise counselor can devour our funds and diminish
help clients come up with a correct our talents. These internal and
understanding of themselves and external forces help us know a
their talents, goals, and existence friend from an enemy because a
