A Study of Buddha's Method by Counseling to Relieve Suffering

Abstract

The Buddhist method of counseling to resolve suffering has 4 steps: Step 1: having good friends By building a relationship with the recipient of the consultation with the principle of friendship Has come to help determine the problem of the recipient of the consultation. Step 2: Investigate the cause The consultant works with the client to explore what causes the suffering or problems that arise from them. Is there anything hidden beneath that cause? Step 3 Identifying goals Counselors help clients to identify specific goals. before laying down the details and methods for solving the problem using various methods as appropriate, based on emotional techniques Thoughts and behaviors to support problem solving Step 4 Take action: The consultant acts as a good guide. The counselor must have Yoniso Manasikara. is to think according to the factors most relevant to oneself and has clear guidelines to achieve the goal of alleviating suffering