Success? Here's the truth no one likes to hear.
Learning to embrace who you are rather than who you’re “supposed to be” is a big deal!
I love that moment in Avengers: Endgame. Thor, who has let himself go and is emotionally unstable, listens to his mother say those words (see quote). So good! Thor had been striving to be someone he was never intended to be. Have you ever felt the same?
One of the great tools I get to use as a counselor is the APS Temperament Assessment. Unlike a behavioral assessment, this one measures temperament.
What is a temperament assessment?
In simple terms, ‘temperament’ is the part of a person that determines how they react to people, places and things. It is how people interact with their environment and the world around them. Christian psychologists believe we are spiritual beings with a particular balance of body, soul, and spirit. The spirit houses our temperament.
Temperament pinpoints our perception of ourselves and the people who love us. It is also a determining factor in how well we handle the stresses and pressures of life.
Why is a temperament assessment helpful?
As a pastoral counselor, the temperament assessment is a very helpful tool that enables me to more quickly and accurately pinpoint your needs. It covers 3 key areas: inclusion, control, and affection. If those needs aren’t being met, or are being met in unhealthy ways, this can contribute significantly to stress, anxiety, and problems within your life and relationships. Through this valuable tool, you will learn more about your unique, inborn, God-given strengths, weaknesses, and needs. Take it from me, this understanding can be exceptionally helpful and transforming.
Consider various trends in the world today. The divorce rate in our country has skyrocketed. There is an epidemic of domestic violence. Many children have become victims—victims of sexual abuse and kidnapping. Infidelity and adultery have become commonplace and accepted. These things—the divorce rate, violence in the home, alcoholism, child abuse, sex addiction, drug abuse, and suicide—are only a few of the outward signs that man can no longer handle the stresses and pressure of today. My hope is to come alongside people, not only in dealing with stress and pressure but to keep their lives spiritually strong and morally sound. I long to help souls find peace in their circumstances. An important part of that journey can a temperament assessment that helps you discover who God made you out to be—not who you’re “supposed to be.”
There is so much hope! If you’re failing at who you’re “supposed to be,”
let’s find out together how you can succeed at who you ARE!
If you’re interested in having your temperament assessed, send me a private message on Facebook and mention AVENGERS to get $10 off your assessment (reg. $30). I’ll be sure to schedule both your assessment and your first appointment to discuss results.