Blog Post
Ask for Growth and Healing
11/19/2013
Tenacity has been described as the persistency of purpose (Webster, 2008).
ASK Principle
ASK is the acronym for a framework that provides the template for growth and healing. This basic outline describes a progressive enlightening journey into self-discovery and life satisfaction. The time spent in each area is absorbed by an individual who seeks understanding and expansion. The signal for movement from one area of growth to another is distinctive. Just as the baby shifts from crawling to stumbling steps, the moment of change will be self-selected.
The framework serves as a background that encompasses many evidenced based theories that relate to awareness, skills and knowing. ASK defines the three area of psychological focus as follows:
1. Awareness is an individual’s ability to be mindful of psychological Time, Space, Emotional Needs and Perspective.
2. Skills are learned actions that we develop to achieve something we need and/or want.
3. Knowing is the active state of internal and external awareness. This enhanced understanding is the foundation of an individual’s ability to experience life satisfaction.
Tenacity is the fuel for growth while ASK is the engine. The power of ASK is found in its holistic approach that requires complete self – reflection from the participant.
Paul Pound MS, MPhil LPC LCADC