The Inner World of the Genetic Counselor

Abstract

The external experience of genetic counselors reflects and is processed in their personal inner worlds. A small window into that private interior is opened here revealing the strengths and frailties, vulnerabilities and sensitivities professionals bring to bear in their work. The relational, human interplay-between counselor and colleagues, counselor and clients, counselors in their nonprofessional roles relative to others-is the primary focus of the interior experience.