A Recommendation for Exciting Revenge Reading: "Ordinary Consultation" by Kaito Tohata

The author is a clinical psychologist who makes a living through "consultation" as a professional in the field of psychology.
He has also published multiple books. I purchased this one because the title caught my eye. I wondered what "ordinary" meant to a professional in psychological consultation, and thought it might be useful for my own studies as a psychology counselor.

In conclusion, as stated in the book, "'Ordinary consultation' means being 'natural'" (p. 61).
I believe this is where the author's argument lies.
In other words, I understood that it is not the extraordinary approach of academic psychotherapy that is important, but rather a casual, everyday approach.

However, there is no special technique involved.
Listening, asking questions, evaluating, explaining, giving advice, adjusting the environment, and engaging in small talk, socializing, and casual conversation.
Each of these is an important part of psychotherapy.
What I want to focus on is the point of "evaluating." While standard therapy textbooks generally state that "a clinician should be value-neutral," "ordinary consultation" emphasizes the social aspect of values. It involves helping the client understand "how things are generally evaluated."
The author refers to this as "worldly wisdom." While clarifying what is good and what is bad in light of social common sense or good judgment, it also involves offering praise or expressing caution.
In a sense, it can be understood as an approach that emphasizes "connection," leading to problem-solving while confirming the relationship between the client and society.

The term "field knowledge" used in the author's expression is also interesting. I consider this to be a set of value standards shared within the field, born from daily operations. The author referred to it as "clinical culture."
"Field knowledge" is not just a word for facilities, locations, or activity content. It is backed by the experience and know-how cultivated in the field, such as staff composition and roles, record formats, and the arrangement of furniture in day care centers. That is likely why it is a "culture." If you do not correctly understand that, it can lead to stress.

"Ordinary consultation" is likely about thinking and implementing what everyone knows and feels, in a natural, correct, and collective way.
First, don't try too hard, relax your shoulders, don't rush, and cherish your daily life.
I can hear that message from the author.