“I DON’T KNOW”
Posted by siteadmin on July 3, 2025
“I DON’T KNOW”
It’s a phrase many of us use when our search to figure something out is in progress. But what else could it mean?
That phrase—”I don’t know”—can carry more weight in counselling than it first appears. It’s often not just about lacking information, but can reflect all sorts of inner experiences. Here are a few possibilities:
Emotional Overwhelm The person might be feeling so many things at once that they genuinely can’t untangle or name them. “I don’t know” becomes a stand-in for emotional overload.
Avoidance or Protection Sometimes it’s easier—or safer—to say “I don’t know” than to confront - Read More
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