<<<So being careful to be sure to limit one's statements to what one knows or to saying when one is guessing or speculating theoreticlly are acutally not only intellectually honest habits; they are also a matter of prudent and shrewed practicality. >>> Agreed completely. I would add importantly that being explicit about one's own values and priorities is identically the same kind of intellectually honest habit and shares the virtue of prudence. Counselors need to have and apply their own values, obviously, but I believe they should be explicit and honest about them. Those values and priorities are a huge factor in what they consider reasonable evidence from science, for example. If someone values "the relationship" over the "individual health of the woman," they are less likely to consider evidence showing that the relationship may be harming the woman. And vice versa. Priorities significantly influence plausibility decisions. Counselors definitely place different priorities on the health and happiness of the woman and that of the husband, or the intrinsic value of the relationship itself. Wise counselors, in my opinion, recognize their values and priorities as well as differentiating more and less well established behavior science and medical outcomes. It's been a pleasure, thank you very much.
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