Open AccessChallenge, Confrontation, and Exhortation as Intentional Invitations by Professional Helpers
Author(s) -
John J. Schmidt
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of invitational theory and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1060-6041
DOI - 10.26522/jitp.v4i1.3879
Subject(s) - communication source , context (archaeology) , psychology , social psychology , welfare , process (computing) , public relations , political science , law , computer science , telecommunications , paleontology , biology , operating system
This article examines intentional invitations that challenge, confront, exhort, and otherwise persuade people to change their behaviors, take emotional risks, and reach for higher life goals. The assumption that the sender controls the "intention," while the receiver determines the degree of "inviting," is considered within the context of these provocative messages. Elements of the invitational model are suggested as a framework to create acceptable inducements in the helping process. Additional safeguards are recommended to insure the integrity and welfare of the people being helped.