ABSTRACT
LifeRAFT is a helping skills training model for use with nonprofessional counselors. LifeRAFT stands for Life Relief through Actions, Feelings, and Thoughts and utilizes a nautical theme to train readers in the helping process. Nonprofessional counselors are taught to help by guiding their helpee through SWIM stages, then choosing a RAFT helping strategy, and finally SAIL steps toward resolution. Microskills are integrated throughout the model in a stepwise fashion called the Microskills Ramp-Up. Chapter 9 trains nonprofessional counselors in modifying through feelings. Feeling is the second of three RAFT strategies in the LifeRAFT model and is based on the principles of emotion-focused therapy. Readers learn the feeling SWIM steps and develop methods to modify feelings through the microskills ramp-up. Expected results of modifying feelings are discussed, followed by a transcript example of modifying feelings between a helper and a helpee.
